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FX-64 and FX-1000 Technical
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P/N 3102352-EN • REV 008 • ISS 25AUG21

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  • Page 1 FX-64 and FX-1000 Technical Reference Manual P/N 3102352-EN • REV 008 • ISS 25AUG21...
  • Page 2 Carrier, except where specifically permitted under US and international copyright law. Trademarks and The FX-64 and FX-1000 name and Kidde logo are trademarks of Carrier. KESMobile patents is a trademark of Carrier. Other trade names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturers or vendors of the respective products.
  • Page 3 Clearing the event history log 67 Updating the firmware 68 Restarting the panel 68 Enabling RS-232 communication 69 Auto programming the panel 69 Performing incremental programming 76 Adding and removing devices from programmed systems 79 FX-64 and FX-1000 Technical Reference Manual...
  • Page 4 Advanced programming 83 Chapter 3 System operation 133 Operation overview 135 LCD display screen 136 System LEDs 140 LED display expander LEDs 141 Control buttons 142 Component descriptions 147 Events with event messages 148 Event ID numbers and descriptions 151 Viewing event details 156 Resetting the panel 157 Silencing panel and annunciator buzzers 158...
  • Page 5 Chapter 5 Diagnostics, maintenance, and testing 185 Preventive maintenance schedule 186 Fast Ground Check 186 Recalibrate device 186 Flash Device LED 187 Loop comm check 187 Control panel testing 188 Electronic testing of a device (test fire) 189 SA-DACT testing 190 Conducting a lamp test 191 Starting and stopping a walk test 191 Using HyperTerminal 193...
  • Page 6 Important information Limitation of liability This product has been designed to meet the requirements of NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, NFPA 720 Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment, UL 864 Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, and ULC-S527 Standard for Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems.
  • Page 7 depicted in the wiring diagram. If you have any questions concerning these instructions, you should consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. Testing When programming emergency numbers or making test calls to emergency numbers, remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call. When system maintenance, testing or modifications could result in the transmission of signals from the fire alarm system to a supervising station, consult the supervising station to determine the best time to send these signals (i.e., “off-peak”...
  • Page 8 • You may not connect the dialer to a public coin phone or a party line service provided by the telephone company. Industry Canada information The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational, and safety requirements.
  • Page 9 Minimum system requirements The table below lists the minimum hardware requirements for each type of system for which the control panel is listed. Table 1: Minimum hardware requirements for applications System Equipment needed Protected Premises (Local) Fire Alarm System Control panel Appropriately sized batteries Auxiliary Fire Alarm System, Local Energy Type Control panel...
  • Page 10 7. Review Chapter 1 “Installation and wiring” starting on page 1. 8. Check the field wiring for opens, grounds, and shorts before connecting. 9. Connect AC power and ground wiring. See “AC power wiring” on page 6. The panel cannot be started on batteries only.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 Installation and wiring Summary This chapter covers all control panel wiring, such as AC power, NACs, device loops, and battery wiring. Content Panel backbox installation 2 Panel electronics installation 4 Panel backbox wire routing 5 AC power wiring 6 Panel transformer wiring 7 Battery wiring (TB8) 8 Notification appliance circuit wiring (TB2) 10...
  • Page 12 Chapter 1: Installation and wiring Panel backbox installation Note: Observe all applicable codes and standards, as well as AHJ and owner guidance when selecting a location for the panel installation. The panel backbox can be surface mounted or semiflush mounted. To surface mount the panel backbox: 1.
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Installation and wiring Figure 1: Surface and semiflush mounting details (1) Surface mount (3) Trim skirt (2) Semiflush mount Figure 2: Panel backbox, backbox with door, and backbox with door and trim ring attached (1) Surface mounting holes (3) Backbox with door attached (2) Semiflush mounting holes (4) Backbox with door and trim ring attached...
  • Page 14 FX-64 21.50 3.85 15.50 14.25 10.25 21.7 (54.6) (9.8) (19) (39.4) (36.2) (26.0) (9.9) (55.1) (6.8) FX-1000 28.0 3.85 22.0 15.75 10.25 28.2 (71.1) (9.8) (22.8) (55.8) (40.0) (26.0) (9.9) (71.6) (6.8) [1] Add 1-1/2 in. (3.81 cm) to D1 and D5 dimensions for trim kit The trim kit provides .75 inches (1.9 cm) of trim to the top, bottom, and sides of the panel backbox.
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Installation and wiring Figure 3: Panel electronics installation Panel backbox wire routing Using the diagram below, keep power-limited wiring in the shaded area and nonpower-limited wiring in the unshaded area at all times. P/N 3102352-EN • REV 008 • ISS 25AUG21...
  • Page 16 FX-64 panel: 120 V, 60 Hz, 1.3 A or 230 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.62 A from dedicated branch supply • FX-1000 panel: 120 V, 60 Hz, 2.0 A or 230 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.97 A from dedicated branch supply WARNING: Electrocution hazard.
  • Page 17 FX-64 panel: 120 V, 60 Hz, 1.3 A or 230 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.62 A from dedicated branch supply • FX-1000 panel: 120 V, 60 Hz, 2.0 A or 230 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.97 A from dedicated branch supply Low voltage circuit specifications •...
  • Page 18 11 Ah batteries will fit in the FX-64 control panel cabinet and two 18 Ah batteries will fit in the FX-1000 point control panel cabinet. If larger batteries are required, you must use an approved battery cabinet. To determine which battery the system requires, use the “Battery calculation worksheet”...
  • Page 19 Chapter 1: Installation and wiring Table 3: Batteries for FX-64 and FX-1000 panels Model Rating 12V4A 12 volts, 4.5 Ah 12V6A5 12 volts, 7.2 Ah 12V10A 12 volts, 11 Ah 12V17A 12 volts, 18 Ah 12V24A 12 volts, 26 Ah...
  • Page 20 3.0 A total, 2.5 A max. per circuit at 230 VAC 50 Hz input voltage • FX-1000 panel: 6.0 A total, 2.5 A max. per circuit at 120/230 VAC 60 Hz input voltage 5.0 A total, 2.5 A max. per circuit at 230 VAC 50 Hz input voltage •...
  • Page 21 Figure 10: NAC wiring location Figure 11: FX-64 panel Class B NAC wiring NAC1– – – NAC1+ EOLR NAC2– – – NAC2+ Figure 12: FX-1000 panel Class B NAC wiring NAC1– – – NAC1+ EOLR – – NAC2– NAC2+ NAC3–...
  • Page 22 (Table 4). The FX-64 supports up to 64 detectors or modules. The FX-1000 accommodates two loop cards, and the loop cards can be a single loop or a dual loop. The FX-1000 supports up to 1,000 devices, depending on your configuration.
  • Page 23 The FX-2WIRE module cannot be used on a device loop with isolator modules or isolator bases. Device address assignment The device address assignment on each loop for the FX-1000 panel is as follows. Table 5: Loop device address assignment Device type...
  • Page 24 Chapter 1: Installation and wiring Figure 14: Device loop wiring location Figure 15: Class B wiring (1) Loop card (2) Loop device Figure 16: Class A wiring [1] (1) Loop card (2) Loop device P/N 3102352-EN • REV 008 • ISS 25AUG21...
  • Page 25 Figure 18 and Figure 19 for LED functions and location. The installation location of the card on the panel determines what panel SLC the LEDs are associated with for FX-1000 that support dual SLC cards and provide two installation locations. See Figure 20.
  • Page 26 Chapter 1: Installation and wiring Figure 19: Dual SLC interface card LEDs (FX-1000 panels only) (1) LED DS3: SLC fault: Solid ON to indicate an open (3) LED DS2: Device communication: Flashes to fault. Flashes to indicate a short fault.
  • Page 27 Chapter 1: Installation and wiring Alarm, trouble, and supervisory relay wiring (TB3) The control unit provides three pre-programmed common event relays for alarm, supervisory, and trouble events. These relays are not field configurable. • The trouble relay changes over on any trouble event (common trouble) •...
  • Page 28 Chapter 1: Installation and wiring Figure 22: Relay wiring terminals (1) Common trouble relay (3) Common alarm relay (2) Common supervisory relay (4) Auxiliary/Smoke power output Note: The figure above shows the panel in a normal state. Remote annunciator wiring (TB4) The control panel provides a connection for up to eight remote annunciators.
  • Page 29 Chapter 1: Installation and wiring Notes • Refer to the K-R Series Remote Annunciator Installation and Operation Guide (P/N 3102382) for detailed wiring information. • Installation limits are determined by the AHJ. Figure 23: Remote annunciator wiring location Figure 24: Annunciator channel wiring (Class A) (1) Channel 1 (3) Annunciator (2) Channel 2...
  • Page 30 • For a complete list of devices that can be connected to this circuit, refer to the FX-64 and FX-1000 Series Compatibility List (P/N 3102355). Circuit specifications • Circuit voltage range: 21.9 to 28.3 V •...
  • Page 31 Chapter 1: Installation and wiring Figure 26: Auxiliary/smoke power wiring location Figure 27: Auxiliary/smoke power output terminals (1) Auxiliary/Smoke power output (3) Continuous (AUX 1) (2) Resettable (AUX 2) SA-DACT wiring The optional SA-DACT provides communications between the control panel and the central station over a telephone line system.
  • Page 32 Chapter 1: Installation and wiring Table 6: DACRs used with the SA-DACT Receiver Models Formats Ademco Contact ID FBII CP220 Contact ID Osborne-Hoffman OH2000 and OH2000E with an OH2000E-LC line card Contact ID installed (see note below) Bosch D6600 Contact ID Silent Knight 9500, 9800 Contact ID...
  • Page 33 Chapter 1: Installation and wiring Figure 29: SA-DACT wiring (1) TELCO Line 2 (7) Telephone protector (2) Tip (8) RJ-31X block (supplied by installer) (3) Ring (9) 8-position, 4-conductor modular cords (4) Protected premises punch down block (supplied by the customer) (5) PBX (10) LINE 1 (6) TELCO Line 1...
  • Page 34 Chapter 1: Installation and wiring SA-232 wiring The optional SA-232 card can be wired to a printer to print system events or wired to a computer to read from and write to the panel using the configuration utility. Circuit specifications •...
  • Page 35 Chapter 1: Installation and wiring Figure 31: Printer wiring (1) Printer (4) RS-232 cable (2) DB-25 serial port on back of printer (5) To RS-232 card (3) DB-25 male Figure 32: DB-25 pin connections (1) Pin 1 (5) Pin 25 (2) Pin 2: TXD (red wire) (6) Pin 20: DTR (green wire) (3) Pin 3: RXD (white wire)
  • Page 36 (2) DB-9 COM port on back of computer (5) To RS-232 card (3) DB-9 female Note: A preassembled 9-pin-to-spade-lug cord (P/N 260097) can be ordered from a Kidde distributor. Figure 34: Pin designations on female DB-9 plug (back view) (1) Pin 2 RXD (3) Pin 5 COM...
  • Page 37 Chapter 1: Installation and wiring SA-USB wiring The optional SA-USB card can be connected to a printer to print system events or connected to a computer to read from and write to the panel using the configuration utility. Specifications • The printer must be enabled and configured through programming for proper operation.
  • Page 38 Chapter 1: Installation and wiring Figure 35: SA-USB jumper, LEDs, and connectors Table 9: SA-USB jumper, LEDs, and connectors Item Label Description USB 2.0, Type B device port: Used as a temporary connection to a PC. Programming jumper: Shown in the not installed position. When installed over both pins, the jumper is used during programming the SA-USB to update firmware.
  • Page 39 Chapter 1: Installation and wiring SA-CLA wiring The SA-CLA card is used to supply wiring for Class A NACs and redundant Class B remote annunciator circuits on FX-64 control panels. Circuit specifications • Operating current Standby: 3 mA Alarm: 60 mA max. •...
  • Page 40 Chapter 1: Installation and wiring Figure 37: SA-CLA Redundant Class B remote annunciator circuit SA-ETH wiring The optional SA-ETH card provides a standard Ethernet network connection for connecting to a local network or connecting to a computer to read from or write to the panel using the configuration utility.
  • Page 41 Chapter 1: Installation and wiring Figure 38: SA-ETH wiring (1) Ethernet card (3) To network connection (PC, router, switch, etc.) (2) Network cable Figure 39: SA-ETH LEDs (1) Ethernet card (4) LED 2 (DS2): Speed (2) LED 4 (DS4): Collision (5) LED 1 (DS1): Link (3) LED 3 (DS3): Duplex CTM module wiring...
  • Page 42 Chapter 1: Installation and wiring • The NAC used must be dedicated to CTM use only • All alarm points or zones (if programmed as a zoned system) must be programmed to activate the dedicated NAC • The NAC used must be programmed as City Tie Wiring The following wiring diagrams show how the polarity switches during an alarm condition.
  • Page 43 Chapter 1: Installation and wiring RPM module wiring The Reverse Polarity Module (RPM) is an interface between the control panel and a reverse polarity receiver. It provides off-premises signal transmission for systems that must comply with NFPA requirements. When used as a reverse polarity remote station transmitter, it can be connected to either a single circuit (alarm or alarm and trouble) or up to three circuits (alarm, supervisory, and trouble).
  • Page 44 Chapter 1: Installation and wiring Figure 43: Alarm and trouble transmitted on a single circuit (1) Control panel TB3 (4) From COM on RPM (black wire) (2) From TRBL on RPM (yellow wire) (5) From +24 on RPM (red wire) (3) From ALRM on RPM (brown wire) Note: JP1 on the RPM must be OUT.
  • Page 45 Chapter 2 Front panel programming Summary This chapter shows how to configure the system using the control buttons on the front panel. For information on programming the system using the optional Configuration Utility (CU), refer to the Help available in the CU. The panel user interface is the primary interface of the fire alarm system.
  • Page 46 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Dialer options 73 Auto programming procedure 74 Labeling devices 75 Labeling zones 75 Performing incremental programming 76 Incremental programming options 76 Incremental programming procedure 77 Labeling devices 78 Labeling zones 78 Adding and removing devices from programmed systems 79 Device programming options 79 Adding devices 81 Removing devices 82...
  • Page 47 Chapter 2: Front panel programming UL/ULC programming requirements NOTICE TO USERS, INSTALLERS, AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION, AND OTHER INVOLVED PARTIES This product incorporates field-programmable software. In order for the product to comply with the requirements of the listing agency, certain programming features or options must be limited to specific values or not used at all as indicated below.
  • Page 48 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Programmable Possible settings Listing Permitted Permitted Panel default feature or option Agency (Y/N) settings CO detector with a CO alarm device type Zone event Alarm, Monitor, Alarm, Monitor, Alarm notification Type Supervisory, Waterflow Supervisory, Waterflow Alarm, Monitor, Supervisory [6] Alarm...
  • Page 49 Chapter 2: Front panel programming What is a correlation group? A correlation group is a collection of inputs that activate a collection of outputs. During loop configuration, input devices, zones, and events are correlated with NACs and other output devices. Output activations depend on the activation count and delay options.
  • Page 50 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Figure 46: Inputs and outputs to correlation groups Zone, NAC, or Correlation output device group 001 Zone, NAC, or Correlation output device group 002 Zone, NAC, or Correlation output device group 003 Zone, NAC, or Correlation output device group 199...
  • Page 51 Chapter 2: Front panel programming • The CO elements for COD, PCD, HCD, and PHCD detectors are not included in Correlation Group 1 during auto programming or auto zoning What is in-suite signal silence? In-suite signal silence is a form of automatic alarm silencing that can be enabled for correlation groups.
  • Page 52 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Auto programming replaces the existing project database with a default project database based on the hardware configuration that it detects. The default project database configures the system as a general fire alarm system that activates all notification appliance circuits when any fire alarm input is activated.
  • Page 53 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Table 10: Programming control buttons Button Description Arrow buttons Right arrow: Displays a submenu, or toggles between multiple settings such as “Yes” and “No.” Left arrow: Scrolls through a programming option’s selections Up arrow: Moves the cursor up Down arrow: Moves the cursor down Menu button Opens and closes the main menu.
  • Page 54 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Note: We recommend that you change the default passwords after programming the system. Default panel operation settings • Language: English • Night start: 18:00 • Marketplace: US • Date format U.S.: MM/DD/YYYY • AC fail delay: 3 hours •...
  • Page 55 Chapter 2: Front panel programming • Event notification Trouble > Printer: Yes Disable > NET: Yes Trouble > Dialer: Acct 1 Disable > CID: 521 (NAC1), 522 (NAC2), 526 Trouble > NET (1-8): No (NAC3), 527 (NAC4) Trouble > CID: 321 (NAC1), 322 (NAC2), Test >...
  • Page 56 Chapter 2: Front panel programming • CMS device CMS Path Type: Telco only Send restorals: Yes Retry time: 5 seconds Dialer Retry count: 5 Type: Dual line Event notification: Device Acct 1 and 2 Account ID: FFFF Primary receiver #: Blank Secondary receiver #: Blank Test time: 03:11 Format: CID...
  • Page 57 Chapter 2: Front panel programming • Network (receiver) Enabled: No Event notification: Device Account ID: FFFF Hello time: 25 IP: 192.168.1.254 Timeout: 40 TCP/IP port: 9999 Receiver #: 2 Send restorals: Yes Line #: 2 Default loop configuration settings • Loop class: Class B •...
  • Page 58 Chapter 2: Front panel programming • Device Alt Operation: Yes Type (input device): Depends on type of device and Day sensitivity: Least marketplace Night sensitivity: Least Type (output device): Genesis with audible/visible Day prealarm %: Off silence Night prealarm %: Off Correlation group: 1 Base follow: Alarm Follow CO: No...
  • Page 59 Chapter 2: Front panel programming • Zone Secondary: Off • Loop 2 enable: No • Loop 2 Fst Grp: 1 to 25 • Loop 3 enable: No • Loop 3 Fst Grp: 1 to 25 • Loop 4 enable: No •...
  • Page 60 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Event Event Dialer line 2 fault (disable) Loop 1 fault (trouble) Dialer line 2 fault (trouble) Loop 1 card fault (disable) Dialer deliver fail Loop 1 card fault (trouble) Dialer normal test Loop 1 Uncfgrd alarm (disable) Dialer abnormal test Loop 1 Uncfgrd alarm (active) Dialer configuration...
  • Page 61 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Event Event Loop 4 card fault (disable) Net rcvr6 conf fault (disable) Loop 4 card fault (trouble) Net rcvr6 conf fault (trouble Loop 4 Uncfgrd alarm (disable) Net rcvr7 conf fault (disable) Loop 4 Uncfgrd alarm (active) Net rcvr7 conf fault (trouble) Loop 4 Uncfgrd trbl (disable) Net rcvr8 conf fault (disable)
  • Page 62 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Event Event Walk test Zone pre alarm Waterflow active Zone alarm verify Zone active Zone maintenance alert Zone trouble Zone test Zone disable Device type descriptions Device types determine the operation of the points to which they are assigned. The following tables contain all possible device types.
  • Page 63 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Device type Description Supervisory nonlatching For CO detectors that trigger a CO nonlatching supervisory event. Detectors with this device type remain active until the condition that activated them is restored. Resetting the control panel is not required. Duct detectors (PDD) Duct alarm For duct smoke detectors.
  • Page 64 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Device type Description Heat ROR + CO alarm For heat with rate of rise + CO detectors that trigger an active alarm event (rate- of-rise heat or CO). The panel and detector cannot be restored until devices are restored to normal and the panel is reset.
  • Page 65 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Device type Description Smoke alarm + CO For smoke + CO detectors that trigger an active alarm event (smoke) or a CO supervisory latching latching supervisory event. Detectors with this device type remain active until the condition that activated them is restored and the control panel is reset.
  • Page 66 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Device type Description Smoke supervisory For smoke + CO detectors that trigger a supervisory nonlatching event (smoke or nonlatching + CO supervisory CO). nonlatching Detectors with this device type remain active until the condition that activated them is restored.
  • Page 67 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Device type Description Photoelectric smoke/heat and CO detectors (PHCD) Smoke/Heat + CO alarm For heat and smoke + CO detectors that trigger an active alarm event. Detectors with this device type remain active until the condition that activated them is restored and the control panel is reset.
  • Page 68 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Table 14: Input module device types Device type Description 2Wire Class A Allows for the monitoring of two-wire conventional smoke detectors in a Class A circuit (that do not require alarm verification) and normally open contact initiating devices on the same circuit.
  • Page 69 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Table 15: Supervisory device types Device types Description Duct supervisory (latching and For duct supervisory devices. Momentary activation of normally open devices nonlatching) immediately places the panel in a supervisory state and turns on supervisory LEDs and relays.
  • Page 70 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Device type Description Relay silence For relays that turn off when you press Signal Silence. [2] Supervised output For modules that output an unsynchronized signal and that do not turn off when you press Signal Silence. Supervised output (latched) For latched output modules that output an unsynchronized signal and that do not turn off when you press Signal Silence.
  • Page 71 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Device type Description Relay nonsilence NO For relay devices functioning as latched output devices that close when activated. (latched) latch Does not follow signal silence. Relay nonsilenceable For Class B relay devices functioning as latched output devices. Does not follow (latched) signal silence.
  • Page 72 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Setting daylight saving time Daylight saving time options allow the panel to switch automatically from standard to daylight saving time and vice versa. To program daylight saving time options: 1. Display the Program menu and choose Date and Time. 2.
  • Page 73 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Table 21: Sample values for daylight saving time Month start: March Week start: Second Week day start: Sunday Hour start: Month end: November Week end: First Week day end: Sunday Hour end: Adjustment minutes: Changing the passwords The second step in programming the panel is to change the level one, level two, and remote annunciator passwords.
  • Page 74 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Note: The current language, marketplace, and loop device configuration settings are not affected by the Restore Defaults command. To restore the default settings: 1. Press the Menu button and choose Program. 2. Choose Restore Defaults. 3.
  • Page 75 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Figure 47: Programmable keys 00:00:00 01/01/07 Key 1 Key 1 label Key 2 Key 2 label Note: You cannot program a key while it is active. When the “Key is active” message is displayed, wait until the key deactivates before continuing. Table 22: Programmable key functions Function Option...
  • Page 76 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Function Option Behavior when user key is pressed Alarm ON Used for manual evacuation in the Canadian marketplace. Pressing the Alarm ON button places the control panel in the alarm condition, activates all drillable outputs which include all notification appliance circuits and all sounder bases, signals the central station with CID 115.
  • Page 77 Chapter 2: Front panel programming 8. If you chose Disable, press the down arrow to edit the Control option, and indicate what the key should control. Choose: • Members • CorrGrp • Both Press Enter to reopen the previous menu, and then choose Save. Note: This option is not available for Unlatch, Activate, or Restore.
  • Page 78 Chapter 2: Front panel programming To clear the event history log: 1. Press the Menu button and choose Program. 2. Choose Clear History. 3. Enter a level two password. 4. Select Yes to clear history or No to leave history unchanged. 5.
  • Page 79 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Enabling RS-232 communication The RS232 CU Enable command lets you connect a PC to the control panel by means of the optional RS-232 card or SA-USB card. This enables you to use the Configuration Utility (CU) to program the panel and upload or download panel data.
  • Page 80 FX-64 panel: Four devices per zone • FX-1000 panel: Sixteen devices per zone Yes: The system automatically finds all of the devices connected to the system and assigns them to a zone. Only the primary element of dual element detectors are assigned to a zone.
  • Page 81 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Option Description Dialer Configures the panel to communicate with the CMS via a dialer. The dialer is configured as a dual line so that all messages are sent to two separate receivers with different phone numbers and account codes. Note: Not all dialer programming options are acceptable for UL/ULC installations.
  • Page 82 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Option Description Follow This option controls the conditions that will activate relay or sounder detector bases. Select from the following values. Head: The base is controlled by the detector’s settings. • The base activates when the detector goes into alarm, unless the detector is set for alarm verification.
  • Page 83 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Dialer options Table 24 describes the options used to set up the dialer. Table 24: Auto programming — Dialer options [1] Option Description Account ID: Enter the four-digit ID code for account 1. (Note, if you do not change the Account 1 default of FFFF, no events will be sent.) Primary receiver number: Enter the primary receiver’s phone number.
  • Page 84 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Auto programming procedure Use the following procedure to auto program the panel, referring to the options listed in Table 23 on page 70. Not all options shown are displayed on all systems. To auto program a panel: 1.
  • Page 85 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Labeling devices If you set the Label Devices auto programming option to Yes, follow these steps to label the devices. To label devices: 1. Next to “Device,” enter the device number to be labeled. 2. Enter a text label for the device (two lines of 20 characters). The default label is “Loop X Device XXX.”...
  • Page 86 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Performing incremental programming Incremental programming lets you add and label devices and zones to an existing database without affecting current settings. It is typically used to add or remove a device loop or a large number of individual devices.
  • Page 87 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Device option Description Alarm and prealarm (ALM+PALM): The base activates its relay when the detector goes into prealarm and continues when the detector goes into an alarm. The base will not restore until both events have been restored. Riser: The base is triggered individually by the loop controller (sounder bases only).
  • Page 88 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Labeling devices If you set the Label Devices incremental programming option to yes, follow this procedure to label the devices. To label devices: 1. Next to “Device,” enter the number of the device to be labeled. 2.
  • Page 89 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Adding and removing devices from programmed systems You can add an additional device or several devices to a system that has already been programmed without reentering programming mode. Once the device is installed, the panel signals a trouble active event and indicates on the LCD screen that there is an unconfigured device.
  • Page 90 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Device option Description • None: Event information is not sent to the dialer NET (1-8): Yes or No. Controls whether event information is sent to the connected Ethernet receiver. CID: Contact ID event code (000 to 999). When you have finished, choose Save.
  • Page 91 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Device option Description Alarm and verify (ALM+VFY): The base activates its relay when the detector goes into alarm verify and continues when the detector goes into alarm. The base does not restore until both events have been restored. Alarm and prealarm (ALM+PALM): The base activates its relay when the detector goes into prealarm and continues when the detector goes into an alarm.
  • Page 92 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Depending on the type of device you are programming, some of the options in the Table 25 on page 76 may not be available. 6. When you have finished programming each option, choose Save. The device is added to the database and the unprogrammed device event is cleared.
  • Page 93 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Advanced programming Overview Advanced programming lets you program the panel manually and apply custom settings. Most options have a factory default setting that you can accept or change. See “Factory default settings” on page 43. In advanced programming, you can custom program the loop configuration options (loops, devices, zones, etc.), panel configuration options (annunciators, dialer, network, printer, etc.), panel operation options (language, marketplace, AC fail delay, etc.), panel events, and loop...
  • Page 94 Chapter 2: Front panel programming • LCD banner • Key #1 • Key #2 • Standalone Op Advanced programming for panel and loop options is covered in the following topics in this chapter. Programming events Advanced programming lets you create custom responses to these types of events: •...
  • Page 95 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Option Description Loop 4 Fst Grp [1] [2] Select: 001 to 025 to combine loops 1 and 4 devices in the same fast groups — or — 151 to 175 to use separate fast groups for loop 4 devices. [1] Displayed in multiple loop systems only.
  • Page 96 Chapter 2: Front panel programming 2. Choose Advanced Program and enter the level 2 password. 3. Choose Correlation Groups and enter the correlation group number to be programmed. (Values range from 001 to 199.) 4. Choose: • Add/Remove Zone to add or remove a zone •...
  • Page 97 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Setting a correlation group’s activation count A correlation group’s activation count is the number of member activations that are required to activate the correlation group. The activation count is used to set up cross zoning. The following rules apply: •...
  • Page 98 Chapter 2: Front panel programming To remove all members from a correlation group: 1. Press the Menu button and choose Programming. 2. Choose Advanced Program and enter the level 2 password. 3 Choose Loop Configuration. 4. Choose Correlation Groups. 5. Enter the number of the correlation group. (Values range from 001 to 199.) 6.
  • Page 99 Chapter 2: Front panel programming You can also configure Reset for a correlation group in two ways: • Reset Activate: When an event is added to a correlation group without a configured time delay, the output activates when the reset starts and restores when the reset ends. When an event is added with a configured time delay, the output activates only after the delay time is reached.
  • Page 100 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Programming in-suite signal silence In-suite signal silence is programmed using two separate menus: • Configure the elapse timer for in-suite signal silence by displaying the Program > Advanced Program > Panel Operation menu. • The function is enabled for individual correlation groups through the Program > Advanced Program >...
  • Page 101 Chapter 2: Front panel programming To address this requirement, FX-64 and FX-1000 systems provide 25 high priority correlation groups per loop that can activate all sounders simultaneously. These are: • For panels with one loop only, the fast correlation groups are Groups 001 to 025 •...
  • Page 102 Chapter 2: Front panel programming 7. Add the detector as an input and the sounder base as an output. Choose: Sensor to add the detector — or — Base to add the sounder base. 8. On the Status line, press Enter to select Included. This adds the device to the group. 9.
  • Page 103 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Option Description 1. Select an event type and set its notification options. 2. Repeat until all event types have been set. 3. When you have finished, choose Save. Printer: Yes or No. This controls whether event information is sent to the printer Coder: four-digit coded output that is played in response to alarm conditions (00-00-00-00 to 99-99-99-99) Dialer:...
  • Page 104 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Option Description Follow This option controls the conditions that will activate the relay or sounder detector base. Select from the following values. Head: The base is controlled by the detector’s settings: • The base activates when the detector goes into alarm, unless the detector is set for alarm verification.
  • Page 105 Chapter 2: Front panel programming For the FX-1000 panel, addresses 1 to 125 are detectors and addresses 201 to 325 are modules. Note: The device label occupies two lines just below the device number. 6. Program each device in the system using Table 29 on page 92.
  • Page 106 Chapter 2: Front panel programming 6. Choose Base Type and select either Relay or Sounder. 7. Choose Follow and select one of the types listed in Table 29 on page 92. 8. Choose Save. 9. Press the Menu button to exit menu mode, or continue programming. Programming relay modules and bases as latched output devices Latched outputs are relays that are configured to shut down air handlers and dampers during an alarm.
  • Page 107 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Type Description Relay nonsilence NC (latched) Relay NC Latch. For relay devices functioning as latched outputs that open when activated. Does not follow signal silence. To configure a relay module or base as a latched output: 1.
  • Page 108 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Loops 1, 2, 3, and 4 selecting loop classes Selecting loop classes The loop class must be programmed Class A or Class B based on how the devices are wired on the loop). The default setting is Class B. To select a loop class: 1.
  • Page 109 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Note: Do not mix device and zone types. For example, do not place a nonlatching supervisory device in an alarm zone. When the supervisory device activates and an alarm event is initiated, the alarm event automatically clears when the device restores without having to reset the panel.
  • Page 110 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Panel programming The panel options to be configured include: • NAC circuits (“NACs”) • Dialer and network (“CMS device”) • Annunciator class • Printer/FSB • Annunciator • IP Settings Most options have a factory default setting that you can accept or change. See “Factory default settings”...
  • Page 111 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Option Description Genesis (nonsilenceable or with audible silence or with audible/visible silence): For Genesis horns and strobes and Enhanced Integrity strobes. Genesis and Enhanced Integrity appliances maintain synchronization per UL 1971. When using Genesis or Enhanced Integrity notification appliances, you must select one of the Genesis NAC types for proper system-wide strobe synchronization.
  • Page 112 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Option Description Correlation groups Enter the number of the correlation group. Press Enter to toggle the group’s status. • “Included” adds the item to the group. • “Excluded” removes the item from the group When you have finished, choose Exit. A correlation group is a collection of addressable input devices (detectors and input modules) and output devices (panel NACs, NAC modules, relay modules, sounder and relay bases).
  • Page 113 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Setting annunciator classes Program the annunciator’s wiring class (Class A or Class B). You must install the optional SA- CLA module if you have class annunciator wiring on the 64 point panel. Default: Class B To set the annunciator class: 1.
  • Page 114 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Option Description • Acct 1: Event information is sent to dialer account one • Acct 2: Event information is sent to dialer account two • None: Event information is not sent to the dialer CID: Contact ID event code (000 to 999) NET (1-8): Yes or No.
  • Page 115 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Option Description • Telco/IP Used to select Telco as the Primary CMS Path and IP as the Backup CMS path for event transmission to a Central Station per all applicable codes and standards. Notes System events are routed to the selected backup only when all primary configured accounts have exhausted their programmed Retry Count.
  • Page 116 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Option Description - Loop 3 initializing - Date - Drill - Loop 3 uncfgrd alarm - Walk test - Loop 3 over limits - Test fire - Loop 3 device 000 - Time - Loop 4 initializing - Clear history - Loop 4 uncfgrd alarm - Common alarm...
  • Page 117 Chapter 2: Front panel programming 2. Choose Advanced Program, and then enter the level 2 password. 3. Choose Panel Configuration. 4. Choose CMS Device. 5. Choose the option you want to program. 6. Program each device and option using Table 35 on page 104. For dialer options, see Table 36 below.
  • Page 118 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Option Description Secondary receiver number CID: Contact ID is the alarm format that the monitoring facility's Digital Alarm Communicator Receiver (DACR) will receive. See “Default contact ID event codes” on page 49. Set send restorals to: Yes: Sends off-normal event restorals to the monitoring facility DACR.
  • Page 119 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Option Description Rings to answer Set rings to answer to Off or 0 to 15 rings. Specifies how many rings before the dialer answers incoming calls. Ring type Set ring type to Any or Normal. Specifies the type of ring expected when an incoming call is received.
  • Page 120 Receiver number • Line number For Sur-Gard receivers, download the FX IP Dialer Configuration Worksheet, (P/N 3102788) from the FX series website (http://kiddefx.kidde.com/) to guide you through what information to gather. Notes • CID is the only format that can be transmitted to the CMS over an Ethernet network.
  • Page 121 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Option Description Max Attempts If the IP Receiver Type is set to Sur-Gard, the property specifies how many times the IP receiver service attempts to send a dialer message before reporting a trouble condition. Enter a number from 1 to 10, with 5 being the default. Send restorals Set send restorals to: Yes: Sends off-normal event restorals to the monitoring facility DACR...
  • Page 122 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Option Description Timeout seconds Type how long you want the control panel to wait for an acknowledge signal from the central station receiver over a TCP/IP connection before indicating a trouble event. The properties are different depending on whether you have Sur-Gard or FireWorks selected as the IP Receiver.
  • Page 123 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Option Description Account Code This property is only available if the IP Receiver Type is set to Sur-Gard. Enter the account code that identifies the CMS receiver. The receiver account code, also referred to as Fibro Account Number, is provided by the central monitoring station. Possible Settings: Up to a 10 digit hexadecimal number Default Setting : 0000000000 Note: Account codes of less than 10 digits will always contain leading 0’s.
  • Page 124 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Option Description Secondary Receiver This property allows you to configure secondary Sur-Gard or FireWorks IP receivers. Possible settings Enabled: Yes or No Default Setting : No IP: Enter the IP address for the CMS. This number is provided by the central station. Possible values: 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 Default: 192.168.1.255 IP Port: Type the central station receiver's port number.
  • Page 125 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Option Description Test Message If the IP Receiver Type is set to Sur-Gard, the Test Message property is displayed. The Test Message property specifies whether you want the IP receiver service to transmit an automatic test message and when. Enabled: Used to select if a test messasge should be sent.
  • Page 126 Chapter 2: Front panel programming 2. Choose Advanced Program and enter the level 2 password. 3. Choose Panel Configuration. 4. Choose CMS Device. 5. Choose Network, and then select a network from the list (1 through 8). 6. Program the network using Table 37 on page 110. For network default settings, see “Factory default settings”...
  • Page 127 Chapter 2: Front panel programming IP programming If you are using the optional Ethernet network card (SA-ETH), you must configure the IP Settings so that it can communicate with the network. You can choose static IP or dynamic IP (DHCP). Contact your network administrator to obtain this information or use the default settings.
  • Page 128 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Option Description Pre: 192.168.001.001 Alt: 000.000.000.000 DNS DYNAMI Set the DNS options if using a domain name server in your system. Yes: Used when a domain name server is being used in your system using dynamic IP services (default setting).
  • Page 129 Chapter 2: Front panel programming 4. Choose Enable to select using dynamic IP. Choose Disable to use static IP. 5. Choose DHCP Supv. 6. Choose Enable to supervise the DHCP connections. Choose Disable to not supervise the DHCP connections. 7. Choose Save. 8.
  • Page 130 Chapter 2: Front panel programming 2. Choose Lock Rmt Read. 3. Select either: Yes: telnet, ping, and CU read access to the panel are restricted. No: telnet is restricted, but ping and CU read access to the panel are allowed. 4.
  • Page 131 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Option Description AC fail delay Set the AC fail delay time to: Off: Off-premises notification of an AC power failure is immediate. The “off” setting is not acceptable for UL/ULC installations. See “UL/ULC programming requirements” on page 37 for details. 1 to 15 hours: Delays the off-premises notification of an AC power failure by the time period selected.
  • Page 132 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Option Description Zone: When a device is a member of a zone, only the zone information is sent to the LCD, LEDs, printer, and dialer. Note, device level reporting configuration is not available. Zone/device: Zone information is sent to the LCD and LEDs. Device information is sent to the printer and dialer.
  • Page 133 Chapter 2: Front panel programming To program Panel Operation options: 1. Press the menu button and choose Program. 2. Choose Advanced Program. 3. Enter a level two password. 4. Choose Panel Operation. 5. Program the options using Table 39 on page 120. Not all options shown in the table will be displayed on all systems.
  • Page 134 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Panel event Printer Dialer NET (1-8) Common alarm Acct 1 Common disable Acct 1 Common monitor None Common supervisory Acct 1 Common trouble None Common trouble for network dialer None Common trouble for telco dialer Acct 1 Date Acct 1...
  • Page 135 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Panel event Printer Dialer NET (1-8) System ground fault (disable) None System ground fault (trouble) Acct 1 System startup None System wide AC power (disable) None System wide AC power (trouble) Acct 1 Test fire None Time Acct 1...
  • Page 136 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Panel event Printer Dialer NET (1-8) IP Dialer Account 7 Normal Test Acct 1 IP Dialer Account 8 Normal Test Acct 1 IP Dialer Account 1 Abnormal Test Acct 1 IP Dialer Account 2 Abnormal Test Acct 1 IP Dialer Account 3 Abnormal Test Acct 1...
  • Page 137 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Panel event IP Dialer Account 7 Surgard Abnormal Test IP Dialer Account 8 Surgard Abnormal Test To program panel events: 1. Press the Menu button and choose Program. 2. Choose Advanced Program. 3. Enter a level two password. 4.
  • Page 138 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Loop event Printer Dialer NET (1-8) Loop 1 fault (trouble) Acct 1 Loop 1 card fault (disable) (e.g., line fault) None Loop 1 card fault (trouble) (e.g., line fault) Acct 1 Loop 1 Uncfgrd alarm (disable) None Loop 1 Uncfgrd alarm (trouble) Acct 1...
  • Page 139 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Loop event Printer Dialer NET (1-8) Loop 4 card fault (disable) (e.g., line fault) None Loop 4 card fault (trouble) (e.g., line fault) Acct 1 Loop 4 Uncfgrd alarm (disable) None Loop 4 Uncfgrd alarm (trouble) Acct 1 Loop 4 Uncfgrd trbl (disable) None...
  • Page 140 Chapter 2: Front panel programming code for the unconfigured alarm. Auto programming will not assign an unconfigured alarm to a correlation group. To program the unconfigured alarm event: 1. Press the Menu button and choose Programming. 2. Choose Advanced Program and enter the level 2 password. 3.
  • Page 141 Chapter 2: Front panel programming Common trouble event programming The common trouble event can be assigned to a correlation group and turn on an output device. When the common trouble is assigned to a correlation group, every output device in the correlation group turns on.
  • Page 142 Chapter 2: Front panel programming • Acct 2: Event information is sent to dialer account two • None: Event information is not sent to the dialer • NET (1-8): Yes or No. Controls whether event information is sent to the connected network •...
  • Page 143 Chapter 3 System operation Summary This chapter covers the front panel display, operating the panel, and controlling devices, NACs, and zones. Content Operation overview 135 Front panel display 135 Control panel operations 135 LCD display screen 136 System normal display screen 136 System off-normal display screen 137 Event details display screens 138 System LEDs 140...
  • Page 144 Chapter 3: System operation Activating and restoring output devices 160 Unlatching latched output devices 160 Activating and restoring panel NACs 161 Activating and restoring sensor bypass 162 Activating and restoring gas accelerated response 163 Disabling and enabling devices 165 Disabling and enabling zones 166 Disabling and enabling panel events 167 Disabling and enabling loop events 168 Disabling and enabling panel NACs 170...
  • Page 145 Chapter 3: System operation Operation overview Front panel display The front panel display is the user interface for the control panel. The display is comprised of the LCD, LED indicators, and control buttons that are used to operate and program the panel. Figure 48: Front panel display layout (1) LCD display (3) Control buttons...
  • Page 146 Chapter 3: System operation Off-normal mode The panel operates in off-normal mode any time an event is introduced into the system. When this happens, the panel: • Changes contact positions on appropriate common relays • Activates alarm outputs (for alarm events only) •...
  • Page 147 Chapter 3: System operation Figure 49: LCD under normal conditions Time Date 00:00:00 01/01/07 Banner (Line 1) Banner (Line 2) Banner area System login indication 00:00:00 Login:2 System off-normal display screen During an off-normal event, such as an alarm, supervisory, monitor, trouble, prealarm, alarm verify, disablement, or test, the LCD screen changes to display important information about the event.
  • Page 148 Chapter 3: System operation Figure 50: LCD under off-normal conditions Active points Time Disabled points 00:00:00 A001 D001 Event Event type 001 Alarm Active number message Computer room closet Device Floor 1 label Event details display screens The off-normal events that take place in the system contain event information that is displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 149 Chapter 3: System operation Figure 53: Zone event details display screen Zone number Zone Lobby pull station Label Note: You can scroll through the list of all devices in the zone reporting an event: • Navigate to the desired active zone using the up arrow or down arrow buttons. •...
  • Page 150 Chapter 3: System operation System LEDs LEDs indicate system events and system operation. Table 42: System LEDs Description Alarm Red LED. Flashes when there is an active alarm event on any loop. On steady once acknowledged. Trouble Yellow LED. Flashes when there’s a fault with a monitored circuit or system component or when a circuit is disabled.
  • Page 151 Chapter 3: System operation LED display expander LEDs Note: For use with FX-1000 panels, only. The D16L-Fa LED Display Expander provides LED annunciation for up to 16 zones. The expander provides two LEDs for each zone. You can install two D16L-FA LED display expanders in the FX-1000 panel.
  • Page 152 Chapter 3: System operation Control buttons Common control buttons Common control buttons on the front panel perform a variety of functions. Table 44 below identifies the common controls and describes their functions. Table 43: Common controls Button Description Remote Disconnect CMS devices (dialer and network card): Disables or enables the dialer and network CMS connection and purges all pending event transmission to the CMS.
  • Page 153 Chapter 3: System operation Buttons for working with menus and entering text Table 45 below describes the menu command buttons and the buttons on the alphanumeric keyboard. Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter passwords, create text labels, and enter device and group numbers.
  • Page 154 Chapter 3: System operation Button Description Down Arrow Scrolls forward to the next event (when the panel is in display mode) Moves the cursor down (when the panel is in menu mode) Enter Displays detailed information about the selected event (when the panel is in display mode) Opens a submenu or jumps to the Save function in the menu so you can quickly save your changes (when the panel is in menu mode)
  • Page 155 Chapter 3: System operation Programmable buttons (Key #1 and Key #2) You can program the two unlabeled control buttons on the front panel to operate the LCD and perform the functions listed in Table 46 below. Operating the buttons requires a level 2 password.
  • Page 156 Chapter 3: System operation Alarm ON Used for manual evacuation in the Canadian Marketplace. Pressing the Alarm ON button places the control panel in the alarm condition, activates all drillable outputs which include all notification appliance circuits and all sounder bases, signals the central station with CID 115. The panel still responds to initiating device circuits that are activated while sounding a manual evacuation.
  • Page 157 Chapter 3: System operation Component descriptions The control panel contains the following components. Figure 56: Component layout 00:00:00 01/01/07 Item Description Transformer: Changes 120 or 230 volt AC supply voltage to 24 volt AC. Main AC wiring block and fuse holder: Provides connections for 120 or 230 volt AC (primary power) from dedicated service.
  • Page 158 Item Description SLC card connector (J7): Provides a connection for an additional SLC card (only on the FX-1000 panel) Class A card connector (J2): Provides a connection for the optional Class A card (only on the FX-64 panel) Tie wrap mounts: Used to secure wires and to help maintain proper separation between power-...
  • Page 159 Chapter 3: System operation Event type Printer [1] Monitor type reporting CO monitor Gas CO active COMO ACT Zone monitor Monitor MON ACT Input monitor Monitor MON ACT Outputs are latched Outputs are latched Outputs are latched Prealarm reporting Prealarm PALM ACT Alarm verify reporting Alarm verify...
  • Page 160 Chapter 3: System operation Zone event ALRM ACT | 18:00:34 01/01/2007 Z:008 Zone 08 Where: ALRM ACT = Alarm event 18:00:34 01/01/2007 = Time and date the event took place Z:008 = Zone 08 Zone 08 = Label (could be the default label or a custom label) Device event ALRM ACT | 18:00:34 01/01/2007 L:1 D:124 Loop 1 Device 124...
  • Page 161 Chapter 3: System operation Event ID numbers and descriptions Table 47: Event ID numbers and descriptions Event description Event description Loop 1 initialization: Loop 1 is starting up Loop 2 map mismatch: The loop 2 map in RAM and the loop 2 map in the database Loop 1 fault: A short or open was detected do not match on loop 1 affecting the communications...
  • Page 162 Chapter 3: System operation Event description Event description Loop 4 map fault: A mapping fault was Common disable: A disable event is taking detected on loop 4 while the panel was place on the control panel mapping the devices Common trouble: A trouble event is taking Loop 4 card fault: The loop 4 card is not place on the control panel present or it is not working properly...
  • Page 163 Chapter 3: System operation Event description Event description Self test fault: A fault was detected while Net Receiver 6 Primary Communication testing the panel’s internal subsystems Trouble: Communications between the (memory, flash, code, etc.) panel and network receiver 06 failed Internal fault: The control panel detected an Net Receiver 7 Primary Communication internal hardware or software error...
  • Page 164 Chapter 3: System operation Event description Event description Net Receiver 2 Secondary Communication IP Dialer Account 8 Normal Test: A Sur- Trouble: Communications between the Gard test was conducted when the panel panel and network receiver 02 failed was in a normal state Net Receiver 3 Secondary Communication IP Dialer Account 1 Abnormal Test: A Sur- Trouble: Communications between the...
  • Page 165 Chapter 3: System operation Event description Event description Cloud Communication Fault: The Cloud Zone 2 (active, trouble, disable, prealarm, Communication Fault occurs when the alarm verify, maintenance alert, or test was Panel Fails to communicate with Cloud detected on zone 2) Panel Certificate Fault: The Panel Certificate Fault occurs when there is no Zone 3 (active, trouble, disable, prealarm,...
  • Page 166 Chapter 3: System operation Event description Event description Zone 16 (active, trouble, disable, prealarm, Zone 25 (active, trouble, disable, prealarm, alarm verify, maintenance alert, or test was alarm verify, maintenance alert, or test was detected in zone 16) detected in zone 25) Zone 17 (active, trouble, disable, prealarm, Zone 26 (active, trouble, disable, prealarm, alarm verify, maintenance alert, or test was...
  • Page 167 Chapter 3: System operation For a description of the information displayed on the screen, see “LCD display screen” on page 136. The event details screen is displayed for 15 seconds if there is no activity and then returns to the previous screen. Note: Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through multiple events.
  • Page 168 Chapter 3: System operation Silencing panel and annunciator buzzers The panel buzzer sounds whenever an event message is received at the control panel. Pressing the Ack/Panel Silence button: • Silences the buzzer on the control panel and all remote annunciators. •...
  • Page 169 Chapter 3: System operation Silencing NACs automatically Two options let you silence NACs automatically: Auto Signal Silence and Suite Signal Silence (in-suite signal silence). Both work by starting a timer when an event activates the NACs. The NACs are allowed to sound until the timer expires, after which they are automatically silenced. The Auto Signal Silence option Auto Signal Silence can be enabled when programming the panel.
  • Page 170 Chapter 3: System operation Notes • Pressing the Lamp Test button does not perform a lamp test on remote annunciators. To perform a lamp test on remote annunciators, press the Lamp Test button on the remote annunciator. • You can also initiate a lamp test from the test menu. Activating and restoring output devices Activating an output device on a signaling line circuit (SLC) turns on its output.
  • Page 171 Chapter 3: System operation Latched outputs are devices that are configured to shut down air handlers and dampers automatically when an alarm activates, and to keep them shut down until they are manually unlatched and restored. For this reason, devices configured as latched output devices must be manually unlatched and then restored.
  • Page 172 Chapter 3: System operation • Latched output devices must be manually unlatched and then restored. See “Unlatching latched output device” on page 160. Activating and restoring sensor bypass Use the Activate Sensor Bypass option to stop the photoelectric element on the PHD detector from generating supervisory messages on the LCD, while still using the heat element of the same PHD.
  • Page 173 Chapter 3: System operation Press the Menu button to exit menu mode. Activating and restoring gas accelerated response Use the Activate Gas Accelerated Response option to turn on the accelerated response mode. Under normal conditions, it takes approximately four minutes at 400 PPM of CO before a CO detector activates.
  • Page 174 Chapter 3: System operation 6. Press Enter. 7. Press Cancel to return to the previous menu. — or — Press the Menu button to exit menu mode. P/N 3102352-EN • REV 008 • ISS 25AUG21...
  • Page 175 Chapter 3: System operation Disabling and enabling devices Disabling a device does not prevent it from activating, but it does prevent event messages originating at the device from being displayed, printed, or reported off-premises. Devices are typically disabled during maintenance. Remember to enable the device as soon as you have finished working with it.
  • Page 176 Chapter 3: System operation — or — Press the Menu button to exit menu mode. Disabling and enabling zones Zones are typically disabled while maintenance is performed to prevent event messages originating from the zone from being displayed, printed, or reported off-premises. Disabling a zone does not prevent activations in the zone.
  • Page 177 Chapter 3: System operation The zone is disabled. 8. Press Cancel to return to the previous menu. — or — Press the Menu button to exit menu mode. Disabling and enabling panel events Disabling a panel event prevents the messages that are sent when the event occurs from being displayed, printed, or reported off-premises.
  • Page 178 Chapter 3: System operation To disable or enable a panel event: 1. Press the Menu button and choose Control. 2. Enter a level one password. 3. Choose Enable/Disable. 4. Choose Panel Event. 5. Enter the ID number of the event type to disable or enable. See “Event ID numbers and descriptions”...
  • Page 179 Chapter 3: System operation Table 49: Loop events that can be disabled Event Loop 1 fault Loop 2 fault Loop 3 fault Loop 4 fault Loop 1 card fault Loop 2 card fault Loop 3 card fault Loop 4 card fault Loop 1 unconfigured alarm Loop 2 unconfigured alarm Loop 3 unconfigured alarm...
  • Page 180 Chapter 3: System operation Disabling and enabling panel NACs Disabling a panel NAC prevents activations from being displayed, printed, or reported off premises. This is typically done during maintenance. Remember to enable the NAC as soon as you have finished working. NACs that have been disabled are not restored when the panel is reset.
  • Page 181 Chapter 3: System operation • The disabled points indicator on the LCD decrements • The active points indicator on the LCD decrements To disable or enable the dialer and network card: 1. Press Remote Disconnect. 2. Enter a level one password. Initiating a fire drill Pressing Drill activates all audible and visible notification appliances according to the panel programming, but does not activate the alarm relay.
  • Page 182 Chapter 3: System operation • Walk test will not start if a Remote AC Fail Trouble or Local AC Power Trouble event is active. • Walk test affects mainboard NACs only. Any addressable device configured for NAC operation is not included in the walk test. When you enter walk test mode: •...
  • Page 183 Chapter 3: System operation To start a walk test: 1. Press the Menu button and choose Test. 2. Choose Walk Test Silent or Walk Test Audible. 3. Enter a level one password. 4. Choose either All Devices or Zone. 5. If you chose Zone, enter the zone ID for the zone to be tested. 6.
  • Page 184 Chapter 3: System operation P/N 3102352-EN • REV 008 • ISS 25AUG21...
  • Page 185 Chapter 4 Reports Summary This chapter describes how to create the panel’s available reports. Content Basic steps for viewing and printing reports 176 History report 176 Walk Test report 177 Device Maintenance report 178 System Status report 178 Correlation Groups report 179 Correlation Group Configuration report 179 Zone report 180 System Configuration report 180...
  • Page 186 Chapter 4: Reports Basic steps for viewing and printing reports To view or print a report: 1. Press the Menu button and choose Reports. 2. Select the report that you want to run. 3. Supply values for the options requested. 4.
  • Page 187 Chapter 4: Reports There are three types of history reports you can generate: • All: Includes all events in the report • Alarm: Includes only alarm events in the report • Date forward: Lets you enter a starting date for the report. The report includes all events from that date forward.
  • Page 188 Chapter 4: Reports Device Maintenance report The panel provides a Device Maintenance report of all detectors in the system. The report can include: all detectors, all detectors over 20% dirty, or all detectors over 80% dirty. The report displays the device, along with its dirty percentage and sensitivity setting. Device Maintenance reports can be printed or viewed on the LCD.
  • Page 189 Chapter 4: Reports 3. Choose one of the following: Alarm Supervisory Trouble Disable Other Correlation Groups report The panel provides a report for each correlation group in the system. The Correlation Group report shows all of the devices, zones, and NACs that are assigned to a correlation group. Correlation group reports can be printed or viewed on the LCD.
  • Page 190 Chapter 4: Reports Zone report The panel provides a Zone report that lists all of the devices that are in a selected zone. The report lists the devices by the device label. To view a zone report: 1. Press the Menu button and choose Reports. 2.
  • Page 191 Chapter 4: Reports 3. Choose: Panel Operation Panel Configuration Loop/Zone Config Devices Event Config Dialer Config Internal Status report The panel provides an Internal Status report that displays the current values for AC voltage, battery voltage, and battery charge current. Internal Status reports can be printed or viewed on the LCD.
  • Page 192 Chapter 4: Reports fault by showing the maximum number of retries for the current hour and a summary of the past 24 hours. The report can be used to identify devices with intermittent communication faults. A device appearing in this report is an indication that the wiring to the device is suspect. To investigate problem devices, inspect the wiring between the problem device and another device not in the report.
  • Page 193 Chapter 4: Reports Internal Fault report The Internal Fault report displays information about an internal fault event (event ID 69) that has occurred in the system. The report contains information that is important for technical support when troubleshooting the internal fault event and should typically only be run when you are asked to do so by a technical support representative.
  • Page 194 Chapter 4: Reports P/N 3102352-EN • REV 008 • ISS 25AUG21...
  • Page 195 Chapter 5 Diagnostics, maintenance, and testing Summary This chapter provides diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and testing information. Content Preventive maintenance schedule 186 Fast Ground Check 186 Recalibrate device 186 Flash Device LED 187 Loop comm check 187 Control panel testing 188 Canadian tests for grounds, opens, and shorts 189 Electronic testing of a device (test fire) 189 SA-DACT testing 190...
  • Page 196 Chapter 5: Diagnostics, maintenance, and testing Preventive maintenance schedule Refer to the NFPA 72 section on Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance, the Canadian Electrical Code Part I, CAN/ULC-S524, or CAN/ULC-S536 for more information on required inspection and testing methods and frequencies for fire alarm systems and devices. For detector sensitivity and functionality testing, refer to the detector manufacturer’s installation instructions.
  • Page 197 Chapter 5: Diagnostics, maintenance, and testing 3. Choose Recalibrate Device. 4. Choose the loop the device is on. Note: If the panel only has one loop, the loop selection screen does not display. Go to the next step. 5. Choose the number of the device that you want to recalibrate. 6.
  • Page 198 Chapter 5: Diagnostics, maintenance, and testing 2. Enter a level two password. 3. Choose Loop Comm Check. You can monitor the progress of the check on the Diagnostics screen. 4. Once the check is complete, choose “Continue” to go to the report Diagnostics screen, and then continue with the next step.
  • Page 199 Chapter 5: Diagnostics, maintenance, and testing Panel door key Sound level meter • A complete check of installed field wiring and devices should be made at regular intervals in accordance with NFPA 72, Canadian Electrical Code Part I, ULC-S524, and ULC-S536 requirements.
  • Page 200 Chapter 5: Diagnostics, maintenance, and testing To test fire a device: 1. Press the Menu button and choose Test. 2. Choose Test Fire. 3. Enter a level one password. 4. Choose the loop the device is on. Note: If the panel only has one loop, the loop selection screen does not display. Go to the next step.
  • Page 201 Chapter 5: Diagnostics, maintenance, and testing Conducting a lamp test A lamp test lights all of the LEDs on the panel and the LED annunciator and tests the LCD so that you can verify proper operation. LEDs stay on for 15 seconds. To conduct a lamp test: 1.
  • Page 202 Chapter 5: Diagnostics, maintenance, and testing • All device activations are latched until walk test is ended or the panel is reset. When walk test is ended, it takes approximately eight seconds for the devices to restore. If the device being tested is in a zone and does not restore, the zone does not reset.
  • Page 203 Chapter 5: Diagnostics, maintenance, and testing 5. Choose End to turn off the walk test. All of the devices that were activated in the test are restored at this time. 6. Press Cancel to return to the previous menu. — or — Press the Menu button to exit menu mode.
  • Page 204 Chapter 5: Diagnostics, maintenance, and testing 5. On the File menu, click Save to save your connection settings. Capturing a report The history report provides useful information for troubleshooting system faults. You should always have this information available before calling technical support. To capture a report: 1.
  • Page 205 Appendix A Panel specifications Summary This appendix lists all of the specifications for the control panel. Content Control panel specifications 196 P/N 3102352-EN • REV 008 • ISS 25AUG21...
  • Page 206 AUX 1 + AUX 2 alarm current over 500 mA) Output: 28.3 to 21.9 VDC, special application Note: For a complete list of devices that can be connected to this circuit, see the FX-64 and FX-1000 Series Compatibility List (P/N 3102355). P/N 3102352-EN • REV 008 • ISS 25AUG21...
  • Page 207 Placement: Up to two 10 Ah batteries will fit in the FX-64 control panel cabinet and two 18 Ah batteries will fit in the FX-1000 control panel cabinet. If larger batteries are required, you must use an Edwards battery cabinet.
  • Page 208 Appendix A: Panel specifications P/N 3102352-EN • REV 008 • ISS 25AUG21...
  • Page 209 Appendix B Worksheets Summary This appendix contains all of the worksheets needed to program the panel, calculate NAC requirements and battery requirements. Content Battery calculation worksheet 200 Notification appliance circuit calculations worksheet 205 Introduction 205 What you’ll need 205 Worksheet method 207 Equation method 208 Notification appliance voltage drop calculation worksheet 211 RZI16-2RS 24V IN riser maximum wire run calculation 213...
  • Page 210 Appendix B: Worksheets Battery calculation worksheet Use this worksheet to determine the minimum amp hour capacity required for the panel’s standby battery. You can obtain operating current requirements for notification appliances from their respective installation sheets. Battery calculation worksheet Standby Alarm (Fire) current (mA) current (mA)
  • Page 211 Appendix B: Worksheets Worksheet A: Control panel current load Standby Alarm Qty x Standby Qty x Alarm Devices current (mA) current (mA) current (mA) current (mA) Base panel See note [1] See note [2] below below First loop on 1st SLC card (fully loaded loop) Second loop on 1st...
  • Page 212 Appendix B: Worksheets Totals (mA) (transfer totals to Battery Calculation Worksheet) [1] FX-64: 155 [2] FX-64: 204 FX-1000: 172 FX-1000: 267 Worksheet B: Auxiliary/smoke power current load Standby Alarm Qty x Standby Qty x Devices current (mA) current (mA) current (mA)
  • Page 213 Appendix B: Worksheets 1000 mA max for AUX 1* 1000 mA max for (AUX 1 + AUX 2)* 500 mA max for AUX 2 *You must reduce the total NAC alarm current by the total amount of AUX 1 + AUX 2 alarm current over 500 mA.
  • Page 214 Appendix B: Worksheets Worksheet C: CO device current load For a system using CO devices, determine the total amount of CO signal current in milliamps required by all of the CO devices that derive power from the battery while the panel is in CO alarm mode. Use the alarm currents on the sounder base installation sheet for your calculations.
  • Page 215 Source voltage = 20.4 V • Load factor for FX-64 panel = 0.20 V/A • Load factor for FX-1000 panel = 0.24 V/A • Power type = FWR The source voltage is the theoretical operating minimum for the power supply, and is calculated as 85% of 24 volts.
  • Page 216 Appendix B: Worksheets The power type reflects the type of power supplied to the NAC terminals at minimum voltage. The current draw of notification appliances can vary substantially with the type of power supplied: full-wave rectified (VFWR) or regulated and filtered DC (R&F). It is important to know the power type at minimum terminal voltage.
  • Page 217 NAC cable length NAC1 NAC2 NAC3 NAC4 Total operating current [1] Load factor (FX-64 panel) × 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 Load factor (FX-1000 panel) 0.24 0.24 0.24 0.24 Load voltage drop Source voltage 20.4 20.4 20.4 20.4 Load voltage drop −...
  • Page 218 Appendix B: Worksheets Equation method Appliance operating voltage and current Regulated notification appliances have an operating range from 16 V to 33 V. Use 16 V as the minimum appliance voltage when using regulated notification appliances. When using special application notification appliances, refer to the installation sheets to determine the minimum appliance voltage required.
  • Page 219 FX-64 panel: For the power supply, Vs is 20.4 V and K is 0.20 V/A. FX-1000 panel: For the power supply, Vs is 20.4 V and K is 0.24 V/A 3. Calculate the allowable voltage drop (Vd) between the power supply and the appliances.
  • Page 220 2.0 A 518 ft. 326 ft. 204 ft. 128 ft. 2.5 A 404 ft. 254 ft. 160 ft. 100 ft. Table 52: FX-1000 panel Current 12 AWG 14 AWG 16 AWG 18 AWG 0.5 A 2217 ft. 1394 ft. 875 ft.
  • Page 221 Appendix B: Worksheets Notification appliance voltage drop calculation worksheet Use the notification appliance voltage drop calculation worksheet to calculate the voltage drop of your NAC circuits over the distance of your wire. NAC 1 voltage drop calculations Circuit length Total circuit Wire resistance per Voltage current [2]...
  • Page 222 Appendix B: Worksheets [1] Use the manufacturer’s published wire resistance expressed in ohms per foot. For typical values, see Table 51 on page 208. [2] Use the Maximum operating current at worst-case VFWR from the installation or catalog sheet of each device.
  • Page 223 For other typical values, see Table 51 on page 208. [3] The value shown is for the FX-1000 panel. Maximum RZI16-2RS 24V IN riser cable distance length shown is based on using 12 AWG, 7-strand conductor cable.
  • Page 224 Appendix B: Worksheets Device loop maximum wire length worksheet Use the instructions provided below to calculate the maximum wire length for a device loop. The maximum wire length is made up of two components: the total amount of wire and the longest circuit path.
  • Page 225 Appendix B: Worksheets Figure 57: Device circuit path diagram 10 ft (3 m) 200 ft (61 m) FACP 30 ft (9 m) 200 ft 100 ft (61 m) (30 m) 100 ft 1000 ft (30 m) (305 m) Table 54: Twisted shielded and nontwisted shielded (evenly distributed shielded) Number of Number of Maximum allowable wire distance using Twisted shielded and nontwisted...
  • Page 226 Appendix B: Worksheets Table 55: Twisted shielded and nontwisted shielded (end loaded shielded) Number of Number of Maximum allowable wire distance using Twisted shielded and nontwisted detectors modules (1 shielded wire pairs (end loaded shielded) or 2 18 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG channel) 1 to 25...
  • Page 227 Appendix B: Worksheets Table 57: Twisted non-shielded and nontwisted non-shielded (end loaded non-shielded) Number of Number of Maximum allowable wire distance using Twisted non-shielded and detectors modules (1 nontwisted non-shielded wire pairs or 2 (end loaded non-shielded) channel) 18 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG 1 to 25...
  • Page 228 Appendix B: Worksheets Correlation groups worksheet The correlation groups worksheet is used to document the devices, zones, and NACs that are assigned to each group. Group Device Zone number numbers numbers numbers P/N 3102352-EN • REV 008 • ISS 25AUG21...
  • Page 229 Appendix B: Worksheets Device settings worksheet The device settings worksheet is used to document the configuration and settings for each of the devices on the system. Note: For default settings, see “Factory default settings” on page 43. Type of device ☐...
  • Page 230 Appendix B: Worksheets ☐ Auto sync output Silenceable ☐ Heat + CO alarm ☐ Genesis-audible silence ☐ Auto sync output ☐ Heat + CO monitor latching ☐ Supervised nonsilenceable ☐ Unlatch outputs ☐ Heat + CO monitor nonlatching ☐ City tie ☐...
  • Page 231 Appendix B: Worksheets Active Print ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Yes ☐ No Dialer ☐ Acct 1 ☐ Acct 1 & 2 ☐ Acct 2 ☐ None Code (four-digit coded output) Trouble Print ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Yes ☐ No Dialer ☐...
  • Page 232 Appendix B: Worksheets Test Print ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Yes ☐ No Dialer ☐ Acct 1 ☐ Acct 1 & 2 ☐ Acct 2 ☐ None Code (four-digit coded output) Loop worksheet The loop worksheet is used to document your loop settings. Note: For default settings, see “Factory default settings”...
  • Page 233 Appendix B: Worksheets Panel configuration worksheet The panel configuration worksheet is used to document the configuration and settings of the system programming options. Note: For default settings, see “Factory default settings” on page 43. Class ☐ Class B ☐ Class A Type ☐...
  • Page 234 Appendix B: Worksheets Annunciator Class ☐ Class B ☐ Class A Type ☐ Off ☐ LCD-C ☐ LCD ☐ LED ☐ Graphic Expanders ☐ None ☐ 1 or 2 Label Line 1 Label Line 2 Event notification Trouble Print ☐ Yes ☐...
  • Page 235 Appendix B: Worksheets Line 1 dialing ☐ Tone ☐ Pulse Line 1 cut Line 1 cut duration / supervision (10 – 120) Line 2 dialing ☐ Tone ☐ Pulse Line 2 cut Line 2 cut duration / supervision (10 – 120) Tone wait ☐...
  • Page 236 Appendix B: Worksheets Panel operation worksheet The panel operation worksheet is used to document the configuration and settings of your control panel programming options. Note: For default settings, see “Factory default settings” on page 43. Language ☐ English ☐ French ☐...
  • Page 237 Appendix B: Worksheets Zone settings worksheet The zone settings worksheet is used to document the configuration and settings for each of the zones on the system. Note: Print a copy of this worksheet for each zone in the system. Note: For default settings, see “Factory default settings”...
  • Page 238 Appendix B: Worksheets Prealarm Print ☐ Yes ☐ No NET (1-8) ☐ Yes ☐ No Dialer ☐ Acct 1 ☐ Acct 1 & 2 ☐ Acct 2 ☐ None Code (four-digit coded output) Alarm verify Print ☐ Yes ☐ No NET (1-8) ☐...
  • Page 239 Appendix C Applications Summary This appendix has sounder base applications that can be used with compatible sounder bases. Content CAN/ULC-S559 applications 230 Introduction 230 Application summary 230 Fire alarm control unit to signal receiving center 231 Fire alarm control unit to proprietary signal receiving center 232 Local alarm signaling applications 233 What is local alarm signaling? 233 Programming sounder bases for a local alarm signaling application 234...
  • Page 240 Appendix C: Applications CAN/ULC-S559 applications Introduction This topic defines CAN/ULC-S559 compliant configurations for a fire signal receiving center application and a proprietary fire signal receiving center application. Compliant systems must be installed in accordance with all of the following: • The installation instructions given in this manual •...
  • Page 241 Appendix C: Applications Fire alarm control unit to signal receiving center Note: Connecting to a central monitoring station (CMS) using a TCP/IP Ethernet network does not comply with CAN/ULC S559 3 edition requirements. Configuration: FACP connection to signal receiving center. Interconnections: Internet communication link (direct or via LAN) or POTS.
  • Page 242 Appendix C: Applications Fire alarm control unit to proprietary signal receiving center Note: Connecting to a central monitoring station (CMS) using a TCP/IP Ethernet network does not comply with CAN/ULC S559 3 edition requirements. Configuration: FACP connection to proprietary signal receiving center. Interconnections: Internet communication link (direct or via LAN) or POTS.
  • Page 243 Appendix C: Applications Local alarm signaling applications What is local alarm signaling? In local alarm signaling applications, an audible detector base (sounder base) automatically sounds an alarm signal when its detector is activated. All other sounder bases on the same riser remain silent until their detectors are activated.
  • Page 244 Appendix C: Applications Programming sounder bases for a local alarm signaling application Note: For PD, PHD, and PDD detectors configured as “Supervisory Non-latching” device type or for PCD detectors (smoke element) configured as “Smoke Supervisory Non-latching” device type, if the base is Relay/Sounder, then the follow type option cannot be configured as “Head.” The follow type in this case should be set to “Alarm.”...
  • Page 245 Appendix C: Applications Programming sounder bases for a T3T4 Fire Alarm/CO emergency signaling application per NFPA 720, UL 2017 Typical wiring for a T3T4 Fire/CO alarm application The 24 VDC riser that supplies power to the sounder bases is supervised using a FX-NAC Analog NAC Module.
  • Page 246 Appendix C: Applications • The FX-NAC is used to supervise the 24 VDC riser only. When using the FX-NAC as a riser supervision module, it cannot be used for notification appliances or included in a correlation group. • The following procedure must be done using the Configuration Utility (CU). To program the sounder base for T3T4 Fire/CO: 1.
  • Page 247 Appendix C: Applications • CO alarm, CO supervisory, and CO monitor signals do not activate TC3 fire evacuation signals. Correlated zone and system alarm signaling applications Correlated signaling applications are those in which sounder bases are triggered by associated correlation groups. This includes zone alarm and system alarm signaling applications. Detectors are added to the input side, and polarity reversal modules are added to the output side of one or more correlation groups.
  • Page 248 Appendix C: Applications Typical wiring for zone alarm signaling The 24 VDC riser that supplies power to the sounder bases is supervised using a FX-NAC Analog NAC Module. Figure 62: Typical wiring for a zone alarm signaling application (1) First detector (sounder base) (7) AUX riser 24 VDC −...
  • Page 249 Appendix C: Applications Message Line 1: Description of the installed detector location Message Line 2: ZONE_01 Base Type: Sounder Follow: None, Alarm, Alm + Vrfy, or Alm + PreAlm 3. Configure the RLY module as follows: Device Type: Relay Silence Message Line 1: ZONE_1 Message Line 2: SOUNDERS Note:...
  • Page 250 Appendix C: Applications a FX-NAC Analog NAC Module. The sounder bases, once activated, continue to sound an alarm signal until: • Smoke is cleared from the active detectors and the control panel is reset. • Signal Silence is pressed. • The control panel’s Auto Signal Silence timer expires, if programmed.
  • Page 251 Appendix C: Applications Programming sounder bases for a local alarm signaling application Note: For PD, PHD, and PDD detectors configured as “Supervisory Non-latching” device type or for PCD detectors (smoke element) configured as “Smoke Supervisory Non-latching” device type, if the base is Relay/Sounder, then the follow type option cannot be configured as “Head.” The follow type in this case should be set to “Alarm.”...
  • Page 252 Appendix C: Applications SA-FSB Building Management System Communication You can configure your FX system to communicate with a building management system by using an SA-FSB Communication Bridge. The SA-USB is an ancillary device that provides a communication bridge between an FX systems and a building management system (BMS) by converting the FX control panel External Communications Protocol into supported serial and Ethernet protocols.
  • Page 253 Appendix C: Applications In-suite signal silence applications This section provides high level instructions for creating an in-suite signal silence application based on the use of correlation groups. Additional background material and detailed instructions are also available. See: • “What is in-suite signal silence?” on page 41 •...
  • Page 254 Appendix C: Applications Wiring In-suite signal silence applications in residential occupancy buildings require separate signal circuits for each floor area. In addition, each floor area requires separate circuits for: • Audible devices located within-suites or dwelling units • Audible devices not located within-suites or dwelling units Figure 64 on page 243 illustrates these requirements in a sample residential occupancy building with five floors.
  • Page 255 Appendix C: Applications Floor 1 Correlation Input Output No in-suite signal silence Floor 1 dwelling and hallway inputs Floor 1 dwelling and hallway audibles Floor 2 Correlation Input Output No in-suite signal silence Floor 2 dwelling and hallway inputs Floor 2 dwelling and hallway audibles Floor 3 Correlation Input Output...
  • Page 256 Appendix C: Applications Create one in-suite correlation group. On the input side, add all input devices on all floors. Include those located inside dwelling units and those located in hallways. On the output side, add all sounders located inside dwelling units on all floors. Notes •...
  • Page 257 Index automatic zone assignment, 41 aux power reset, 44 auxiliary current, 196 fail delay, 37, 120 fire alarm system, vii failure delay, 44 output wiring, 20 power, 140 power wiring, 6 voltage, 6, 120 account ID, 107, 117 backbox ACK/Panel Silence, 142, 158 installation, 2 button, 142 panel, vii...
  • Page 258 Index Class A, 10, 29 start, 44, 120 Class A and Class B circuit specifications, 13 daylight saving time, 44, 62 Class A circuit specifications, 18 sample values, 62 Class B, 10 default Class B circuit specifications, 18 loop configuration, 47 cleaning detector, 186 passwords, 43 clearing history, 68...
  • Page 259 Index line 01 and 02, 107, 117 reporting, 107, 110, 117 mode, 37 type, 136 testing, 190 event messages, 148 type, 107, 117 expanders, 103 dialer programming, 109 dirty percentage, 178 disable factory default settings, 43 devices, 165 fast ground check, 186 dialers, 170 fast group, 90 events, 167...
  • Page 260 Index modem, 107, 117 monitor device type, 59 KESMobile and web portal system, 242 keys. See programmable keys NACs activation, 161 label, 136 enabling/disabling, 170 annunciators, 103 modules, 60 device, 92 non-silenceable, 159 devices, 70, 75, 78 programming, 100 NACs, 100 restoring, 161 zones, 70, 75, 78, 98 silencing, 159...
  • Page 261 Index wire routing, 5 panel configuration quality percent, 181 options, 100, 103, 104 worksheet, 223 panel operation options, 120, 135 recalibrate device, 186 programming, 120 receiver number, 110 report, 180 receivers, 30 worksheet, 226 redundant Class B, 29 passwords, 63 relay specifications, 196 photo detector, 56 remote...
  • Page 262 Index count, 107, 117 specifications time, 107, 117 auxiliary/smoke power output, 20 Return button, 144 battery, 196 revision, 180 control panel, 196 Right Arrow button, 142, 143 device loop, 196 ring type, 107, 117 NAC, 10 rings to answer, 107, 117 relays, 196 RPM module wiring, 33 remote annunciator, 18, 196...
  • Page 263 Index device type, 59 auxiliary/smoke power output, 20 LED, 140, 165, 170 batteries, 8 CTM module, 31 notification appliance circuit, 10 printer, 24 UL/ULC programming requirements, 37 remote annunciator, 18 ULC testing, 188 RPM module, 33 unconfigured SA-232, 24 events, 130 SA-DACT, 21 unconfigured alarm, 129 worksheet method, 207...
  • Page 264 Index P/N 3102352-EN • REV 008 • ISS 25AUG21...

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