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FleX-Net™
LT-6045 Rev. 5
Application Guide
August 2021

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  • Page 1 FleX-Net™ LT-6045 Rev. 5 Application Guide August 2021...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Related Documents ....................... Working with the Fire Alarm Control Panel and the Configurator Connecting the Configurator to the Fire Alarm Control Panel ........Sending a Job to the Fire Alarm Control Panel ............. Getting the Active Job from the Fire Alarm Control Panel ..........Exporting a Job ......................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Testing UUKL Devices Configuring a UUKL Smoke Control Test Interval ............Walk Test Configuring Walk Test Areas ..................Configuring the Walk Test Switch .................. Custom Timers and Intervals Custom Timers ....................... Custom Intervals ......................Zone Latching Zone Latching Sequence ....................Creating a Zone Latching Sequence ................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents 12.3 Typical Optical Power Budget ..................12.4 Ground Fault Reporting ....................12.5 Ground Fault Detection ....................13.0 Addressable Loop Interference on Phone Handset Lines 89 13.1 Use the Quad Loop Adder ..................... 13.2 Avoid Sources of Electrical Interference ................ 13.3 Use the TNC-5000 Telephone Bus Terminals ...............
  • Page 6 Table of Contents 18.0 Using the Web Server 18.1 Setting up the Web Server ..................... 18.2 Using the Web Server ....................19.0 Using the Configurator 19.1 Overview ........................19.2 User Preferences ......................19.3 Major Components of the Configurator Window ............19.4 Job Tree .........................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents 19.39 Upgrade Firmware ......................19.40 Update Panel Time ......................19.41 Version History ....................... 19.42 System/Node/CPU Status ....................19.43 Custom Intervals ......................19.44 Custom Timers ....................... 19.45 Input / Output Circuit Summary ..................19.46 Node Grouping ......................19.47 Input Zones ........................
  • Page 8 List of Figures Figure 1 Connected CodeMeter key .................... Figure 2 Disconnected CodeMeter key ..................Figure 3 Security Key Logon ......................Figure 4 Send Job ........................Figure 5 The job you are about to overwrite on the panel is not backed up on the local database Figure 6 The job has been successfully stored ................
  • Page 9 List of Figures Figure 44 FX-2003-12NDS mounts in the BBX-1024DS(R) enclosure .......... Figure 45 FX-2017-12NDS mounts in the BBX-1072A(R)DS Backbox ......... Figure 46 The FX-2009-12NDS mounts and occupies 4 display positions in BB-5008 and BB-5014 Figure 47 ECX-0012 mounts and occupies 2 display positions in BB-5008 or BB-5014 ....Figure 48 Mounting of paging and fire fighter telephone modules in the BB-5008 or BB-5014 ..
  • Page 10 List of Figures Figure 89 Unsuccessful ping ......................Figure 90 Queue Status ......................... Figure 91 Advanced Panel Info ...................... Figure 92 Configuration Status ...................... Figure 93 Alarm Log ........................Figure 94 Event Log ........................Figure 95 TCP Socket Table ......................Figure 96 UDP Socket Table ......................
  • Page 11 List of Figures Figure 134 Audio Controller Information ..................Figure 135 Panel Information ......................Figure 136 Select Job to Compare ....................Figure 137 Advanced Compare Options ..................Figure 138 Job comparison ......................Figure 139 Comparison example ..................... Figure 140 Minor modifications ......................Figure 141 Create Job ........................
  • Page 12 List of Tables Table 1 OEM Values ........................Table 2 Type Values ........................Table 3 FleX-Net™ System Limits ....................Table 4 Frame Count ........................Table 5 Chassis .......................... Table 6 Main Displays ........................ Table 7 Display Adders ....................... Table 8 Remote Annunciators ....................

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction This reference guide is for application engineers who build and configure the FleX-Net™ Fire Alarm Control Panel. It covers FleX-Net™ firmware version 12.2.33 and Configurator version 12.2.33. For FleX-Net™ version 12.1, see revision 3.2 of this guide. Related Documents •...

  • Page 14: Working With The Fire Alarm Control Panel And The Configurator

    Working with the Fire Alarm Control Panel and the Configurator This chapter covers the most important things you need to know about the Fire Alarm Control Panel and the Configurator. The Fire Alarm Control Panel network (also called the Fire Alarm Control Panel, the FACP, or the panel) is the system of networked panels that controls the fire detection and prevention system.

  • Page 15: Figure 1 Connected Codemeter Key

    Working with the Fire Alarm Control Panel and the Configurator • Connect the computer and start the Configurator. Follow the instructions below to complete these steps. 2.1.1 Inserting the CodeMeter Key The CodeMeter key is a USB flash drive that controls access to the Fire Alarm Control Panel. •...

  • Page 16: Sending A Job To The Fire Alarm Control Panel

    Working with the Fire Alarm Control Panel and the Configurator 6. Click Panel > Connect. You are now connected to the Fire Alarm Control Panel. Sending a Job to the Fire Alarm Control Panel Send a job 1. Click Job > Open Job and open the job that you want to send. 2.

  • Page 17: Getting The Active Job From The Fire Alarm Control Panel

    Working with the Fire Alarm Control Panel and the Configurator A window appears asking if you want to make this job the active job. Figure 6 The job has been successfully stored 6. Click Yes if you want to make this job the active job. A window appears saying that the job was successfully downloaded to the FACP.

  • Page 18: Exporting A Job

    Working with the Fire Alarm Control Panel and the Configurator A window appears asking for the new version information. Figure 9 New Job Version Information b. Type a comment in the Comments box, and then click OK. A window appears saying that the job was successfully uploaded from the FACP. Figure 10 Job successfully uploaded 3.

  • Page 19: Managing Jobs

    Working with the Fire Alarm Control Panel and the Configurator 3. Click Save. 4. If the Select Firmware Version window appears, make sure that the numbers in the first two fields match the firmware version of the FACP that is running the job that you are exporting.

  • Page 20: Deleting A Job

    Working with the Fire Alarm Control Panel and the Configurator 2.6.1 Changing the Active Job using the Fire Alarm Control Panel Note: This procedure changes the configuration for all the nodes that are currently connected to the system. Change the active job using the Fire Alarm Control Panel On the main display of any node (transponder unit) or on an annunciator for any node in the system: 1.

  • Page 21: Getting Configuration Information

    Working with the Fire Alarm Control Panel and the Configurator Delete a job 1. In the Configurator, click Panel > Manage Jobs. The Manage Jobs Configuration window appears. 2. Select the checkbox of the job that you want to delete. 3.

  • Page 22: Getting Information About The Codemeter Key

    Working with the Fire Alarm Control Panel and the Configurator Config The version of the Configurator that sent the job to the FACP. Last changed The date and time the FACP was last changed. Panel Time The date and time on the FACP. 3.

  • Page 23: Restarting The Fire Alarm Control Panel

    ESD Expiry Date The date when your key expires. If your key has expired or is about to expire, contact Mircom technical support at 1-888-647-2665. Technician The number assigned to the technician. Each technician in your organization has a unique number.
  • Page 24 Working with the Fire Alarm Control Panel and the Configurator 2.10.1 Performing a Network Restart of the Fire Alarm Control Panel You must perform a network restart: • After you upgrade the firmware. • As the first step of troubleshooting. If a network restart does not solve the problem, you can perform a hard restart.

  • Page 25: Watchdog Jumpers

    Working with the Fire Alarm Control Panel and the Configurator See Figures 15 and 16 for pictures of a CPU. Figure 15 FX-2003-12NDS board showing the CPU Figure 16 Close-up of a CPU 2. Set DIP switch 8 to ON (the up position) on all the components that have CPUs. 3.

  • Page 26: Synchronize Sounder Base Addresses

    Working with the Fire Alarm Control Panel and the Configurator watchdog jumper must be closed. If you are experiencing problems, for example if the system does not restart properly, make sure that the watchdog jumper is closed. Watchdog jumpers are labeled as follows: •...

  • Page 27: Connect A Virtual Terminal Program

    Microsoft Windows 7 or 10 • Tera Term software application (available at the following link:) • Mircom’s MGC-CONFIG-KIT4 Connect the computer to FleX-Net™ • Connect the computer to the RS-232 P9 connector on the main FleX-Net™ board. Refer to LT-6230, the MGC-CONFIG-KIT4 instructions for details.

  • Page 28: Figure 18 Tera Term New Connection

    Working with the Fire Alarm Control Panel and the Configurator The New connection window appears. Figure 18 Tera Term New connection 4. Select Serial. 5. In the Port menu, select the COM port that the serial cable is using. 6. Click OK. 7.

  • Page 29: Figure 20 Tera Term Log

    Working with the Fire Alarm Control Panel and the Configurator Print the real time log 1. Click File and then click Log. The Tera Term Log window appears. Figure 20 Tera Term Log 2. Select Timestamp. 3. Select the location where you want the file to be stored, then click Save. 4.

  • Page 30: Figure 22 Example Event Log Printout

    Working with the Fire Alarm Control Panel and the Configurator The panel prints all historical events to the virtual terminal program. An example is shown in Figure 22. Figure 22 Example event log printout...

  • Page 31: Upgrading Firmware

    MGC-CONFIG-KIT4 connection kit and the FleX-Net™ MP Upgrade Wizard. The FleX-Net™ MP Upgrade Wizard is available at: https://mircom.com/technical-support/documents-firmware-software-downloads/ The manual for the wizard is LT-6232, available on http://www.mircom.com To upgrade the firmware on a Fire Alarm Control Panel, you need the following items: •...

  • Page 32: Connecting To The System

    Upgrading Firmware Connecting to the System Now that you have the appropriate Configurator, as well as the matching job file, you can connect to the panel to update the firmware. Connect to the system 1. Insert your CodeMeter key into the computer. 2.

  • Page 33: Upgrading Firmware

    Upgrading Firmware Upgrading Firmware Upgrade the firmware on a system 1. Start the Configurator. The Configurator prompts you for your PIN. 2. Type your four digit PIN. Figure 27 Security Key Logon Note: To upgrade the firmware on the FACP, you must use the same ESD number as the organization that configured the panel, unless it is a new blank panel.

  • Page 34: Figure 29 Firmware Upgrade Warning

    Upgrading Firmware A window appears warning you that this procedure will erase the configuration on the panel. Figure 29 Firmware upgrade warning 6. Click Yes to continue with the upgrade. The Configurator uploads the firmware to the CPUs. This process can take up to 10 minutes for each type of CPU.

  • Page 35: Ap Reports

    FleX-Net™ display. You can print reports or display them on Tera Term. The reports show only addresses that are configured. Refer to LT-893 FleX-Net™ User Guide on www.mircom.com for instructions on how to see the reports. AP Device Type This report prints the type and OEM value (manufacturer ID) that the panel retrieves from the device.

  • Page 36: Ap Device Data

    If the device really was an unsupervised output module, the Type would 164 (Relay). The device at address M101 is OEM value 3 (Mircom). AP Device Data Generate this report when requested by technical support.

  • Page 37: Ap Group Param

    The second device is described as a Unsupv Output Module (relay). However the actual device is shown as Type 163 (Control). If the device really was an unsupervised output module, the Type would 164 (Relay). The OEM value is 003 (Mircom).

  • Page 38: Multi-Addresses

    AP Reports Multi-Addresses This option reports devices that have the same serial number or the same address as set by the switches on the device. The system uses one of two methods to scan devices. If you select “yes” on the Digital Method? menu, the system scans for duplicate serial numbers.

  • Page 39: System Limits

    System Limits FleX-Net™ System Limits Unless otherwise noted, these limits apply to software and firmware version 12.2.33. Table 3 FleX-Net™ System Limits Device Maximum number Nodes 63 per system 15 per node: 1 on the main board + 7 local per node (quad loop adders and 1 audio controller) + 7 remote per node (annunciators) CPUs...

  • Page 40: Frames

    System Limits Table 3 FleX-Net™ System Limits (Continued) Device Maximum number Custom Audio Clips 96 per system Entries in one audio message (audio clips 32 per system and repeat loops together) Custom Digital Messages 96 per system Custom Intervals 60 per system Custom Timers 30 per system Output Circuits...

  • Page 41: Table 4 Frame Count

    System Limits Table 4 lists the number of frames used and provided by each device. Table 4 Frame Count Name Description Name in the Frames Used Frames Available Configurator DSPL-420 Narrow Main Display (4 lines by Main Display 20 characters) DSPL-2440 Narrow Graphic Main Display...
  • Page 42 System Limits Table 4 Frame Count (Continued) Name Description Name in the Frames Used Frames Available Configurator QMP-5101N(V) Network Paging Master Paging Control Unit QMT-5302N(V) Network Telephone Master Telephone Control Unit...

  • Page 43: Testing Uukl Devices

    Testing UUKL Devices The goal of UUKL is to prevent smoke from entering other floors or zones by pressurizing them to evacuate the smoke from the smoked zone. This chapter describes how to create an interval for testing UUKL devices. Attention: You should be familiar with advanced logic before following the instructions in this chapter.

  • Page 44: Figure 38 Advanced Logic Equation For Uukl Test Interval

    Testing UUKL Devices Figure 38 Advanced logic equation for UUKL test interval 5. Click OK.

  • Page 45: Walk Test

    The walk test allows an operator to test the system or part of the system. While the system is in walk test mode, devices can be tested without causing a real alarm situation. Refer to LT-893 FleX-Net™ User Guide on www.mircom.com for instructions on how to perform the walk test.

  • Page 46: Configuring The Walk Test Switch

    Walk Test 4. Right-click the walk test area, and then select Add Input Devices. Figure 41 Add Input Devices The Select items to add window appears. Figure 42 Select items to add 5. Select the input devices that you want to add to this walk test area, and then click Add. 6.

  • Page 47: Custom Timers And Intervals

    Custom Timers and Intervals This chapter describes how to create custom timers and intervals with the Configurator. Timers and intervals let you control when and for how long a certain operation takes place. For example, you can use a timer to delay a vent fan until the damper has had time to open, or to delay the activation of compressors so that they do not all activate at once and overload the system.
  • Page 48 Custom Timers and Intervals 8.1.2 Create a trigger for the timer Correlate the timer with an input 1. Select the timer that you just created. 2. Click Edit in the Advanced Logic window at the bottom of the Configurator window. The Advanced Logic Editor appears.

  • Page 49: Custom Intervals

    Custom Timers and Intervals To limit the time the output is active If you want the zone to activate while the timer is running: • Click TIMER_RUNNING instead of TIMER_EXPIRED. The zone will remain active while the timer is running. When the timer expires, the zone will become inactive. 10.
  • Page 50 Custom Timers and Intervals Day of the week. This is optional. If you leave it blank, then the interval applies every day. A descriptive name for the interval. 5. Select Trouble Zone 1. 6. Click the Advanced Logic tab at the bottom, and then click Edit. The Advanced Logic Editor appears.

  • Page 51: Zone Latching

    Zone Latching “Latching” and “non-latching” refer to the behavior of an input. When a non-latching input initiates an alarm, the alarm stays active until the input goes back to normal status. In contrast, when a latching input initiates an alarm, the alarm stays active until the system is reset. With advanced logic, you can latch normally non-latching zones such as monitor, trouble, and non-latching supervisory zones.

  • Page 52: Creating A Zone Latching Sequence

    Zone Latching Creating a Zone Latching Sequence Create a zone latching sequence 1. Create an initiating device. This can be a monitor zone, input circuit, or a status such as All Call. 2. Create a non-latching zone such as a monitor zone. This will become a latching zone. 3.

  • Page 53: Relay Pulsing

    10.0 Relay Pulsing Relay pulsing refers to a configuration where a relay turns on (closes) and then turns off (opens) after a single switch press. An example of relay pulsing is the activation of a pre- recorded digital message with the first switch press, and then the deactivation of the message with the second switch press, simulating a maintained switch.
  • Page 54 Relay Pulsing TIMER_EXPIRED) 01-00-**-IZ-007 – Input Switch zone 01-00-**-IZ-011 – Latch A zone **-**-**-TM-021 – Latch B Timer Latch B Timer is included in the equation so that Latch A will unlatch (become inactive) during the second pulse (when Latch B Timer starts). 8.

  • Page 55: Relay Pulsing With Multiple Switches

    Relay Pulsing 10.3 Relay Pulsing with Multiple Switches If you want to use multiple switches, you can add an equation to the monitor zone to reduce interference between switches. Refer to the example below: 01-00-00-IN-008 AND NOT ANY 1 OF ( 01-00-**-IZ-008 , 01-00-**-IZ-009 , 01-00-**-IZ-010 ) 01-00-00-IN-008 –...

  • Page 56: Hardware Layouts

    11.0 Hardware Layouts Note: The information in this chapter is for reference only and is subject to change without notice. For complete details refer to the respective manual for the product in question. The FleX-Net™ Fire Alarm Control System contains two major types of nodes: Fire Nodes and Mass Notification Nodes.

  • Page 57: Chassis

    Hardware Layouts 11.2 Chassis Table 5 Chassis Name Description Mounts in Number of Notes Additional Displays or Adder Modules FX-2003-12NDS Slot 3 is reserved for PR-300 FNC-2000 (Polarity Reversal/City Tie Network BBX-1024DS(R) Module) or UDACT-300A Controller consisting of (Dialer) if required Module and 2 12 Amp UB-1024DS...

  • Page 58: Display Modules

    Hardware Layouts Table 5 Chassis (Continued) Name Description Mounts in Number of Notes Additional Displays or Adder Modules FX-2009-12NDS FNC-2000 Network Controller Module and 2 Slot 3 is reserved for PR-300 BB-5008 and adder modules or UDACT-300A if required 12 Amp BB-5014 over the main FNC-2000 goes in slot 2...

  • Page 59: Table 6 Main Displays

    Hardware Layouts 11.3.1 Main Displays Table 6 Main Displays Name Description Mounts in DSPL-420 BBX-1072A(R)DS BB-5008 BB-5014 BBX-FXMNS Narrow Main Display (4 FX-2003-12NDS lines by 20 characters) FX-2017-12NDS FX-2009-12NDS ECX-0012 FX-2000MNS DSPL-2440 BBX-1072A(R)DS BB-5008 BB-5014 BBX-FXMNS Narrow Graphic Display FX-2003-12NDS FX-2017-12NDS FX-2009-12NDS ECX-0012...

  • Page 60: Table 8 Remote Annunciators

    Hardware Layouts Table 7 Display Adders (Continued) Name Description Mounts in IPS-4848DS FX-2003-12NDS FX-2003-12NXTDS FX-2017-12NDS FX-2009-12NDS Zone Bypass, Adder Annunciator (96 Display ECX-0012 Points) BB-5008 BB-5014 BB-1000 series BBX-FXMNS FDX-008W(KI) FX-2003-12NDS FX-2003-12NXTDS FX-2017-12NDS FX-2009-12NDS Smoke Control Fan Damper Module, 8 ECX-0012 zones BB-5008...
  • Page 61 Hardware Layouts Table 8 Remote Annunciators (Continued) Name Description Mounts in RAX-1048TZDS FX-2003-12NDS FX-2003-12NXTDS FX-2017-12NDS FX-2009-12NDS Adder Annunciator with 48 bi- coloured LEDs and 32 trouble ECX-0012 LEDs BB-5008 BB-5014 BB-1000 series BBX-FXMNS RAM-1032TZDS-CC BB-1001WP(R)A 32-circuit main annunciator chassis for outdoor use BB-1002WP(R)A RAX-1048TZDS-CC 48-circuit adder annunciator...

  • Page 62: Paging And Fire Fighter Telephone Modules

    Hardware Layouts Table 8 Remote Annunciators (Continued) Name Description Mounts in RAM-216 Annunciator with 16 bi-coloured Mounts to a 4 gang electrical LEDs box. RAM-208 Annunciator with 8 bi-coloured Mounts to a 4 gang electrical LEDs box. RTI-1 Remote Trouble Indicator (single Mounts to a single gang LED and trouble buzzer) electrical box.
  • Page 63 Hardware Layouts Table 9 Paging and Fire Fighter Telephone Modules (Continued) Name Description Mounts in QMP-5101NV Network Paging Control Unit BBX-FXMNS (Vertical Mount) QMT-5302N BB-5008 BB-5014 Network Telephone Control Unit BB-1000 series FX-LOC(R) QMT-5302NV Network Telephone Control Unit BBX-FXMNS (Vertical Mount) QAZT-5302DS BB-5008 BB-5014...

  • Page 64: Adder Modules

    Hardware Layouts 11.5 Adder Modules These modules can be installed inside any node with adder module slots. The specific number and combination of adder modules varies depending on the application and requirements of the job. 11.5.1 Network Controller Modules Table 10 Network Controller Modules Name Description Mounts in...

  • Page 65: Table 11 Adder Modules

    Hardware Layouts 11.5.2 Adder Modules Adder modules are circuit boards that provided added functionality. They can be installed inside any unit that has adder module slots. Each of these adder modules occupy one module slot and mount inside the following chassis unless otherwise specified: •...

  • Page 66: Booster Power Supplies

    Hardware Layouts 11.6 Booster Power Supplies Table 12 Booster Power Supplies Name Description Mounts in INX-10AC BB-5008 Addressable Booster Power BB-5014 Supply BBX-FXMNS 11.7 Backboxes Backboxes, also called enclosures, are large steel cabinets that hold chassis, displays, and adder modules. 11.7.1 BBX-1024DS(R) Fire Node Backbox The BBX-1024DS(R) is the smallest backbox available.
  • Page 67 Hardware Layouts Table 13 BBX-1024DS(R) Name Description Holds Dimensions BBX-1024DS(R) Consists of UB-1024DS FX-2003-12NDS universal backbox and 26.3” H x 14.8” W x DOX-1024DS(R) white 4.6” D 17 Ah battery pack or red door 11.7.2 BBX-1024XT(R) Table 14 BBX-1024XT(R) Name Description Holds Dimensions...

  • Page 68: Figure 45 Fx-2017-12Nds Mounts In The Bbx-1072A(R)Ds Backbox

    Hardware Layouts 11.7.3 BBX-1072A(R)DS Fire Node Backbox The BBX-1072A(R)DS backbox is larger than the BBX-1024DS(R). It contains the FX-2017- 12NDS Mid-Size Main Chassis along with the batteries for emergency operation. The FX- 2017-12NDS Mid-Size Main Chassis contains the main display, mother board, adder modules and the transformer.

  • Page 69: Table 16 Bb-5008 Backbox

    Hardware Layouts 11.7.4 BB-5008 Fire Node Backbox The BB-5008 backbox is larger than the BBX-1072A(R)DS. It can use the FX-2009-12NDS Large Main Chassis combined with ECX-0012 Expander Chassis (see section 11.7.6 on page 71) for additional display modules and the CCH-5008ANNUNKIT/PANELKIT and CCH- 5014ANNUNKIT/PANELKIT Custom Mounting Kits for paging and fire fighter telephone modules.

  • Page 70: Figure 46 The Fx-2009-12Nds Mounts And Occupies 4 Display Positions In Bb-5008 And Bb-5014

    Hardware Layouts 11.7.5 BB-5014 Fire Node Backbox The BB-5014 backbox is the largest available backbox. It can use the FX-2009-12NDS Large Main Chassis combined with ECX-0012 Expander Chassis for additional display modules and the CCH-5008ANNUNKIT/PANELKIT and CCH-5014ANNUNKIT/PANELKIT Custom Mounting Kits for paging and fire fighter telephone modules. The FX-2009-12NDS Large Main Chassis can be substituted for two ECX-0012 Expander Chassis with the main display being replaced by the DSPL-420 Narrow Main Display module.

  • Page 71: Figure 47 Ecx-0012 Mounts And Occupies 2 Display Positions In Bb-5008 Or Bb-5014

    Hardware Layouts 11.7.6 ECX-0012 Expander chassis for FX-2009-12NDS The backplate can support 12 adder modules or any 2 of the following 3 options: • 6 adder modules • 1 main board and 3 adder modules • 1 telephone network module and 1 audio network module. Cutout to mount Cutout to mount display module...

  • Page 72: Figure 49 Bb-5008 Sample Layout

    Hardware Layouts 11.7.8 BB-5008 and BB-5014 sample layouts The modular nature of a fire node allows for many different configurations and combinations of modules depending on the requirements of the job. The figures below show sample layouts for the BB-5008 and BB-5014, but many other layouts are possible. Exterior View Interior View Cutout to mount...

  • Page 73: Table 18 Backboxes For The Raxn-Lcd(G)

    Hardware Layouts 11.7.9 Backboxes for the RAXN-LCD and RAXN-LCDG Table 18 Backboxes for the RAXN-LCD(G) Name Number of Dimensions Horizontal Vertical annunciators and distance distance audio modules it between between holds mounting mounting screws screws BB-1001D(R/S) 9”H x 12.75”W x 1.85”D 9.95”...

  • Page 74: Bbx-Fxmns Mass Notification Node Backbox

    Hardware Layouts 11.8 BBX-FXMNS Mass Notification Node Backbox The BBX-FXMNS backbox is used for the mass notification node. It can hold 2 paging modules, 9 adder modules and 7 display modules as shown in Figure 51. It also supports the addition of 4 audio amplifiers along with audio and telephone networking modules.

  • Page 75: Bbx-Mnsxp Multi-Purpose Backbox

    Hardware Layouts 11.9 BBX-MNSXP Multi-Purpose Backbox This backbox can provide additional audio amplification for speakers and strobes. It can hold up to 7 amplifier boards and 3 INX-10AC Intelligent NAC Expander/Power Supplies. The outer dimensions are 62.75” X 27.5” X 9”. 10 AWG Tinned Copper Ground Strap Rail for mounting...

  • Page 76: Figure 53 Nac Expander Installation Into Bbx-Mnsxp With Ch-994B Internal Chassis

    Hardware Layouts IM-10A and/or CR-6A and/or CZ-6A (up to 6 total ) Batteries INX-10AC Figure 53 NAC expander installation into BBX-MNSXP with CH-994B internal chassis...

  • Page 77: 11.10 Fx-Loc(R) Local Operating Console

    Hardware Layouts 11.10 FX-LOC(R) Local Operating Console These operating consoles are intended for use in mass notification. They can mount 3 modules on the deadfront door. These modules are usually a RAXN-LCD annunciator and a QMP-5101N paging microphone in conjunction with either a QAZT-5302DS or QAZT-5348DS selector panel or a FDS-008 switch module and IM-10 input module combination.

  • Page 78: Table 20 Audio Cabinets

    Hardware Layouts 11.10.1 Audio Cabinets Table 20 Audio Cabinets Name Description Holds Dimensions QBB-5001(R) 1 QMB-5000B (space for 1 ANC-5000, 1 TNC-5000, and 7 amplifier boards) Expansion Audio 24.25” H x 41” W x 8” D Cabinet 1 QPS-5000N power supply 1 QBC-5000N battery charger...

  • Page 79: Table 21 Amplifier Bins

    Hardware Layouts Table 20 Audio Cabinets (Continued) Name Description Holds Dimensions BBX-MNSXP(R) QMB-5000B 1 QPS-5000N power supply MNS Expansion 62.7” H x 27.4” W x 9” D Enclosure 1 QBC-5000N battery charger 1 INX-10AC BBX-MNSXPI(R) QMB-5000B MNS Expansion 62.7” H x 27.4” W x 9” D Enclosure 3 INX-10AC 11.10.2 Amplifier Bins...

  • Page 80: Table 22 Amplifier Cards

    Hardware Layouts Table 22 Amplifier Cards Name Description Mounts in QAA-5230-70/25 QBB-5001 Two 30 W speaker outputs, 70 V or 25 V BBX-FXMNS QAA-5230S-70/25 QBB-5001 Two 30 W split into four 15 W speaker outputs, 70 V or 25 V BBX-FXMNS QAA-5415-70 QBB-5001...

  • Page 81: 11.11 Main Display And Remote Annunciator Switch Locations

    Hardware Layouts 11.11 Main Display and Remote Annunciator Switch Locations This section shows how the switch numbers are mapped from the Configurator to the main displays and annunciators. This section also shows the default switch assignments in the Configurator. For instructions on changing the main display and adding annunciators, see section 19.8 on page 149.

  • Page 82: Figure 57 Switch Layout On The Dspl-420(Ds)

    Hardware Layouts 11.11.2 Default Switch Assignments for DSPL-420(DS) Figure 57 Switch layout on the DSPL-420(DS) Figure 58 Default switch assignments for the DSPL-420(DS)

  • Page 83: Figure 59 Switch Layout On The Dspl-2440

    Hardware Layouts 11.11.3 Default Switch Assignments for DSPL-2440 Figure 59 Switch layout on the DSPL-2440 Figure 60 Default switch assignments for the DSPL-2440 Note: If you configure switches 3 or 7 on the DSPL-2440, the panel will show an “Invalid Spare Button” trouble.

  • Page 84: Figure 61 Switch Layout On The Raxn-Lcd

    Hardware Layouts 11.11.4 Default Switch Assignments for RAXN-LCD and RAXN-LCDG Figure 61 Switch layout on the RAXN-LCD Figure 62 Switch layout on the RAXN-LCDG Figure 63 Default switch assignments in the Configurator for the RAXN-LCD(G)

  • Page 85: Cables

    If the cable you are using is not listed in Table 23, refer to section 12.1.1 on page 86 to calculate the maximum recommended length for a cable segment based on brand of cable. If you are experiencing signal loss or degradation, contact Mircom Technical Support for assistance:...
  • Page 86 Cables Table 23 Maximum Recommended Cable Lengths (Continued) Manufacturer Model Type Recommended maximum length per cable segment (point-to- point) Metres Feet Draka Lifeline 16 AWG, 2 conductors, FAS-2C/16NS 2050 twisted, non-shielded Draka Lifeline 16 AWG, 2 conductors, FAS-2C/16OS 1180 twisted, shielded Electro Cables 18 AWG, 2 conductors, 7241802BFT4...

  • Page 87: Fiber Optic Cables

    A cable with a capacitance higher than 35 nF (nanofarads) can lead to signal distortion. Mircom has looked at different brands of cables and calculated the length of each cable at 35 nF. This is the maximum recommended length for each brand of cable.

  • Page 88: Typical Optical Power Budget

    12.4 Ground Fault Reporting The FleX-Net™ system reports ground faults as required by UL, ULC, and FM. Mircom has enhanced ground fault reporting to aid the technician in identifying which lead of a pair of wires is in contact with the ground. To this end, the ground fault report on the panel includes information about polarity (positive or negative).

  • Page 89: Addressable Loop Interference On Phone Handset Lines

    Phone Handset Lines Addressable loops can cause noise on the phone handsets connected to the FACP, especially on handsets connected to System Sensor addressable modules. Mircom has several recommendations for reducing this noise. Keep these recommendations in mind before you start a job.

  • Page 90: Figure 64 Wiring Of The Tnc-5000 Boards

    Addressable Loop Interference on Phone Handset Lines • Use shielded cables for the connections between the addressable modules and the telephone handsets, if possible. Connect the TNC-5000 telephone bus terminals with shielded wiring 1. Wire the TNC-5000 boards as explained in LT-894 FleX-Net™ Installation and Operation Manual.

  • Page 91: Figure 65 Telephones And Addressable Modules Showing Shielded Wiring (Class A)

    Addressable Loop Interference on Phone Handset Lines • For class B wiring, leave the shield unconnected at the end of the line. twist-on connector Shield twist-on connector twist-on connector Shield Shield LAST − − Firephone − + − Module MIX-M500FP(A) −...

  • Page 92: Keep Modules Close To The Handsets

    Addressable Loop Interference on Phone Handset Lines 13.5 Keep Modules Close to the Handsets • Install the handsets as close as possible to the modules. A shorter cable will reduce interference. • If you cannot install the handsets close to the modules, use shielded cables between the telephone modules and the handsets.

  • Page 93: Mass Notification System Introduction

    14.0 Mass Notification System Introduction The FleX-Net™ Mass Notification System (MNS) allows announcements and notifications outside of regular fire announcements. For example, MNS can be used for weather warnings or toxic chemical alerts, and these announcements have a higher priority than fire announcements.

  • Page 94: Virtual Zones

    Mass Notification System Introduction 14.1 Virtual Zones A virtual zone is a zone that is not associated with any physical devices but instead monitors inputs across groups and activates outputs across groups using advanced logic. Even though the MNS has a fire monitoring component, it cannot control fire devices. Governing bodies such as UL/ULC require that MNS and fire control systems be grouped separately in the software.

  • Page 95: Setting Priorities For Zones And Switches

    Mass Notification System Introduction 14.2 Setting priorities for zones and switches You set the priority of zones and switches in the Configurator. To set priority for a zone or a switch 1. In the Configurator, double-click in the Priority column for the zone or zone switch. 2.

  • Page 96: Autonomous Control Unit And Local Operating Consoles

    15.0 Autonomous Control Unit and Local Operating Consoles The Autonomous Control Unit (ACU) and the FleX-Net™ Local Operating Consoles (FX- LOCs) connect to the FleX-Net™ Mass Notification System (MNS) remotely. The MNS uses the ACU and the FX-LOCs to broadcast live announcements and pre-recorded digital messages to multiple locations in a building.

  • Page 97: Figure 69 Acu And Loc Configuration

    Autonomous Control Unit and Local Operating Consoles For example, a priority of -1 assigned to a zone switch on the ACU’s IPS switch adder module has a higher priority than a priority of +9 assigned to a zone correlated to the input module used by the FX-LOC.

  • Page 98: Acu Operation

    Autonomous Control Unit and Local Operating Consoles Figure 70 Zone Priorities 15.4 ACU Operation To broadcast a pre-recorded digital message: • Press a button on the selector with the appropriate message. Buttons should be labelled to indicate the content of the message. The message will be broadcasted and will loop continuously until the system is reset or a higher priority operation is performed.
  • Page 99 Autonomous Control Unit and Local Operating Consoles Only one microphone can be used at a time. If the Page Ready LED is on before the microphone is removed from the receiver, then another microphone is in use. If the LED is off then there is no microphone in use. If the LED turns on only after the paging microphone is removed, then that microphone is now active.

  • Page 100: Digital Messages

    16.0 Digital Messages A digital message is a pre-recorded announcement or alarm tone. You compose a digital message by combining audio clips (audio files) into a composition. Note: You can have up to 96 digital messages used in correlations per job. 16.1 Creating a Digital Message Create a digital message...

  • Page 101: Figure 72 Audio Setup

    Digital Messages The Audio Setup window appears. Figure 72 Audio Setup 2. Click the Manage Messages button. The Manage Messages window appears. Figure 73 Manage Messages The Manage Messages window lists the compositions that are currently in the system. You can add a new composition, or edit or remove an existing composition.

  • Page 102: Figure 74 Audio Message Composer

    Digital Messages 3. Click the Add button to create a new composition. The Audio Message Composer window appears. The left side of the window lists the available audio clips (audio files that you can combine into compositions). Several audio clips are included by default; they are listed as Built-In. The right side of the window shows the current composition.

  • Page 103: Audio Clips And Nested Loops

    Digital Messages 16.2 Audio Clips and Nested Loops Each audio clip is part of a loop. The loop is marked by the words Repeat Count and the curved arrow. Audio clips are marked by a speaker icon. The Audio Message Composer lets you create nested loops. If one loop is nested inside another, then the inside loop will play a specified number of times for every time the outside loop plays.

  • Page 104: Nested Loop Example

    Digital Messages Reorder audio clips within a loop • Select the audio clip, and then click the Up and Down buttons. Note: You can move an audio clip up or down within a loop, but you cannot move it outside a loop. Reorder loops •...

  • Page 105: Figure 76 Nested Loop Example

    Digital Messages 4 times (Loop 2). Then audio clip C plays 3 times (Loop 5). The entire composition plays twice (Loop 1). Loop 1 Loop 2 Loop 3 Audio clip Loop 4 Audio clip Loop 5 Audio clip Figure 76 Nested loop example 16.3.1 Procedure for creating a nested loop This procedure shows how to create the composition in Figure 76.

  • Page 106: Configuring Flex-Net™ To Use Your New Composition

    Digital Messages 14. The composition should look like this (Figure 77): Loop 1 Loop 5 Loop 2 Loop 4 Loop 3 Figure 77 Nested loop example 15. Select Loop 2 (not the audio clip) and click the Up button to move it above Loop 5. 16.

  • Page 107: Connecting To A Bacnet System

    17.0 Connecting to a BACnet system BACnet stands for Building Automation and Control Networks (http://www.bacnet.org). It is a communication protocol for monitoring and controlling different building regulation systems, which include heating, ventilation, lighting control, access control, and fire detection systems. The BACnet protocol uses a common communication format to let these different systems communicate with each other.

  • Page 108: Setting Up Bacnet

    Connecting to a BACnet system 17.2 Setting up BACnet Note: You must purchase a BACnet license in order to use FleX-Net™ with BACnet. You must purchase one license for each job. To set up the BACnet server you must: • Connect the Ethernet cable.

  • Page 109: Figure 79 Network Node Information - Bacnet

    Connecting to a BACnet system The Network node information appears on the right. Figure 79 Network node information - BACnet 5. Type the static IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. Each node on the TCP/IP network requires its own IP (Internet Protocol) address. The IP address must be unique to the node and it must not be used by any other device on the TCP/IP network.
  • Page 110 Connecting to a BACnet system 11. Click Panel > Send Job to send the job to the Fire Alarm Control Panel. 17.2.3 Configuring the BACnet Computer Communication between the panel and the computer running the BACnet software will be more reliable if the computer is assigned a static IP address. The following procedure describes how to do this in Windows 7.

  • Page 111: Generating Reports

    Connecting to a BACnet system • If the ping is successful, then the computer can communicate with the node. Figure 80 Successful ping • If you see the message Request timed out, then the ping was not successful, and the computer cannot communicate with the node. Check the network connection and make sure that the computer and the node are on the same subnet and have different IP addresses.

  • Page 112: Figure 82 Bacnet Report

    Connecting to a BACnet system The Select Firmware Version window appears. 5. In the Select Firmware Version window, make sure that the numbers in the first two fields match the firmware version of the panel that is running the job. 6.

  • Page 113: Object Types

    Connecting to a BACnet system 17.4 Object Types Table 24 shows how FleX-Net™ classifies its devices according to the BACnet object types. Table 24 Object Types Object Type Fire Device Types Binary Input Conventional Input, System Status, Page Select Switches, Manual Control Switches, Miscellaneous Input Circuits Analog Input and Ion Detector, Photo Detector, Heat Detector, Laser Detector,...
  • Page 114 Connecting to a BACnet system 17.5.1 Dynamic Properties Each dynamic property uses different types of information as the values. The values also vary depending on the kind of object. Binary Input Property Value Present Value active or inactive Status Flags a Boolean array [_,_,_,_] - each value in the array represents the presence (1) or absence (0) of an Alarm, Fault, Override or Out of Service respectively...

  • Page 115: Cas Bacnet Explorer

    Connecting to a BACnet system Binary Output Property Value Present Value active or inactive Status Flags a Boolean array [_,_,_,_] - each value in the array represents the presence (1) or absence (0) of an Alarm, Fault, Override or Out of Service respectively Event State normal, fault or off normal...

  • Page 116: Visual Test Shell

    Connecting to a BACnet system 1. Press the Discover button and a Discover dialogue box will appear. 2. Ensure that all check boxes on the left are selected. Select the All check box beside the Network field. 3. In the Low Device Instance field enter the Device ID of the FACP that was set in the configuration.
  • Page 117 Connecting to a BACnet system 17.7.1 Configuring Device, Port and Name Settings 1. From the taskbar select Edit then select Device. The Device Configuration window appears. 2. Enter a name for the BACnet device in the Name field and its Device ID in the Instance field.

  • Page 118: Bacnet Discovery Tool

    Connecting to a BACnet system 17.7.4 Monitoring Objects Objects can be monitored by retrieving the current value of any property associated with an object. This is accomplished by sending read property commands. To send a read property to the FACP: 1.

  • Page 119: Figure 86 Bacnet Discovery Tool

    Connecting to a BACnet system • The Device Name • The IP Address and UDP Port number • The MS-TP Network number and MAC Address (for some devices) Figure 86 BACnet Discovery Tool Double click any discovered device to see a list of objects contained in that device. The Device name will appear at the top of the objects list and can be double clicked to display the Device Objects Properties window with more detailed information on the device.

  • Page 120: Using The Web Server

    18.0 Using the Web Server The FleX-Net™ Web Server allows remote monitoring from any computer on the same network as the Fire Alarm Control Panel. The Web Server displays much of the same information that appears on any annunciator connected to the Fire Alarm Control Panel. 18.1 Setting up the Web Server Note:...

  • Page 121: Figure 87 Web Services

    Using the Web Server The network node information appears on the right. Figure 87 Web Services 4. Type the static IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. Each node on the TCP/IP network requires its own IP (Internet Protocol) address. The IP address must be unique to the node and it must not be used by any other device on the TCP/IP network.

  • Page 122: Figure 88 Successful Ping

    Using the Web Server 18.1.3 Pinging the Fire Alarm Control Panel Before attempting to access the Web Server, ensure that there is a network connection between the computer and the Fire Alarm Control Panel. Ping the Fire Alarm Control Panel 1.

  • Page 123: Using The Web Server

    Using the Web Server 18.1.4 Web Browser Setup Internet Explorer version 6 or later is recommended. You must configure it to not cache web pages. Set up the web browser 1. In the Internet Explorer 6 menu bar, click Tools, then click Internet Options. The Internet Options window appears.

  • Page 124: Figure 90 Queue Status

    Using the Web Server 18.2.1 Queue Status The Display Queue Status page shows the alarm, supervisory, trouble and monitor queues. To browse through these queues, click the corresponding button. To view the Queue Status: • Click Panel Information, and then click Queue Status. Figure 90 Queue Status 18.2.2 Advanced Panel Info...

  • Page 125: Figure 92 Configuration Status

    Using the Web Server 18.2.3 Configuration Status The Configuration Status page shows a list of the nodes that comprise the FleX-Net™ system. The CPUs that are in use have a CPU number beside their associated node. To view the Configuration Status: •...

  • Page 126: Figure 93 Alarm Log

    Using the Web Server 18.2.4 Alarm Log The Alarm Log page displays the list of all Alarms, including network and system restarts. You can save or print this log with the buttons at the top of the page. Note that there is a delay of a few minutes before the logs update.

  • Page 127: Figure 94 Event Log

    Using the Web Server 18.2.5 Event Log The Event Log page displays a list of all events, including troubles and alarms. You can save or print this log with the buttons at the top of the page. Note that there is a delay of a few minutes before the logs update.

  • Page 128: Figure 96 Udp Socket Table

    Using the Web Server 18.2.7 UDP Socket Table The UDP Socket Table page displays a list containing all the BACnet applications currently connecting to the FleX-Net™ system from remote locations. Each entry after the first represents a unique connection to the Web Server. To view the UDP Socket Table: •...

  • Page 129: Figure 98 Routing Table

    Using the Web Server To view the Routing Table: • Click Network Status, and then click ROUTE. Figure 98 Routing Table To view the Device Table: • Click Network Status, and then click DEVICES. Figure 99 Device Table 18.2.9 Current Level The Current Level page monitors individual devices.

  • Page 130: Figure 100 Devices Info

    Using the Web Server • Click Start to begin monitoring. The Device Info window shows the current level readings and the percentage that the current level is at before it reaches alarm level at or beyond 100%. Figure 100 Devices Info...

  • Page 131: Using The Configurator

    19.0 Using the Configurator 19.1 Overview The MGC Fire Detection and Mass Notification Configurator 2018 (the Configurator) is an application that lets you create and manage jobs. A job is a set of configuration data that uniquely describes and controls a set of Fire Alarm Control Panel hardware. The Configurator also allows you to send firmware to a panel and all its related nodes and CPUs.

  • Page 132: Major Components Of The Configurator Window

    Using the Configurator Job Build Folder The folder where the C output files are stored. Show Tools Menu Displays or hides a Tools menu. This menu contains trace and debug functions and features that are helpful to Technical Support. Keep Only Latest Versions If this option is selected, only the latest versions of all jobs After Backup will be kept after a successful Backup Database...

  • Page 133: Job Tree

    Using the Configurator When one or more input circuits are selected in the Details pane, then the Correlations pane shows the output circuits they are correlated to. 19.4 Job Tree The Job Tree lists the following items: • Job Details •...

  • Page 134: Job Details

    Using the Configurator 19.5 Job Details This section explains the options in the Job Details. Figure 103 Job Details See the Job Details • Select the Job Details node (the highest node) in the Job Tree. Job Info The Job Info section shows details of the job's name, number, creation date and author, and any comments.
  • Page 135 Using the Configurator Options Two stage Select this check box to configure the system as a two stage system. If you do not select this, then the system is single stage. As per UL 864 and UL 2572 only a setting of Single Stage (disabled) is permissible.
  • Page 136 Using the Configurator Second stage alarm relay Select this check box to set the alarm relay to operate on a stage two alarm. This option is disabled unless Two stage is selected. As per UL 864 and UL 2572 only a setting of Disabled is permissible.
  • Page 137 Using the Configurator Signal Coding Coded System Select this check box to enable coded system features. In a coded system, each input zone can be associated with a code, which is played on the signal and speaker circuits. The code indicates where the alarm has occurred. Extended Code Select this check box to set the code pulse duration to 1/2 second.
  • Page 138 Using the Configurator Manual Key Enable Primary nodes can use restricted controls freely until control is passed to the Secondary node. There can be any number of Primary nodes but only one Secondary node (which must be present). The Secondary node can take control of the system with a switch, which disables access to restricted controls on all other nodes.
  • Page 139 Using the Configurator New Alarm This feature is for suite silence configurations. This is the amount of time that the alarm plays on outputs correlated with the New Alarm Active Common System Status. After this amount of time, the alarm plays only on the outputs correlated with the zone or input that started the alarm.

  • Page 140: Figure 104 8 Input Adder With The First Input Configured As Sync Input

    Using the Configurator Date and Time Daily clock adjustment The number of seconds (positive or negative) by which the system adjusts the panel's clock every 24 hours. The adjustment happens at 01:55 every day. Enable Daylight Saving Enables automatic change to and from daylight saving time.

  • Page 141: Figure 105 Audio Setup

    Using the Configurator 19.5.2 Audio Setup This section explains the options in the Audio Setup window, which lets you choose how the audio components of the network will operate. See the Audio Setup window • In the Audio section of the Job Details window, click Set up. The Audio Setup window appears.
  • Page 142 Using the Configurator General Settings The settings between the Signal Tones and Messages section and the Push to Talk Priority section allow you to customize different aspects of the system’s behaviour when paging. Sound pre-announce tone When checked, a 900Hz pre-announce tone sounds when paging (using the Page channel) for 2 seconds before the paging source is applied.

  • Page 143: Figure 106 Manage Messages

    Using the Configurator The Manage Message window appears. Figure 106 Manage Messages The columns in the Manage Messages window are described below. Msg No This column shows a number for each digital message. There are 8 Built-in messages that are uneditable, unremovable, and have their Message Numbers preassigned.

  • Page 144: Figure 107 Holidays

    Using the Configurator Remove Click this button to delete the selected digital message. A window appears, asking if you are sure you want to delete this digital message. Click Yes to permanently delete the selected message. Be sure that you have the correct message selected.

  • Page 145: Network Node

    Using the Configurator Specify a holiday that recurs once a year • Type 9999 in the YYYY field. For example, type 9999 01 01 for New Years Day. Specify a holiday that recurs once a month or once a day •...

  • Page 146: Figure 109 Network Node Details

    Using the Configurator See the Network Node Details • Select a node in the Job Tree. Figure 109 Network Node Details Alternate Ground Fault If you select this check box, the system will use alternate Detection ground fault detection settings to compensate for the capacitance and resistance of long audio cable runs.
  • Page 147 Enter the User Name and Password required to access the node's web server. The default username is admin and the default password is mircom. If the username and password are changed, the changes will be applied to all nodes in the job. If new nodes are added or copied from this node, they will have the same username and password as the existing nodes.

  • Page 148: Base I/O

    Using the Configurator 19.7 Base I/O See the Base I/O Select Base I/O in the Job Tree under Node. These items override the attributes on the Job Details page. Figure 110 Base I/O Style D (Class A) Conv Select this box to indicate that the Base IO has Style D Inputs (Class A) conventional inputs.

  • Page 149: Main Display / Lcd Annunciator

    Using the Configurator Common trouble relay Select this box to set the Trouble relay on this node to follows node trbl activate on node level trouble. Device LEDs flash when Select this box to indicate that the LEDs of the polled addressable devices on this loop flash when polled.

  • Page 150: Figure 112 Main Display

    Using the Configurator See the main display or LCD annunciator details • Select a main display or annunciator in the Job Tree. Figure 112 Main Display Options Supervise Printer Select this check box to make the system report a trouble if the printer is disconnected.
  • Page 151 Using the Configurator Low Power Lamptest Select this check box to turn the LEDs on in groups rather than all at the same time when you perform a lamp test. Ring Telephone Buzzer Select this check box to make the buzzer on this CPU ring for incoming calls.

  • Page 152: Figure 113 Passcodes

    Using the Configurator 19.8.1 Passcodes This section appears on the main display only. Figure 113 Passcodes Set or change the passcodes • Type the passcodes for three levels of access. Passcodes must consist of the digits 0, 1, 2, and 3 only. On the main display, the queue buttons function as passcode buttons: •...

  • Page 153: Remote Cpu

    Using the Configurator • 1 means the operator must enter the code specified for Level 1, in the Passcodes section. • 2 means the operator must enter the code specified for Level 2, in the Passcodes section. • 3 means the operator must enter the code specified for Level 3, in the Passcodes section.

  • Page 154: Table 27 Display Adders

    Using the Configurator 5. Click Add. The Configurator adds the display adder. If the frame limit for the annunciator you are adding to is exceeded, an error message appears. A frame is a measure of display capacity. See LT-894 FleX-Net™ Installation and Operation Manual for information about how many frames each annunciator has available, and how many frames each display adder uses.

  • Page 155: 19.11 Udact

    Using the Configurator Table 27 Display Adders (Continued) Name Description The CR flag lets you define which switches are locked when Node Control Enable is selected. If the CR flag is not set, then the switch is always unlocked. The CR flag on a switch with the Type Common Ctrl is propagated to all other occurrences of the same switch in the network.

  • Page 156: Figure 117 Dialer

    Using the Configurator View the dialer • Select Dialer in the Job Tree. Figure 117 Dialer Get the configuration information • Click Get. The Sent/received field will tell you if the configuration is out of date. Automatically assign a UDACT group to every unassigned zone and output circuit •...
  • Page 157 Using the Configurator Line Dial Using Select Tone or Pulse. Wait for dial tone before Select this check box if you want the dialer to wait for a dialing dial tone before dialing. Attached Fire Alarm Communication Protocol Level 0, Level 1, Level 2 or Level 1G. Only Level 2 (FX2000) is appropriate.
  • Page 158 Using the Configurator Auto test Use this function to set the time for the automatic test. When this test is performed, the test report is sent to the monitoring station. This test must be performed at least once a day. configured to: The Auto test time can be 12:00 a.m.

  • Page 159: 19.12 Addressing Formats For Devices

    Using the Configurator 3. Edit the dialer parameters, described above, and press the Send button. 4. Type your password. 19.11.1 Line 2 Cellular Test and Auto Test If Line 2 cellular test is unselected, then the dialer alternates between Lines 1 and 2 when performing the automatic test.

  • Page 160: 19.13 Adding A Device

    Using the Configurator For example, a Dual COPTIR at address 1 has 2 entries: COPTIR 1.101 COPTIR “B” 1.101 represents the address of the virtual device. • Snnn – a three digit number with an S in front of it is the addressing scheme for an AP sensor.

  • Page 161: 19.14 Setting The Start Of Ap Address Space

    Using the Configurator 3. Select the type of device from the Type menu. 4. Select the subtype of device from the SubType menu. The subtype is used by OpenGN. 5. Select the address for the device in the Address field. The default is the lowest available address for the selected type.

  • Page 162: 19.15 Adding An Ap Detector

    Using the Configurator Change the start of AP space on another loop 1. In the Job Tree, select the Quad Loop Adder that contains the loop that you want to change. The CLIP/Advanced Protocol Address Space section appears (Figure 120). There are four rows, one for each loop on the Quad Loop Adder.

  • Page 163: Figure 121 Ap Base Selection

    Using the Configurator Figure 121 AP base selection Note: Only AP devices that are branded as Mircom, Secutron, or System Sensor will work properly with a FleX-Net™ system. Other brands of sensor will not work consistently or at all. When you add an AP detector, the default address is the lowest available address for AP devices.

  • Page 164: 19.16 Adding A Dual Sensor Device

    Using the Configurator 19.16 Adding a Dual Sensor Device The procedure for adding a dual sensor device is the same as adding any other device, as described in section 19.13 on page 160. Dual sensor devices can be used with a relay base or a sounder base, as described in section 19.15 on page 162.

  • Page 165: 19.19 Adding A Multiple Module Device

    Using the Configurator • Dual Monitor (AP): M100 (primary input) • Dual Monitor “B” (AP): W100 (secondary input) Figure 125 A Dual Monitor (AP) device with the address 100 19.19 Adding a Multiple Module Device Some AP devices (for example, the Six Relay (AP) and the Ten Monitor (AP)) have multiple additional modules.

  • Page 166: 19.21 Adding A Loop Controller

    Using the Configurator The Add circuit adders window appears. Figure 127 Add circuit adders 3. In the Adder Type menu, click the type of adder you want to add. For example: • 8 Input Adder - 8 Ckts: a DM-1008A input module with 8 class B (4 class A) input circuits.

  • Page 167: Figure 129 Loop Controller

    Using the Configurator If the number of loop controllers that you selected exceeds the maximum number of loop controllers allowed on this node, an error message appears saying that the Configurator cannot add some of the CPUs. 7. Click Close. See the loop controller 1.

  • Page 168: 19.22 Correlations

    Using the Configurator 19.22 Correlations Programming a Fire Alarm Control Panel consists of correlating inputs to outputs. For example, you might correlate all the smoke detectors on the first floor to the speakers on the first and second floors, and smoke detectors on the second floor to the speakers on the first, second, and third floors, and so on.

  • Page 169: 19.23 Custom Messages

    Using the Configurator Add a correlation to an item 1. Right-click the item in the Details Pane. 2. Click Add Correlations. The Select items to add window appears. 3. Double-click the correlations that you want to add, and then click Close. Output Circuit Correlations If the selected circuits are outputs, then the Correlations Pane usually has tabs for: •...

  • Page 170: Figure 132 Custom Messages

    Using the Configurator • The devices are correlated with zones, and the zones are correlated with the custom message Exhibit Hall. When any device becomes active, the custom message is displayed on the remote annunciator. Figure 132 Custom Messages The ND (No Display) flag can be set for input message types. When set, no message will be shown on the target CPU's LCD.

  • Page 171: 19.24 Audio Controller

    Using the Configurator Correlate a custom message with an input or output 1. Right-click your custom message, and then click Add Correlations. For input messages, the possible correlations are separated into Alarm, Supervisory, Trouble and Monitor. For output messages, the possible correlations are separated into Signal and Relay. 2.

  • Page 172: Figure 134 Audio Controller Information

    Using the Configurator See the Audio Controller Details • Select an audio controller in the Job Tree. Figure 134 Audio Controller Information Type a description for the audio controller. This will appear in the Job Tree. CPU Address Select the CPU address for the audio controller. Audio Controller installed in Select this check box if the amplifier bin arrangement is a QX-5000...
  • Page 173 Using the Configurator Microphone present Select this check box if there is a microphone connected to this audio controller. If there are two or more microphones, then one must be designated as the master microphone and the Control enable required for mic press to talk check box must be selected on every audio controller with a microphone.

  • Page 174: 19.25 Panel Information

    Using the Configurator Master Bus Supervision Select this checkbox if you want this audio controller to Controller power the telephone bus. This checkbox must be selected on one of the audio controllers. Note: only one audio controller can be designated as the master bus supervision controller per job.

  • Page 175: 19.26 Advanced Panel Information

    Using the Configurator The ESD (Electronic Systems Distributor) number of the organization that sent the job. Each organization has a unique ESD number, so that one organization cannot modify systems that another organization has configured. Technician The number of the technician who sent the job. Config The version of the Configurator that sent the job to the FACP.

  • Page 176: 19.27 Backing Up The Database

    Using the Configurator 19.27 Backing up the Database You can make a backup of the Configurator database. Back up your database often and store it on a CD in a safe place. Back up the database 1. Click File > Backup Database. 2.

  • Page 177: 19.30 Comparing Jobs

    Using the Configurator 19.30 Comparing Jobs You can compare two jobs. The Configurator displays which elements have been added, removed, or changed. Compare jobs 1. Click Job > Open Job and open the first job. This is the primary job. 2.

  • Page 178: Figure 137 Advanced Compare Options

    Using the Configurator 19.30.1 Advanced Compare Options The Select Job to Compare window has some advanced options. They are selected by default. See the Advanced Compare Options • In the Select Job to Compare window, click Advanced Options. Figure 137 Advanced Compare Options Modified Select this check box to include any item that has been modified (it is the same adder, circuit, or switch but some...

  • Page 179: Figure 138 Job Comparison

    Using the Configurator 19.30.2 Interpreting the results The comparison appears as one job tree. Figure 138 Job comparison A magnifying glass indicates items that have been modified. Click the item to see the change. A green check mark indicates items that are the same. If you unselect Modified in the Advanced Compare Options, then a green check mark appears next to items that have been modified, but that have no deletions or additions.

  • Page 180: Figure 140 Minor Modifications

    Using the Configurator Where a minor modification to a form, device, LED, or switch has been made, two adjacent rows appear. The attributes that remained the same are represented by an ellipsis (...) in the second row. Figure 140 Minor modifications 19.30.3 Printing the comparison You can print the differences of the entire job, a single node, or a node and its sub-nodes.

  • Page 181: 19.31 Creating A Job

    Using the Configurator deletions, a circuit at the same loop or device address may receive a different UDACT number. This is a modification. For display items such as LEDs and switches, the key is a combination of node number, their relative position on the adder, and their type and assignment.

  • Page 182: 19.32 Opening A Job

    Using the Configurator There might be templates for more than one language. For panels with multiple CPUs, this is the language of the main CPU. 6. Click Copy current job data to copy the current open job, and use this copy for the new job.

  • Page 183: 19.34 Display Structure

    Using the Configurator If the same job is already on the database, then the Configurator gives the imported job the next highest version number. 19.34 Display Structure The Display Structure feature lets you view the contents of a panel data structure. Display a structure 1.

  • Page 184: 19.35 Version Control

    Using the Configurator 19.35 Version Control The Configurator prevents accidental editing of jobs in order to keep the job in its database identical to the job on the Fire Alarm Control Panel. 19.35.1 Editing a job When you open a job, whether by getting it from the panel or opening it from the database, it is locked by default, and you must unlock it in order to edit it.

  • Page 185: 19.36 Paste Special

    Using the Configurator Create a new version of a job 1. Click Job > New Version. The New Job Version Information window appears. Figure 146 New Job Version Information 2. Type a comment in the Comments field. This is required. 3.

  • Page 186: Figure 148 Paste Special For Annunciators

    Using the Configurator You can use Paste Special to paste display items, display adders, or annunciators. Figure 148 Paste Special for annunciators Number of copies Select the number of copies to make. Make new copy Click this button to make an unrelated copy of the source. Copy correlations Select this check box if you want the copied devices to have the same correlations as the original.

  • Page 187: 19.37 Print

    Using the Configurator 19.37 Print Print a job 1. Click File > Print. The Print window appears. Figure 149 Print Complete Job Prints the complete job, and prints each major item of the Job Tree on a new page. Current Item Prints only the currently selected item.

  • Page 188: 19.38 Security Key Logon

    Using the Configurator 19.38 Security Key Logon This window appears if the CodeMeter key is inserted when you start the Configurator. It also appears if the key is inserted later. Figure 150 Security Key Logon • Type your PIN and click OK. 19.39 Upgrade Firmware This window appears when you select the Upgrade Firmware command, after you have selected a firmware archive.

  • Page 189: Figure 152 Update Panel Time

    Using the Configurator 19.40 Update Panel Time Update the panel time 1. Click Panel > Panel Information. The Panel Information window appears. See section 19.25 on page 174. 2. Click Update. The Update Panel Time window appears. Figure 152 Update Panel Time 3.
  • Page 190 Using the Configurator Changed by The technician who created the version. Description The description that was entered when the new job version was created. Type • Uploaded: The new job version was a result of a Get Job. • New Job: The user created a new version manually. Status •...

  • Page 191: Figure 154 System Status

    Using the Configurator The Scope column specifies the Node and CPU of the status. You must have defined a suitable LED to accept the correlation from the Node or Node/CPU specific status. Figure 154 System Status Table 29 describes the columns in the System Status view. Table 29 System Status Name Description...

  • Page 192: Table 30 Customer Intervals

    Using the Configurator 19.43 Custom Intervals A custom interval is a period of time during the day. Intervals have a start time, an end time, and an optional day of the week. If the day of the week is not specified, then the interval applies every day.

  • Page 193: Table 31 Customer Timers

    Using the Configurator activate at once and overload the system.All timers are initially un-assigned. To enable a timer, edit the Enable column to make it Y. Note: As per UL 864 and UL 2572 only a setting of un-assigned is permissible. View custom timers •...

  • Page 194: Figure 155 Node Grouping For The Fire Panel

    Using the Configurator In a combined fire and MNS (Mass Notification System) installation, Node Grouping is used to separate the MNS nodes from the fire nodes. Create node groups and add nodes to groups 1. Create two nodes, and give them appropriate tags, for example Fire Panel and MNS Panel.

  • Page 195: Figure 157 Remove A Node From A Group

    Using the Configurator Delete a group 1. Right-click the group, then select Delete Group. 2. Click OK. If the group has no member nodes, it is deleted. The group is not deleted if it has member nodes. Remove a node from a group •...

  • Page 196: Figure 158 Add Output Group

    Using the Configurator Flag Columns There are up to 5 Flag columns (F1, F2, F3, F4, and F5) for flags of various types. NS: Non Silenceable - used on inputs and supervised outputs. GA: Stage two alarm - in a two stage system. ND: No Display - This zone will not appear in the alarm queue.

  • Page 197: Figure 159 Select Items To Add To Output Group

    Using the Configurator 4. In the Type menu, select Sounder Base, Relay Base, or Output Module. 5. Click Add. The new output group appears in the top pane. 6. Select the new output group. 7. Click Insert in the menu bar, then click Add Correlations. The Select items to add window appears.

  • Page 198: Figure 160 Select Items To Add To Input Zone

    Using the Configurator 19.48.2 Correlate Output Devices to an Input Zone In order to configure output devices so that they activate simultaneously when they are triggered by an input, you must also correlate the output devices to an input zone. Note: The list of outputs in the output group must match the list of outputs correlated to the input zone.

  • Page 199: Figure 161 Led Annunciator

    Using the Configurator If the output devices are both in an output group and correlated to the input zone, they will activate simultaneously when the input zone activates. 19.49 LED Annunciator A node can have multiple LED annunciators, but they all share the same configuration. Therefore, only one LED annunciator appears for each node in the Job Tree.
  • Page 200 Using the Configurator Table 33 Loop Details (Continued) Name Description Type The process type of the device. You can change this by double-clicking it. The specific subtype of the device. For instance, a photo detector can be a smoke, beam, or duct detector. The SubType helps identify the device to OpenGN.
  • Page 201 Using the Configurator • SR: System Reset required - for switches used for fan control. • NF: No LED Activation - do not turn ON an addressable device’s LED (and activate sounder when present) when the device is active. The LED turns ON by default and may only be changed to NF if the Authority Having Jurisdiction allows.

  • Page 202: Figure 162 Add Fire Phone Module

    Using the Configurator You must also specify whether the four or five lines are conventional phones or voice lines to serve addressable phone modules. After the audio controller is added you can still edit these attributes, or change just some of the lines between voice and conventional. 19.51.2 Adding a fire phone module Add a fire phone module 1.
  • Page 203 Using the Configurator Add a telephone/page selector 1. Select the annunciator or display adder that you want to add the telephone to. 2. Click Insert in the menu bar, then click Add Display Adder. 3. Select Telephone/Page Selector in the Select Adder Type pulldown menu. 4.
  • Page 204 Using the Configurator 19.51.6 Correlating selector switches to remote telephones The following constraints apply to correlations between telephones and switches. • Each dual LED/Switch combination on a Selector can control and annunciate only one telephone (conventional circuit or addressable module). •...
  • Page 205 Using the Configurator 19.52 Using Master Telephones A master telephone (QMT-5302N(V)) is attached to a node and is configured to call other specific master telephones. Master telephones are called by pressing a switch on a telephone/page selector (QAZT- 5302DS or QAZT-5348DS). In order to call one master telephone from another master telephone, you must correlate a switch on one node to a switch on another node.

  • Page 206: Figure 163 Make A Switch A Phone Selector Switch

    Using the Configurator 19.52.3 Call Control The operator can call all the nodes that are correlated to the node’s telephone/page selector by pressing the Call Control switch on the master telephone (QMT-5302N(V)). In this example three-node system, the following correlations have been made: •...

  • Page 207: Figure 164 Add Correlations To A Phone Selector Switch

    Using the Configurator 3. In the Select items to add window, click the Call Control tab. All the phone selector switches available for correlation appear here. Figure 164 shows that switch numbers 0 and 1 on node 2, and switch numbers 0 and 2 on node 3 are available for correlation.

  • Page 208: Figure 166 Add Correlations To A Phone Selector Switch

    Using the Configurator Figure 166 shows that switch number 1 on node 3 is available for correlation. Figure 166 Add correlations to a phone selector switch 13. Select switch number 1 for Node 3, and then click Add. 14. Click Close. The switches are now correlated as follows: •...
  • Page 209 Using the Configurator • (c) after a period of not more than 10 min., the silenced audible signal devices will be restored to continuous audible signal if the alarm is not acknowledged... Note: For more information, consult the National Building Code of Canada 2015. Please review the full text of the code and consult with professional advisors for the implications of the code.

  • Page 210: Figure 167 Timers For Suite Silence

    Using the Configurator 19.54 Configuring suite silence Configure suite silence 1. Select Job Details in the job tree. 2. Set the Alert rate to Alert and the Evac rate to Temporal. 3. If the job has audio, click the Set up button under Audio. Click the buttons beside Alert and Evac and set the alert rate to Alert and the Evac rate to Temporal.
  • Page 211 Using the Configurator • Modified Non-Silenceable Waterflow Alarm Operation: A Modified Non-Silenceable Waterflow Alarm Operation is considered to be any system whereby activation of the signal silence switch following receipt of a non-waterflow alarm is partially inhibited: the audible signals are deactivated and the visual signals remain activated. The activation of a waterflow alarm shall inhibit the signal silencing of the audible and/or visual signals.
  • Page 212 Using the Configurator • Any additional signals associated with the subsequent alarm are activated at the evacuation rate. Where Modified Signal Silence operation is required, activation of an alarm input shall operate in a similar manner as described following the receipt of an initial alarm. While in alarm, and the 1-minute signal silence inhibit has expired (where applicable), pressing the Signal Silence Switch will cause the following events to occur (Modified Signal Silence Operation):...
  • Page 213 Using the Configurator • Audible signals are reactivated. • Any additional signals associated with the subsequent alarm are activated at the evacuation rate. If water flow alarm receipt is received, pressing the Signal Silence Switch will cause the following events to occur (Non-Silenceable Water Flow operation): •...
  • Page 214 Using the Configurator 19.55.4 Modified Signal Silence Configuration A Modified Signal Silence Operation is considered to be any system whereby activation of the signal silence switch following receipt of an alarm is partially inhibited: the audible signals are deactivated and the visual signals remain activated. When the Silence NAC Audibles Only check box on the Job Details page is selected, all Alarm, Supervisory, Trouble, and Monitor zones with the NS flag will deactivate only audible signals when signal silence is activated.

  • Page 215: Table 34 File Menu

    Using the Configurator 19.55.6 Modified Non-Silenceable Waterflow Alarm Configuration A Modified Non-Silenceable Waterflow Alarm Operation is considered to be any system whereby activation of the signal silence switch following receipt of a non-waterflow alarm is partially inhibited: the audible signals are deactivated and the visual signals remain activated. The activation of a waterflow alarm shall inhibit the signal silencing of the audible and/or visual signals.

  • Page 216: Table 35 Job Menu

    Using the Configurator Table 34 File Menu (Continued) Name Short cut Description Restores the database from a backup copy. Note: This Restore operation will replace the entire contents of the current, Database working database with the backup. To ensure optimal performance, you should compact and Compact repair your database on a regular basis.

  • Page 217: Table 36 Insert Menu

    Using the Configurator Table 35 Job Menu (Continued) Name Short cut Description Version Display the Version History (Date, Author, Comments) for History the current job. Compare Job Compare two versions of the same job, or two similar jobs Versions of different lineage. Convert Job For future use.

  • Page 218: Table 37 Edit Menu

    Using the Configurator 19.56.4 Edit Menu The Edit menu contains the following commands. Some commands may be disabled (greyed) depending on what items are selected on the user interface. Table 37 Edit Menu Name Short cut Description Delete Item Deletes the currently selected item. If the currently selected item is a row in an editable list, then Modify Item Ctrl+M...

  • Page 219: Table 39 Tools Menu

    Using the Configurator 19.56.6 Tools Menu The items under the Tools menu are used mainly for troubleshooting and diagnostic purposes by the factory. Table 39 Tools Menu Name Short cut Description Extracts the latest version of every job to individual Extract All DB database files.
  • Page 220 List of Procedures Connect the computer to the Fire Alarm Control Panel for configuration ........15 Send a job ............................16 Get the current active job from the Fire Alarm Control Panel ............17 Export the job as a database file or an XML file ................18 Manage jobs on the panel ........................
  • Page 221 List of Procedures Create a nested loop ........................105 Correlate a digital message ......................106 Connect the Ethernet cable ......................108 Configure the Fire Alarm Control Panel for BACnet ................ 108 Set a Static IP Address on Computer ....................110 Ping the Fire Alarm Control Panel ....................
  • Page 222 List of Procedures Back up the database ........................176 Restore the database from a backup ....................176 Compact the database ........................176 Compare jobs ........................... 177 See the Advanced Compare Options ....................178 Print the job comparison ........................180 Create a job ............................. 181 Open a job ............................
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