FX-3500

Features

Intelligent addressable fire alarm with releasing control.

General Benefits

• New fast AP protocol, extending number of devices on the loops, up to 954 (318 X3)
• Panel supports both AP and CLIP protocol
• Uses USB key for enhanced security
• Utilizing cross-zoning or counting detection
• Flush or Surface mountable with no additional hardware required
• Utilizes the universal Mircom enclosure
• The FX-3500 Series RCUs are fully expandable to meet the demanding requirements for mission critical facilities, both inside the high value asset areas and also in the office environments

Hardware Features

• One onboard SLC/DCL communication circuit that supports up 318 addressable devices/points;
• Expandable to three SLC/DCL communication circuits that supports up to 954 addressable devices/points;
• Reliable and industry proven dedicated releasing power supply;
• Six dedicated hazard zone LED indicators;
• Convenient USB Programming port;
• Built-in UDACT/DACT for remote monitoring;
• Enhanced tactile response for operator interface;
• 4 x 20 character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD);
• Easy to read numerical keypad;
• 10 Ampere (Amp.) Power Supply to satisfy typical releasing load requirements;
• Four Class A/B Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC) rated at 1.5Amp. each;
• SLC is capable of NFPA 72 Style 4, Style 6, or Style 7 wiring & ULC’s DCL-A & DCL-B;
• Resettable auxiliary power supply;
• Four easy to read status queues with selector switches and LEDs for Alarm, Supervisory, Trouble and Building Safety (Formerly Monitor) Input visual indications;
• Supports up to seven remote annunciators;
• Accessible multifunction RS-232 port for:
  • Audio Interface
  • Serial Communication interface
• RS-485 Interface for remote LCD/LED Annunciators and other devices;
• Optional City Tie/Polarity Reversal module for central station monitoring.
• Cross-zoned or Counting Zone Smoke Detection programming to enable release by either counting active zone detection circuits or active cross-zoned detection circuits (includes options for single, double, triple and 2 different inputs counting zones)

Software and Operational Features

• Audible alarm response within three seconds of activation in Advanced Protocol mode (when using AP devices only);
• AP is a completely digital protocol;
• AP is an Interrupt base protocol;
• Individual LED Control;
• Releasing capability for up to 6 Zones
• Supports Pre-Action/Agent Release and Deluge Applications;
• Supports up to 3 SLC loops and 954 points
• Supports CLIP and AP System Sensor protocols;
• Built-in strobe synchronization support for Mircom, Potter/Amseco, System Sensor, Gentex and Wheelock protocols;
• Grouped inputs and outputs;
• NACs can be configured as Silenceable or Non-Silenceable for both signals and strobes;
• Group bypass with built-in false alarm prevention technology;
• Zone Counting;
• Built-in Drift Compensation for AP protocol;
• Positive Alarm Sequence;
• Configurable Signal Silence Inhibit, Auto Signal Silence, Two Stage Operation and One-Man Walk Test;
• Relay contacts for Common Alarm, Auxiliary/Alarm (Disconnectable), Common Supervisory and Common Trouble;
• Two event history logs comprised of a 400 event alarm log for alarm related events and a 400 event general log for all other events;

Mechanical Features

• The FX-3500 supports both flush and surface mount applications;
• Dimensions 26” x 14.5” x 4.2”
  66 cm x 36 cm x 11 cm
• Modular display placement options;
• Fits up to 2, 18 Ampere Hour batteries.
• Durable CAT-30 lock and key.
• Removable enclosure door.
• Easy access to all modules for serviceability.

Additional Features

• Compatible with INX-10A Addressable Intelligent NAC Expander Panel.
• Supports Acclimate smoke detection sensors.

Components

Parts of the FX-3500 System

	FX-3500 Intelligent Fire Alarm Control Unit
	FX-3500RCU All features of the FX-3500 plus releasing capability included.

	RAX-1048TZDS Programmable LED Annunciator Module
	PR-300 Polarity Reversal / City Tie Module
	ALC-636 Dual Loop Controller Module
	INX-10A

	RAM-3500-LCD Remote LCD Annunciator
	RAX-LCD-Lite Remote Annunciator with large LCD display
	RA-1000 Remote LED Annunciators
	AGD-048 Adder Graphic Module
	MGD-32 Master Graphic Driver Module

	AP Intelligent Heat Detector
	AP Intelligent Smoke Detector
	MIX-M500AP Series Intelligent Monitor Modules
	MIX-M500SAP/MIX-M500RAP Series Intelligent Control Modules

	Intelligent Heat Detection
	Intelligent Smoke Detection
	Intelligent Modules
	Manual Pull Stations

	Bells
	Horns & Strobes

	SS-2001 Abort Station
	SS-2004 Abort Station
	MP-300 End of Line Module
	MP-3500 Solenoid EOL Modules
	BC-160 Battery Cabinet