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Mircom FX-350 Series Installation And Operation Manual

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FX-350 Series
Analog/Addressable Fire Alarm Panels
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FX-350 SERIES
Fire Alarm Control Panel
LT-959 Rev. 3.1
March 2012

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  • Page 1 FX-350 Series Analog/Addressable Fire Alarm Panels SYSTEM NORMAL DEC 03, 2009 10:25AM SYSTEM NORMAL AC ON A B C DE F COMMON ALARM DEC 03, 2010 02 :41PM COMMON SUPV JK L COMMON TROUBLE P RS T UV WX Y...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Industry Canada and FCC Notice ................... 7 Introduction ..........................8 Features..........................8 Conventions ..........................9 Circuits ..........................9 Zone/Group........................... 9 Display Points ........................9 Wiring Styles ........................9 System Components ......................10 Panel Models ........................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Remote Annunciator Operation ..................... 46 Dialer Operation ........................47 Appendix A: Compatible Receivers..................47 Appendix B: Reporting ......................48 Ademco Contact-ID ......................48 Security Industries Association SIA-DCS ................49 Appendix C: Specifications....................50 Appendix D: Power Supply and Battery Calculations ............51 Warranty &...
  • Page 5 FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual List of Figures & Tables Figure 1: Wallbox Dimensions / Mounting the FX-350 – Surface /Flush ......15 Figure 2: Mounting the FX-350 - Flush ................16 Figure 3: Flush Trim Detail....................16 Figure 4: Wallbox Dimensions / Mounting the FX-351/FX-353 – Surface /Flush ....17 Figure 5: Installation of Adder Modules ................
  • Page 6 List of Figures & Tables...

  • Page 7: Industry Canada And Fcc Notice

    Contact your telephone company if you have any questions about your phone line. In the event repairs are ever needed on the Communicator, they should be performed by Mircom Technologies Ltd. or an authorized representative of Mircom Technologies Ltd. For information contact Mircom Technologies Ltd. at the address and phone numbers shown on the back page of this document.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction Mircom’s FX-350 Series Analog/Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel provides a loop for 60,126 or three loops for 378 input and output devices, four supervised Class B or A (Style Y or Z) indicating circuits, a full range of auxiliary power supplies, and extensive common control features via its integrated LCD display and push button console.

  • Page 9: Conventions

    FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Conventions Circuits Refers to a physical electrical interface for the analog loop, indicating signals or relays, and common alarm, supervisory, and trouble relay outputs. Zone/Group Is a logical concept for a Fire Alarm Protected Area, and will consist of at least one Circuit. Groups are used extensively in the FX-350 to facilitate annunciation of multiple input and output points on the 32 (up to 64) LED display and to facilitate bypassing of inputs and outputs.

  • Page 10: System Components

    FX-350-60DR FX-351-LDR FX-351-LW FX-353-LDR FX-351-LDW FX-353-LW All FX-350 Series Panels have the following features: • Multi-zone fire alarm control panel with 2 x 20 LCD display. • Style Y or Style D analog loop(s). • Four Power Limited Class B (Style Y) indicating circuits (max 1.7 Amps each - 5 Amps total).

  • Page 11: Output Class A Converter: Four Circuits

    FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual See the table below for the specifics of each panel. Model # of # of 2 line UDACT Digital Door # of 32 point Max # of LED Dual Loop devices analog Communicator Color...

  • Page 12: Remote Annunciator

    System Components Remote Annunciator Model Description Remote Annunciator RAM-300LCDW module, LCD display, white S Y S T E M N O R M A L painted box 1 8 : 0 1 M O N 2 0 0 3 - 0 4 - 0 5 A.C.

  • Page 13: Panel Components And System Accessories

    FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Panel Components and System Accessories MODEL NO. DESCRIPTIONS ALC-252 252 Point Dual Loop Addressable Adder RAX-332 32 Zone Internal Display Adder (for FX-351 and FX-353 only) RAM-208/R 8 LED Remote Annunciator RAM-1016/TZ Remote Annunciator with 16 bi-colored (red and yellow) LEDs. TZ version has 32 yellow LEDs for trouble indication.

  • Page 14: Analog/Addressable Devices

    System Components Analog/Addressable Devices DESCRIPTION Mircom Model Ionization Smoke Detector (U.S. Model Only) MIX-3000 Photoelectric Smoke Detector MIX-3100 MIX-3200 Multi-sensor (photoelectric with supplemental rate-of-rise heat sensor) Heat Detector MIX-3300 BASES 4 inch Standard Base MIX-2000 6 inch E-Z Fit Base...

  • Page 15: Mechanical Installation

    FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Mechanical Installation Installing the Enclosures Install the FX-350 Series Fire Alarm Panel enclosure as shown below. Mount the enclosure using the four mounting holes and the screws provided. Figure 1: Wallbox Dimensions / Mounting the FX-350 – Surface 11"...

  • Page 16: Figure 2: Mounting The Fx-350 - Flush

    Mechanical Installation Figure 2: Mounting the FX-350 - Flush 11" 1.5" PLACE FA-300TRB TRIM RING OVER BACKBOX 17" 4 Mounting Holes for Surface 14.5" Mounting Adhere trim ring to wall surface around FX-350 backbox 20.0" 22.5" 3.5" is the maximum depth 4"...

  • Page 17: Figure 4: Wallbox Dimensions / Mounting The Fx-351/Fx-353 – Surface /Flush

    FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Figure 4: Wallbox Dimensions / Mounting the FX-351/FX-353 – Surface /Flush 11" PLACE FA-UNIV-TRB TRIM RING OVER BACKBOX 1.5" 17" 4 Mounting Holes for Surface Mounting Adhere trim ring to wall surface around 20.5"...

  • Page 18: Installing Adder Modules

    Installing Adder Modules Installing Adder Modules The FX-350 Series Fire Alarm panels come pre-assembled with all components and boards except for Adder Modules. Module installation locations are shown below. Refer to Figure 6 and 6A on the next page for Jumper or DIP Switch settings and see Wiring Tables and Information for wiring specifications.

  • Page 19: Cable And Jumper Connections For Main Board And Adder Modules

    FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Cable and Jumper Connections for Main Board and Adder Modules Figure 6: Main Fire Alarm Board Cable Connectors and Jumper Locations RS-232C PORT For PC programming For PC programming use UIMA Interface module not UL -864 or ULC-527 listed.

  • Page 20: Figure 7: Main Board (3 Loop Model) Cable Connectors And Jumper Locations

    Installing Adder Modules The Figure below shows the main board for the 3 loop addressable model. It is the same as the single loop model with two additional addressable loops. Figure 7: Main Board (3 loop model) Cable Connectors and Jumper Locations R S -232C P OR T Addressable F or P C programming...

  • Page 21: Table 1: Connectors And Jumpers On The Main Fire Alarm Board

    FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Table 1: Connectors and Jumpers on the Main Fire Alarm Board Cable from P1 of the PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module connects here. Otherwise not used. Cable from connector P1 of the RAX-332 Display Adder Module connects here. Otherwise not used.

  • Page 22: Polarity Reversal And City Tie Module (Model Pr-300)

    Installing Adder Modules Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module (Model PR-300) Mount the PR-300 on the left side panel of the backbox with the two screws provided, refer to Figure 5. Figure 9: Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module Mounting hole for #6-32 screws Mounting hole for #6-32 screws...

  • Page 23: Circuits And Devices

    15. Analog Devices The system supports Mircom MIX-3000 Series photo, ion, multi-sensor and thermal (heat) type analog detectors, as well as contact input and output devices. The detectors may be configured as non-verified or verified alarm inputs. To determine an alarm condition, the system polls the analog device and compares the analog value against stored thresholds for pre-alarm and alarm conditions.

  • Page 24: Contact Inputs

    Circuits and Devices Drift Compensation The FX-350 will automatically adjust for gradually increasing affects of dust and other accumulations of dirt in the detectors. It will adjust the thresholds to compensate for a detector going dirty according to the gradual change in the normal clean air value received.

  • Page 25: Field Wiring

    FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Field Wiring Main Fire Alarm Board Field Wiring Wire devices to the addressable loop as shown in Figure 9 for Class B (Style 4) or Figure 10 for Class A (Style 6). Refer to the Table 3 for loop wire gauges. Wire devices to addressable loops 2 and 3, if available, in the same manner.

  • Page 26: Figure 11: Addressable Loop Wiring -Class A Or Style

    Field Wiring Figure 11: Addressable Loop Wiring -Class A or Style 6 CLASS A WIRING ION SMOKE DETECTOR OUTPUT MODULE PHOTO SMOKE DETECTOR INPUT MODULE HEAT DETECTOR Loop Operation When there is a short circuit on the Class A loop with isolators installed, the isolators isolate the shorted fault, the panel detects it as an open loop and generates an open loop trouble.

  • Page 27: Indicating (Powered Output) Circuits

    Indicating Circuit Wiring The FX-350 Series Addressable Fire Alarm Panel supports Class B (Style Y) and Class A (Style Z) wiring for its indicating circuits. Each circuit is supervised by a 3.9K End-of-Line resistor. Each indicating circuit provides up to 1.7Amperes, total 5Amperes of current maximum if no auxiliary power is used.

  • Page 28: Figure 12: Indicating Circuit – Class B Or Style Y Wiring

    Field Wiring Figure 12: Indicating Circuit – Class B or Style Y Wiring FIRE PANEL MAIN BOARD STYLE Y WIRING INDICATING INDICATING CIRCUIT - 1 CIRCUIT #1 INDICATING STYLE Y CIRCUIT #2 WIRING INDICATING CIRCUIT - 2 BELL STROBE HORN 3.9K 1/2 WATT ELR NOTE: WIRE INDICATING CIRCUITS # 3 AND #4 IN THE SAME WAY AS #1 AND #2 Figure 13: Indicating Circuit –Class A or Style Z Wiring...

  • Page 29: Dialer Wiring

    FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Dialer Wiring If you have Fire Alarm Panel model FX-350-60-DR, FX-350-126-DR, FX-350-378-LDR, FX-351-LDW or FX-353- DR, there is a dialer on board and terminals marked Line 1 and Line 2 must be wired as shown in Figure 13 below.

  • Page 30: Polarity Reversal And City Tie Module (Pr-300) Wiring

    Field Wiring Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module (PR-300) Wiring Wire the PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module (if used) as shown in Figure 14 below. Power Limited cable type FPL, FPLR or FPLP must be used. For USA installation, the installer must use Atlantic Scientific (Tel: 407-725-8000), Model #24544 Protective Device, or similar UL-Listed QVRG secondary protector, as shown.

  • Page 31: Auxiliary Power Supplies

    FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Auxiliary Power Supplies Aux 2 Resettable Auxiliary Power (supervised, regulated) The AUX 2 resettable auxiliary power supply is supervised for shorts, therefore a short will disconnect the power until the “RESET” button is pressed. A trouble signal will be generated if there is a short. The circuit must be supervised for opens utilizing the End of Line Relay Model PAM-3 as shown in Figure 15.

  • Page 32: Power Supply Connections

    Field Wiring Power Supply Connections The power supply is located directly behind and below the main board. The ratings are: TYPE RATING Electrical Input rating 120 VAC, 60Hz, 1.73A / 240VAC, 50Hz, 0.864A Battery fuse on Main module 10A, slow blow micro fuse (not replaceable) Caution: The main AC branch circuit connection for the Fire Alarm Control Unit must provide a dedicated continuous power without any disconnect devices.

  • Page 33: System Checkout

    FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual System Checkout Before turning the power “ON” To prevent sparking, do not connect the batteries. Connect the batteries after powering the system from the main AC supply. Check that all adder modules are installed in the proper location with the proper connections.

  • Page 34: Indicators, Controls And Operations

    Indicators, Controls and Operations Indicators, Controls and Operations Figure 17 below shows the common display panel for both the FX-350, FX-351 and the FX-353 Fire Alarm Control Panels. Figure 18: LCD Display, LED indicators and control buttons SYSTEM NORMAL DEC 03, 2009 02 :41AM AC ON COMMON ALARM COMMON S UP V...

  • Page 35: Common Indicators

    FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Common Indicators Buzzer The Buzzer is activated by any of the following: • Fire Alarm: Steady • Supervisory Alarm: Fast flash rate • Trouble: trouble flash rate • Monitor: Configurable to sound at trouble flash rate If the buzzer turns ON in response to a non-latching trouble or supervisory, it will turn OFF if the condition causing it goes away and there is no other reason for it to be ON.

  • Page 36: Common Controls

    Indicators, Controls and Operations Buzzer Silence LED The Buzzer Silence LED flashes amber at the Trouble Flash rate when the Buzzer Silence button is pressed. Any new alarm, supervisory or trouble events will resound the buzzer and will cause the Buzzer Silence LEd to turn off. Acknowledge LED If the panel is configured as a two stage system, the Acknowledge LED flashes amber at the Fast Flash rate while the General Alarm timer is timing.

  • Page 37: Single Stage Operation

    FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Menu Button Use this button to view the Command Menu. Info Button Push and hold this button to get detailed information about any displayed item. Signal Silence Button Pressing the Signal Silence button after the panel is in alarm turns ON the Signal Silence LED and de-activates any silenceable indicating circuits.

  • Page 38: Two-Stage Operation

    Indicators, Controls and Operations • The buzzer sounds steadily • If fire drill is active, it is cancelled • The Common Alarm LED turns ON • The Common Alarm relay activates if Aux disconnect is not active • The Auto Signal Silence timer, if configured, starts •...

  • Page 39: Positive Alarm Sequence

    FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual • If the panel is not already in General Alarm and if the Acknowledge LED is ON steady indicating that the Auto General Alarm timer has been Acknowledged the timer is restarted and the Acknowledge LED is extinguished.

  • Page 40: Input Types

    Indicators, Controls and Operations • You will now see displayed the current status of the Positive Alarm Sequence and will be prompted to change status. Pos Alarm disabled Enable? Y • If you wish to change the status press the “enter” key. Note: There will be no notification message advising a change of status •...
  • Page 41 FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Input Types Description Waterflow inputs are sampled every second. If 10 samples are in alarm in any given 15 second period, an alarm condition is confirmed and the alarm is processed as for non-verified inputs.

  • Page 42: Output Types

    Synchronized strobes and strobe/horn models of the following manufacturers are supported: Faraday, System Sensor, Wheelock, Gentex, and Mircom. Un-bypassed relay outputs are activated if any un-bypassed input circuit or common system status which has been programmed to it is active.

  • Page 43: Evacuation Codes

    FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Evacuation Codes Single stage codes Continuous On 100% of the time Temporal Code 3 of 0.5 second ON, 0.5 second OFF then, 1.5 second pause March Code 0.5 second ON, 0.5 second OFF California Code...
  • Page 44 Indicators, Controls and Operations The following push buttons are used by the shared display: UP/DOWN scroll through common alarm, supv, trouble and monitor queue scroll through menu selections when in command mode RIGHT/ moves to next or previous field or digit in command mode LEFT Make selection for example checking/un-checking the selection box Right key to add items for example Remote LED groups, correlation etc.
  • Page 45 FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual If the device or circuit returns to normal, the system normal message will be re-displayed. If multiple pre-alarms or alarm verification sequences are active at the same time only the first is displayed. Pressing the INFO button while the pre-alarm or verification message is active will display additional information on the circuit or device as described under queue display mode.

  • Page 46: Remote Annunciator Operation

    Remote Annunciator Operation Remote Annunciator Operation The FX-350 supports two types on annunciators: conventional LED/switch annunciators and a shared display (LCD) annunciator. Both types are connected to the panel via the RS-485 serial link. Conventional Annunciators (RA-1000 Series) The FX-350 is designed to interface with the RA-1000 series of conventional LED annunciators. The LEDs may be configured to zone status indicators.

  • Page 47: Dialer Operation

    Appendix A: Compatible Receivers The dialers that are built into select models of the FX-350 Series Fire Alarm Control Panels are compatible with the following Digital Alarm Communicator Receivers (DACR): DACR Receiver Model...

  • Page 48: Appendix B: Reporting

    Appendix B: Reporting Appendix B: Reporting Ademco Contact-ID FX-350 Series Event Codes Event Description Qualifier Code Group # Contact # Family Phone Line #1 trouble detected Trouble New event 1 351 Phone Line #2 trouble detected Trouble New event 1 352...

  • Page 49: Security Industries Association Sia-Dcs

    FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Security Industries Association SIA-DCS SIA protocol does not define indicating zone troubles, but lists it as Untyped Zone Trouble/Restore. FX-350 Series Event Codes Event SIA Event Event Description Qualifier Parameter Family Code Phone Line #1 trouble detected...

  • Page 50: Appendix C: Specifications

    RAM-208 Zone Remote Annunciator 10A on board (F1) slow blow micro fuse Standby 35mA / alarm 90mA Addressable loops One analog loop capable of addressing 126 Mircom RAM-216 Zone Remote Annunciator addressable devices, or Standby 35mA / alarm 140mA Three analog loops capable of addressing 378 Mircom...

  • Page 51: Appendix D: Power Supply And Battery Calculations

    FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Appendix D: Power Supply and Battery Calculations POWER REQUIREMENTS (ALL CURRENTS ARE IN AMPERES) Model Number Description STANDBY TOTAL ALARM TOTAL STANDBY ALARM 0.220 0.380 FX-350-60-DR Main Panel c/w Dialer FX-351-LW Main Panel c/w 1 RAX- 0.210...
  • Page 52 Total Alarm Current must be 5.5 amperes or less. Indicating Circuits must not to exceed 5 amperes. Battery Selection: Battery Size = Multiply (C) by 1.20 to derate battery. Mircom recommends the following batteries for use with this panel: MIRCOM BATTERY SIZE...

  • Page 53: Warranty & Warning Information

    FX-350 Series Installation and Operation Manual Warranty & Warning Information Warning Please Read Carefully Note to End Users: This equipment is subject to terms and conditions of sale as follows: Note to Installers This warning contains vital information. As the only individual in contact with system users, it is your responsibility to bring each item in this warning to the attention of the users of this system.
  • Page 54 Mircom shall not be liable for any delays, breakdowns, interruptions, loss, destruction, alteration or other problems in the use of a product arising our of, or caused by, the software.

  • Page 55: Limited Warranty

    NOTE: Unless specific pre-authorization in writing is obtained from Mircom management, no credits will be issued for custom fabricated products or parts or for complete fire alarm system. Mircom will at its sole option, repair or replace parts under warranty. Advance replacements for such items must be purchased.

  • Page 56: Out Of Warranty Repairs

    Warranty & Warning Information Out of Warranty Repairs Mircom will at its option repair or replace out-of-warranty products which are returned to its factory according to the following conditions. Anyone returning goods to Mircom must first obtain an authorization number. Mircom will not accept any shipment whatsoever for which prior authorization has not been obtained.
  • Page 60 CANADA - Main Office U.S.A TECHNICAL SUPPORT © Mircom 2011 25 Interchange Way 4575 Witmer Industrial Estates North America Printed in Canada Vaughan, ON L4K 5W3 Niagara Falls, NY 14305 Tel: (888) Mircom5 Subject to change without prior notice Tel: (888) 660-4655...

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