Mircom FX-400 Intelligent Fire Alarm Control Panel

Description

The Mircom FX-400 is an intelligent, addressable, multi-zoned fire alarm control panel suitable for small to medium installations. It is shipped pre-assembled with the main board, power supply, transformer, main display, black backbox, and a choice of black or red door enclosure. The FX-400 is compatible with Mircom's MGC Devices (MIX-4000 Series) and features one addressable (SLC) loop supporting up to 240 MGC devices. It includes a built-in dialer for communicating panel status to a remote central monitoring station via two dedicated phone lines.

Features

• Main Board, Power Supply, and Backbox included.
• One addressable (SLC) loop supporting up to 240 MGC devices (MIX-4000 series).
• Multi-zone fire alarm control panel.
• Compatible with MGC devices (MIX-4000 series).
• Compatible with conventional detectors using MGC MIX-4042 Conventional Zone module (refer to document LT-1023 for compatible detectors).
• Main Display with a 4 x 20 LCD.
• Supports Class A, Class X, or Class B analog loop(s).
• Four Power Limited Class B, Class A NAC circuits (max 1.5 Amps each, 5.0 Amps total).
• NAC circuits can be configured as silenceable signal, non-silenceable signal, silenceable strobes, non-silenceable strobes, or auxiliary power output. Audible signals can be Steady, Temporal Code, California Code, or March Time.
• Supports sync strobe protocols from major manufacturers.
• Software configuration capabilities.
• Configurable Signal Silence Inhibit, Auto Signal Silence, and One-Man WalkTest.
• Supports two-stage Alarm verification and positive alarm sequence operations.
• Handles Subsequent Alarm, Supervisory, Monitor, and Trouble operations.
• Dedicated common alarm, supervisory, trouble, and auxiliary alarm relays.
• Relay Contacts: Common Alarm, Common Supervisory, and Common Trouble (non-disconnectable); Auxiliary Alarm Relay (disconnectable).
• Additional outputs for RTI remote trouble indicator, PR-300 Reverse Polarity Module, and an RS-485 bus for up to seven annunciators (RAX-LCD-LITEs, RAM-3318-LCDs, SRM-312s, RA-1000 Series).
• Auxiliary power options: 24V FWR unfiltered/unsupervised, 24VDC filtered/regulated, and resettable auxiliary power supply.
• Built-in Dialer Module.
• UL Listed.

System Components

Remote Annunciators

RAM-3318-LCD

A remote annunciator providing an exact mimic of the FX-400 display. Features a 4-line, 20-character back-lit alphanumeric LCD display with cursor buttons for menu selection and control. Occupies one display position in the BB-1000 enclosure.

RAX-LCD-LITE

A remote LCD annunciator with a large 4-line x 20-character back-lit alphanumeric LCD display. Utilizes a simple menu system with a directional keypad and switches for navigation.

RAM-1032TZDS-CC Conformal Coated Main Remote LED Annunciator

Provides common annunciator functions and 32 points of LED annunciation. Includes indicators for AC On, Common Trouble, and Signal Silence, along with controls for System Reset, Lamp Test, Fire Drill, Buzzer Silence, and Signal Silence. Designed for BB-1001WP(R)A or BB-1002WP(R)A enclosures.

RAM-1032TZDS Main Remote LED Annunciator

Offers common annunciator functions and 32 points of LED annunciation. Features indicators for AC On, Common Trouble, and Signal Silence, plus controls for System Reset, Lamp Test, Fire Drill, Buzzer Silence, and Signal Silence. Fits in the BB-1000 enclosure.

RAX-1048TZDS-CC Conformal Coated Programmable LED Annunciator Module

A programmable LED annunciator module with 48 bi-colored LEDs. Connects to the main control unit or a remote main annunciator module. Designed for BB-1001WP(R)A or BB-1002WP(R)A enclosures.

RAX-1048TZDS Programmable LED Annunciator Module

Provides 48 programmable bi-colored LEDs. Connects to the main control unit or a remote main annunciator module. Designed for BB-1000 Series enclosures.

Other Modules and Components

AGD-048 Graphic Annunciator Adder Driver Board

Used with MGD-32 Master Graphic Driver modules or remotely with RAX-LCD Shared Display. Supports an additional 48 supervised outputs and both LEDs and incandescent lamps.

UIMA4 Interface for Configuring MGC Fire Panels

An interface for configuring the FX-400. Features a ribbon cable, 9-pin serial connector, USB B female connector, and 10-pin female connector.

MGD-32 Master Graphic Driver Module

Provides common control inputs for switches like System Reset, Signal Silence, Auxiliary Disconnect, Fire Drill, Lamp Test, and Acknowledge.

PR-300 Polarity Reversal/City Tie Module

Provides outputs for city box and polarity reversal applications, interfacing with master boxes for off-premises signal transmission and reverse polarity receivers.

RTI-1 Trouble Remote Indicator

Provides remote annunciation of fire alarm troubles, mounting onto a standard single gang electrical box. Compatible with all Mircom fire alarm control panels.

MP-300 End of Line Plates

A 3.9K End Of Line resistor for use with Mircom conventional panels and detection circuits.

Enclosures

BB-1001WP(R)A – Outdoor Weather Protected Enclosure

A complete enclosure available with RED or WHITE door, black back-box, two keys, and a durable lock. Hinged door for weather protection. Accommodates one RAM-1032TZDS-CC Main Annunciator Chassis (up to 32 points). Requires separate ordering for UL, ULC compliance.

BB-1002WP(R)A – Outdoor Weather Protected Enclosure

A complete enclosure available with RED or WHITE door, black back-box, two keys, and a durable lock. Hinged door for weather protection. Accommodates one RAM-1032TZDS-CC Main Annunciator Chassis (up to 32 points) and one RAX1048TZDS-CC Adder Annunciator (up to 48 points). Requires separate ordering for UL, ULC compliance.

BB-1000 Series Remote Annunciator Enclosures

Enclosures available in various sizes (BB-1001 to BB-1012) to house different numbers of annunciator modules (1 to 12). Feature backbox, door, hinge, Lexan windows, two keys, and a durable lock. Compatible with RAM-1032TZDS, RAM-3318-LCD, RAXN-LCD-LITE, and Main Annunciator Chassis.

Smart Relay Module

SRM-312R – Smart Relay Module with Red Enclosure

Provides twelve configurable relay circuits (28 VDC, 1 amp resistive), supporting Normally Open (N.O.) or Normally Closed (N.C.) contacts. Each relay has an indicator LED. Relays can be configured per zone, Common on Alarm/Supervisory, or for logical/adjacent zone configurations. DIP switch configurable, connects to RS-485 bus. Includes red enclosure and CAT-30 lock and key.

Ordering Information

Panels

• FX-400B: Intelligent Fire Alarm Control Panel - Black door
• FX-400R: Intelligent Fire Alarm Control Panel - Red door

Displays

• RAM-3318-LCD: Remote Annunciator with 4-Line LCD Display
• RAX-LCD-LITE: Remote Annunciator with 4-Line LCD Display
• RAM-1032TZDS: 32 Point Remote Main Annunciator with 32 Trouble and Alarm LEDs
• RAM-1032TZDS-CC: Conformal Coated 32 Point Remote Main Annunciator with 32 Trouble and Alarm LEDs
• RAX-1048TZDS: Adder Annunciator Chassis c/w 48 Bi-Colored LEDs
• RAX-1048TZDS-CC: Conformal Coated Adder Annunciator Chassis c/w 48 Bi-Colored LEDs

Other Modules

• MGD-32: Master Graphic Driver Board
• AGD-048: Adder Graphic Driver Board
• SRM-312R: Smart Relay Module with Red Enclosure. Supports up to 12 relays
• PR-300: Polarity reversal and City Tie Module

Enclosures

• BB-1001D/DR/DS/DB (1 module)
• BB-1002D/DR/DS/DB (2 modules)
• BB-1003D/DR/DS/DB (3 modules)
• BB-1008D/DR/DB (8 modules)
• BB-1012D/DR/DB (12 modules)
• BB-1001WPA/WPRA (Outdoor Weather Protected, 1 module)
• BB-1002WPA/WPRA (Outdoor Weather Protected, 2 modules)

Accessories

• RTI-1: Common Remote Trouble Indicator, Buzzer and LED
• MP-300: End of Line Resistor plate. 3K9
• BC-160R: External Battery Cabinet - Red
• BAT-12V12A: Battery 12AH
• BAT-12V18A: Battery 18AH
• BAT-12V26A: Battery 26AH
• UIMA4: Interface for Configuring MGC Fire Panels
• MGC-CONFIG-KIT4: Fire Panel Configuration KIT with UIMA4
• RPL-WC-25022: Replacement Ribbon Cable for UIMA4 (Pack of 3)

MGC Devices

• MIX-4001: 6" Diameter Base
• MIX-4002: 4" Diameter Base
• MIX-4010: Photoelectric Smoke Sensor
• MIX-4010-ISO: Photoelectric Smoke Sensor with Built-in Short Circuit Isolator
• MIX-4020: Multi-Sensor Detector
• MIX-4020-ISO: Multi-Sensor Detector with Built-in Short Circuit Isolator
• MIX-4030: Tri-Mode Heat Detector
• MIX-4030-ISO: Tri-Mode Heat Detector with Built-in Short Circuit Isolator
• MIX-4040: Dual Input Module
• MIX-4041: Mini Dual Input Module
• MIX-4042: Conventional Zone Module
• MIX-4045: Dual Relay Module
• MIX-4046: Supervised Output Module
• MIX-4050: Sync Module
• MIX-4070: Short Circuit Isolator Module
• MIX-4090: MGC Devices Programmer
• MS-401MPU: Intelligent Single Stage Manual Station MP
• MS-407MPU: Intelligent Single Stage Manual Station MP with Additional N.C. Switch
• MS-710MPU: Intelligent Key-Resettable Single Stage Dual Action Manual Station MP

Contact Information

For technical information, refer to Mircom literature. This document contains intellectual property of Mircom and is subject to change without notice.