FleX-Net FX-2000N Series Components

FleX-Net is a ‘next generation’ modular network system that is designed for the most demanding fire protection and emergency communications applications. FleX-Net introduces an impressive new range of system configurations, including a wide array of cabinets and sizes for control and annunciation requirements.

FleX-Net’s modular design provides almost limitless freedom to configure local, group and global control and annunciation where it is needed – including the ability to configure up to 7 LCD display/control chassis in a single node.

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Fire Alarm Control

  • 1 SLC loop expandable up to 29
  • Each SLC is capable of supporting 159 Analog Sensors and 159 Addressable Modules which can be wired in Style 6 or 7 (Class A) or Style 4 (Class B)
  • Four Style Z/Y (Class A/B) Notification Appliance Circuits rated at 1.7 Amps each
  • Supports both 80 character and 960 character back-lit LCD displays with user friendly menu
  • English, French, Arabic* and Hebrew* language support (*supported by RAXN-LCDG Annunciator in place of main display)
  • Correlatable Switch Inputs which allows for multi-functional outputs
  • Four Alarm Queues with selector switches and LEDs for Alarm, Supervisory, Monitor and Trouble
  • RS-232 output for remote system printer or CRT
  • Two Event History Logs comprised of a 6000 Alarm History Log and a 6000 Event Log for all events
  • Built-in BACnet support • System can be configured without taking the panel offline
  • Supports three configuration files (current, previous and next configuration) with “hot swap” support
  • Real time 3D graphical monitoring and control using Mircom’s Open Graphic Navigator™
  • Supports Boolean logic functions
  • Built-in Ethernet port
  • Remote diagnostics via a built-in web server
  • UL listed for Smoke Control (UUKL)

 

Audio Control

  • Multi-channel operation
  • Distributed audio
  • Compatible with 520Hz low frequency signal by Mircom
  • 5 hard wire fire fighter telephone channels that can be expanded with intelligent fire phone modules
  • 25 or 70 volt system • Multiple amplifier sizes
  • Max. of 180 watts per Integrated Fire & Audio panel
  • Expansion to three 360 watts expansion cabinets for a total of 1260 watts of audio power per node

 

Network Features

  • Up to 63 nodes
  • Peer-to-peer network communications
  • Fully integrated digital network audio and control over a single pair of copper wire or fiber optic cable
  • Supports over 9,000 points per node
  • Supports over 580,000 points on a single network
  • Remote diagnostics via built in web server and standard Ethernet port in every node
  • Style 4 (Class B) or Style 6 or 7 (Class A) wiring configuration
  • Proprietary Arcnet Network Communications protocol

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Mircom panels starting with FX-XXXX Series are proprietary panels, which can be programmed by a particular user ESD number. To reprogram a panel, you will be required to fill out a panel takeover form, after which the existing ESD number of the panel would be transferred to your account temporarily, so you can program the panel.

For further assistance, please contact [email protected]

While FleX-Net V11 does not support Advanced Protocol, several System Sensor devices are now equipped with AP addressable rotary switches. The devices will continue to operate in ‘CLIP’ mode, provided that the address remains within a value of 1 through 99. If an AP device is addressed outside the range 1 through 99 and connected to an earlier than V12 panel, that device will be treated by the panel as an ‘unconfigured’ device at address 00 regardless of the actual code wheel setting.

Please note that some devices such as the MIX-COSAP/MIX-FC351AP will only operate in AP mode. Please refer to the FleX-Net Device Compatibility Guide for further information LT-1023 Device Compatibility Guide.

UL listed – APB200, APB200-LF. ULC listed – APB200COA, APB200COA-WH, APB200A-WH

Before conducting any upgrade to V12, contact Mircom Application Group at [email protected] to determine an appropriate system upgrade plan.

You might also want to read the V12 launch announcement for more information.

You will require the use of the MGC Fire Panel Configuration Kit: Model #MGC-FACP-CFG-KIT1 to downgrade your new board from V12 to V11.

The MGC Software Update Wizard is a stand-alone program that enables you to upgrade or downgrade the firmware on a single CPU in a FleXNet/MMX system.

For further information regarding the MGC Wizard, please refer to the MGC Network Firmware Update Wizard document posted on our Web site.

Model #MGC-FACP-CFG-KIT1. This kit contains all the required interface components, such as adapters, cables, etc., to be used with the MGC Configurator tools, along with the MCG software update wizard.

The panel event “Loop re-initialization” is related to the start-up polling period of Advanced Protocol (AP) devices. The event typically occurs following the panel system start-up process or removal/ restoral of an Advanced Logic device. The event will restore once all AP devices have successfully re-initialized with the panel.

Before conducting any upgrade to V12, contact Mircom Application Group at [email protected] to determine an appropriate system upgrade plan.

You will require the use of the MGC Fire Panel Configuration Kit: Model #MGC-FACP-CFG-KIT1.

It may be necessary to upgrade other system integrated equipment such as the INX-10A booster panel.

FleX-Net V12 enhancements include:

  • Advanced Protocol (AP), which is a high speed communication protocol that greatly increases the speed of communication between intelligent devices.
  • 159 Sensors and 159 Modules can now be placed on a single SLC Loop.
  • Supports the new COSAP/FireCO Detector and APB200 Series Sounder bases.
  • The QAA Series amplifiers are compatible with 520Hz low frequency operation with select System Sensor and Gentex speakers and speaker/strobes. A complete list of compatible speakers for use with the QAA Series amplifiers can be found in the LT-1023 Device Compatibility Guide.

Yes, the panel hardware can be used for either V11 or V12. This is strictly a firmware/software upgrade.

As for device compatibility, please refer to the panel device compatibility documentation.

A total of three AP addresses (1 Sensor + 2 Modules) will be reserved per single MIX-COSAP/MIX-FC351AP and APB200 combination. Please refer to the ‘MGC FleX-Net Sales Guide (COSAP)’ for diagrams and further details. V12 uses sub-addressing, only 1 physical address is used.

The MIX-COSAP/MIX-FC351AP detector provides both fire and carbon monoxide (CO) detection. The detector provides a test means whereby it will simulate an alarm condition and report that condition to the control panel.

Such a test may be initiated at the detector itself (by activating a switch) or initiated remotely on command from the control panel.

There are four test methods:

  1. Functional magnet
  2. Smoke entry aerosol
  3. Carbon monoxide aerosol
  4. Direct heat method

FleXNet utilizes three-part semantic versioning to differentiate between software versions. The change in the software version numbering is dependent on the type of change that has occurred between two versions.

The degree of change (major, minor or incremental) is indicated by the position of the number between decimal points, e.g. Version V11.1.0 to V12.1.0 would indicate a major change to API has occurred, affecting backwards compatibility.

The temp-4 tone (built-in to the APB200 & APB200-LF Intelligent Sounder bases) is emitted during the activation of a CO operation within the MIX-COSAP device.

The CO alarm Input Zone must contain the ‘CO’ flag (F4 column within the MGC Configurator) to drive the temp-4 tone.

To check the software version of the MGC Configurator, select the ‘Help’ menu within the Configurator, then ‘About MGC Configurator’. The software version is displayed there.

To check the firmware version on a panel, press the menu button, or ‘M’ symbol, then hold the info button, or ‘?’ symbol.

Alternatively, the firmware version is displayed on the panel LCD display during the initialization process or system start-up.

The Mircom Application Group can be reached via email at [email protected]

OpenGN can be used to graphically monitor and control a V12 FleXNet system.

To upgrade to V12, please contact the Mircom Application Group at [email protected] to determine an appropriate system upgrade plan.

Mircom recommends that all technicians become familiar with all new product enhancements. There are multiple avenues available for knowledge acquisition that will depend on the level of knowledge required.

The Mircom web site is a great resource to navigate all available training channels.

You can take or retake your online training here.

If you need to register for in-class training, you can do so here.

Mircom recommends the usage of the MGC Fire Panel Configuration kit for all v12 installations.

Yes, the configurator version must match the firmware version in order to perform any configuration functions.

This is to ensure that features within the configurator are supported by the firmware within the panel.

No, the same CodeMeter key (Silver or Grey in colour) can be used with either Configurators, provided that the key is programmed for FlexNet/MMX use.

No, the APB200 sounder base and the B200 sounder base can not be powered off the same auxiliary VDC source

Before conducting any upgrade to V12, contact Mircom Application Group at [email protected] to determine an appropriate system upgrade plan.

You will require the use of the MGC Fire Panel Configuration Kit: Model #MGC-FACP-CFG-KIT1.

No, since this requires hardware as well as firmware changes.

No. Panels must be on the same version to interconnect.

Yes, it is possible to install both the V11 and V12 Configurator Programs on the same PC.

However, this is limited to the latest software version V11.11.7 for V11 and V12.1.9 for V12. Installing an earlier version to that mentioned in this note may increase the risk of potential data loss. It is strongly recommended to perform a database backup prior to installing a new Configurator version.

If you are unsure, please contact technical support for further clarification prior to installing the configurator software.

 

While the panel firmware can be upgraded or downgraded to either version, a configuration created in a higher software version cannot be downgraded to a lower software version.

While FleX-Net V11 does not support Advanced Protocol, several System Sensor devices are now equipped with AP addressable rotary switches. The devices will continue to operate in ‘CLIP’ mode, provided that the address remains within a value of 1 through 99. If an AP device is addressed outside the range 1 through 99 and connected to an earlier than V12 panel, that device will be treated by the panel as an ‘unconfigured’ device at address 00 regardless of the actual code wheel setting.

Please note that some devices such as the MIX-COSAP/MIX-FC351AP will only operate in AP mode. Please refer to the FleX-Net Device Compatibility Guide for further information LT-1023 Device Compatibility Guide.

The ‘Get’ job function is not intended as a primary method to obtain panel configuration, since NFPA-72-2013 requires that a copy of the panel configuration file should be stored on the building premises in a non-writeable format (e.g. CD-R) at all times.

With V12, the ‘Get’ job function can be used to extract the job file from the panel with version V12.1.9 or later.

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