GE Interlogix NetworX NX-8 Installation manual

NetworX Series
NX-8 Commercial Fire Panel
Installation and Startup
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Table of Contents
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................................................................5
2. ORDERING INFORMATION.............................................................................................................................................5
3. GLOSSARY / INDEX............................................................................................................................................................6
4. PROGRAMMING THE CONTROL ................................................................................................................................11
ENTERING THE PROGRAM MODE...........................................................................................................................11
SELECTING THE MODULE TO PROGRAM .............................................................................................................11
PROGRAMMING A LOCATION .................................................................................................................................11
EXITING A LOCATION................................................................................................................................................12
EXITING THE PROGRAM MODE...............................................................................................................................12
5. LOADING FACTORY DEFAULTS .................................................................................................................................13
6. ENROLLING MODULES AND KEYPADS....................................................................................................................13
7. QUICK START INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................................................13
8. CONTROL PANEL PROGRAMMING LOCATIONS ..................................................................................................14
REPORTING EVENTS TO PHONE NUMBER 1.........................................................................................................14
REPORTING EVENTS TO PHONE NUMBER 2.........................................................................................................16
REPORTING EVENTS TO PHONE NUMBER 3.........................................................................................................17
9. DEFAULT ZONE TYPES (CONFIGURATIONS) .........................................................................................................19
10. NX-8-CF PROGRAMMING WORKSHEETS.............................................................................................................34
11. APPENDIX 1....................................................................................................................................................................44
12. APPENDIX 2....................................................................................................................................................................45
13. APPENDIX 3....................................................................................................................................................................46
14. NX-8-CF WIRING DIAGRAM......................................................................................................................................47
15. TERMINAL DESCRIPTION.........................................................................................................................................48
KEYPAD MAXIMUM WIRE RUN...............................................................................................................................48
16. LOCAL TELEPHONE COMPANY INTERFACE INFORMATION......................................................................49
17. UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INFORMATION ..........................................................................................50
18. SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................................................................52
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Safety Symbol Legend
Warning
Indicates a procedure, practice, condition, or statement that, if not strictly
observed, could result in personal injury.
*This symbol indicates electrical warnings and cautions.
Caution
Indicates a procedure, practice, condition, or statement that, if not strictly
observed, could result in damage to or destruction of equipment or property.
** This symbol indicates general warnings and cautions.

Note
Indicates an essential or important procedure, instruction, condition, or
statement.

Tip
Indicates a user tip. Provides helpful information that is not normally defined
in regular use, but from an experienced user.
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1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The NetworX NX-8-CF represents a new approach to security systems design. Drawing on ourexperiencein the world
marketas the largest exporter of USA manufactured controls, theNetworXseriesisthe most flexible, durable, and user-
friendly control ever seen in our industry. Featuring sophisticated software, the NX-8-CF allows up to 99 users to
interface with 48 zones, 8 partitions, and a host of integrated fire, access, verification, and input/output modules, all
reported with the most comprehensive and fast SIA and Contact ID formats. The NetworX design allows a fully loaded
system to be housed in one single metalenclosure, establishing forthe first time, alogical solution anddesignresponse
to modular systems. Up to 32 modules can be added to expand the capabilities of the NX-8-CF. Please refer to the
current GE Interlogix product catalog for detailed warranty information.
2. ORDERING INFORMATION
Minimum system configuration for local and central station protected premise unit UL Commercial Fire
applications includes these individual modules:
PART # DESCRIPTION MIN QTY
NX-8-CF NX-8-CF Control Only 1 ea
NX-148E-CF Alphanumeric LCD Keypad for Commercial Fire applications (red plastic) 2 ea
NX-870E Fire Supervision Module 1 ea
PART # DESCRIPTION
NX-8-CF-KIT NX-8 COMMERCIAL FIRE KIT
Includes NX-8-CF Control, (2) NX-148E-CF LCD Keypads, NX-870E Fire Supervision &
16.5V, 50VA Transformer
Other available NetworX modules:
NX-216E 16 Zone Expander Module
NX-320E Smart Power Supply and Buss Extender
NX-507E Seven Relay Module
NX-508E —Eight Output Module
NX-540E ** "Operator" Telephone Interface Module
NX-580E ** Cellemetry Interface
—These products are not approved for Commercial Fire use with the UL listed NX-8-CF.
** These products have not been tested and approved by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
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3. GLOSSARY / INDEX
TERM DESCRIPTION LOC PG
Abort If enabled, the NX-8-
CF will wait the programmed number of seconds in
location 40 prior to sending an alarm. To abort the report, type in a code
and press CANCEL.ADialer Delay@
must be enabled in the
ACharacteristic Select@of locations 110-149.
40
110-149
22
30
AC Fail
Low Battery
Report/Warning
The NX-8-
CF can be programmed to report AC failure and/or Low
Battery conditions to the central station. It can also be programmed to
sound the keypad immed
iately upon detection of the condition. The AC
failure report/warning can be delayed.
37,
39
21
AC Power
Low Battery
Sounder Alert
If enabled, the NX-8-
CF will beep the keypad sounder upon arming or
disarming if the AC powe
r is missing or a low battery has been detected.
For UL Commercial Fire installations, this feature must
be
ENABLED.
23 18)
AC Power / Low
Battery Sounder
Alert
If enabled, the NX-8-CF will beep the keypad sounder upon
arming or
disarming if the AC power is missing or a low battery has been detected.
23 18
Arm / Disarm
Codes The NX-8-CF can have 99 four-digit codes or 66 six-
digit codes to
arm/disarm the control. All codes must have the
same number of digits.
The factory default for User #1 is 1234 when using a 4-
digit code, or
123456 for a 6-
digit code. This code can then be used to enter
the new arm/disarm codes.
41 23
Automatic Arming If programmed, the NX-8-
CF will Auto Arm at a specified time. At this
time, the keypad will beep for 50 seconds before the panel arms. If the
arming process is stopped by typing a code on the keypad, the NX-8-
CF
will attempt to arm 45 minutes later. This time will be ex
tended if there is
activity in the building. The Auto Arming of a partition can be
programmed to be silent. If closing reports are sent, the user code will
be 97.
For UL installations, this feature shall be DISABLED.
23,
52-55,
18
25
Auto Cancel /
Abort
If enabled, the Cancel and/or Abort features will be automatic (pressing
CANCEL
button is not required). The Cancel and Abort features, in
locations 23 and 40 respectively, must be enabl
ed to permit this Auto
feature to work. For proper operation of these features, ADialer Delay@
mustbe enabled in the ACharacteristic Select@of locations 110-
149Zone
Types.

Default OFF. Not for Commercial Fire use. Any delay shall not
exceed the maximum UL allowable entry delay.
41 23
Automatic Bypass
Instant Arming
When enabled, the control panel can automatically bypass interior
follower zones if an exit is not detected during the exit delay time. Entry
delay zones can also be made instant.
23 segments
1and3 18
Auto Test
This feature will cause the panel to call the central station to report a
communicator test at a specified interval.
Default ON.
51 25
Auxiliary Outputs The NX-8-
CF has four programmable outputs that can be used to
activate relays, LED=s, etc. 45-50
Diagram
24
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TERM DESCRIPTION LOC PG
Auxiliary Power
Overcurrent The NX-8-CF will display a "Servi
ce Required" message on the keypad
when too much current is drawn from any devicepowered by thesystem.
This condition can be reported to the central station.
37 21
Box Tamper The NX-8-CF has an input for a normally closed t
amper switch (see
terminal drawing). The Box Tamper canbeprogrammed to report and/or
sound the siren and/or the keypad. These terminals can be enabled or
disabled in programming.
37,
39
21
Built In Siren
Driver The NX-8-CF has a built-in 112db siren driver.Whendesired, this built-
in
driver can be easily converted to a 1-
amp voltage output through
programming.
37 21
Bypass Toggle This feature will enable the end user to toggle (turn on or
off) the bypass
of an interior zone with the system armed by pressing BYPASS.23 18
Cancel If enabled, the NX-8-
CF will send a "Cancel" report if when the system is
disarmed and the [Cancel] button is pressed within 5 minut
es of an
alarm. ADialer Delay@must be enabled in the ACharacteristic Select@
of
locations 110-149.
23 18
Communication
Formats The NX-8-CF can report in Contact ID or SIA formats. APPENDIX 1 44
Cross Zoning This feature requi
res two or more trips on a zone or zones programmed
as "cross zones" within a specified time before reporting an alarm.
During the time between trips, the NX-8-
CF can be programmed to
sound the keypad and/or the siren. The NX-8-
CF can also be
programmed
to report an alarm after two or more tripson thesame zone.
37,39,40,
110-149
21,
30-32
Dual/Split/
Multiple Reports The NX-8-CF can send communication reports t
o three different phone
numbersfor dual, split or multiple reportsselectablebyeventorpartition.
4, 10,
16 15-17
Duress Code If a duress code is programmed the NX-8-CF will send a duress sig
nal
whenever the panel is armed or disarmed with this code. If open/close
reports are sent, the user code will be 254.
44 24
Dynamic Battery
Test TheNX-8-
CFcan be programmed to perform a Dynamic BatteryTestfor
a select
ed duration the first time the panel is armed or disarmed every
day. If the panel is not armed or disarmed during the day it will perform
thetest at midnight. The NX-8-
CFcanalsobeprogrammedtoperforma
missing battery test every 12 seconds.
37, 40 21
Entry-Guard This unique low-
level arming mode has been developed to reduce the
most common source of false alarms. When armed as AInstant@
,the
opening of any zones designated as "Entry Guard zone" will initiate the
keypad
sounder and start the entry delay before creating an alarm. All
other zones will function as normal. This arming mode will encourage
system owners to use their system more frequently when the premises
are occupied.
For UL installations, this feature shall be DISABLED.
111-149 30-32
Exit Error If enabled, the NX-8-
CF will send an "Exit Error Report" if an entry/exit
zone is faulted at the instant the exit delay expires. This report will be
sent along with the user number that armed the system, if the panel is
not disarmed before the entry delay expires. The alarm report will also
be sent. Even if this feature is not enabled, the siren will sound if any
entry/exit zone is faulted at the instant the exit delay expires.
23 18
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TERM DESCRIPTION LOC PG
Expander Trouble TheNX-8-
CFwillreportexpandertrouble to the central station if enabled.
Thisconditionwilldisplay the"Service Required" message on thekeypad
even if not reported.

The keypads are considered expanders. The number of the
expansion devices reported can be found on page 46.
37 21
Fail to
Communicate The NX-8-CF will display the "Service Required"messageif a
reportfails
to reach the central station. If enabled, when the next report is
successfully communicated, a Fail to Communicate code will be
reported.
Default ON.
37 21
Fire Alarm
Verification When enabled, the NX-8-CF w
ill verify a Fire alarm by requiring more
than one trip on a smoke detector within a specified time before creating
an alarm.
This feature is not approved for residential use in California.
40 22
Force Arming Whenenabled,theNX-8-
CFcanbeForce Armed with zones violated. At
the end of the exit delay, these zones will become bypassed. If these
zones become secured any time during the arming cycle, they will be
unbypassed and active in the system. If "Bypass Report
"isenabled,the
force arming zones can be programmed to report bypass when they are
Force Armed (default), or to not report bypass even if "Bypass Report" is
enabled.
For UL installations, this feature shall be DISABLED.
37 and 111-
149 21 & 30-32
Ground Fault If the NX-
870E is used, a fault of the earth ground can be reported to the
central station. If it is not reported, this condition will display the "Servic
e
Required" message on the keypad.
37 21
Group Bypass
A designated group of zones can be programmed to bypass. Prior to
arming, press BYPASS 0BYPASS BYPASS .
For UL installations, this feature shall be DISABLED.
111-149 30-32
Immediate Restore
By Zone The NX-8-
CF can be programmed to send alarm and restore reports as
soon as they occur, or wait until the siren time has expired. 37 21
Internal Event Log
Up to 185 events can be stored in memory along with the date and time
of the event. All reportable events report to the log.
Keypad Activated
Panics The NX-8-CF has three keypad-activated panics that will send reports t
o
the central station:
Auxiliary 1 (Fire), Auxiliary 2 (Medical), andKeypad Panic. Auxiliary1 will
activate the steady (Fire) siren, Auxiliary 2 willsound thekeypad,andthe
Keypad Panic can be programmed to be silent or audible (sound siren).
23 18
Keypad Sounder
Control The NX-8-
CF can be programmed to sound the keypad sounder for
certain events. 39 22
Keypad Tamper If enabled, the NX-8-
CF will disable the keypad for 60 seconds and
commun
icate a tamper signal to the central station if 30 keypresses are
entered without producing a valid code.
23 18
Keyswitch
Arm/Disarm Any zone on the NX-8-
CF can be programmed as a keyswitch zone. If
this is done, a momentar
y short on this zone will arm/disarm the control.
If opening/closing reports are sent, the user code will be 99.
DEFAULT
ZONE TYPES 19
LED Extinguish This feature will extinguish all LED=
s on the keypad, except the "Power"
LED, after 60 seconds without a keypress. Pressing any numeric key will
illuminate all LED=s.
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TERM DESCRIPTION LOC PG
Log Full Report A report can be sent to the central station when the event log is full. 37 21
Lost Clock
Service Light The NX-8-
CF can be programmed to display the "Service Required"
message when the internal clock has an invalid time due to power loss. 37 21
Manual Test TheNX-8-
CFcanbe programmed to perform a bell and/orcommunicator
test when is entered while the system is in the disarmed state.
37 21
On Board Zone
Disable The eight zones on the NX-8-CF panel can bedisabled inorder to ha
vea
completely wireless alarm system. 37 21
Partitions The NX-8-
CF can be partitioned into a maximum of eight separate
systemswithdistinctreportingcodes,user codes, and operating features
for each system.
26-36 20-21
Program Code Factory default:  when using a 4-
digit code and
 if the 6-digit option is used.
The program code can
also be used as an Arm/Disarm code. If used as an Arm/Disarm code,
and open/close reports are sent, the user code will be 255.
43 23
Quick Arm The NX-8-CF has a one-
button "Quick Arm" feature, which can be used
to arm the system by pressing EXIT or STAY
on the keypad. If closing
reports are sent, the user code will be 98.
23 18
Recent Closing If enabled, the NX-8-
CF will send a "Recent Closing Report" to the
central station if an alarm occurs within 5 minutes after the panel is
armed. The user number that armed the system will also be sent.
23 18
Re-exit The NX-8-
CF has the ability to restart the exit delay for a quick exit
without disarming the system by pressing EXIT
while the system is
armed.
23 18
Relays The NX-8-
CF has two separate normally open and normally closed relay
contacts for a variety of applications, including access control, home
control/automation, wireless interfaces, and security functions.
Access control and home automation hav
e not been verified by
UL testing.
45-48,
TERMINAL
DESCRIPTION
24
48
Siren Blast For
Arming TheNX-8-
CFcanbeprogrammedtogiveaonesecondsirenblastwhen
the panel is
armed, at the end of the exit delay, or when the central
station receiver acknowledges the closing report. It can also give one
blastfor remote (keyswitch) armingand two blasts for remotedisarming.
37 21
Siren Supervision TheNX-8-CF has a ASiren Supervision@
circuitthat willconstantly monitor
the siren on the NX-8-
CF and can be programmed to report if the wires
are cut.
37 21
Silent Exit Option The exit delay can be silenced by pressing rEXIT
before arming the
control panel or when using the re-
exit feature. The exit delay can also
be silenced permanently in all partitions.
37 21
Start / End
Programming A report can be sent when local programming is started and ended. 37 21
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TERM DESCRIPTION LOC PG
Swinger Shutdown
This feature allows a zone or zones to be automatically bypassed after a
specified number of alarms. When a zone is tripped, the alarm ‘counter’
reflects “1” in memory. If a new (first
) alarm is detected in a different
zone, the counter remains at “1”. If an alarm is detected on a previously
tripped zone, the count increments to “2”. The ‘counter’ will increment
each time an alarm is detected on a zone with multiple trips. Bypassing
wil
l occur on the zone that causes the count to equal the number
programmed in location 38; the ‘counter’ will reset to zero (0); and begin
a new trip count where the next alarm will set the ‘counter’ to 1. If
immediate restore is enabled in location 37, the
alarms (and restores, if
enabled) will be sent as they occur. If immediate restore is not enabled,
a second or subsequent alarm will not be sent until the siren times out.
For UL installations, this feature shall be DISABLED.
37, 38 21
Telephone Line
Monitor The NX-8-
CF has a Telephone Line Monitor that monitors the voltage
and current of the telephone line for a detection of a faulted phone line.
This condition can also be reported to the central station. If the repor
tis
enabled,onlytheTelephoneLine Restorewillbe reported unless the NX-
870E is being used.
37,39,40 21-22
Temporal Siren
Disable If disabled, the Fire Siren will be steady and Fire Voltage
Out will be the
same as Burglary (continuous). Otherwise, the Fire Siren will be
temporal.
For UL installations, this must be ENABLED.
37 21
User Code A four- or six-digit entry code used to arm or disarm the system.
Walk-Test Mode If enabled, entering CHIME followed by a user code will allow a walk-
through zone test where all zones become silent and local (non-
reporting). The number of the faulted zone(s) will be displayed on the
LCD keypad. It will also be entere
d into alarm memory and the internal
log. To exit at any time during this mode, enter a user code. Otherwise
the AWalk-Test Mode@will automatically exit after 15 minutes.
41 23
Wireless Sensor
Missing/Low
Battery
The NX-8-
CF will send a report to the central station when a wireless
sensor has detected a low battery or has not reported to the receiver.
The "Service Required" message will appear when either condition
exists.
37 21
Zone Bypassed
Sounder Alert If this feature is enabled, the NX-8-
CF will beep the keypad sounder
upon arming if a zone is bypassed. 23 18
Zone Types
(Configurations) The NX-8-
CF has 20 programmable Zone Types that determine how
each zone will function and report.
If any zone is programmed as a Fire Zone, that zone will be a Fire Zone in
all
partitions. (Example: I
f zone 2 is a Fire Zone in partition 1, then zone 2 will be a
Fire Zone in all partitions.)
111-149,
DEFAULT
ZONE TYPES
30-32
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