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FX-3500
Fire Alarm Control Panel

Installation and Operation Manual

LT-1083 Rev. 2.4 September 2018

Table of Contents

1.0 Industry Canada and FCC Notice

1.1

Notice for all FX-3500 Series Built-In UDACTs Sold in Canada .................................... 7

1.2

Industry Canada Notice ................................................................................................. 7

1.3

Notice for all FX-3500 Series Built-in UDACTs Sold in the U.S.A. ................................ 7

1.4

FCC Notice .................................................................................................................... 8

2.0 Introduction

2.1

The FX-3500 Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel ..................................................... 9

2.2

General Notes ................................................................................................................ 10

3.0 FX-3500 Overview

3.1

FX-3500 Fire Alarm Control Panel Models .................................................................... 11

3.2

FX-3500 System Components ....................................................................................... 12

4.0 Installation

4.1

BBX-1024DS and BBX-1024DSR Mechanical Installation ............................................ 20

4.2

Installation Tips .............................................................................................................. 21

4.3

Installing Adder Modules ................................................................................................ 21

4.4

Installing the ALC-636 Dual Loop Adder ........................................................................ 25

5.0 Operation

5.1

Addressable/Analog Devices ......................................................................................... 28

5.2

Configurable Input Types ............................................................................................... 30

5.3

Output Types ................................................................................................................. 34

5.4

NAC Circuit Operation ................................................................................................... 36

5.5

Single Stage Operation .................................................................................................. 37

5.6

Two-Stage Operation ..................................................................................................... 37

5.7

Evacuation Codes .......................................................................................................... 39

5.8

Positive Alarm Sequence ............................................................................................... 39

5.9

Remote Annunciator Operation ..................................................................................... 41

5.10

Dialer Operation ............................................................................................................. 42

5.11

Using the Operation Menu from the Control Panel ........................................................ 43

6.0 Indication & Controls

6.1

Indication and Controls .................................................................................................. 55

6.2

LCD Display ................................................................................................................... 55

6.3

Common LED Indicators and Control Buttons ............................................................... 57

7.0 Wiring

7.1

Wiring Tables ................................................................................................................. 61

7.2

Wire Routing .................................................................................................................. 63

7.3

Addressable Loop Wiring ............................................................................................... 64

7.4

NAC Circuit Wiring ......................................................................................................... 65

7.5

Module and Devices Wiring ........................................................................................... 68

7.6

Power Supply Wiring ...................................................................................................... 72

7.7

System Checkout ........................................................................................................... 75

7.8

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 75

8.0 Appendix A - Compatible Receivers

9.0 Appendix B - FX-3500 Series Compatible Devices

9.1 9.2 9.3
10.0

FX-3500 Series ULI Listed Compatible Devices ............................................................ 77 FX-3500 Compatible Horn/Strobes ................................................................................ 82 FX-3500 Series ULC Listed Compatible Devices .......................................................... 83

Appendix C - Manual Panel Configuration

11.0 Appendix D - Reporting

11.1

Ademco Contact-ID FX-3500 Series Event Codes ....................................................... 92

11.2

Security Industries Association SIA Format Protocol FX-3500 Series Event Codes ..... 93

12.0 Appendix E - Specifications And Features

12.1

FX-3500 Fire Alarm Control Panel ................................................................................. 94

12.2

FX-3500 System Module and Annunciator Specifications ............................................. 95

13.0 Appendix F - Battery Calculations

14.0 Warranty and Warning Information

List of Figures
Figure 1 FX-3500 with DOX-1024DSR ........................................................................................ 11 Figure 2 BBX-1024DS and BBX-1024DSR Installation Instructions and Dimensions ................. 20 Figure 3 Main Board with all Adder Modules Installed ................................................................. 22 Figure 4 Port and Jumper Locations on Main Board .................................................................... 23 Figure 5 Installing the PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module ........................................ 25 Figure 6 Installing the ALC-636 Dual Loop Adder ........................................................................ 26 Figure 7 FX-3500 Configurator Date and Time Settings .............................................................. 29 Figure 8 Enabling the Positive Alarm Sequence .......................................................................... 40 Figure 9 Operation Menu ............................................................................................................ 43 Figure 10 LED Indicators and Control Buttons ............................................................................... 55 Figure 11 Numeric Keypad ............................................................................................................ 56 Figure 12 Wire Routing .................................................................................................................. 63 Figure 13 Addressable Loop Wiring - Class B or Style 4 ............................................................... 64 Figure 14 Addressable Loop Wiring - Class A or Style 6 ............................................................... 64 Figure 15 Addressable Loop Wiring - Class X or Style 7 ............................................................... 65 Figure 16 NAC Circuit Class B or Style Y Wiring ........................................................................ 66 Figure 17 NAC Circuit Class A or Style Z Wiring ........................................................................ 66 Figure 18 RTI-1 Common Remote Trouble Indicator Wiring .......................................................... 67 Figure 19 Wiring the Dialer ........................................................................................................... 68 Figure 20 Connecting an FACP to a 3G4010 Interface Device in Canada .................................... 69 Figure 21 Connecting an FACP to a 3G4010CF Interface Device outside Canada ...................... 70 Figure 22 Wiring the PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module ............................................ 71 Figure 23 Main Power Supply Wiring and Connections ................................................................. 73 Figure 24 Supervision of Auxiliary Supplies ................................................................................... 74
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List of Tables

Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Table 7 Table 8 Table 9 Table 10 Table 11 Table 12 Table 13 Table 14 Table 15 Table 16 Table 17 Table 18 Table 19 Table 20 Table 21 Table 22 Table 23 Table 24 Table 25 Table 26 Table 27 Table 28 Table 29 Table 30 Table 31 Table 32 Table 33 Table 34 Table 35 Table 36 Table 37 Table 38 Table 39 Table 40 Table 41 Table 42 Table 43 Table 44 Table 45

FX-3500 System Components ....................................................................................... 12 Advanced Protocol Detectors ......................................................................................... 17 Advanced Protocol Intelligent Modules .......................................................................... 17 Advanced Protocol Manual Stations .............................................................................. 18 Ancillary Modules ........................................................................................................... 18 Bases ............................................................................................................................. 18 CLIP Detectors ............................................................................................................... 19 CLIP Modules ................................................................................................................. 19 Main Board Connectors and Jumper ............................................................................. 24 PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module Connectors and Jumpers ..................... 25 ALC-636 Dual Loop Adder Connectors and Jumpers .................................................... 26 UL864 90.23 Table ......................................................................................................... 28 Configurable Input Types ............................................................................................... 30 Configurable Output Types ............................................................................................ 35 Annunciator Address DIP Switch Settings ..................................................................... 41 List Bypass Special Characters ..................................................................................... 51 Keypad and Cursor buttons descriptions ....................................................................... 56 LED Indicators and Control Buttons ............................................................................... 57 Advanced Protocol and CLIP Devices Addressable Loop Wiring Table ........................ 61 NAC and Auxiliary Power Circuits Wiring Table ............................................................. 61 MIX-502MAP(A) Conventional Zone Module Input Circuit Wiring Table ........................ 62 Power Supply Electrical Ratings .................................................................................... 72 Compatible DACR Receivers ......................................................................................... 76 ULI Advanced Protocol Detectors .................................................................................. 77 ULI Advanced Protocol Intelligent Modules ................................................................... 77 ULI Advanced Protocol Manual Stations ........................................................................ 77 ULI Ancillary Modules .................................................................................................... 78 ULI Bases ....................................................................................................................... 78 ULI Intelligent Detectors ................................................................................................. 78 ULI Intelligent Modules ................................................................................................... 79 ULI Two-Wire Smoke Detectors ..................................................................................... 80 FX-3500 Compatible Horn/Strobes ................................................................................ 82 ULC Advanced Protocol Detectors ................................................................................ 83 ULC Advanced Protocol Intelligent Modules .................................................................. 83 ULC Advanced Protocol Manual Stations ...................................................................... 83 ULC Ancillary Modules ................................................................................................... 84 ULC Bases ..................................................................................................................... 84 ULC Intelligent Detectors ............................................................................................... 84 ULC Intelligent Modules ................................................................................................. 84 ULC Two-Wire Smoke Detectors ................................................................................... 86 Contact-ID Event Codes ................................................................................................ 92 SIA-DCS Event Codes ................................................................................................... 93 FX-3500 Specifications .................................................................................................. 94 FX-3500 System Modules and Annunciator Specifications ........................................... 95 Recommended Batteries ................................................................................................ 97

1.0 Industry Canada and FCC Notice

1.1 Notice for all FX-3500 Series Built-In UDACTs Sold in Canada

Mircom's FX-3500 SERIES BUILT-IN UDACT Communicator described in this manual is listed by Underwriters Laboratories Canada (ULC) for use in slave application under Standard ULCS527 (Standard for Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems) and ULC-S559 (Equipment for Fire Signal Receiving Centres and Systems). These Communicators should be installed in accordance with this manual; the Canadian / Provincial / Local Electrical Code; and/or the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

1.2 Industry Canada Notice

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alteration made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the Earth Ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This is necessary both for proper
operation and for protection.

Attention: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

1.3 Notice for all FX-3500 Series Built-in UDACTs Sold in the U.S.A.

Notes: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist

of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the

Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.

The Label Identification Number for this product is US:1M8AL01BFX3500. The 01B represents the REN without a decimal point (for example, 01B is a REN of 0.1B).

Mircom's FX-3500 SERIES BUILT-IN UDACT Digital Communicator described in this manual is listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (ULI) for use in slave application in conjunction with a Listed Fire Alarm Control Panel under Standard 864 (Control Units for Fire Protective Signalling Systems). These Communicators comply with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) performance requirements for UDACTs and should be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 Chapter 4 (Supervising Station Fire Alarm System). These Communicators should be installed in accordance with this manual; the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70); and/or the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

Industry Canada and FCC Notice
1.4 FCC Notice
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the telco transformer of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:1M8AL01BFX3500. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company. This equipment is capable of seizing the line. This capability is provided in the hardware. Type of Service The Communicator is designed to be used on standard device telephone lines. It connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ-11C (or USOC FJ45S). Connection to telephone company provided coin service (central office implemented systems) is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is subject to state tariffs. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. In certain circumstances, it may be necessary for the telephone company to request information from you concerning the equipment which you have connected to your telephone line. Upon request of the telephone company, provide the FCC registration number and the ringer equivalence number (REN); both of these items are listed on the equipment label. The sum of all of the REN's on your telephone lines should be less than five in order to assure proper service from the telephone company. In some cases, a sum of five may not be usable on a given line. If Problems Arise If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you in advance of this disconnection. If advance notice is not feasible, you will be notified as soon as possible. When you are notified, you will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. 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.
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2.0 Introduction

This document provides information for the successful installation and operation of the FX3500.

2.1 The FX-3500 Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel

Mircom's FX-3500 Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel provides the following:

· Advanced Protocol mode with one or three loops with 159 addressable sensors and 159 addressable modules per loop.
· CLIP Device compatible. · Four Power Limited Class B (Style Y), Class A (Style Z) NAC circuits. · NAC circuits may be configured as silenceable signal, non-silenceable signal,
silenceable strobes, non-silenceable strobes, or relay output. The audible signal may be Steady, Temporal Code, California Code, or March Time. · Supports sync strobe protocols from major manufacturers. · Software configuration. · Two-stage, alarm verification, waterflow retard and positive alarm sequence operations. · Configurable Signal Silence Inhibit, Auto Signal Silence, Two-Stage Operation, and One-Man Walk Test. · Subsequent Alarm, Supervisory, Monitor and Trouble operation. · Relay Contacts for Common Alarm, Common Supervisory and Common Trouble all non-disconnectable and Auxiliary Alarm Relay (disconnectable). · Built-in Dialer Module.

2.1.1 Optional Items
· Supports up to 2 RAX-1048TZDS Display Adder Modules. · Semi-flush or surface mountable enclosures for retrofits and new installations.

Note: Installation of the FX-3500 Series Fire Alarm Control panel should be in accordance with Canadian Electrical Code Part 1, ULC-S524 installation of Fire Alarm System; or National Electrical Code NFPA 70 and NFPA 72. Final

acceptance subject to the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

Introduction
2.2 General Notes
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. The FX-3500 uses Groups extensively to facilitate annunciation of multiple input and output points on the 30 (up to 64) LED display and to facilitate the bypassing of inputs and outputs. Display Points The FX-3500 LCD display annunciates the status of the system and connected devices. There are up to two (2) RAX-1048TZDS Display Adder Module Display points that may be configured to assign LEDs to groups of inputs or outputs. There are two LEDs for every display point; one single color (yellow) and one dual color (red/yellow). Wiring Styles The analog loop can be connected in Class B (Style 4), Class A (Style 6), or Class X (Style 7) configurations.
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3.0 FX-3500 Overview
This chapter lists all the possible components of an FX-3500 system.
3.1 FX-3500 Fire Alarm Control Panel Models
All FX-3500 Fire Alarm Control Panels have the following features: · Main Board, Power Supply and Backbox. · Multi-zone fire alarm control panel · MAM-3500 Main Display with 4 x 20 LCD display. · Class A (Style 6), Class X (Style 7), or Class B (Style 4) analog loop(s). · Four Power Limited Class B (Style Y), Class A (Style Z) NAC circuits (max 1.5 Amps each - 6.0 Amps total). · Dedicated common alarm, supervisory, trouble, and auxiliary alarm relays. · Additional RAX-1048TZDS Display Adder Module can be added to provide 96 annunciation points per Adder. · Additional outputs include connections for a RTI remote trouble indicator, PR-300 Reverse Polarity Module, an RS-485 bus for connection of up to seven RAX-LCD-LITE, RAM-3500-LCDs, SRM-312s and RA-1000 Series annunciators. · Auxiliary power is available in the form of 24V FWR unfiltered and unsupervised, 24VDC filtered and regulated, and resettable auxiliary power supply.
Figure 1 FX-3500 with DOX-1024DSR
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3.2 FX-3500 System Components

The following table describes the components of the FX-3500.

Table 1 FX-3500 System Components

Model

Description

MAM-3500

Main Display

Visual Indicator Test

FX-3500 Overview

DOX-1024DS

White enclosure door

DOX-1024DSR Red enclosure door

ALC-636

636 Point Dual Loop Adder.

RAM-3500-LCD Remote Annunciator with 4-line LCD Display.

PR-300

Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module.

FX-3500 Overview

Table 1 FX-3500 System Components (Continued)

Model

Description

PCS-100

Power Supply Interface Board use for powering 3G4010 or 3G4010CF Universal Wireless Alarm Communicator.

SRM-312W

Smart Relay Module with White Enclosure. Can support up to 12 relays.

FRAE-M3O00TESREERLIEASY

SRM-312R

Smart Relay Module with Red Enclosure. Can support up to 12 relays.

RAM-1016TZDS

16 Point Annunciator Chassis with 16 Trouble LEDs.

RAM-1032TZDS 32 point Remote Annunciator with 32 Trouble LEDs.

RAX-1048TZDS

48 Point adder annunciator display with 48 Trouble LEDs.

Table 1 FX-3500 System Components (Continued)

Model

Description

JW5JW1

2 3 4 9 10 11

JW15

8 7 6 14 13 12

MGD-32

Graphic Annunciator.

FX-3500 Overview

RAX-LCD-LITE Remote Annunciator with 4-line LCD Display.

JW5JW1

2 3 4 9 10 11

JW15

8 7 6 14 13 12

AGD-048

Graphic Annunciator Adder Driver Board.

RTI-1

Common Remote Trouble Indicator, Buzzer and LED.

BB-1001

White Enclosure for one annunciator.

BB-1001R

Red Enclosure for one annunciator.

BB-1002

Enclosure for two annunciators.

Table 1 FX-3500 System Components (Continued)

Model

Description

FX-3500 Overview

BB-1002R

Red Enclosure for two annunciators.

BB-1003

White Enclosure for three annunciators.

BB-1003R

Red Enclosure for three annunciators.

BB-1008

Enclosure for eight annunciators.

BB-1008R

Red Enclosure for eight annunciators.

BB-1012

Enclosure for twelve annunciators.

Table 1 FX-3500 System Components (Continued)

Model

Description

FX-3500 Overview

BB-1012R

Red Enclosure for twelve annunciators.

MP-300

End of line resistor plate. 3K9.

BC-160

External Battery Cabinet.

INX-10A

Intelligent NAC Expander Panel.

FX-3500 Overview

3.2.1 Devices
The following tables lists all the devices available for the FX-3500.

Table 2 Advanced Protocol Detectors

Advanced Protocol Detectors

MIX-1251AP MIX-1251APA MIX-2251AP MIX-2251APA MIX-2251TAP MIX-2251TAPA MIX-2251TMAP MIX-2251TMAPA MIX-5251AP MIX-5251APA MIX-5251HAP MIX-5251HAPA MIX-5251RAP MIX-5251RAPA

Advanced Protocol Ion Smoke Detector Advanced Protocol Ion Smoke Detector ULC Advanced Protocol Photo Smoke Detector Advanced Protocol Photo Smoke Detector ULC Advanced Protocol Photo Heat Detector Advanced Protocol Photo Heat Detector ULC Advanced Protocol Acclimate Detector Advanced Protocol Acclimate Detector ULC Advanced Protocol Heat Detector Advanced Protocol Heat Detector ULC Advanced Protocol High Temperature Heat Detector Advanced Protocol High Temperature Heat Detector ULC Advanced Protocol Rate of Rise Heat Detector Advanced Protocol Rate of Rise Heat Detector ULC

Table 3 Advanced Protocol Intelligent Modules

Advanced Protocol Intelligent Modules

MIX-M500MAP

Advanced Protocol Monitor Module

MIX-M500MAPA

Advanced Protocol Monitor Module ULC

MIX-M500RAP

Advanced Protocol Relay Control Module

MIX-M500RAPA

Advanced Protocol Relay Control Module ULC

MIX-M500SAP

Advanced Protocol Supervised Control Module

MIX-M500SAPA

Advanced Protocol Supervised Control Module ULC

MIX-M501MAP

Advanced Protocol Mini Monitor Module

MIX-M501MAPA

Advanced Protocol Mini Monitor Module ULC

MIX-M502MAP

Advanced Protocol Conventional Zone Module

MIX-M502MAPA

Advanced Protocol Conventional Zone Module ULC

FX-3500 Overview

Table 4 Advanced Protocol Manual Stations

Advanced Protocol Manual Stations

MS-401AP

Addressable Single Stage Manual Station ULC

MS-402AP

Addressable Two Stage Manual Station ULC

MS-701AP

Addressable Single Stage Single Action Station ULC

MS-701APU

Addressable Single Stage Single Action Station

MS-702AP

Addressable Two Stage Single Action Station ULC

MS-702APU

Addressable Two Stage Single Action Station

MS-710AP

Addressable Single Stage Dual Action Station ULC

MS-710APU

Addressable Single Stage Dual Action Station

Table 5 Ancillary Modules

Ancillary Modules

CR-6

Six Relay Control Module

CZ-6

Six Conventional Zone Interface Module

IM-10

Ten Input Monitor Module

MIX-M500X

Fault Isolator Module

MIX-M500XA

Fault Isolator Module ULC

SC-6

Six Supervised Control Module

Table 6 Bases

Bases

B210LP

Intelligent Flanged Mounting Base

B210LPA

Intelligent Flanged Mounting Base ULC

B224BI

Intelligent Isolator Base

B224BIA

Intelligent Isolator Base ULC

B224RB

Intelligent Relay Base

B224RBA

Intelligent Relay Base ULC

B501

Intelligent Flangeless Mounting Base

B501A

Intelligent Flangeless Mounting Base ULC

DNR

Intelligent non-relay photoelectric low-flow duct smoke detector housing

DNRW

Watertight Intelligent Non-relay Photoelectric Low-flow Duct Smoke Detector Housing

DNRA

Intelligent Non-relay Photoelectric Low-flow Duct Smoke Detector Housing ULC

FX-3500 Overview

Table 7 CLIP Detectors

Intelligent Detectors

MIX-1251B

Intelligent Low Profile Ionization Smoke Sensor

MIX-1251BA

Intelligent Low Profile Ionization Smoke Sensor ULC

MIX-2251B

Intelligent Low Profile Photoelectronic Smoke Sensor

MIX-2251BA

Intelligent Low Profile Photoelectronic Smoke Sensor ULC

MIX-2251TB

Intelligent Low Profile Photoelectronic Smoke Sensor c/w 135°F Fixed Temp. Thermal Sensor

MIX-2251TBA

Intelligent Low Profile Photoelectronic Smoke Sensor c/w 135°F Fixed Temp. Thermal Sensor ULC

MIX-2251TMB

Intelligent Low Profile Multi-Criteria Sensor

MIX-2251TMBA

Intelligent Low Profile Multi-Criteria Sensor ULC

MIX-5251B

Intelligent Low Profile Fixed Temp. Thermal Sensor 135°F

MIX-5251BA

Intelligent Low Profile Fixed Temp. Thermal Sensor 135°F ULC

MIX-5251H

Intelligent Low Profile High Temperature Thermal Sensor 190°F

MIX-5251HA

Intelligent Low Profile High Temperature Thermal Sensor 190°F ULC

MIX-5251RB

Intelligent Low Profile Fixed Temp. and Rate of Rise Thermal Sensor 135°F

MIX-5251RBA

Intelligent Low Profile Fixed Temp. and Rate of Rise Thermal Sensor 135°F ULC

MIX-7251B

Intelligent Low Profile Laser Smoke Detector

MIX-7251BA

Intelligent Low Profile Laser Smoke Detector ULC

Table 8 CLIP Modules

Intelligent Modules

MIX-500DM

Intelligent Dual Monitor Module

MIX-500DMA

Intelligent Dual Monitor Module ULC

MIX-M500M

Intelligent Addressable Monitor Module

MIX-M500MA

Intelligent Addressable Monitor Module ULC

MIX-M500R

Intelligent Addressable Relay Module

MIX-M500RA

Intelligent Addressable Relay Module ULC

MIX-M500S

Intelligent Addressable Supervised Control Module

MIX-M500SA

Intelligent Addressable Supervised Control Module ULC

MIX-M501M

Intelligent Addressable Mini-Monitor Module

MIX-M501MA

Intelligent Addressable Mini-Monitor Module ULC

MIX-M502M

Intelligent Addressable Interface Module

MIX-M502MA

Intelligent Addressable Interface Module ULC

4.0 Installation

This chapter describes the installation of the FX-3500.

4.1 BBX-1024DS and BBX-1024DSR Mechanical Installation

The BBX-1024DS and BBX-1024DSR are suitable for flush or surface mounting, and have a built-in trim ring.

Dimensions of Enclosure (minus built in trim ring) Distance between horizontal mounting screws Distance between vertical mounting screws Complete Dimensions of Enclosures

14.5" x 4.2" x 26" 12" 23.5" 16.3" x 5.5" x 27.5"

External Dimensions

Mounting Dimensions
12.0 "

14.5 "

4.2 " 26.0 "

23.5 "

1.3 "

2.1 " 6.0 "

9.5 "

1.3 "

1.7 " 2.0 "

Side View

Top View

Figure 2 BBX-1024DS and BBX-1024DSR Installation Instructions and Dimensions

Installation

4.2 Installation Tips

1. Group the incoming wires through the top of the enclosure. For easy identification and neatness use a wire tie to group wires.

2. Be sure to connect a solid Earth Ground (from building system ground / to a cold water pipe) to the Chassis Earth Ground Mounting Lug, and to connect the Earth Ground Wire Lugs from the Main Chassis to the ground screw on the Backbox.

Attention: DO NOT install cable through bottom of the box. This space is reserved for Batteries.

4.3 Installing Adder Modules
The FX-3500 Series Fire Alarm panels are shipped pre-assembled with all main components and boards. Adder modules are not preinstalled.
The following items can be installed in the field:
· ALC-636 Dual Loop Adder · PR-300 Polarity Reversal And City Tie Module · PCS-100 Power Supply Interface Board See the following diagrams for adder module installation locations. For Jumper or DIP Switch settings refer to Table 9 and for Wiring Specifications see 7.1 Wiring Tables.

Installation

FX-3500 Main Board
ALC-636 Dual Loop Adder
PR-300 Polarity Reversal And City Tie Module
Note: The PCS-100 mounts in the same position as the PR-300.

TR-063A Transformer Barrier Terminal Block Rectifier Bridge MD-1011 Power Supply Board

Figure 3 Main Board with all Adder Modules Installed

Installation

P9
3
2 JW11
1
P4
P5
3
2 JW10
1
P13 JW1 JW2
JW12 JW5
JW6

Buzzer

JW7

P14

P11

P10

Figure 4 Port and Jumper Locations on Main Board

P3 P2
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Installation

Table 9 Main Board Connectors and Jumper

Connector/ Description Jumper

To Power Supply

Ribbon Cable connects to P4 of MAM-3500

To PC Configurator

To PR-300

To Printer

P10

To ALC-636 Loop Adder

P11

Factory Use Only

P13

USB Port

P14

Future Use

JW1

Must be ON - Allows Configuration Connection

JW2

Must be ON - Annunciator End of Line

JW5

Normally open. Place jumper here and power down (AC and batteries) and power back to restore Master Password. After reset, remove jumper and leave normally open.

JW6

Normally open to BLOCK remote configuration via modem. Place jumper here to ALLOW for remote configuration. When jumper is set panel will indicate a trouble.

JW7

On the Main Fire Alarm Module, this jumper must be removed if a PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module is installed.

JW10

Must be in the 1-2 Position (Bottom 2 Pins) - Allows PC Connection through serial port

JW11

Place in the 1-2 Position (Bottom 2 Pins) for Serial Port or Place in the 2-3 Position (Top 2 Pins) for Keltron Dialer

JW12

If set will output debug trace in the RS-232 port. Normally should not be used.

Attention: ADVANCED INSTALLER NOTE
Setting JW5 and JW6 at start-up will revert the panel to the default configuration.

Installation
4.3.1 Installing the PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module
Mount the PR-300 as shown in Figure 5. The Alarm Transmit signal to the PR-300 can be programmed to turn OFF when signal silence is active. This allows the City Tie Box to be manually reset. On subsequent alarms the silenceable signals will resound and the City Tie Box will be retriggered. The Trouble Transmit signal to the PR-300 can be programmed to delay AC power fail 0, 1, 2, or 3 hours if this is the only system trouble.

JW4

+|- +|-

SUPV

REVERSAL REVERSAL

POLARITY POLARITY

ALARM

P1 P2

CITY TIE +|-

Mounting hole for #6-32 screws
Mounting hole for #6-32 screws
PR-300
Reverse polarity and city tie module PR-300. Mounted on hex spacer with two screws provided

Item
P1 JW4
i

Figure 5 Installing the PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module Table 10 PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module Connectors and Jumpers
Setting
Connect cable to P8 on the Main Board of the FX-3500 Not used. Keep jumper intact.
Note: If using a PR-300 remember to remove JW7 on the main board. For the location of JW7 on the main board see Figure 3.

4.4 Installing the ALC-636 Dual Loop Adder
Mount the ALC-636 Dual Loop Adder as shown in Figure 5. The panel can provide up to 350mA of alarm current to the devices on the loop. For device currents see Appendix F - Battery Calculations on page 96.
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A LOOP1 B
- +- +

ALC-636
Mounted on hex spacer with four screws provided

Item
P1

Figure 6 Installing the ALC-636 Dual Loop Adder Table 11 ALC-636 Dual Loop Adder Connectors and Jumpers
Setting
Connect cable to P10 on the Main Board of the FX-3500.

Installation
4.4.1 Installing the RAX-1048TZDS Display Adder Module
The FX-3500 can add a maximum of two RAX-1048TZDS Display Adder Module. No jumpers or other physical configuration steps are required to install the RAX-1048TZDS Display Adder Modules. To Install the RAX-1048TZDS Display Adder Module
1. Remove the blank cover plate from the front door and install the RAX-1048TZDS with the clear cover in the opening with the hardware provided.
2. Disconnect main and standby power and connect the cable of the second RAX1048TZDS into the open, remaining header of the existing RAX-1048TZDS. The additional LEDs will be available for configuration as LEDs 49 to 96, when the system power is restored.
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5.0 Operation

This chapter describes the operational capabilities of the FX-3500. Table 12 UL864 90.23 Table

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 in the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864, certain programming features or options must be limited to specific
values or not used at all as indicated below.

Program feature or option

Permitted in UL 864? (Y/N) Possible settings

Settings permitted in UL 864

5.1 Addressable/Analog Devices

The FX-3500 System supports up to 3 loops of Advanced Protocol and CLIP compatible devices.
Using the Advanced Protocol the FX-3500 supports up to:
· 159 addressable sensors per loop. · 159 addressable modules per loop. Using the CLIP protocol the FX-3500 supports up to:
· 99 analog sensors per loop. · 99 analog modules per loop. Configuration is done via the software configurator.

Note: When mixing modes every address assigned to CLIP removes the equal amount of addresses from the Advanced Protocol addressable sensor and addressable module range.

Additional Information · The addressable loop can be configured for Class A or Class B operation. · T-tapping is not recommended. · Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) is recommended. · Conventional devices can be used in a semi addressable application in conjunction with MIX-M502M, MIX-M502MA, MIX-M502MAP, or MIX-M502MAPA Intelligent Addressable Interface Modules. · A short or open on the loop will activate the common trouble sequence with a latching trouble. (Class A only) · DO NOT connect more than 25 devices to a single isolator or between isolators. · The FX-3500 FACP will test the sensitivity of a single sensor address every 4 minutes. Each address will be tested once in approximately every 11 hours.

Operation
5.1.1 Supervision of Devices
The loop interface software continuously supervises the devices on its loop against those found during configuration for the following conditions:
· Device missing. · Unconfigured device responding. · Two or more devices responding to the same address. · Wrong device type. A communication or addressing error on a device is reported as a trouble on the associated zone LED as configured. The detectors may be configured as non-verified or verified alarm inputs.
5.1.2 Device LEDs
· Polling the devices on the loop causes the LED to flash normally. · All device LEDs can be suppressed via the configurator. Suppressing the device LED's
causes sounder or relay bases to not operate. AP devices do not support sounder or relay bases. · Activating devices on the loop (alarm for an input device, active for an output device) illuminates the LED steady. · The maximum number of active Advanced Protocol and/or CLIP devices with their LED illuminated steady is fifty (50) per loop.
5.1.3 Alarm Conditions
Alarm conditions are determined by the system continually polling the analog devices and comparing the reported value against stored thresholds for pre-alarm and alarm conditions. An agency approved range of thresholds is provided for each type of analog device (except for contact devices). Devices can be individually configured with 2 separate thresholds, "day time" and one "night time" or after hours operation; i.e. a device may be configured to a low sensitivity for "day time" and high sensitivity at "night time". The day time threshold will be used unless the after hours operation is active. To configure threshold settings, Enable Auto After Hours must be selected in the configurator.
Figure 7 FX-3500 Configurator Date and Time Settings The panel can provide up to 280mA of current to the devices on the loop at normal standby. For device currents see Appendix F - Battery Calculations on page 96.
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For further information refer to the device Installation Instructions and other documentation provided with the addressable devices, bases, and isolators.
5.1.4 Drift Compensation
Drift Compensation is built into AP devices and CLIP devices Models MIX-2251TMB and MIX7251B, and is not performed by the panel. Drift Compensation is not provided for other CLIP devices.
Drift compensation automatically adjusts for gradually increasing effects 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. When it can no longer compensate for an increasingly dirty detector, a dirty detector trouble is indicated for that device.
5.1.5 Auto Test
Periodically each detector is commanded to return an alarm value to test its ability to alarm. If the device fails the test, a trouble is indicated on that device. This trouble is latched until system reset.

5.2 Configurable Input Types

Input devices and modules may be configured as one of many possible input types. Table 13 identifies the device types assignable to each input type. For device type descriptions see sections 5.2.1 to 5.2.12.

Table 13 Configurable Input Types

Input Type

As listed in Configurator

Description located in Section number

Device Types

Detectors

Dual Mini Modules Mini Monitor Module

Zone Module

Monitor Module

Alarm Input

5.2.1

Latched Supervisory Latched Supv

5.2.2

Building/Property Input

Safety Building

5.2.3

Non-Latching Supervisory

Non-Latch Supv

5.2.2

Priority Alarm

Priority Alm

5.2.4

Trouble Input

5.2.5

Waterflow Alarm Input Waterflow

5.2.6

System Reset

Sys Reset

5.2.7

Fire Drill

5.2.7

Acknowledge

Ack

5.2.7

Total Evacuation

Total Evac

5.2.7

Auxiliary Disconnect Aux Disc

5.2.7

Buzzer Silence

Buzz Sil

5.2.7

Signal Silence

5.2.7

Operation

Table 13 Configurable Input Types (Continued)

Input Type

As listed in Configurator

Description located in Section number

Device Types

Detectors

Dual Mini Modules Mini Monitor Module

Zone Module

Monitor Module

Acknowledge Alarm

General Ack GA

5.2.7

Audible Walktest

5.2.8

Silent Test

5.2.9

Manual Day/Night

Auto Day/Night

Auxiliary Reset

5.2.7

Verified Alarm

Verified Alm

5.2.12

5.2.1 Alarm Input (Non-Verified)
An un-bypassed, non-verified alarm input entering into alarm activates the common alarm sequence.
Common Alarm Sequence · Updates un-bypassed relay, signal, and strobe outputs based upon their configuration. · Activates Alarm zone status indicators associated with the input. · Alarm input activations display first and as the highest priority on the shared display in the common queue. · Devices configured as alarm inputs display a pre-alarm condition on the shared display and on the alarm zone status indicator. · Restoring the pre-alarm condition clears the status. If the input goes from pre-alarm to alarm, the pre-alarm status will be replaced with the alarm status for the input. · Devices configured as alarm inputs display an alarm condition on the shared display and on the alarm zone status indicator. · Once an alarm input is in alarm the alarm condition is latched until system reset (changes in status from alarm to pre-alarm or to normal are ignored).

5.2.2 Supervisory Inputs

Attention: Non-latching supervisory inputs are not permitted in Canada unless done so by the AHJ as per ULC-S527-11 4.6.3.

Devices can be configured as latching or non-latching supervisory inputs. Any un-bypassed supervisory input entering alarm activates the common supervisory sequence.
Common Supervisory Sequence · Updates un-bypassed relay, signal, and strobe outputs based upon their configuration. · Activates Supervisory zone status indicators associated with the input. · Supervisory input activations display as the second highest priority on the shared display in the common queue. · Devices configured as supervisory inputs display as supervisory conditions on the shared display and on the supervisory zone status indicator.
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· Restoring the non-latching supervisory input returns all outputs correlated to the input, that are not correlated to another active input, to normal.
· Zone display indicators update announcing the input is no longer active and removes the message from the shared display common queue.
· If there are no other active supervisory inputs the common supervisory condition will be restored.
Latched supervisory inputs operate the same as non-latched supervisory inputs with one exception:

· A normal to off-normal status change indication shall be latched and only manually resettable at the control unit or display and control centre.

5.2.3 Building/Property Safety Input
Building/Property Safety Inputs may include but are not limited to: fan status, dampers, motors, elevators, telephones, etc.

Building/Property Safety Inputs may be programmed to LED Indicators. The input status will activate the LED as configured.

· Building input activations display as the third highest priority on the shared display in the common queue. They are lower than supervisory and higher than troubles.

· May also be programmed to relay, signal, and strobe outputs.

Caution: Correlating signal and strobe devices to building/property safety inputs requires the approval of the AHJ and are not to be used for fire events.

· When an un-bypassed building circuit activates, the status display and programmed outputs are activated.
· Restoring the building status returns all outputs correlated to the input, that are not correlated to another active input, to normal.

Note: Devices used for building inputs are to be isolated from fire operation. It is required that these devices are placed on a separate SLC loop if Class B wiring is used, otherwise wire the devices according to Class X (Style 7) to accomplish

isolation.

5.2.4 Priority Alarm
Increases the polling frequency and optimizes the transmission of data from the device.
5.2.5 Trouble-Only Input
An active condition on an un-bypassed trouble-only input initiates the common trouble sequence as a non-latching trouble.
· Activates Trouble zone status indicators associated with the input. · Trouble input activations display as the lowest priority on the shared display in the
common queue.

Operation

· May also be programmed to relay, signal, and strobe outputs.

Note: Trouble conditions initiated as a result of a trouble-only input activating is separate from the circuit or device supervision trouble.

5.2.6 Waterflow Alarm Input
Waterflow inputs are sampled every second. 10 samples in alarm in any given 15 second period confirms the alarm condition. Therefore from a continuous input activation the alarm will be processed within 10s.
LED Indication
The Alarm Zone LED indicator flashes when one sample indicates an alarm condition. If the alarm is confirmed the LED indicator will illuminate steady. If 15 seconds elapses without any samples in the alarm condition the LED Indicator will turn OFF. The waterflow retard operation operates regardless of whether or not the system is in alarm.

Note: Do not use the retard operation with any external retarding device.

5.2.7 System Status Correlations
The following System Status processes can be correlated to configured (mini) monitor modules:

· System Reset

· Fire Drill

· Acknowledge

· Total Evacuation

· Buzzer Silence

· Signal Silence

· Acknowledge General Alarm

· Auxiliary Disconnect

Attention: Devices correlated with any of the above System Statuses need to be contained within a secured enclosure accessibly only to those with the proper authority.

5.2.8 Audible Walktest
Configures (mini) monitor modules as audible when conducting a walktest. For more information on performing a walktest see 5.11.5 Walk Test.
5.2.9 Silent Test
Configures (mini) monitor modules as silent when conducting a walktest. For more information on performing a walktest see 5.11.5 Walk Test.

Operation

5.2.10 Manual Day/Night
Configures (mini) monitor modules for manual day/night alarm thresholds. For more information on alarm thresholds see 5.1.3 Alarm Conditions.

5.2.11 Auto Day/Night
Configures (mini) monitor modules for auto day/night alarm thresholds. For more information on alarm thresholds see 5.1.3 Alarm Conditions.

5.2.12 Verified Alarm Input
Un-bypassed verified alarm inputs entering into alarm are verified over a period of time to determine if the alarm condition is valid.

Addressable / Analog Device Verification Process If the system is not already in alarm:

1. A device entering into alarm initiates a 30 second delay timer.
2. When the 30 second delay times out the device is monitored for the next 60 seconds.
3. If the same device enters into alarm again during this time the alarm is confirmed. The following will also confirm the alarm:
· Any additional Alarm Input activating aborts the verification process and confirms the alarm.
· Any trouble detected on the circuit being verified aborts the verification process and confirms the alarm.
LED Indication
The Alarm Zone LED indicator flashes for the duration of the verification process. If the alarm is not confirmed the LED turns off. If the alarm is confirmed the LED illuminates steady.

Note: Conventional smoke detectors cannot utilize alarm verification with M502(AP) zone modules.

5.3 Output Types
Output devices and modules may be configured as one of many possible output types. Table 14 identifies the device types assignable to each output type. For device type descriptions see sections 5.3.1 to 5.3.3
Output modules on the addressable/analog loop may be configured as any of the following output types:
· Signals · Strobes · Relay outputs

Operation

Table 14 Configurable Output Types

Output Type
Relay Signal Strobe

As listed in Configurator
Relay Signal Strobe

Description located in Section number
5.3.3
5.3.1
5.3.2

Device Types

Relay Output Module

Supv Output Module

Additional Operation Features · When using CLIP devices once the FACP activates the sensor LED, an attached Relay/ Sounder base and any Remote Devices wired to the base are also activated. Suppressing the device LED via the NF flag in the configurator means the Relay/ Sounder base and any Remote devices wired to the base will not activate. · When using AP devices the FACP activates the sensor LED and the Remote Device output separately. Suppressing the device LED via the NF flag in the configurator still allows the activation of any remote device wired to the base. The AP protocol does not support Relay/Sounder Bases at this time+. · The panel can synchronize strobes directly without the use of the synchronous module. · Depending on the device, the system can detect open and short troubles and report it as an output circuit trouble.
5.3.1 Signal Output
For audible devices such as bells and piezo mini-horns. Signals operate in alert (two stage) and/or evacuation rate.

5.3.2 Strobe Type Settings
Normal (non-synchronized) · Strobe circuits operate similar to signals except that they are always turned ON continuously (they are not affected by the alert or evacuation rates) if configured as Normal. · Configuring strobes as Normal does not use a sync protocol for the output circuit. · Silenceable or non-silenceable.
Synchronized
Output circuits can be configured with various synchronization protocols.
When the output circuit is configured as strobe and also configured as non-silenceable and the device used on the output is a combination of horn and strobe, then if the signal silence is activated while the circuit is active the horn(s) are silenced while the strobe keeps on flashing.
Synchronized strobes and strobe/horn models of the following manufacturers are supported: System Sensor, Wheelock, Secutron, and Mircom.

Note: Silencing of the horn depends on the feature provided by the manufacturer of the horn/strobe combination. Some models of the horn/strobe combination may not have this feature and will not work as described above.

Operation
5.3.3 Relay Output
Un-bypassed relay outputs are activated if any un-bypassed input circuit or common system status which has been programmed to it is active. If the relay is configured as silenceable it is inhibited when common auxiliary disconnect is active. Relays also turned off if they are bypassed or if all inputs and system status correlated to the Relay Output are restored or bypassed.
5.4 NAC Circuit Operation
NAC Circuits can be configured as · Signal Output · Strobe Output · Relay Output
For more information on Outputs see 5.3 Output Types. Powered output circuits are supervised while they are not active for both open circuits and shorts. The circuit will not be activated if there is a short trouble on the circuit. It will be activated if an open trouble is indicated. A circuit trouble activates the common trouble sequence as a nonlatching trouble. Since open circuit supervision does not operate while the circuit is in alarm, if the circuit was in trouble before it was activated, it will still indicate trouble while active. The trouble condition will be re-evaluated when supervision resumes. Output circuits configured as strobes can have sync protocol for synchronization if configured. Certain strobe and strobe/horns models of the following brands are supported:
· Mircom · Secutron · System Sensor · Wheelock For a complete list of compatible Horn/Strobes see 9.2 FX-3500 Compatible Horn/Strobes. When configured as normal, the output circuit is ON continuously when activated and does not use any sync protocol. When configured as non-silenceable strobes, the strobes cannot be silenced, but the horn can be silenced by pressing the 'signal silence' button. If the strobe is configured as silenceable strobe both the horn and the strobe are silenced (stopped) by pressing the 'signal silence' button.
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5.5 Single Stage Operation
In a single stage system, all alarm inputs are treated in a similar manner. Alarm inputs include any of the following:
· Non-verified alarm · Verified alarm · Waterflow alarm · Sprinkler alarm Any of the above alarm inputs activating when the panel is not already in alarm cause the following:
· The buzzer sounds steady. · Cancels active fire drill. · Common Alarm LED turns ON. · Common Alarm relay activates if Aux disconnect is not active. · The Auto Signal Silence timer activates (if configured). · The Signal Silence Inhibit timer activates (if configured). · If Aux disconnect is not active, activates all non-disconnected indicating circuits
programmed to the input. · Activates non-disconnected strobes associated with the input. · Activates non-disconnected signals associated with the input at the evacuation rate. Subsequent alarms when the panel is already in alarm, cause the following:
· The alert buzzer sounds steady. · Resounds silenced signals, turns off the Signal Silence LED, and restarts the Auto
Signal Silence timer (if configured). · Activates continuously any additional non-disconnected strobes associated with the
input. · Activates at the evacuation rate any additional non-disconnected signals associated
with the new input.
5.6 Two-Stage Operation
In a two stage system, alarm inputs are either first stage (alert) inputs or second stage (general alarm) inputs. First stage inputs include inputs from the following types of circuits:
· Non-verified alarm · Verified alarm · Sprinkler alarm · Water-flow alarm Second stage inputs include the following:
· Alarms on the general alarm inputs. · Activation of the General Alarm button. · Expiration of the Auto General Alarm timer. Any of the above alarm inputs activating when the panel is not already in alarm cause the following:
· The buzzer sounds steady.
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· Cancels active fire drill. · Common Alarm LED turns ON. · Common Alarm relay activates if Aux disconnect is not active. · The Auto Signal Silence timer activates (if configured). · The Signal Silence Inhibit timer activates (if configured). · If Aux disconnect is not active, activates all non-disconnected indicating circuits
programmed to the input.
If the alarm is a Second Stage alarm, the following occurs:
· Activates non-disconnected strobes associated with the input. · Activates non-disconnected signals associated with the input at the evacuation rate. · General Alarm LED illuminates steady.
If the alarm is a First Stage alarm, the following occurs:
· Activates continuously non-disconnected strobe circuits programmed to that circuit. · Activates with the alert code non-disconnected signal circuits programmed to that
circuit. · Activates the Auto General Alarm timer (if configured). · Acknowledge LED flashes.
Subsequent First Stage alarms when the panel is already in alarm, cause the following:
· The buzzer sounds steady. · Resounds silenced signals, turns off the Signal Silence LED, and restarts the Auto
Signal Silence timer (if configured). · If the panel is not already in General Alarm, activates additional non-disconnected
signals programmed to the new input with the Alert Code (see 5.3 Output Types on page 34). · If the panel is not already in General Alarm and the Acknowledge LED is ON steady indicating that the Auto General Alarm timer has been acknowledged, restarts the timer and extinguishes the Acknowledge LED.
A second stage alarm (general alarm) when the panel is already in alarm causes the following:
· The buzzer sounds steady. · Activates all non-disconnected signals at the evacuation rate. · If the Signal Silence LED is ON, it turns OFF and restarts the Auto Signal Silence timer
(if configured). · If the Acknowledge LED is ON, turns the LED OFF. · The General Alarm LED illuminates steady.
Alarm inputs are latching, they remain active until system reset.

Note: All circuits with process type designated as "signal or strobe" are automatically correlated to the "fire drill" and "general alarm" status.

Operation

5.7 Evacuation Codes
The following Evacuation codes can be configured for the FX-3500 FACP.

Continuous Temporal Code March Code California Code

On 100% of the time. 0.5 second on and 0.5 second off repeated 3 times 1.5s pause 0.5 second on 0.5 second off. 5 seconds on 10 seconds off.

5.7.1 Two Stage Alert Code
When configured for Two Stage operation, the FX-3500 FACP uses a pre-configured Alert code that sounds prior to the evacuation code.

Alert Code

0.5 second on, 2.5 seconds off.

5.8 Positive Alarm Sequence
In a Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS) system, only smoke detectors can be dedicated as PAS inputs. PAS Inputs can only be from the following process types:
· Non-verified alarm · Verified alarm
Any of these alarm inputs activating when the panel is not already in alarm causes the following:
· Buzzer sounds steady. · Cancels active fire drill. · Common Alarm LED turns ON. · Individual zone LED (if programmed) turns ON. · Common Alarm relay does not activate. · PAS timer starts for 15 seconds. · All outputs programmed to the input are not activated.
When the PAS alarm has been acknowledged by pressing the Alarm Cancel button within 15 seconds, the following sequence occurs:
· Buzzer silences · Common Alarm LED remains ON. · Individual zone LED (if programmed) remains ON. · PAS timer starts for 180 seconds (3 minutes). This is the time allotted to reset the
system and avoid any true alarm sequence.
When the PAS alarm has been acknowledged within the given time limits and the system resets, the following occurs:
· The buzzer remains silenced. · Common Alarm LED turns OFF. · Individual zone LED (if programmed) turns OFF. · Cancels the alarm event with no log reference. · Fire alarm system returns to normal.

Operation

If at any time during the Positive Alarm Sequence a second alarm (PAS or otherwise) is actuated or the given time limits expire, the fire alarm will go into evacuation mode and the following occurs:
· Common Alarm relay activates if Aux disconnect is not active. · The Auto Signal Silence timer activates (if configured). · The Signal Silence Inhibit timer activates (if configured). · If Aux disconnect is not active, activates all non-disconnected indicating circuits
programmed to the input. · Activates non-disconnected strobes associated with the input. · Activates non-disconnected signals associated with the input at the evacuation rate. In a preconfigured FACP the Positive Alarm Sequence may be enabled or disabled as the user requires. For more information on enabling or disabling the Positive Alarm Sequence see 5.8.1 Enabling or Disabling the Positive Alarm Sequence.
5.8.1 Enabling or Disabling the Positive Alarm Sequence
Enabling or Disabling the Positive Alarm Sequence is done using the numeric keypad. For more information on how to use the Numeric Keypad see 6.2.1 Numeric Keypad and Cursor Buttons on page 56. For details on configuring the FACP for PAS see LT-1148 FX-3500 Programming Manual.
How to Enable or disable the Positive Alarm Sequence
1. From the Keypad of the FACP press M to enter the Menu. 2. Using the Up and Down cursor buttons, scroll to Operation. 3. Press Enter. 4. In the Operation Menu scroll to Positive Alarm. 5. Press Enter. 6. You will now see the current status of the Positive Alarm Sequence and will be
prompted to change status.
Pos Alarm disabled
Enable? Y

Figure 8 Enabling the Positive Alarm Sequence

7. To change the status press Enter.

Note: There will be no notification message advising a change of status.

8. To exit without changing the status press Cancel.

Operation

5.9 Remote Annunciator Operation

The FX-3500 System supports the following types of annunciators

· RAX-LCD-LITE shared display annunciator. · RAM-3500-LCD shared display annunciator. · Conventional LED/switch annunciators.
Both types of annunciators are connected to the panel via the RS-485 serial link.

The maximum number of annunciators is seven (7). Configuration of the annunciators is done via the software configurator.

Ensure that the address DIP switch on each annunciator is set to the same value set in the configurator. Only the first three (3) DIP switches are used for address configuration.

Table 15 Annunciator Address DIP Switch Settings

Address

SW1-1

SW1-2

SW1-3

OFF

5.9.1

Supervision of annunciators
· The communications with each annunciator is constantly supervised by the panel and the annunciator.
· If communications fails, the panel will activate the common trouble sequence. The number of annunciators is set during panel configuration.
· If there is a mismatch in the total number of annunciators the panel will generate communications trouble.
· The panel trouble is non-latching: when the correct number of annunciators is detected the troubles will clear.

5.9.2 RAX-LCD-LITE Shared Display Annunciator
· The RAX-LCD-LITE is equipped with a large 4 line x 20 character backlit alphanumeric LCD display which uses a simple menu system complete with a directional key pad and switches for Enter, Menu, Cancel and Info.
· Contains a local alert buzzer.
· Under normal operation the alert buzzer is controlled by the system and operates in an identical manner as the one in the main panel.
· If communication fails the buzzer is processed locally.

5.9.3 RAM-3500-LCD Shared Display Annunciator
· The RAM-3500-LCD operates identically to the main LCD FACP display. For ULC approved applications some control functions are disabled.

Operation

· Contains a local alert buzzer. · Under normal operation the alert buzzer is controlled by the system and operates in an
identical manner as the one in the main panel. · If communication fails the buzzer is processed locally.
5.9.4 Conventional Annunciators
The FX-3500 System is designed to interface with the RA-1000 series of conventional LED annunciators. The LEDs may be configured to zone status indicators. Each conventional annunciator contains a local alert buzzer. Under normal operation the alert buzzer is controlled by the system and operates in an identical manner as the one in the main panel. If communication fails it is processed locally.
5.9.5 SRM-312 Smart Relay Module
· Connects on the RS-485 loop along with other remote annunciators. · Provides 12 relay contact outputs which actuate according to the first 12 remote LED
groups. · Relays are bypassed by Auxiliary Bypass · Supervised as one of the (maximum) seven permitted annunciators.

5.10 Dialer Operation

The FX-3500 is equipped with a built-in dialer. The dialer provides a means to communicate panel status to the remote central monitoring station using two dedicated phone lines. The two standard protocols for communicating with the central monitoring station are supported by this panel are as follows.

· SIA Format Protocol

· SIA Contact ID

Attention: As per UL864 R9 section 40.3.2.13 the dialer is not to call a number that is call forwarded.
The automatic telephone line test and trouble report must be sent to the

same supervising station.

5.10.1 Event Reporting
Events are reported in a special format depending upon the protocol selected. For a complete description of the reporting codes see Appendix B on page 94.
5.10.2 Telephone line supervision
The phone lines are supervised for the presence of
· DC voltage. · dial tone, stuttered dial tone and message waiting tone. Supervision is carried out every two minutes as follows:

Operation
1. DC voltage is supervised and if it is detected the dial tone is monitored. 2. If the phone lines are equipped with a house phone with proper connection and is in use
the supervision is suspended until the house phone is ON-HOOK again. 3. If there is an event to be reported in the dialer queue and the house phone is in use the
dialer tries the second line to report the event. 4. if that line's house phone is also in use the dialer seizes the line. The dialer disconnects
the house phone and reports the event to the central monitoring station.
5.11 Using the Operation Menu from the Control Panel
Operations of the FX-3500 Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel can be managed via the Operation Menu on the LCD Shared Display. Accessing the menus is done via the Numeric Keypad and Cursor Buttons. For a complete description of how to use the Numeric Keypad and Cursor Buttons see Numeric Keypad and Cursor Buttons on page 56. The following items can be accessed through the Operation Menu:
· Setting the Time on the system · Setting the Password on the system · Viewing Reports · Clearing Logs · Walk Test Function · Bypassing Relays · Disconnecting Auxiliary Relays · Testing the Dialer · After Hours Operation · Clearing Verification Counts · Ground Fault Testing - Factory Use Only Complete configuration of the system is done via the software configurator. How to Enter the Operation Menu 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Use the DOWN Cursor key to scroll to 3. Operation and press the Enter button to enter
the Operation Menu.
Figure 9 Operation Menu
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Note: Option 8. Test Dialer will only appear if there is a UDACT on-board.

3. To select an Operation use the DOWN Cursor key to scroll to desired choice and press the Enter button.
5.11.1 Setting the Time
Date : Oct 08, 2005 Time : 10:00 PM
Sets the current date and time for the panel. Use the `#' key to move the cursor forward and the UP and DOWN key to change the date/time parameters.
5.11.2 Setting the Password
Sets the password for all three access levels. The minimum number of digits for a password is 4. For changing a specific level of password the password required is the equivalent level or higher level. The user is prompted to enter the access level for which the password needs to be changed.
Access Level :1
The user is then prompted to enter the current access level or higher level password. The maximum number of digits allowed is ten (10).
Enter password __________
If an incorrect password is entered an invalid password message displays on the shared LCD. The user is given three attempts to enter the correct password. After three failed attempts the display reverts back to the main operation menu.
Invalid password
If the password is correct the user is prompted to enter the new password and press the Enter button.
Enter new password __________
To confirm the password the user is prompted to re-enter the password and press the Enter button.
Re-enter password __________

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5.11.3 Reports
Overview
Reports can be generated in command mode from the reports menu. Reports can be displayed in a special format on the shared display for the following items:

Report Menu 1. Alarm Log 2. Event Log 3. Current levels 4. Verif Counts 5. Maint Report 6. A/P Report
1. Alarm log
The alarm log report displays the contents of the alarm event log on the shared display which contains the last 400 of any of the following events:
· Activation of any alarm input or common control which activates the common alarm sequence.
· Activation of system reset. · Clearing of the event log (as the first entry).
Each entry contains the time and date of the event and a description of what the event was, for example:

Nverf alm ipt

Active

002/016

For input circuits the first line shows the programmed message, the second line shows the status of the circuit and the position of the event in the queue along with the total number of events in the queue.
Pressing the INFO key gives the following additional information.

Lp:1 Addr:002 Jul 20, 2005 09 :25AM
The first line shows the loop# and the address, the second line shows the date and time when the event has occurred.
Other events are displayed in the same format with information applicable to that event only.
2. Event logs The general event log report displays the contents of the general event log on the shared display which contains the last 400 of any of the following events:
· Activations of any input circuits. · Restoral of non-latching input circuits. · Pre-alarm on any device. · Initiation of the alarm verification sequence on a verified alarm input. · Any system troubles. · Activation of any system common control or any command on the command menu. The report format is similar to the alarm log report. Pressing the INFO key shows additional information about the log.
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3. Current level The current levels report displays device information for each of all eligible devices on the target loop (specified by user) or on all eligible devices on all loops if user specifies target loop as '0'. Eligible devices will be those present in the configuration and also detected as present on the real loops. Browsing through target address can be done using Up/Down keys. User can indicate the device address to start with, but only if he indicated loop number as 1, 2, or 3.
Device information will consist of current analog values of the target and the percent of alarm if device is an input. When the Info button is pressed the device type will be displayed together with the alarm threshold if device is a smoke sensor.
Enter the loop number of the desired device and press the Enter button.
Loop Number Loop :__
The display shows the loop number, device address, current level and the percentage alarm in the following format:
Lp:1 Addr :001 Levl :0024 Alarm :000%
The user can press UP and DOWN cursor key to scroll through all the analog devices on the loop. If there are no analog devices on the loop the following message will be displayed.
No analog devices found
4. Verify counts The verification count report displays the number of times that the alarm verification cycle has been initiated without causing an alarm for all verified device or circuits on the specified loop or loops. If the count is zero, the device is not displayed.
Enter the loop number of the desired device and press the Enter button.
Loop Number Loop :__
The report shows the loop#, device address and verify count in the following format:
Lp:1 Addr :001 Verify count :000
The user can press UP and DOWN cursor key to scroll through all the devices on the loop for which the verify count is available. If there are no verified devices on the loop the following message will be displayed.
If no verified devices with a non-zero counter are found on the specified loop(s), a message is displayed to that effect.
No verified devices found
Verification counters are cleared by the clear verification count command and at initial powerup.
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5. Maintenance report The maintenance report displays all smoke sensors on the specified loop or loops detected as dirty (% alarm > 75). The percent of alarm rises as the detector gets dirty. A trouble occurs once the percentage reaches 75%. The report shows the device address, percentage dirty, device type, and programmed message in the following format: Enter the loop number of the desired device and press the Enter button.
Loop Number Loop :__
The maintenance report is shown in the following format.
Maint Report Percent dirty :012%
The user can press UP and DOWN cursor key to scroll through all the devices on the loop for which the maintenance report is available. If there are no dirty devices on the loop the following message will be displayed
No dirty devices found
6. A/P Report The Advanced Protocol (AP) Report will display or list on a printer all local parameters of an AP device currently connected on the SLC. This feature will list the internal register values of current AP devices. Since parameter values and addresses are not disclosed to the user, this tool is used to report information to Mircom technical support.
If the panel is connected to a printer the user will be prompted to select an output source:
- Report To 1. Printer 2. Screen
If "Printer" is selected the user will be prompted to select the address range. "All" selects all addresses from all configured loops and "Loop" selects addresses from one loop.
1. All 2. Loop
If "Loop" is selected the user will be prompted to enter a loop number:
Loop Number Loop: _
If the panel does not have a printer connected or if the user selects "Screen" under the report to menu only one address will be displayed. The user will be prompted to enter this address:
Device Address Loop: _ Devaddr:___
Once the report is on display it will list all the parameters of all the subaddresses related to the device. In this display "Crt." indicates report line number, "S/A" indicates device current
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subaddress, "Parm#" indicates parameter number from the current subaddress, and "Val#" indicates the paramter value.
Crt. S/A Parm# Val 1 000 01 002 2 000 02 034 3 000 02 003
5.11.4 Clear Logs
Clears the logs stored in the flash memory. Use the UP and DOWN cursor keys to the desired log to be cleared and press the Enter button.
Select Log 1. Alarm Log 2. General Log 3. All Logs
A message prompts for confirmation.
Clear all the Selected log (s)?Y/N
After confirmation the logs are cleared and the following information message is displayed:
Log(s) cleared
5.11.5 Walk Test
Initiates a silent or audible Walk Test. The following occurs when in Walk Test mode: · Generates a non-latching trouble that clears after exiting the walktest. · Cancelling the walk test is done by pressing the Cancel button or if no circuit activations are detected for one hour. · Zone indicators, including the Smart Relay Module (SRM-312) function normally during the test, displaying the input status when it is activated. · Other Relays and signal correlations to input circuits are not processed during walk-test. Correlations to system status will still be processed. · All common controls and keys not explicitly required for the walk-test operation are disabled while the walk-test is active. · The alarm verification and waterflow retard operation is disabled on inputs during walktest.
During an Audible walk test: · activating any input activates all signals for half a second. · Trouble on any input activates all signals continuously for 5 seconds. After the code is transmitted, the input resets (if resettable) and is tested again. If it is still in alarm or trouble the code will be re-transmitted.
Use the UP and DOWN cursor keys to scroll to the desired option press the Enter button.
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Select Test Type 1. Audible Test 2. Silent Test
The following message will show the walk test initializing.
Initializing Walk test ...
While the walk-test is active the following message is displayed on the screen:
--Walk test Active -Alarm :nnn Trbs :mmm
where nnn and mmm are continuously updated counts of the number of alarms and troubles which have been recorded during the test (alarms includes all input circuit types tested). Selective Output Testing Walk Test can be operated with only a selection (up to 64) of outputs. To do this, select audible test. The next screen will be:

Select "No" by using the right arrow key and the next screen will say:

Use the left and right arrow key to move through the outputs you wish to active during walk test.

Note: Each event during the Walk Test is also recorded in the log. Therefore, any event past the 200 count will clear the log and be entered as event 1 and so on.

5.11.6 Bypass
The bypass operation has the following options:

1. Device/Circuit Individual circuit can be bypassed using this option. The user is prompted for the device's loop number and the device address to be bypassed.
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Dev Loop # & Addr Loop :__ DevAddr :___
If the device is not bypassed the user is prompted to bypass the circuit.
Device not bypassed Bypass ?Y/N
After the confirmation, the device is bypassed and the message appears that the device is bypassed.
Device /circuit Bypassed
If the device is already bypassed the user is prompted to un-bypass the circuit.
Device now bypassed Unbypass ?Y/N
After the confirmation, the device is un-bypassed and the information message shows that the device is un-bypassed.
Device /circuit Unbypassed
2. Groups Configured bypass groups can be bypassed using this option. The list of all the configured bypass groups is displayed and the user can select which group to bypass.
Scroll up/down to select group and press Enter. If the group selected is not bypassed the user is prompted to bypass the group.
After the confirmation the group is bypassed and the message appears that the group is bypassed.
Group Bypassed
If the group is already bypassed, the user is prompted to un-bypass the group.
After the confirmation, the group is un-bypassed and the message is that the group is unbypassed.
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Group Unbypassed

3. Loop
The whole loop either conventional or addressable can be bypassed using this option. The user is prompted to enter the loop number to be bypassed.

Loop number Loop :__

If the loop is not already bypassed the user is then prompted to bypass the loop.

Loop 0 not bypassed Bypass ?Y/N

After the confirmation, the loop is bypassed and a bypass confirmation message displays.

Loop Bypassed

If the loop is already bypassed, the user is prompted to un-bypass the loop.

Loop 0 is bypassed Unbypass ?Y/N

After the confirmation the loop is un-bypassed and an unbypass confirmation message displays.

Loop Unbypassed

4. List Bypass
A list of devices may be bypassed using this option. The user is prompted to enter the loop number associated with these devices.

Loop number Loop :__

Next enter the address list of devices you wish to bypass. Use the following symbols to enter the address list:

Table 16 List Bypass Special Characters

Symbol
-

Number of times to Description press "1" key

Sets the interval of consecutive addresses, e.g. 1-7.

Separates the addresses of the devices

Placed at the end of list to signify that no individual confirmation is required.

Operation
The message displayed if the current address carries no device is as follows:
The following message is displayed to bypass.
If the device is already bypassed the message is as follows.
If the exclamation is not used, then there will be individual confirmation.
At the end of the bypass operation or if the exclamation is used, the message displays:
5. List Unbypass A list of devices can be bypassed using this option. The user is prompted to enter the loop number to be unbypassed.
Loop number Loop :__
Enter the list to unbypass, the last list bypassed will be displayed.
If the list to be unbypassed is shown, just press Enter to complete the unbypassing. Otherwise, you may unbypass the devices one, two or more at a time.
If you are attempting to unbypass items that are already unbypassed you will get an "Already un-bypassed" message.
Otherwise, if the exclamation is not used, then there will be individual confirmation.
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At the end of the un-bypass operation or if the exclamation is used, the message displays:
5.11.7 Auxiliary Disconnect
The auxiliary disconnect operation is performed by the following the steps below. If the auxiliary relays are connected the user is prompted to disconnect the relays.
Aux relays connected Disconnect ?Y/N
After the confirmation the auxiliary relays are disconnected and the information message is displayed that the auxiliary relays are disconnected.
Aux relays disconnected
If the auxiliary relays are already disconnected the user is prompted to reconnect the relays.
Aux rly disconnected Reconnect ?Y/N
After the confirmation the auxiliary relays are reconnected and the information message is displayed that the auxiliary relays are reconnected.
Aux relays Reconnected
5.11.8 Test Dialer
Special function is provided to test the dialer operation. This function can manually test both the phone line L1 and L2 and also reset the dialer where all the events to be reported in the queue are cleared and the dialer status is reset.
---Dialer test ---1. L#1 manual test 2. L#2 manual test 3. Reset dialer
5.11.9 After Hours
This operation allows to manually set the daytime or the night time mode of operation thus over-riding the current daytime or nighttime mode. The user is prompted for confirmation as shown below:
Manual night mode Change ?Y/N
After the confirmation the user is prompted to enter which mode to be set.
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Select mode 1. Daytime 2. Night time
After the user selection and information message is displayed that the daytime nighttime mode is updated.
Day/night mode updated
5.11.10 Clear Verify Count
This operation is used to clear all the verification counts accumulated during the alarm verification process. The user is prompted for confirmation as shown below:
Clear all verif Counters ?Y/N
After the confirmation the verification count is cleared and the information message is displayed that the counts are cleared.
Verify Counters cleared
5.11.11 Ground Fault Test - Factory Use Only
Displays the system ground fault, positive and negative. When ground fault test is selected, your passcode will be requested. An example of a ground fault test result is shown below.
5.11.12 Positive Alarm Sequence
If this feature is enabled the system allows for Positive Alarm Sequence alarm signals from automatic fire detection devices. This selection is mutually exclusive with Two Stage Operation, i.e. you can have one or the other and not both. Any devices deemed PAS will activate the common alarm LED, the individual LED (if programmed), flash the Acknowledge LED and sound the alarm buzzer at the panel. The LCD display will also declare the PAS alarm. There will be no alarm signalling initially. All evacuation signal and off-premises signalling will be activated if the Acknowledge button is not pressed within 15 seconds of the PAS alarm and the RESET button is not pressed within 180 seconds from the acknowledge, or if a second device goes into alarm. Selecting this menu item will have one of three outcomes: An error message when the feature is not configured: "Enable Pos Alarm option first!" An option to enable when the feature is available but has been bypassed: "Pos Alarm disabled" "Enable? Y/N" An option to disable when the feature is available and enabled: "Pos Alarm enabled" "Disable? Y/N"
5.11.13 Exit
Exits to the main command menu.
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6.0 Indication & Controls
This chapter describes the LED indicators and controls of the FX-3500.
6.1 Indication and Controls
FX-3500 Display Panel is equipped with the following · 12 Control buttons with associated LEDs · 16 button Numeric Keypad with Cursor buttons · 6 Hazard Zones with 2 LEDs (red and yellow) each
Figure 10 displays the LED indicators and the control button on the FX-3500 main board.
Visual Indicator Test
Figure 10 LED Indicators and Control Buttons The FX-3500 has the ability for 2 additional RAX-1048TZDS. Each RAX-1048TZDS Display Adder Module provides annunciation for up to 48 Zones. Each LED zone has two LEDs.
· 1 Red/Yellow Alarm/Supervisory LED. · 1 Yellow Trouble LED.
6.2 LCD Display
The display is a four line, 20 character back-lit alphanumeric LCD. It displays information regarding the panel, its circuits, and devices. An on-screen cursor is controlled by the cursor buttons for menu selection and control. Report information provided by the LCD display includes:
· Alarm Log · Event Log · Current Levels · Device Information · Verification and Maintenance Reports
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Use the cursor buttons on the Numeric Keypad for menu selection and control. For more information see 6.2.1 Numeric Keypad and Cursor Buttons on page 56.
6.2.1 Numeric Keypad and Cursor Buttons

123X

ABC

DEF

GHI

JKL

MNO

PRS

TUV WXY

* 0#
QZ

Figure 11 Numeric Keypad

Table 17 Keypad and Cursor buttons descriptions

Key

Description

Key 2 (Up cursor)

2
ABC

Press this button to move the cursor or scroll up lists in a continuous loop.

Key 4 (Left Cursor)

4
GHI

Press this button to move the cursor or select options to the left.

Key 6 (Right Cursor)

6
MNO

Press this button to move the cursor or select options to the right.

Key 8 (Down Cursor)

8
TUV

Press this button to move the cursor or scroll down lists in a continuous loop.

Cancel Button

Press this button to cancel an operation or exit a menu.

Menu Button

Press this button to view the command menu.

Info Button

Press this button for detailed information about a displayed item.

Enter Button Press this button to select a displayed item.

Indication & Controls
6.3 Common LED Indicators and Control Buttons
For complete descriptions of all LED indicators and control buttons see the following table.
Table 18 LED Indicators and Control Buttons
LED Indicator and Description Control Buttons
AC On Indicator Illuminates steady green when the main AC power is within acceptable levels. The LED turns off when the level falls below the power-fail threshold and the panel is switched to standby (battery) power. Ground Fault Indicator Flashes yellow at the Trouble rate when a Ground Fault is detected on any field wiring. Clearing the Ground Fault clears the indication and turns the LED off. CPU Fault Indicator Flashes yellow at the Trouble rate when the processor ceases functioning.
Battery/Charger Trouble Flashes yellow at the Slow Flash rate. Clearing the trouble condition clears the indication and turns the LED off. Alarm Queue Button and Indicator Flashes red when there is an alarm in queue. The buzzer sounds steady. An alarm can be generated in two ways · When any Alarm configured point or input activates. · Pressing the General Alarm button and the system is set for Two Stage
operation. Pressing the Alarm Queue button allows the user to cycle through and review a list of active alarms from oldest to most recent. Once all alarms in the queue have been reviewed the LED will illuminate steady. Resetting the panel clears the indication and turns the LED off. Supervisory Queue Button and Indicator Flashes yellow at the Fast Flash Rate when a Latching or Non-Latching circuit is activated. The buzzer sounds at the fast rate. Pressing the Supervisory Queue button allows the user to cycle through and review a list of active supervisory alarms from oldest to most recent. Once all alarms in the queue have been reviewed the LED will illuminate steady. If all Non-Latching Supervisory circuits are restored and there are no Latching Supervisory Circuits active, the indication will clear and the LED will turn off. Resetting the panel will clear the activation of any Latching Supervisory Alarms, clears the indication and turns the LED off.
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Table 18 LED Indicators and Control Buttons (Continued)
LED Indicator and Description Control Buttons
Trouble Queue Button and Indicator Flashes yellow when any trouble condition is detected on the panel. The buzzer sounds at the slow rate. Pressing the Trouble Queue button allows the user to cycle through and review a list of active Troubles from oldest to most recent. Once all troubles in the queue have been reviewed the LED will illuminate steady. Clearing all Trouble conditions clears the indication and turns the LED off.
Building Queue Button and Indicator Flashes yellow at the Trouble Flash rate when any Building condition is detected on the panel. The buzzer sounds at the fast rate. Pressing the Building Queue button allows the user to cycle through and review a list of active Building Conditions from oldest to most recent. Once all conditions in the queue have been reviewed the LED will illuminate steady. Clearing all Building conditions clears the indication and turns the LED off.
System Reset Button and Indicator The System Reset button resets the Fire Alarm Control Panel and all Circuits. Pressing the System Reset button causes a trouble to occur and the LED to illuminate steady yellow. The following events will occur
· Resets all Latching, Trouble Conditions. · Resets all Initiating Circuits. · Resets 4-Wire Smoke Supply and Aux. Power Supply. · Turns off all Indicating Circuits. · Turns off Signal Silence, Ack & GA Indicators. · Turns off Fire Drill. · Stops and resets all Timers. · Processes inputs as new events. · Aux Disconnect is not affected. · Reset cannot be activated until the Signal Silence Inhibit
timer has expired. Resetting the System clears the indication and turns the LED off.
Alarm Acknowledge Button and Indicator - Two Stage Operation Only LED and Indicator are active only when the Panel is configured for Two Stage Operation. Flashes yellow at the Fast Flash Rate as the Auto General Alarm Timer is timing. Illuminates steady yellow by pressing the Acknowledge or Signal Silence buttons and cancelling the Auto General Alarm Timer. The expiring of the Auto General Alarm Timer causes the Panel to enter General Alarm, clears the indication and turns the LED off.
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Table 18 LED Indicators and Control Buttons (Continued)

LED Indicator and Description Control Buttons

Automatic Alarm Signal Cancel

Automatic Alarm Signal Cancel Button and Indicator
LED and Indicator are active only when the Panel is configured for PAS. Flashes yellow at the Fast Flash Rate as the Auto General Alarm Timer is timing.
If the panel is configured for Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS), activation of the Acknowledge button within 15 seconds of a PAS alarm will delay a common alarm activation for 180 seconds.
The expiring of the Auto General Alarm Timer causes the Panel to enter General Alarm, clears the indication and turns the LED off.
General Alarm Button and Indicator - Two Stage Operation Only
LED and Indicator are active only when the Panel is configured for Two Stage Operation.
LED illuminates steady red when the following occurs:
· Pressing the General Alarm button. · Activating a General Alarm Initiating Circuit. · The Auto General Alarm Timer expiring.
Resetting the System clears the indication and turns the LED off.
Signal Silence Button and Indicator
Flashes yellow at the Trouble Flash rate when Indication Circuits are silenced by the following:
· Pressing the Signal SIlence button. · The Auto Signal SIlence Timer.
Any Subsequent Alarms cause the Signals to resound, clears the indication and turns the LED off.
Pressing the Signal Silence button when the Panel is in Alarm turns on the Signal Silence Indicator and deactivates any Silenceable Indicating Circuits. Non-Silenceable Circuits are unaffected. Signals will re-sound upon any subsequent Alarm.
This button does not function during of the following:
· Any configured Signal Silence Inhibit Timer period. · If Fire Drill has activated the Indicating Circuits.
Additional Two Stage Function
If the Auto General Alarm Timer has not expired, this Signal Silence button also performs the same function as the Alarm Acknowledge button.
Buzzer Silence Button and Indicator
Flashes yellow at the Trouble Flash rate when the Buzzer Silence button is pressed. Any new alarm, supervisory or trouble events resounds the buzzer and will cause the Buzzer Silence LED to turn off.

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Table 18 LED Indicators and Control Buttons (Continued)

LED Indicator and Description Control Buttons

Auxiliary Disconnect Button and Indicator
Activating the Auxiliary Disconnect button activates the Auxiliary Disconnect function. The Auxiliary Alarm Relay is always disconnected with this button. The Common Alarm Relay, the Common Supervisory relay and all correlated alarm relays may be disconnected as selected through configuration. Activating the Auxiliary Disconnect button also causes the Common Trouble LED to illuminate steady, the common trouble relay to send a trouble message and the trouble buzzer to flash at the trouble flash rate. Pressing the Auxiliary Disconnect button again de-activates this function and the system will go back to normal.

Visual Indicator Test

Visual Indicator Test Button and Indicator
Pressing the Visual Indicator Test button illuminates all front panel LEDs on steady in the appropriate color and turns the buzzer on steady. If Visual Indicator Test is active for more than 10 seconds, Common Trouble is activated.
Fire Drill Button and Indicator
Illuminates steady yellow during an active Fire Drill.
Pressing the Fire Drill button activates all programmed and non-Disconnected Indicating Circuits. It does not transmit any Alarms via the City Tie, or Common Alarm Relay.
Fire Drill may be programmed to operate specific NAC Circuits. Fire Drill is cancelled by pressing the button again (toggle switch), or if the Panel goes into a real Alarm.

6.3.1 Flash Rates
Fast Flash 120 flashes per minute, 50% duty cycle.

Trouble Flash 20 flashes per minute, 50% duty cycle.

7.0 Wiring

This chapter describes the proper field wiring for the FX-3500.
7.1 Wiring Tables

7.1.1 Addressable Loop Wiring Maximums
Advanced Protocol and CLIP Devices · Maximum Loop Current = 350 mA · Maximum Loop Resistance = 40 ohms · Maximum Loop Capacitance = 0.5 F · Maximum Number of Isolators = 20

Table 19 Advanced Protocol and CLIP Devices Addressable Loop Wiring Table

Wire Gauge Maximum Wiring Run to Last Device

(AWG) 18 16 14 12

ft 3030 4760 7690 9820

m 923 1450 2343 2993

7.1.2 RS-485 Wiring to Annunciators and other Devices
· Use twisted shielded pair · 300mA power limited · 22 AWG maximum of 2000 feet · 20 AWG maximum of 4000 feet · 18 AWG maximum of 8000 feet · Maximum 40 ohm loop resistance

7.1.3 NAC and Auxiliary Power Supply Circuits
Table 20 NAC and Auxiliary Power Circuits Wiring Table

TOTAL SIGNAL LOAD
Amperes 0.06 0.12 0.30 0.60 0.90

MAXIMUM WIRING RUN TO LAST DEVICE (ELR) MAX. LOOP

18AWG

16AWG

14AWG

12AWG RESISTANCE

2350 716 3750 1143 6000 1829 8500 2591

1180 360 1850 567 3000 915 4250 1296

470 143 750 229 1200 366 1900 579

235 71 375 114 600 183 850 259

156 47 250 76 400 122 570 174

Ohms 30 15 6 3 2

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Table 20 NAC and Auxiliary Power Circuits Wiring Table

TOTAL SIGNAL LOAD
1.20
1.50
1.70

MAXIMUM WIRING RUN TO LAST DEVICE (ELR) MAX. LOOP

18AWG

16AWG

14AWG

12AWG RESISTANCE

118 36 185 56 300 91 425 129

1.5

94 29 150 46 240 73 343 105

1.2

78 24 125 38 200 61 285 87

1.0

Notes: Main Board NAC Circuits are rated for of 1.5 Amperes each. Maximum Voltage Drop Should Not Exceed 1.67 Volts

7.1.4 Input Circuits
If using conventional input circuits in an FX-3500 system MIX-502MAP(A), MIX-502M and CZ-6 Conventional Zone Modules must be used.

Table 21 MIX-502MAP(A) Conventional Zone Module Input Circuit Wiring Table

Wire Gauge Maximum Wiring Run to Last Device and Back (ELR)

(AWG)

3787

1154

5952

1814

9615

2930

Notes: Maximum Loop Resistance Should Not Exceed 25 Ohms. Maximum Wiring Run indicates wiring distance out and back to the panel. The

resistance accross the shorted wire should be less than 25 Ohms.

Wiring

7.2 Wire Routing

Notes: All external connections are power limited except for the AC connections to the transformer. Transformer connections must be routed separately from all other external connections using their own conduit.

All power limited wiring shall be routed through the remaining knockouts.
This knockout is to be used exclusively for the City Tie connection

This knockout is to be used exclusively for AC Input
This knockout is to be used exclusively for TS-1 from the Power Supply Board

Figure 12 Wire Routing
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7.3 Addressable Loop Wiring
7.3.1 Addressable Loop Wiring - Class B or Style 4

ION SMOKE DETECTOR
PHOTO SMOKE DETECTOR
HEAT DETECTOR

M OUTPUT MODULE
PULL STATION

CLASS B WIRING

Figure 13 Addressable Loop Wiring - Class B or Style 4
7.3.2 Addressable Loop Wiring - Class A or Style 6

ION SMOKE DETECTOR
PHOTO SMOKE DETECTOR
HEAT DETECTOR

M OUTPUT MODULE
INPUT MODULE

CLASS A WIRING

Figure 14 Addressable Loop Wiring - Class A or Style 6

A LOOP1 B
- +- +

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7.3.3 Addressable Loop Wiring - Class X or Style 7

ION SMOKE DETECTOR
PHOTO SMOKE DETECTOR
HEAT DETECTOR

M OUTPUT MODULE

ISOLATOR

Wiring

A LOOP1 B
- +- +

Figure 15 Addressable Loop Wiring - Class X or Style 7
7.4 NAC Circuit Wiring
The FX-3500 supports up to 4 NAC circuits that can be wired as either: · Class B (Style Y) · Class A (Style Z)
To supervise each Class B NAC circuit, use a 3.9K End-of-Line resistor. Each NAC circuit provides up to 1.5A, total 6A of current maximum if no auxiliary power is used. For detailed wiring diagrams see Figure 16 NAC Circuit Class B or Style Y Wiring or Figure 17 NAC Circuit Class A or Style Z Wiring.

7.4.1 NAC Circuit Class B or Style Y Wiring

++ - NAC1

NAC CIRCUITS #2, #3 AND #4 ARE NOT SHOWN. WIRE AS SHOWN ABOVE.

Wiring
STYLE Y WIRING NAC CIRCUIT - 1

BELL

STROBE

HORN

EOL-392

Figure 16 NAC Circuit Class B or Style Y Wiring
7.4.2 NAC Circuit Class A or Style Z Wiring

STYLE Z WIRING
NAC CIRCUIT 1

++ - NAC1

NAC CIRCUITS #2, #3 AND #4 ARE NOT SHOWN. WIRE AS SHOWN ABOVE.

BELL

STROBE

HORN

Figure 17 NAC Circuit Class A or Style Z Wiring
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Wiring
7.4.3 UL 864 Rev. 9 Addressable Supervised Output Module Wiring
As per UL864 Rev.9 51.4.3, ensure that a single break, ground or wire-to-wire fault on the installation conductors of a signalling circuit for use with addressable notification appliances or modules shall not affect the operation of more than one notification zone. Exception: Riser conductors installed in accordance with the survivability from attack by fire requirements in National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72.
7.4.4 RTI-1 Common Remote Trouble Indicator Wiring
WIRE NUT CONNECTION
RTI-1

+ - TRL TRB
UNFLTD RTI

Current: 35mA maximum Voltage: 24V Frequency: 20 pulses per minute (ppm) Power Factor: 1 Use 20 AWG or larger Maximum wiring distance of 4000 feet

Figure 18 RTI-1 Common Remote Trouble Indicator Wiring

Wiring

7.5 Module and Devices Wiring
7.5.1 Dialer Wiring
Wire the Dialer to the Public Telephone Switch and premises Telephone as shown in Figure 19. For information on Compatible DACR Receivers see Chapter 8.0 Appendix A - Compatible Receivers.

Public Switch Telephone Wiring TIP
RING
TIP RING Premises Telephone (if permitted)

RJ31X

GREEN RED
BROWN GREY

TRTR RES CO
LINE1

Line 2 wiring as shown for Line 1

Figure 19 Wiring the Dialer

Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.

Wiring

7.5.2 Connecting to a 3G4010 Interface Device in Canada

A typical connection is shown in Figure 20. The PCS-100 Passive Communications Interface Board (sold separately) is required.
For information on Compatible Receivers see Appendix A - Compatible Receivers.
FX3500 - 3G4010 Connection - Typical Diagram

Telephone Line A
Connection

To GSM/GPRS

Line 1 C.O.
+ AUX SUPPLY -
EOL
3G4010 TRBL

JW1 PGM4 GND 14V
TBL RELAY POWER 24V G ND
NC COM NO

Line 2 C.O.
FX-3500

ALARM NO

RELAY

SPV

RELAY

TRBL

RELAY

T1 R 1

Z1
Z2
Z3
3G4010
COM

PCS-100

PGM4
(-) DC IN
(+)
Addressable module configured as 3G4010 radio trouble

Internet

Router

Computer
SG-Systems Console 2.1

Printer SUR-GARD SYSTEM IV
Internal IP : X.X.X.X External IP : X.X.X.X Default Gateway : X.X.X.X Sub-Net Mask:X.X.X.X Port #: YYYY (UDP)

Typical Installation in Canada - All units must be installed in the same room - All extended wiring must be in metallic conduit
- Wiring between FACP and 3G4010: 18 m max. - Contact DSC to reprogram the zone inputs to match
the FACP as shown in this diagram

Figure 20 Connecting an FACP to a 3G4010 Interface Device in Canada

Note: The DSC interface device 3G4010 is required if the installation requires ULC S559 certification. The DSC interface device 3G4010CF is required if the installation requires UL864 9th edition certification.

Wiring

7.5.3 Connecting to a 3G4010CF Interface Device outside Canada

For information on Compatible Receivers see Appendix A - Compatible Receivers.

A typical connection is shown in Figure 21. The 3G4010CF is powered separately from the PCS-100 and requires 2 DSC RM-2 relays (sold separately). The PCS-100 Passive Communications Interface Board (sold separately) is also required.
FX-3500 - 3G4010CF Connection - Typical Diagram

Telephone Line A
Connection

To GSM/GPRS

Line 1 C.O.

Line 2 C.O.
FX-3500

ALARM NO

RELAY

SPV

RELAY

TRBL

RELAY

+ AUX SUPPLY -
EOL

PCS-100

JW1 PGM4 GND 14V
TBL RELAY POWER 24V G ND
NC COM NO

3G4010CF TRBL

Addressable module configured as 3G4010CF radio trouble

T1 R 1
+ +

Z1 Z2 Z3
COM PGM4

3G4010CF

+ DC IN -

AC IN

PS4086
+12V COM ACT LBT BAT+ BAT-

Transformer

Battery

-
DSC RM-2 Relay
NC COM NO
EOL

Internet

Router

Computer
SG-Systems Console 2.1

Printer SUR-GARD SYSTEM IV
Internal IP : X.X.X.X External IP : X.X.X.X Default Gateway : X.X.X.X Sub-Net Mask:X.X.X.X Port #: YYYY (UDP)

Addressable module configured as low battery trouble

Addressable module configured as AC failure trouble

3G4010CF TRBL

Typical Installation outside Canada
- All units must be installed in the same room - All extended wiring must be in metallic conduit - Wiring between FACP and 3G4010CF: 20 feet max. - Contact DSC to reprogram the zone inputs to match the
FACP as shown in this diagram - Use 2 DSC RM-2 Relays (sold separately) to supervise
both AC failure trouble and low battery trouble - Install the DSC RM-2 Relays inside the 3G4010CF
enclosure above the PS4086

Figure 21 Connecting an FACP to a 3G4010CF Interface Device outside Canada

Wiring
7.5.4 PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module Wiring
Wire the PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module successfully as shown in Figure 22.
· Plug PR-300 ribbon cable P1 into connector P8 on the Main Fire Alarm Board. · Remove jumper plug from JW7 on the Main Fire Alarm Board. · 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. · For installations in Canada, the Protective Device is not required but still recommended.

CITY TIE LOCAL ENERGY RATED - 24VDC FILTERED

PROTECTOR

TRIP COIL - 13.7 and 14.4 Ohms,

270mA, 5mV RIPPLE

USE A SHORTING WIRE

WHEN THE CITY TIE IS

NOT USED

UNPROTECTED PROTECTED

POWER LIMITED

POLARITY REVERSAL ALARM

24VDC OPEN

12VDC AT 3.5mA

8mA MAX. SHORT

POWER LIMITED

POLARITY REVERSAL SUPV. 24VDC OPEN 12VDC AT 3.5mA 8mA MAX. SHORT

POWER LIMITED

DIN RAIL CONNECTION TO EARTH GROUND

CONFIRMS TO NEMA STANDARD SB3-1969 INTENDED FOR CONNECTION TO POL REVERSAL CIRCUIT OF A REMOTE STATION RECEIVING UNIT HAVING COMPATIBLE RATINGS

PROTECTOR

UNPROTECTED PROTECTED

DIN RAIL CONNECTION TO EARTH GROUND
Figure 22 Wiring the PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module

Wiring

7.6 Power Supply Wiring

7.6.1 Main Power Supply
Wiring

Wire the Power Supply as shown in Figure 23 and adhere to the following:

· Ensure that the AC supply is disconnected before wiring the power to the panel. · Wire the AC power to the AC wiring terminals as shown in Figure 23 using the proper
wire gauge with 600 volt insulation and proper over current circuit protection that complies with local codes.
For FX-3500 Power Supply Electrical Ratings see Table 22 Power Supply Electrical Ratings and for Specifications see Appendix C.

Table 22 Power Supply Electrical Ratings

Type

Electrical Rating

Electrical Input Rating

120 VAC,60 Hz, 3.1 A / 240 VAC, 50 Hz, 1.57 A

Attention: The main AC branch circuit connection for the Fire Alarm Control Unit must provide a dedicated continuous power without any disconnect devices.

Fire alarm systems must be installed in compliance with local codes and standards and with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

Wiring

FX-3500 Main Board

Ribbon Cable Power Connector

Blue Red

White/Blue Stripe Black Brown

Green Red Black

240VAC 50Hz 120VAC 60Hz N Ground

P2 BRIDGE

MD-1011 Power Supply Board

P5 P6

RED
+

BLACK
-+

BLACK
-

BATTERY

Figure 23 Main Power Supply Wiring and Connections
7.6.2 Supervision of Auxiliary Supplies
Aux 2 Resettable Auxiliary Power (supervised, regulated) The AUX 2 resettable auxiliary power supply is supervised for shorts.
A short will:
· Disconnect the power until the "RESET" button is pressed. · Generate a trouble signal The circuit must be supervised for opens utilizing the End of Line Relay Model EOLR-1A. This supply is rated at 24VDC regulated/300mA max/1V voltage drop maximum.
Auxiliary Supply (supervised, regulated) Supervised auxiliary power is used to power the remote annunciators and smart relay modules.
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Wiring

This filtered circuit is supervised for shorts.

A short will:

· Disconnect the power until the "RESET" button is pressed. · Generate a trouble signal
The circuit must be supervised for opens utilizing the End of Line Relay Model EOLR-1A as shown in Figure 15. This supply is rated at 24VDC regulated/500mA max/1V voltage drop maximum.

Unfiltered Supply (unsupervised, unregulated)

This unregulated supply is not supervised. When supervision is required, the circuit must be supervised for opens utilizing the (UL listed - S3403) End of Line Relay Model EOLR-1A. This supply is rated at 24V FWR/1.7A max. If there is a short on this circuit, the auxiliary power does not recover automatically when the short is removed. The main power and the battery must be disconnected, then reconnected and the panel reset to re-establish the auxiliary
power supply.

FIRE ALARM MAIN BOARD AUX 2

Supervision for Auxiliary Supplies

RESETTABLE +
AUXILIARY -
POWER OR
AUXILIARY SUPPLY
OR

Connect auxiliary devices here*
DETECTOR POWER SUPPLY
2M2AVXD.CC,U2R0R*0EmUNATs-e30t0hmisA supervision set-up only MAX. RIPPiLfEaVOuLx.i5limaVry devices are used.
(POWER LIMITED)

UNFILTERED SUPPLY

END OF LINE RELAY

Class B (Style B) WIRING
E.O.L. 47K Ohms

Red

MINI MONITOR MODULE
Violet
MMIIXX-5-0110M1APP White

Loop A B
- +- +

Black

Red Black

LEGEND

ION SMOKE DETECTOR

PHOTO SMOKE DETECTOR

HEAT DETECTOR

Figure 24 Supervision of Auxiliary Supplies

Wiring
7.7 System Checkout
The following are the recommended steps before and during the powering up of the FX-3500.
7.7.1 Before Turning The Power ON
1. To prevent sparking, DO NOT connect the batteries first. Connecting the batteries is only to be done after the system has been powered from the main AC Supply.
2. Check all field (external) wiring for opens, shorts, and ground. 3. Check that all interconnection cables are secure, and that all connectors are plugged-in
properly. 4. Check all Jumpers and Switches for proper setting. 5. Check the AC power wiring for proper connection. 6. Check that the chassis is connected to EARTH GROUND (cold water pipe). 7. Close the front cover plate before powering the system from main AC supply.
7.7.2 Power-up Procedure
1. After completing 7.7.1 Before Turning The Power ON procedures, power-up the panel. The green AC-ON LED should illuminate.
2. Since the batteries are not connected, the Battery Trouble LED should illuminate, the Common Trouble LED should flash and the Trouble Relay (on the main board) will be active.
3. Connect the batteries while observing correct polarity; the red wire is positive (+) and black wire is negative (-).
4. All indicators should extinguish except for normal power AC-ON green LED.
7.8 Troubleshooting
The following are common methods to solving Circuit Ground Fault, Battery and Common troubles.
7.8.1 Circuit Trouble
Normally when a circuit trouble occurs, the Common Trouble indicator will be illuminated and the common trouble relay will be active. Additionally, the corresponding LED on the main board will be illuminated. This can be viewed by opening the panel and looking the top of the board. To correct the fault, check for open wiring on that particular circuit loop.
7.8.2 Ground Fault
This panel has a common ground fault detector. To correct the fault, check for any external wiring touching the chassis or other Earth Ground connection.
7.8.3 Battery Trouble
Check for the presence of batteries and their conditions. Low voltage (below 20.4V) will cause a battery trouble. If battery trouble condition persists, replace batteries as soon as possible.
7.8.4 Common Trouble
If only a common trouble is indicated on the main panel and none of those above confirming trouble indicators are on, then check the following for possible fault
· any missing interconnection wiring · improperly secured cabling
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8.0 Appendix A - Compatible Receivers

The dialers that are built into select models of the FX-3500 Fire Alarm Control Panels are compatible with the following Digital Alarm Communicator Receivers (DACR) listed:

Table 23 Compatible DACR Receivers

DACR Receiver

Model Protocols

SurGard MLR2 Multi-Line Receiver (ULC, ULI approved) SurGard SLR Single-Line Receiver (ULC, ULI approved) Osborne-Hoffman Quickalert! II Receiver (ULI approved) Osborne-Hoffman OH-2000 Receiver (ULI Approved) Silent Knight Model 9500 Receiver (ULI Approved) Radionics Model D6500 Receiver (ULI Approved) Radionics Model D6600 Receiver (ULI Approved) DSC SurGard System III Receiver (ULC, ULI Approved)* DSC SurGard System IV Receiver (ULC, ULI Approved)*

SIA Format Protocol and SIA Contact ID SIA Format Protocol and SIA Contact ID SIA Format Protocol and SIA Contact ID SIA Format Protocol and SIA Contact ID SIA Format Protocol and SIA Contact ID SIA Format Protocol and SIA Contact ID SIA Format Protocol and SIA Contact ID SIA Contact ID SIA Contact ID

Note: *when used with DSC 3G4010 or 3G4010CF Universal Wireless Alarm Communicator through wireless IP connection.

9.0 Appendix B - FX-3500 Series Compatible Devices

9.1 FX-3500 Series ULI Listed Compatible Devices

9.1.1 ULI Listed Compatible Addressable Devices

Table 24 ULI Advanced Protocol Detectors

Advanced Protocol Detectors

MIX-1251AP MIX-2251AP MIX-2251TAP MIX-2251TMAP MIX-5251AP MIX-5251HAP MIX-5251RAP

Advanced Protocol Ion Smoke Detector Advanced Protocol Photo Smoke Detector Advanced Protocol Photo Heat Detector Advanced Protocol Acclimate Detector Advanced Protocol Heat Detector Advanced Protocol High Temperature Heat Detector Advanced Protocol Rate of Rise Heat Detector

Table 25 ULI Advanced Protocol Intelligent Modules

Advanced Protocol Intelligent Modules

MIX-M500MAP

Advanced Protocol Monitor Module

MIX-M500RAP

Advanced Protocol Relay Control Module

MIX-M500SAP

Advanced Protocol Supervised Control Module

MIX-M501MAP

Advanced Protocol Mini Monitor Module

MIX-M502MAP

Advanced Protocol Conventional Zone Module

Table 26 ULI Advanced Protocol Manual Stations

Advanced Protocol Manual Stations

MS-402APU

Addressable Two Stage Manual Station

MS-701APU

Addressable Single Stage Single Action Station

MS-702APU

Addressable Two Stage Single Action Station

MS-710APU

Addressable Single Stage Dual Action Station

Appendix B - FX-3500 Series Compatible Devices

Table 27 ULI Ancillary Modules

Ancillary Modules

CR-6

Six Relay Control Module

CZ-6

Six Conventional Zone Interface Module

IM-10

Ten Input Monitor Module

M500X

Fault Isolator Module

SC-6

Six Supervised Control Module

Table 28 ULI Bases

Bases

B210LP

Intelligent Flanged Mounting Base

B224BI

Intelligent Isolator Base

B224RB

Intelligent Relay Base

B501

Intelligent Flangeless Mounting Base

B501BH

Intelligent Sounder Base

B501BHT

Intelligent Temporal Tone Sounder Base

DNR

Intelligent non-relay photoelectric low-flow duct smoke detector housing

DNRW

Watertight Intelligent Non-relay Photoelectric Low-flow Duct Smoke Detector Housing

Table 29 ULI Intelligent Detectors

Intelligent Detectors

MIX-1251B

Intelligent Low Profile Ionization Smoke Sensor

MIX-2251B

Intelligent Low Profile Photoelectronic Smoke Sensor

MIX-2251TB

Intelligent Low Profile Photoelectronic Smoke Sensor c/w 135°F Fixed Temp. Thermal Sensor

MIX-2251TMB

Intelligent Low Profile Multi-Criteria Sensor

MIX-5251B

Intelligent Low Profile Fixed Temp. Thermal Sensor 135°F

MIX-5251H

Intelligent Low Profile High Temperature Thermal Sensor 190°F

MIX-5251RB

Intelligent Low Profile Fixed Temp. and Rate of Rise Thermal Sensor 135°F

7251

Intelligent Low Profile Laser Smoke Detector

Appendix B - FX-3500 Series Compatible Devices

Table 30 ULI Intelligent Modules

Intelligent Modules

MIX-500DM

Intelligent Dual Monitor Module

MIX-M500M

Intelligent Addressable Monitor Module

MIX-M500R

Intelligent Addressable Relay Module

MIX-M500S

Intelligent Addressable Supervised Control Module

MIX-M501M

Intelligent Addressable Mini-Monitor Module

MIX-M502M

Intelligent Addressable Interface Module

Appendix B - FX-3500 Series Compatible Devices

9.1.2 ULI Listed Compatible Two-Wire Smoke Detectors

Notes: Detectors of different models are not to be mixed in a circuit. When using two-wire smoke detectors a zone module is required.

Table 31 ULI Two-Wire Smoke Detectors

Make Model / Base

Compatibility

Rated Standby

Identifier Head/Base Current (mA)

Mircom

Bases MSB-65B, MSB-65B-4, MSB-65B-4R

MPD-65P

Apollo

Series 60A Bases 45681-200,-220,-232,-251

Series 65A Bases 45681-255,-256,-257,-258

55000-325

55000-326

55000-327

55000-328

Hochiki

DCD-135/HSC-220R

HD-3/HB-72

DCD-135/NS6-220

HD-3/HB-3

DCD-190/HSC-220R

HD-3/HB-72

DCD-190/NS4-220

HD-3/HB-3

DCD-190/NS6-220

HD-3/HB-3

SIJ-24/HSC-220R

HD-3/HB-72

SIJ-24/NS4-220

HD-3/HB-3

SIJ-24/NS6-220

HD-3/HB-3

SLR-24/HSC-220R

HD-3/HB-72

SLR-24/NS4-220

HD-3/HB-3

SLR-24/NS6-220

HD-3/HB-3

Sentrol-ESL

429C / (701E, 701U, 702E, 702U)

S10A-S00

429CRT / (702E, 702RE, 702RU, 702U)

S11A-S00

429CST / (702E, 702RE, 702RU, 702U)

S11A-S00

0.13
0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13
0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.045 0.045 0.045
0.1 0.1 0.1

Maximum # of devices per circuit
21
21 21 21 21
12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
30 30 30

Appendix B - FX-3500 Series Compatible Devices

Table 31 ULI Two-Wire Smoke Detectors (Continued)

Make Model / Base

Compatibility

Rated Standby

Identifier Head/Base Current (mA)

429CT / (701E, 701U, 702E, 702U)

S10A-S00

0.1

711U-UT / (701E, 701U, 702E, 702U)

S10A-S00

0.1

713-5U / (701E, 701U, 702E, 702U)

S10A-S00

0.1

713-6U / (701E, 701U, 702E, 702U)

S10A-S00

0.1

721U / (701E, 701U, 702E, 702U)

S10A-S00

0.1

721UT / (701E, 701U, 702E, 702U)

S10A-S00

0.1

722U / (701E, 701U, 702E, 702U)

S10A-S00

0.1

731U / (702E, 702RE, 702RU, 702U)

S11A-S00

0.1

732U / (702E, 702RE, 702RU, 702U)

S11A-S00

0.1

System Sensor

1400

A-N/A

0.1

2100

A-N/A

0.12

2400

A-N/A

0.12

1151/B110LP

A-A

0.12

1151/B116LP

A-A

0.12

1451/B401

A-A

0.12

1451/B401B

A-A

0.12

1451/B406B

A-A

0.12

1451DH/DH400

A-A

0.12

2100T

A-N/A

0.12

2151/B110LP

A-A

0.12

2151/B116LP

A-A

0.12

2400TH

A-N/A

0.12

2451/B401

A-A

0.12

2451/B401B

A-A

0.12

2451/B406B

A-A

0.12

2451/DH400

A-A

0.12

2451TH/B401

A-A

0.12

2451TH/B401B

A-A

0.12

2451TH/B406B

A-A

0.12

2W-B c/w base

A-A

0.1

Maximum # of devices per circuit 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 30
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Appendix B - FX-3500 Series Compatible Devices

Table 31 ULI Two-Wire Smoke Detectors (Continued)

Make Model / Base

Compatibility

Rated Standby

Identifier Head/Base Current (mA)

2WT-B c/w base

A-A

0.1

Maximum # of devices per circuit
30

9.2 FX-3500 Compatible Horn/Strobes

Table 32 FX-3500 Compatible Horn/Strobes

Brand Mircom Secutron SpectrAlert Wheelock

Strobe Model FHS-240-110
MRA-HS3-24WW P2R
NS-24 MCW-FW

Maximum # of devices per circuit 7 16 22 17

Note: The FX-3500 supports "Regulated 24FWR" devices.

Appendix B - FX-3500 Series Compatible Devices

9.3 FX-3500 Series ULC Listed Compatible Devices

9.3.1 ULC Listed Compatible Addressable Devices

Table 33 ULC Advanced Protocol Detectors

Advanced Protocol Detectors

MIX-1251APA MIX-2251APA MIX-2251TAPA MIX-2251TMAPA MIX-5251APA MIX-5251HAPA MIX-5251RAPA

Advanced Protocol Ion Smoke Detector Advanced Protocol Photo Smoke Detector ULC Advanced Protocol Photo Heat Detector ULC Advanced Protocol Acclimate Detector ULC Advanced Protocol Heat Detector ULC Advanced Protocol High Temperature Heat Detector ULC Advanced Protocol Rate of Rise Heat Detector ULC

Table 34 ULC Advanced Protocol Intelligent Modules

Advanced Protocol Intelligent Modules

MIX-M500MAPA

Advanced Protocol Monitor Module ULC

MIX-M500RAPA

Advanced Protocol Relay Control Module ULC

MIX-M500SAPA

Advanced Protocol Supervised Control Module ULC

MIX-M501MAPA

Advanced Protocol Mini Monitor Module ULC

MIX-M502MAPA

Advanced Protocol Conventional Zone Module ULC

Table 35 ULC Advanced Protocol Manual Stations

Advanced Protocol Manual Stations

MS-401AP

Addressable Single Stage Manual Station ULC

MS-402AP

Addressable Two Stage Manual Station ULC

MS-701AP

Addressable Single Stage Single Action Station ULC

MS-702AP

Addressable Two Stage Single Action Station ULC

MS-710AP

Addressable Single Stage Dual Action Station ULC

Appendix B - FX-3500 Series Compatible Devices

Table 36 ULC Ancillary Modules

Ancillary Modules

CR-6A

Six Relay Control Module

CZ-6A

Six Conventional Zone Interface Module ULC

IM-10A

Ten Input Monitor Module ULC

M500XA

Fault Isolator Module ULC

SC-6A

Six Supervised Control Module ULC

Table 37 ULC Bases

Bases

B210LPA

Intelligent Flanged Mounting Base ULC

B224BIA

Intelligent Isolator Base ULC

B224RBA

Intelligent Relay Base ULC

B501A

Intelligent Flangeless Mounting Base ULC

B501BHA

Intelligent Sounder Base ULC

B501BHTA

Intelligent Temporal Tone Sounder Base ULC

DNRA

Intelligent Non-relay Photoelectric Low-flow Duct Smoke Detector Housing ULC

Table 38 ULC Intelligent Detectors

Intelligent Detectors

MIX-1251BA

Intelligent Low Profile Ionization Smoke Sensor ULC

MIX-2251BA

Intelligent Low Profile Photoelectronic Smoke Sensor ULC

MIX-2251TBA

Intelligent Low Profile Photoelectronic Smoke Sensor c/w 135°F Fixed Temp. Thermal Sensor ULC

MIX-2251TMBA

Intelligent Low Profile Multi-Criteria Sensor ULC

MIX-5251BA

Intelligent Low Profile Fixed Temp. Thermal Sensor 135°F ULC

MIX-5251HA

Intelligent Low Profile High Temperature Thermal Sensor 190°F ULC

MIX-5251RBA

Intelligent Low Profile Fixed Temp. and Rate of Rise Thermal Sensor 135°F ULC

7251A

Intelligent Low Profile Laser Smoke Detector ULC

Table 39 ULC Intelligent Modules

Intelligent Modules

MIX-500DMA

Intelligent Dual Monitor Module ULC

MIX-M500MA

Intelligent Addressable Monitor Module ULC

MIX-M500RA

Intelligent Addressable Relay Module ULC

MIX-M500SA

Intelligent Addressable Supervised Control Module ULC

Appendix B - FX-3500 Series Compatible Devices

Table 39 ULC Intelligent Modules (Continued)

Intelligent Modules

MIX-M501MA

Intelligent Addressable Mini-Monitor Module ULC

MIX-M502MA

Intelligent Addressable Interface Module ULC

Appendix B - FX-3500 Series Compatible Devices

9.3.2 ULC Listed Two-Wire Smoke Detectors

Notes: Detectors of different models are not to be mixed in a circuit. When using two-wire smoke detectors a zone module is required.

Table 40 ULC Two-Wire Smoke Detectors

Make Model / Base

Maximum # of devices per circuit

Make Model / Base

Apollo

Hochiki

Series 60A Bases 45681-200,-220,-232,-251

DCD-135/HSC-220R

Series 60A Bases 45681-200,-220,-232,-251

DCD-135/NS6-220

55000-325

DCD-190/HSC-220R

55000-326

DCD-190/NS4-220

55000-327

DCD-190/NS6-220

55000-328

SIJ-24/HSC-220R

System Sensor i3

SIJ-24/NS4-220

C2W-BA c/w base

SIJ-24/NS6-220

C2WT-BA c/w base

SLR-24/HSC-220R

System Sensor

SLR-24/NS4-220

1400A

SLR-24/NS6-220

2400A

1451/B401B

2451/B401B

1451A/B401BA

2451A/B401BA

2451THA/B401BA

2400THA

1151A/B110LPA or B401A

2151A/B110LPA or B401A

Maximum # of devices per circuit
12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

9.3.3 UL and ULC Listed Supported Non-Synchronous Horn/Strobes

Device

Mircom Equivalent Part #

Amseco Part #

Horns/Strobes

FHS-240R/FHS-240W

SH24W-153075

Strobes

FS-240R/FS-240W

SL24W-153075

10.0 Appendix C - Manual Panel Configuration
COMMAND MENU
The command menu is the first menu displayed for command mode. The command menu is divided into four main sub menu categories, the configuration allows full front panel configuration of the system and the operation menu performs certain operations which may not be possible using the common control switches and indicators on the front panel.
-- Command menu -1. Configuration 2. Auto config. 3. Operation
COMMAND MENU/ 1. CONFIGURATION MENU
The configuration menu is divided into the following sub menu items: -- Configuration -1. Panel config 2. UDACT config 3. Time config 4. AdterHrs cfg.
CONFIGURATION MENU/1. PANEL CONFIGURATION
The panel configuration is further sub divided into the following sub menus -- Panel Config -1. Features 2. Address cfg. 3. Device label 4. User message 5. Language
PANEL CONFIGURATION/1. FEATURES
The features described are the overall features of the system and their impact is system wide. The default setting in some features is shown as selected.
Panel Configuration/Features/Manual Signal Silence Manual Signal Sil. [x] Enabled
The manual signal silence option will allow silencing of the signal, from the common control signal silence switch, when they are active.
Panel Configuration/Features/Fire Drill Fire Drill [x] Enabled
This function is used to enable/disable fire drill operation from the fire common control fire drill switch at the
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Appendix C - Manual Panel Configuration
front panel.
Panel Configuration/Features/Auxiliary disconnect, disconnects alarm and supervisory relay Aux Dis Alm&Sv [ ] Enabled
If enabled the auxiliary disconnect operation, disconnects alarm and supervisory relays disabled the auxiliary disconnect operation has no affect on the alarm and supervisory relays. Default is disabled.
Panel Configuration/Features/Signal silence inhibit timer Sig.sil. inh. [x] Disabled [ ] 10 sec [ ] 20 sec [ ] 30 sec [ ] 1 min
Select the timer value for the signal silence inhibit timer.
Panel Configuration/Features/Auto signal silence timer Auto sil. tmr [x] Disabled [ ] 5 min [ ] 10 min [ ] 15 min [ ] 20 min [ ] 30 min
Select timer value for the auto signal silence timer.
Panel Configuration/Features/Alarm transmit silence Alm. xmit. sil. [ ] Enabled
This feature allows the alarm transmits and auxiliary alarm relay to reset on "SIGNAL SILENCE" rather than the "RESET" switch if enabled. Default is disabled.
Panel Configuration/Features/Power fail timer Pwr fail tmr. [x] None [ ] 1 Hr [ ] 2 Hrs [ ] 3 Hrs
This feature allows a programmed delay before the AC fail trouble is transmitted by the optional PR-300. (Note: the delay for transmission by the dialer is configured under Dialer Configuration Item 4 Time Parameters - AC Loss Delay)
Panel Configuration/Features/Common supervisory relay Com. supv. rly [ ] Enabled
This feature is used to make the common supervisory relay acts as a common alarm relay if enabled.
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Default is disabled

Panel Configuration/Features/Signal silence isolator
Sig. isolators [ ] Enabled This feature makes the system aware that the isolators are present on the main panel powered output circuits if enabled. Default is disabled.

Panel Configuration/Features/Strobe types
Strobes type [x] Normal [ ] System Sensor [ ] Mircom [ ] Wheelock Select the strobe manufacturer for synchronous strobes. Synchronous strobes are driven by following a different ON/OFF pattern depending on the manufacturer's specification. Normal means the strobes are not synchronized and when the circuit gets active it is turned ON steady. This feature applies to the main panel powered output circuits, configured as strobes, only.

Note: Once a specific type of strobe is selected, for example Mircom, then only this type of strobe is allowed for the entire system.

Panel Configuration/Features/Evacuation code Evac. Code [ ] Continuous [ ] March Time [x] Temporal [ ] California
Select the evacuation code for the 2nd stage in a two stage system and for the 1st stage in a single stage system.
Panel Configuration/Features/Building alert Bldg. alert [ ] Enabled
Alert sounds for building input activation. Default is disabled.
Panel Configuration/Features/Device LED flashing Dev. Flash [ ] Enabled
This feature allows flashing of the LED on the addressable sensors to flash momentarily, while polling, if enabled. The input and output modules LED always flashes, while polling, regardless of this feature enabled or disabled.
Panel Configuration/Features/Class-A loop Loop ClassA [ ] Enabled
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This feature configures all addressable loops as Class A if enabled.
Panel Configuration/Features/Auto after hours Auto afthrs. [ ] Enabled
This feature allows the daytime/nighttime mode to be set automatically if enabled.
Panel Configuration/Features/General alarm timer Gen.alm tmr [x] Disabled [ ] 5 min [ ] 10 min [ ] 15 min [ ] 20 min [ ] 30 min
This feature sets the value for the general alarm timer
Panel Configuration/Features/Common alarm relay operation Com alm rly op [ ] Both Stages [x] Second Stage
This feature sets the operation of the common alarm for two stage system.
Panel Configuration/Features/Agency selection Jurisdiction [ ] ULI [x] ULC
This feature selects the agency having jurisdiction for the panel.
PANEL CONFIGURATION/2. ADDRESS CFG.
Allows user to select up to what address a CLIP device would go. Loop Selection Prompt: Loop number Loop: __
User is prompted to introduce address upper limit; press the "#" key to move cursor to the left, press the "*" key to move cursor to the right:
Reserved addr. space size for CLIP device for the current loop Choose from 1-99:__
PANEL CONFIGURATION/3. DEVICE LABEL
Allows the user to edit the device label. Device Address Prompt: Device address: Loop: _ DevAddr:___
User is then prompted for adding a label (skipped if current label):
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Add label? Y (N) User types the new label using keys. Press the "#" key to move cursor to the left, press the "*" key to move cursor to the right:
Enter new tag... ______
PANEL CONFIGURATION/4. USER MESSAGE
Allows you to edit (change) the FACP Front Panel Message, i.e. "Welcome to Mircom".
PANEL CONFIGURATION/5. LANGUAGE
Allows you to select the language of the LCD display. English is the default. To change the language to French, select French in the panel configuration menu, then exit the configuration and then re-enter and select auto default.
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11.0 Appendix D - Reporting

11.1 Ademco Contact-ID FX-3500 Series Event Codes

Table 41 Contact-ID Event Codes

Event Description

Event Family

Qualifier

Code Group #

Phone Line #1 trouble detected

Trouble

New event

1 351 00

Phone Line #2 trouble detected

Trouble

New event

1 352 00

Phone Line #1 trouble restored

Trouble

Restore

3 351 00

Phone Line #2 trouble restored

Trouble

Restore

3 352 00

Failure to report to an Account

Trouble

New event

1 354 Acct #

Report to an Account successful

Trouble

Restore

3 354 Acct #

RS-485 Communication Trouble

Trouble

New event

1 350 00

Periodic (24 hr) Test Event (NORMAL) Test

New event

1 602 00

Periodic (24 hr) Test Event (OFF NORMAL)

Test

New event

1 608 00

Manually initiated dialer test

Test

New event

1 601 00

Zone Fire Alarm

Alarm

New event

1 110 00

Zone Fire Alarm restored

Alarm

Restore

3 110 00

Zone Trouble detected

Trouble

New event

1 300 00

Zone Trouble restored

Trouble

Restore

3 300 00

Zone Supervisory condition

Supervisory New event

1 200 00

Zone Supervisory restored

Supervisory Restore

3 200 00

Water flow

Alarm

New event

1 113 00

Water flow restored

Alarm

Restore

3 113 00

Indicating Zone Trouble

Trouble

New event

1 320 00

Indicating Zone Trouble restored

Trouble

Restore

3 320 00

General Alarm

Alarm

New event

1 140 00

General Alarm restored

Alarm

Restore

3 140 00

AC power lost

Trouble

New event

1 301 00

AC power restored

Trouble

Restore

3 301 00

Battery Low

Trouble

New event

1 302 00

Battery Low restored

Trouble

Restore

3 302 00

Ground Fault

Trouble

New event

1 310 00

Ground Fault restored

Trouble

Restore

3 310 00

Contact #
000 000 000 000 Acct # Acct # 485 000
000
000 NNN NNN NNN NNN NNN NNN NNN NNN NNN NNN NNN NNN 000 000 000 000 000 000

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11.2 Security Industries Association SIA Format Protocol FX-3500 Series Event Codes

SIA Format Protocol does not define indicating zone troubles, but lists it as Untyped Zone Trouble/Restore.

Table 42 SIA-DCS Event Codes

Event Description

Event Family Qualifier SIA Event Code Parameter

Phone Line #1 trouble detected

Trouble

New event

001

Phone Line #2 trouble detected

Trouble

New event

002

Phone Line #1 trouble restored

Trouble

Restore

001

Phone Line #2 trouble restored

Trouble

Restore

002

Failure to report to an Account

Trouble

New event

Acct #

Report to an Account successful

Trouble

Restore

Acct #

RS485 Communication Trouble

Trouble

New event YS

485

Periodic (24 hr) Test Event (Normal)

Test

New event

000

Periodic (24 hr) Test Event (Off-normal) Test

New event

000

Manually initiated dialer test

Test

New event

000

Zone Fire Alarm

Alarm

New event

NNN

Zone Fire Alarm restored

Alarm

Restore

NNN

Zone Trouble detected

Trouble

New event

NNN

Zone Trouble restored

Trouble

Restore

NNN

Zone Supervisory condition

Supervisory

New event FS

NNN

Zone Supervisory restored

Supervisory

Restore

NNN

Water flow alarm

Alarm

New event

NNN

Water flow alarm restored

Alarm

Restore

NNN

General Alarm

Alarm

New event

NNN

General Alarm restored

Alarm

Restore

NNN

Indicating Zone Trouble (*)

Trouble

New event

NNN

Indicating Zone Trouble restored (*)

Trouble

Restore

NNN

AC power lost

Trouble

New event

000

AC power restored

Trouble

Restore

000

Battery Low

Trouble

New event

000

Battery Low restored

Trouble

Restore

000

Ground Fault

Trouble

New event

000

Ground Fault restored

Trouble

Restore

000

12.0 Appendix E - Specifications And Features

12.1 FX-3500 Fire Alarm Control Panel

Table 43 lists specifications for the FX-3500 panel:

Table 43 FX-3500 Specifications

FX-3500 Series Fire Alarm Control Panel

General

Digital signal processor based design, fully configurable from front panel with password protection

Electrical ratings

AC line voltage

120VAC 60Hz/240VAC 50Hz, 10A slow blow fuse on secondary of transformer

Power supply rating

29VAC 10A maximum (secondary of transformer)
120VAC 60Hz 3.1Amp (maximum primary of transformer) 240VAC 50Hz 1.57Amp (maximum primary of transformer) Total load not to exceed 10A at 24VDC

Battery

Type

24VDC Gel Cell/Sealed lead acid 10AH to 42AH

Charging capability 10AH to 42AH

Charging current 3A maximum

Protection

20A slow blow micro fuse built into WX-058 battery cable, field replaceable

Standby current rating at full load

1.25A

Addressable loops

Advanced Protocol mode with one or three loops with 159 addressable sensors and 159 addressable modules per loop. CLIP mode with one or three loops with 99 addressable sensors and 99 addressable modules per loop. Maximum loop resistance depends on number of devices and device type. For a complete list of compatible devices see 9.0 Appendix B - FX-3500 Series Compatible Devices.
Power Limited / 22VDC / 350mA alarm maximum / 0.5 F
Power Limited / 22VDC / 280mA normal standby maximum / 0.5 F

NAC Circuits Aux supply 1

4 supervised style Y (Class B) NAC circuits, configured as strobes or audibles. Terminals are labelled as "NAC 1", "NAC 2", "NAC 3" and "NAC 4".

Rating

Power limited / Regulated 24V FWR / 1.5A @ 49C per circuit

Max power allowed Total 6.0A 1.5A per circuit

Power limited / 24VDC regulated / 500mA max

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Table 43 FX-3500 Specifications (Continued)

FX-3500 Series Fire Alarm Control Panel

Aux supply 2

Power limited / 24VDC regulated / 300mA max

Unfiltered supply

Power limited / 24V FWR special application / 1.7A max at 49C
List of Compatible Devices: RAM-1016TZDS, RAM-1032TZDS, RAM-3500-LCD, RAX-LCD-LITE

Auxiliary relays

Common Alarm/ Supv./Trouble/ Auxiliary Alarm

Must be connected to a listed power limited source of supply Form C/28VDC/1A max

RS-485 port

For remote annunciators. Terminals are labelled "RS-485".

Ground Impedance

Fault 10 K Ohms

Open Circuit Fault 100 K Ohms

Short Circuit Fault 0 Ohms

Applicable Standards

NFPA 70, 72, 12, 12A, 12B, 13,15, 16, 2001, CAN/ULC-S559-13, UL-864 Rev. 9, ULC S524, CAN/ULC-S527-11 and ULC-S536-04

12.2 FX-3500 System Module and Annunciator Specifications

Table 44 FX-3500 System Modules and Annunciator Specifications

FX-3500 System Modules and Annunciators

RAM3500LCD

Remote Annunciator

Standby 70mA / alarm 100mA

RAX-LCDLITE

Remote Annunciator

Standby 65mA / alarm 80mA

RTI-1

Remote Trouble Indicator

Normal standby 0mA / alarm 30mA maximum

PR-300

Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module

City Tie

power limited / 24VDC unfiltered / 270mA max / 13.7 and 14.4 Ohms

Polarity Reversal

power limited / 24VDC open / 12VDC at 3.5mA / 8mA max (shorted)

Polarity Reversal Supv. Terminal

24VDC (normal) / -24VDC (supervisory) / 0V (trouble)

Polarity Reversal Alarm Terminal

24VDC (normal) / -24VDC (alarm) / 0V (trouble)

Current Consumption

standby 50mA / alarm 300mA (city tie in use) / alarm 70mA (city tie not in use)

13.0 Appendix F - Battery Calculations

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The main AC branch circuit connection for Fire Alarm Control Unit must provide a dedicated continuous power without provision of any disconnect devices. Use #12 AWG wire with 600-volt insulation and proper over-current circuit protection that complies with the local codes. For specifications see Appendix C Specifications And Features on page 98.

Power Requirements (All currents are in amperes)

Model Number FX-3500 ALC-636 RAM-3500-LCD
RAX-LCD-LITE
PR-300 SRM-312(W/R) RAM-1016TZDS
RAM-1032TZDS

Description

Qty

FX-3500 FACP with Dialer

636 Point Dual Loop Adder

Remote Annunciator with 4line LCD Display

Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module

Smart Relay Module

16 Point Annunciator Chassis

32 Point Remote Annunciator

Standby 0.390 0.120 0.070
0.065
0.050 0.030 0.050
0.050

Total Standby = =
=

Alarm 0.630 0.200 0.100

Total Alarm = =
=

0.080

0.300

0.150

0.300

1 zone active: 0.026

RAX-1048TZDS

48 Point adder annunciator display

0.022

2 zone active: 0.030 3 zone active: 0.035 = 4 zone active: 0.039

RTI-1 MIX-1251AP(A) MIX-2251AP(A) MIX-2251TAP(A) MIX-2251TMAP(A) MIX-5251AP(A) MIX-5251HAP(A) MIX-5251RAP(A) MIX-M500MAP(A) MIX-M500RAP(A) MIX-M500SAP(A)

Remote Trouble Indicator, Buzzer and LED
Advanced Protocol Ion Smoke Detector (ULC)
Advanced Protocol Photo Smoke Detector (ULC)
Advanced Protocol Photo Heat Detector (ULC)
Advanced Protocol Acclimate Detector (ULC)
Advanced Protocol Heat Detector (ULC)
Advanced Protocol High Temperature Heat Detector (ULC)
Advanced Protocol Rate of Rise Heat Detector (ULC)
Advanced Protocol Monitor Module (ULC)
Advanced Protocol Relay Control Module (ULC)
Advanced Protocol Supervised Control Module (ULC)

.035

.0003

.00036

.0003

.0004

.0003

.0004

48 zone active: 0.262

.035

.0050

.0052

.0051

.0052

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MIXM501DMAP(A)

Advanced Protocol Dual Input Mini Monitor Module (ULC)

MIX-M501MAP(A)

Advanced Protocol Mini Monitor Module (ULC)

MIX-M502MAP(A)

Advanced Protocol Conventional Zone Module (ULC)

B501BH(A)

Intelligent Sounder Base (ULC)

B501BHT(A)

Intelligent Temporal Tone Sounder Base (ULC)

INX-10A

Main Chassis (10 Amp)

Device & Remote LEDs (Maximum 20 per loop)

Signal Load (bells, horns, strobes, and etc.)

Auxiliary Power Supply (Aux 1, Aux 2, Un-filtered)

Total currents (Add above currents)

.0004

.001

0.0045

STANDBY (A)

.0020

.0052

.015

0.0045

= Alarm
(B)

Battery Capacity Requirement Battery (AH) = (Standby Current Total x Discharge Time) + (Alarm Current Total x Alarm Time) ([STANDBY (A) ______ ] X [(24 Hours) ___ ]) + ([ALARM (B) ______ ] X [Alarm in Hr.] _____) = (C) ______AH Total Alarm Current must be 10 amperes or less. NAC Circuits must not exceed 6 amperes.

Battery Selection Battery Size = Multiply (C) by 1.20 to derate battery. See the following table for the recommended Mircom batteries for use with this panel
Table 45 Recommended Batteries

Battery Model

Battery Size

UL/ULC Rating

BA-110 BA-117 BA-124 BA-140

12AH 18AH 26AH 42AH

10AH 17AH 24AH 40AH

BA-110 (12 AH) and BA-117 (18 AH) will fit into the BBX-1024DS. To house BA-124 (26 AH) and BA-140 (42AH) batteries a BC-160 Battery Cabinet is required.
Use of alternative batteries may result in failure of the panel to meet agency and regulatory requirements, and may result in shortened battery life. Batteries should be tested regularly, and replaced at least every three years. If the Battery Trouble indicator activates, obtain required service.

14.0 Warranty and Warning Information
WARNING!
Please read this document CAREFULLY, as it contains important warnings, life-safety, and practical information about all products manufactured by the Mircom Group of Companies, including Mircom and Secutron branded products, which shall include without limitation all fire alarm, nurse call, building automation and access control and card access products (hereinafter individually or collectively, as applicable, referred to as "Mircom System").
NOTE TO ALL READERS:
1. Nature of Warnings. The within warnings are communicated to the reader out of an abundance of caution and create no legal obligation for Mircom Group of Companies, whatsoever. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this document shall NOT be construed as in any way altering the rights and obligations of the parties, governed by the legal documents that apply in any given circumstance.
2. Application. The warnings contained in this document apply to all Mircom System and shall be read in conjunction with:
a. the product manual for the specific Mircom System that applies in given circumstances;
b. legal documents that apply to the purchase and sale of a Mircom System, which may include the company's standard terms and conditions and warranty statements;
c. other information about the Mircom System or the parties' rights and obligations as may be application to a given circumstance.
3. Security and Insurance. Regardless of its capabilities, no Mircom System is a substitute for property or life insurance. Nor is the system a substitute for property owners, renters, or other occupants to act prudently to prevent or minimize the harmful effects of an emergency situation. Building automation systems produced by the Mircom Group of Companies are not to be used as a fire, alarm, or life-safety system.
NOTE TO INSTALLERS:
All Mircom Systems have been carefully designed to be as effective as possible. However, there are circumstances where they may not provide protection. Some reasons for system failure include the following. As the only individual in contact with system users, please bring each item in this warning to the attention of the users of this Mircom System. Failure to properly inform system end-users of the circumstances in which the system might fail may result in over-reliance upon the system. As a result, it is imperative that you properly inform each customer for whom you install the system of the possible forms of failure:
4. Inadequate Installation. All Mircom Systems must be installed in accordance with all the applicable codes and standards in order to provide adequate protection. National standards require an inspection and approval to be conducted by the local authority having jurisdiction following the initial installation of the system and following any changes to the system. Such inspections ensure installation has been carried out properly.
5. Inadequate Testing. Most problems that would prevent an alarm a Mircom System from operating as intended can be discovered by regular testing and maintenance. The complete system should be tested by the local authority having jurisdiction immediately after a fire, storm, earthquake, accident, or any kind of construction activity inside or outside the premises.
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The testing should include all sensing devices, keypads, consoles, alarm indicating devices and any other operational devices that are part of the system.
NOTE TO USERS:
All Mircom Systems have been carefully designed to be as effective as possible. However, there are circumstances where they may not provide protection. Some reasons for system failure include the following. The end user can minimize the occurrence of any of the following by proper training, testing and maintenance of the Mircom Systems:
6. Inadequate Testing and Maintenance. It is imperative that the systems be periodically tested and subjected to preventative maintenance. Best practices and local authority having jurisdiction determine the frequency and type of testing that is required at a minimum. Mircom System may not function properly, and the occurrence of other system failures identified below may not be minimized, if the periodic testing and maintenance of Mircom Systems is not completed with diligence and as required.
7. Improper Operation. It is important that all system users be trained in the correct operation of the alarm system and that they know how to respond when the system indicates an alarm. A Mircom System may not function as intended during an emergency situation where the user is unable to operate a panic or emergency switch by reason of permanent or temporary physical disability, inability to reach the device in time, unfamiliarity with the correct operation, or related circumstances.
8. Insufficient Time. There may be circumstances when a Mircom System will operate as intended, yet the occupants will not be protected from the emergency due to their inability to respond to the warnings in a timely manner. If the system is monitored, the response may not occur in time enough to protect the occupants or their belongings.
9. Carelessness or Safety Hazards. Moreover, smoke detectors may not provide timely warning of fires caused by carelessness or safety hazards such as smoking in bed, violent explosions, escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, overloaded electrical circuits or children playing with matches or arson.
10. Power Failure. Some Mircom System components require adequate electrical power supply to operate. Examples include: smoke detectors, beacons, HVAC, and lighting controllers. If a device operates only by AC power, any interruption, however brief, will render that device inoperative while it does not have power. Power interruptions of any length are often accompanied by voltage fluctuations which may damage Mircom Systems or other electronic equipment. After a power interruption has occurred, immediately conduct a complete system test to ensure that the system operates as intended.
11. Battery Failure. If the Mircom System or any device connected to the system operates from batteries it is possible for the batteries to fail. Even if the batteries have not failed, they must be fully charged, in good condition, and installed correctly. Some Mircom Systems use replaceable batteries, which have a limited life-span. The expected battery life is variable and in part dependent on the device environment, usage and type. Ambient conditions such as high humidity, high or low temperatures, or large temperature fluctuations may reduce the expected battery life. Moreover, some Mircom Systems do not have a battery monitor that would alert the user in the event that the battery is nearing its end of life. Regular testing and replacements are vital for ensuring that the batteries function as expected, whether or not a device has a low-battery monitor.
12. Physical Obstructions. Motion sensors that are part of a Mircom System must be kept clear of any obstacles which impede the sensors' ability to detect movement. Signals being communicated by a Mircom System may not reach the receiver if an item (such as metal, water, or concrete) is placed on or near the radio path. Deliberate jamming or other inadvertent radio signal interference can also negatively affect system operation.
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13. Wireless Devices Placement Proximity. Moreover all wireless devices must be a minimum and maximum distance away from large metal objects, such as refrigerators. You are required to consult the specific Mircom System manual and application guide for any maximum distances required between devices and suggested placement of wireless devices for optimal functioning.
14. Failure to Trigger Sensors. Moreover, Mircom Systems may fail to operate as intended if motion, heat, or smoke sensors are not triggered.
a. Sensors in a fire system may fail to be triggered when the fire is in a chimney, walls, roof, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke and heat detectors may not detect smoke or heat from fires on another level of the residence or building. In this situation the control panel may not alert occupants of a fire.
b. Sensors in a nurse call system may fail to be triggered when movement is occurring outside of the motion sensors' range. For example, if movement is occurring on the other side of closed doors or on another level of the residence or building the motion detector may not be triggered. In this situation the central controller may not register an alarm signal.
15. Interference with Audible Notification Appliances. Audible notification appliances may be interfered with by other noise sources such as stereos, radios, televisions, air conditioners, appliances, or passing traffic. Audible notification appliances, however loud, may not be heard by a hearing-impaired person.
16. Other Impairments. Alarm notification appliances such as sirens, bells, horns, or strobes may not warn or waken a sleeping occupant if there is an intervening wall or door. It is less likely that the occupants will be alerted or awakened when notification appliances are located on a different level of the residence or premise.
17. Software Malfunction. Most Mircom Systems contain software. No warranties are provided as to the software components of any products or stand-alone software products within a Mircom System. For a full statement of the warranties and exclusions and limitations of liability please refer to the company's standard Terms and Conditions and Warranties.
18. Telephone Lines Malfunction. Telephone service can cause system failure where telephone lines are relied upon by a Mircom System. Alarms and information coming from a Mircom System may not be transmitted if a phone line is out of service or busy for a certain period of time. Alarms and information may not be transmitted where telephone lines have been compromised by criminal tampering, local construction, storms or earthquakes.
19. Component Failure. Although every effort has been made to make this Mircom System as reliable as possible, the system may fail to function as intended due to the failure of a component.
20. Integrated Products. Mircom System might not function as intended if it is connected to a non-Mircom product or to a Mircom product that is deemed non-compatible with a particular Mircom System. A list of compatible products can be requested and obtained.
Warranty
Purchase of all Mircom products is governed by:
https://www.mircom.com/product-warranty
https://www.mircom.com/purchase-terms-and-conditions
https://www.mircom.com/software-license-terms-and-conditions
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