Microm Fire-Link 3 User manual

Installation and Operation Manual
Wireless Extension for Emergency and Fire Alarm System
LT-6210 Rev 2
March 2021

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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction 1
1.1 The Fire-Link 3 Wireless Emergency and Fire Alarm System ....................................... 1
1.1.1 Features ......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1.2 General Notes ................................................................................................................ 1
2.0 Fire-Link 3 Wireless Overview 2
2.1 Fire-Link 3 Wireless Components .................................................................................. 2
2.2 ZC-301W Zone Controller (ZC) ...................................................................................... 3
2.2.1 WR-3001R/W Wireless Input/Output unit (WIO) ............................................................ 3
2.2.2 Input Module and Relay Module .................................................................................... 3
2.3 System Overview ........................................................................................................... 4
3.0 Zone Controller Installation 5
3.1 Installing the Zone Controller Enclosure ........................................................................ 5
3.1.1 Installation Tips .............................................................................................................. 6
3.2 Overall dimensions of the Zone Controller ..................................................................... 6
3.3 Mechanical installation of the Zone Controller ............................................................... 7
3.4 Conduits for Wiring ........................................................................................................ 7
3.4.1 Clearances ..................................................................................................................... 8
3.5 Connect the Power ........................................................................................................ 9
3.5.1 AC Power ....................................................................................................................... 9
3.5.2 Battery Power ................................................................................................................ 9
3.6 DIP Switches .................................................................................................................. 10
3.6.1 Setting the DIP Switches ............................................................................................... 10
4.0 Wireless Input/Output Unit Installation 11
4.1 Installing the WIO Unit ................................................................................................... 11
4.1.1 Installation Tips .............................................................................................................. 11
4.1.2 Parts ............................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 12
4.3 DIP Switches .................................................................................................................. 13
4.3.1 Setting the DIP Switches ............................................................................................... 13
4.4 Mounting the Wireless Input/Output unit ........................................................................ 14
4.5 Connecting the Notification Appliance to the Wireless Input/Output unit ....................... 17
5.0 Wiring 19
5.1 Zone Controller Board Terminal Connectors Location ................................................... 19

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Table of Contents
5.1.1 Zone Controller Input Terminals ..................................................................................... 19
5.1.2 Zone Controller Addressable Loop Terminals ................................................................ 20
5.1.3 Zone Controller Output Terminals .................................................................................. 20
5.1.4 RS-485 ........................................................................................................................... 20
5.2 FACP NAC Wiring to Zone Controllers .......................................................................... 21
5.3 Zone Controller Relay Wiring to FACP Input Zones ...................................................... 22
5.4 FACP SLC Loop Wiring to Zone Controllers .................................................................. 22
5.5 Mircom and Secutron FACP SLC Loop Wiring to Zone Controllers ............................... 24
6.0 Indicators and Controls 27
6.1 Zone Controller LEDs and Controls (Ancillary for ULC) ................................................. 27
6.1.1 Buttons ........................................................................................................................... 27
6.1.2 LEDs .............................................................................................................................. 28
6.1.3 Buzzer ............................................................................................................................ 28
6.2 Wireless Input/Output unit LEDs and Buttons ................................................................ 29
6.2.1 Buttons ........................................................................................................................... 29
6.2.2 LEDs .............................................................................................................................. 30
7.0 Operation 31
7.1 Wireless Input/Output unit Operation ............................................................................. 31
7.1.1 Normal Operation ........................................................................................................... 31
7.1.2 Button Operation (UL) .................................................................................................... 31
7.1.3 Button Operation (ULC) ................................................................................................. 31
7.1.4 Button Operation while in Trouble Condition .................................................................. 31
7.1.5 Alarm Condition .............................................................................................................. 31
7.1.6 Alarm Tones ................................................................................................................... 31
7.1.7 Button Operation while in Alarm Condition (UL) ............................................................ 32
7.1.8 Button Operation while in Alarm Condition (ULC Dwelling Unit Use Only) .................... 32
8.0 DIP Switch Settings for each ZC and WIO 34
8.1 Channel ID Settings ....................................................................................................... 34
8.2 PAN ID Settings ............................................................................................................. 35
9.0 Appendix A - Specifications and Features 36
10.0 Warranty and Warning Information 38

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List of Figures
Figure 1 System Components ...................................................................................................... 4
Figure 2 Zone Controller Enclosure Dimensions ......................................................................... 6
Figure 3 Mechanical installation of the Zone Controller ............................................................... 7
Figure 4 Zone Controller Mounting Holes Dimensions ................................................................ 8
Figure 5 Zone Controller AC and Battery Power Wiring .............................................................. 9
Figure 6 Location of Zone Controller DIP Switches and USB port ............................................... 10
Figure 7 DIP Switches on the Zone Controller set to Channel ID 19 and PAN ID 1126 .............. 10
Figure 8 Parts of the Wireless Input/Output unit .......................................................................... 12
Figure 9 Wireless Input/Output unit Mounting Plate Dimensions ................................................. 12
Figure 10 Location of Wireless Input/Output unit DIP Switches and Connections ......................... 13
Figure 11 DIP switches on the Wireless Input/Output unit set to Channel ID 19 and PAN ID 1126 14
Figure 12 Mounting Plate (Front View) .......................................................................................... 14
Figure 13 Mounting Plate (Back View) ........................................................................................... 15
Figure 14 Mounting the Wireless Input/Output unit on the Mounting Plate .................................... 16
Figure 15 Generic Notification Appliance Mounting Plate with End of Line Resistor ..................... 17
Figure 16 Wiring the Notification Appliance Mounting Plate to WIO unit ....................................... 18
Figure 17 Notification Appliance Mounting Holes Available on the WIO unit ................................. 18
Figure 18 Zone Controller Board Terminal Connectors ................................................................. 19
Figure 19 Zone Controller Inputs 1-4 ............................................................................................. 19
Figure 20 Zone Controller Addressable Loop ................................................................................ 20
Figure 21 Zone Controller Outputs 1-4 .......................................................................................... 20
Figure 22 Wiring From Conventional FACP to Zone Controllers Input Zone 1 .............................. 21
Figure 23 Wiring From Conventional FACP to Zone Controllers Input Zones 2, 3 and 4 .............. 21
Figure 24 Wiring From Zone Controllers to Conventional FACP ................................................... 22
Figure 25 Wiring From any FACP to Fire-Link 3 Wireless System via Class B SLC Loop ............ 23
Figure 26 MIX-M500RAP(A) Advanced Protocol Addressable Relay Control Module Wiring Detail 24
Figure 27 MIX-M500MAP(A) Advanced Protocol Addressable Monitor Module Wiring Detail ...... 24
Figure 28 Addressable Loop SLC Wiring from a Mircom (Secutron) FACP .................................. 25
Figure 29 Class X (or Style 7) SLC Wiring from a Mircom (Secutron) FACP ................................ 26
Figure 30 Zone Controller LEDs and Controls ............................................................................... 27
Figure 31 Trouble Condition and Location ..................................................................................... 28
Figure 32 Wireless Input/Output LEDs and Buttons ...................................................................... 29
Figure 33 Temporal and Alert Alarm Code .................................................................................... 32

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List of Tables
Table 1 Fire-Link 3 Wireless Components .................................................................................. 2
Table 2 Description of Zone Controller LEDs .............................................................................. 28
Table 3 Description of Wireless Input/Output unit LEDs ............................................................. 29
Table 4 Wireless Input/ Output unit and Zone Controller Channel ID Setting ............................. 34
Table 5 Wireless Input / Output unit and Zone Controller PAN ID Setting .................................. 35
Table 6 Wireless Input/Output unit Specifications ....................................................................... 36
Table 7 Zone Controller Specifications ....................................................................................... 37

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1.0 Introduction
1.1 The Fire-Link 3 Wireless Emergency and Fire Alarm System
Mircom’s Fire-Link 3 Wireless is an emergency and fire alarm system add-on designed to
provide extendible connectivity without the cost of new cable installation.
1.1.1 Features
•Compatible with the following Mircom fire alarm control panels FleX-Net, FX-2000, FX-
3500, FX-3318 and Secutron MMX, MR-3500 and MR-3318 that have addressable SLC
loops using addressable devices in CLIP mode only.
•Connects to any fire alarm panel with conventional contacts.
•Wireless connection to notification devices.
•Supports Single and Two stage notification.
•Battery backup.
•Configurable Trouble, AC Fail, and Alarm relay outputs.
•UL 864 and ULC S527.
1.1.2 General Notes
Circuits And Zones
Circuit refers to an actual electrical interface, Input (Detection), or NAC (Notification Appliance
Circuit) which connects audible and visible notification appliances to the fire alarm system
control unit (Signal) or Relay. Zone refers to defined geographic areas (one or more floors,
wings, or buildings) that may contain detectors, NACs, or releasing devices.

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2.0 Fire-Link 3 Wireless Overview
2.1 Fire-Link 3 Wireless Components
Table 1 Fire-Link 3 Wireless Components
Model Description
ZC-301W Zone Controller
(white door)
Manages the wired connection
with the FACP (Fire Alarm
Control Panel) and wireless
connections with the Wireless
Input/Output units. It plugs into a
dedicated branch 120/240 VAC
receptacle.
Model includes the black
backbox, main board, inner
chassis and front door.
WR-3001R Wireless Input/
Output unit (red)
WR-3001W Wireless Input/
Output unit (white)
Wireless device that connects
the notification appliance to the
Zone Controller’s network.
MIX-M500MAPA (Canada)
MIX-M500MAP (US)
Advanced Protocol Addressable
Monitor Input Module
MIX-M500RAPA (Canada)
MIX-M500RAP (US)
Advanced Protocol Addressable
Relay Output Module

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Fire-Link 3 Wireless Overview
2.2 ZC-301W Zone Controller (ZC)
The Zone Controller relays messages between the Wireless Input/Output unit and the Fire
Alarm Control Panel. It plugs into any 120/240 VAC receptacle and has battery backup.It
should be installed one per floor or zone and wired through either the Notification Appliance
Circuit (NAC) or Addressable Loop (SLC) connection to the Fire Alarm Control Panel. The
Zone Controller is NOT an annunciator.
Operating Frequency: 2.4 GHz
Maximum number of Zone Controllers per system: 16
2.2.1 WR-3001R/W Wireless Input/Output unit (WIO)
The Wireless Input/Output unit communicates wirelessly with the Zone Controller and drives
one notification appliance. Synchronization is NOT available between WIOs and only one WIO
shall be installed in any notification area, such as a suite within a multi-residential building. The
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) shall have the final say as to the synchronization
requirements of the particular situation. Notification devices can be audibly silenced, but
strobes may continue to flash as set-up in the system configuration. Supported notification
appliances are as follows:
•2 wire notification appliances manufactured by Mircom, System Sensor, Cooper (two
stage is not supported), and Gentex.
The Wireless Input/Output unit is powered by 120 or 240 VAC and has a backup battery.
Broadcast Frequency: 2.4 GHz
Maximum number of Wireless Input/Output units per Zone Controller is 49.
Maximum number of Wireless Input/Output units per system is 784.
2.2.2 Input Module and Relay Module
The MIX-M500MAP(A) input module connects the Zone Controller to the SLC in order to
deliver signals from the Zone Controller to the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP).
The MIX-M500RAP(A) relay module connects the Zone Controller to the SLC in order to
deliver signals from the Fire Alarm Control Panel to the Zone Controller. One relay module is
required, but additional modules permit trouble and further reporting.
Mircom or Secutron FACP with SLC loop do not require any Monitor or Relay Modules for
connection to the Zone Controller.
Notes: (1) The Zone Controller should be connected directly to the Fire Alarm Control
Panel.
(2) The Zone Controller is compatible with any Fire Alarm Control Panel brand
for dry contact relay connection and Mircom FleX-Net, FX-2000, FX-3500,
FX-3318 and Secutron MMX, MR-3500 and MR-3318 for addressable SLC
loop connection.
(3) The Zone Controllers should be installed one per floor and wired through
either the NAC or Addressable Loop connections to the Fire Panel.
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Fire-Link 3 Wireless Overview
2.3 System Overview
Mircom’s Fire-Link 3 Wireless offers a fast, clean and cost effective wireless fire alarm audible
signaling solution for multi-residential buildings that are in need of a fire alarm audibility
upgrade without the need to add wiring to the building.
Inter-device communications is accomplished wirelessly using an extremely robust and secure
mesh network technology. The two main system components are the Zone Controller (ZC) and
the Wireless Input-Output unit (WIO). The Zone Controllers are installed one per floor in the
building and then connected using either addressable loops or NAC (bell) circuits to the Fire
Panel.
The Wireless Input/Output unit is a wireless base and is designed to be connected to Mircom’s
and other’s third party notification appliances.
Figure 1 shows the system components of the Fire-Link 3 Wireless system.
Figure 1 System Components
Horn/ Strobe
WIO
Wireless Connection
Wired Connection
Horn/ Strobe
WIO
WIO
Horn/ Strobe
WIO
Horn/ Strobe
WIO
Zone Controller
Fire Alarm Control Panel
- Wireless Input/Output unit

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3.0 Zone Controller Installation
3.1 Installing the Zone Controller Enclosure
The Fire-Link 3 Enclosures can be surface mounted with four screws.
Tools needed:
•Hexnut driver
•Precision or jeweler's screwdriver set
•Philips screwdriver
•Wire cutter
•Wire stripper
Caution: Excessive Force
Improper installation or excessive force will damage the motherboard and
modules being installed or removed.
Caution: Static Sensitive Components
Ensure AC and Battery power is disconnected before installing or removing
any boards, modules, or cables.
Fire-Link Wireless circuit boards contain static-sensitive components.
Operators should always be grounded with a proper wrist strap before
handling any boards to remove any static charges from the body. Use static
suppressive packaging to protect electronic assemblies.
Installer and operators should use proper conduit and wire isolation to keep
Power-Limited and other wiring at least 1/4 inches apart.
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Zone Controller Installation
3.1.1 Installation Tips
•Perform visual inspection of circuit board and parts for obvious issues.
•Group the incoming wires through the top of the enclosure. Use a wire tie to group wires
for easy identification and neatness.
3.2 Overall dimensions of the Zone Controller
Figure 2 Zone Controller Enclosure Dimensions
12 45/64”
(323 mm)
13”
(330 mm)

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Zone Controller Installation
3.3 Mechanical installation of the Zone Controller
To surface mount the Zone Controller enclosure
1. Remove the front door and disconnect the bonding strap.
Figure 3 Mechanical installation of the Zone Controller
2. Remove the four screws securing the inner chassis to the backbox and remove the inner
chassis.
3. Mark the location of the four mounting holes of the backbox on the wall. Drill the holes
and use any additional anchoring devices. For example, dry wall or cement plugs.
4. Fasten two screws halfway into the wall in the top two positions marked in step 3, using
#6 screws.
5. Remove knockouts and attach conduit.
6. Hang the box onto the two screws.
7. Screw the other two screws at the bottom of the backbox
8. Tighten all four screws into place.
9. Once wiring is complete, mount the inner chassis and front door, making sure to
reconnect the bonding strap to the front door.
3.4 Conduits for Wiring
AC power must be run through a dedicated conduit. Use the bottom left conduit for AC wiring.
Use the top left conduit for input wiring and the top right for output wiring. Refer to Figure 3.
FRONT DOOR
INNER CHASSIS Bonding
Strap
Conduit for
Inputs
Lift Antenna
once installed
Conduit for
Outputs
Conduit for
AC Power
BACKBOX

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Zone Controller Installation
3.4.1 Clearances
The controls shall be no less than 60 cm and no more than 180 cm above the finished floor
.
Figure 4 Zone Controller Mounting Holes Dimensions
Screw mounts
Screw mounts Screw mounts
Screw mounts
Knockouts
Knockout for AC wiring
Vertical distance
between mounting
screws 11”(279 mm)
Horizontal distance between
mounting screws 9 61/64”
(253 mm)

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Zone Controller Installation
3.5 Connect the Power
The Zone Controller can operate on either 120 VAC or 240 VAC on the AC mains, and battery
power when there is a drop or complete loss of electrical power.
Figure 5 Zone Controller AC and Battery Power Wiring
3.5.1 AC Power
•Connect the AC power to the terminal located on the bottom right corner of the Zone
Controller main board as shown in Figure 5.
3.5.2 Battery Power
1. Plug in the battery wire plug to the battery terminals of the Zone Controller as shown in
Figure 5.
Battery Maintenance
The sealed rechargeable batteries should be replaced after each period of 3 to 5 years of
normal service. If the Battery Trouble indicator activates, obtain required service.
Note: Connect AC power to the Zone Controller first, before connecting the battery.
EarthNeutral Line
120 or 240 VAC
To battery
Use a wire
cap to
connect
incoming
ground.
Red
White
Black
+--
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Zone Controller Installation
3.6 DIP Switches
Configure each Zone Controller with both a PAN ID (zone controller panel identification) and
channel ID.
Configure all devices in the same zone with the same PAN ID and channel ID.
Use the lower bank of DIP switches, as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6 Location of Zone Controller DIP Switches and USB port
3.6.1 Setting the DIP Switches
Use the lower bank of DIP switches to set the PAN ID and channel ID as shown in Figure 7.
See Section 8.0 on page 34 for the list of DIP switch settings.
Figure 7 DIP Switches on the Zone Controller set to Channel ID 19 and PAN ID 1126
Bottom DIP
switches are for
PAN ID and
Channel ID
USB port for
conguration
NOT USED
1 2 4 8
0
1
ON
OFF
3 5 6 7
1-0-0-0-0-0-0-0
1-0-0-0-0-0-0-0
PAN IDChannel ID

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4.0 Wireless Input/Output Unit
Installation
4.1 Installing the WIO Unit
The Wireless Input/Output unit mounting plate is compatible with 3” by 2” single gang device
boxes, 3-3/4” by 4” double gang boxes, 4” by 2” single gang utility boxes, standard 4” by 4”
boxes, and standard 4” octagon boxes.
Tools needed:
•Hexnut driver
•Precision or jeweler's screwdriver set
•Philips screwdriver
•Wire cutter
•Wire stripper
4.1.1 Installation Tips
•Perform visual inspection of parts for obvious issues.
•Group the incoming wires through the top of the enclosure. Use a wire tie to group wires
for easy identification and neatness.
Caution: Excessive Force
Improper installation or excessive force will damage the motherboard and
modules being installed or removed.
Caution: Static Sensitive Components
Ensure AC and Battery power is disconnected before installing or removing
any boards, modules, or cables.
Fire-Link 3 circuit boards contain static-sensitive components. Operators
should always be grounded with a proper wrist strap before handling any
boards to remove any static charges from the body. Use static suppressive
packaging to protect electronic assemblies.
Installer and operators should use proper conduit and wire isolation to keep
Power-Limited and other wiring at least 1/4 inches apart.
!
!

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Wireless Input/Output Unit Installation
4.1.2 Parts
Figure 8 Parts of the Wireless Input/Output unit
4.2 Dimensions
Figure 9 Wireless Input/Output unit Mounting Plate Dimensions
Wireless Input/OutputMounting Plate
Tamper Screw
remove with bit
6 5/8”
(168 mm)
4 3/4”
(121 mm)

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Wireless Input/Output Unit Installation
4.3 DIP Switches
You must configure each Wireless Input/Output unit with both a PAN ID and channel ID.
For all Wireless Input/Output units on the same floor or zone, set the channel ID and PAN ID to
the same channel ID and PAN ID as the Zone Controller for that floor or zone. All devices in
the same zone should have the same channel ID and PAN ID.
Figure 10 Location of Wireless Input/Output unit DIP Switches and Connections
4.3.1 Setting the DIP Switches
Use the DIP switches to set the PAN ID and channel ID as shown in Figure 11.
See section 8.0 on page 34 for the list of DIP switch settings.
DIP switches for
PAN ID and
Channel ID
Micro USB port
for conguration
For battery
connection
Terminal for
Notication
Appliance Circuit
+ -

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Wireless Input/Output Unit Installation
Figure 11 DIP switches on the Wireless Input/Output unit set to Channel ID 19 and PAN
ID 1126
4.4 Mounting the Wireless Input/Output unit
The Wireless Input/Output unit may be mounted on the wall or ceiling.
To connect the AC power
• Wire the mounting plate to the standard 120 VAC or 240 VAC service with three wires.
Figure 12 Mounting Plate (Front View)
1 2 4 8
0
1
ON
OFF
3 5 6 7
1-0-0-0-0-0-0-0
1-0-0-0-0-0-0-0
PAN IDChannel ID
Neutral
(White)
Green
Line
(Black)
120 or 240 VAC