Mircom FX-3500RCU User manual

Installation and Operation Manual
Fire Alarm Control Panel
LT-1083RCU Rev. 3
September 2021
FX-3500RCU

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Table of Contents
1.0 Industry Canada and FCC Notice 7
1.1 Notice for all FX-3500RCU Series Built-In UDACTs Sold in Canada ............................ 7
1.2 Industry Canada Notice ................................................................................................. 7
1.3 Notice for all FX-3500RCU Series Built-in UDACTs Sold in the U.S.A. ......................... 7
1.4 FCC Notice .................................................................................................................... 8
2.0 Introduction 9
2.1 The FX-3500RCU Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel ............................................. 9
2.2 General Notes ................................................................................................................ 10
3.0 FX-3500RCU Overview 11
3.1 FX-3500RCU Fire Alarm Control Panel Models ............................................................ 11
3.2 FX-3500RCU System Components ............................................................................... 12
3.3 Related Documents ....................................................................................................... 16
4.0 Installation 17
4.1 BBX-1024DS and BBX-1024DSR Mechanical Installation ............................................ 17
4.2 Installation Tips .............................................................................................................. 18
4.3 Installing Adder Modules ................................................................................................ 18
4.4 Main Board and Core Board Connectors and Jumpers ................................................. 20
4.5 Installing the PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module ........................................ 22
4.6 Installing the ALC-636 Dual Loop Adder ........................................................................ 23
4.7 Installing the RAX-1048TZDS Display Adder Module .................................................... 24
4.8 Installing the IPS-2424DS Programmable Input Switches Module ................................ 24
4.9 Installing the IPS-4848DS Programmable Input Switches Module ................................ 25
5.0 Operation 27
5.1 Addressable/Analog Devices ......................................................................................... 29
5.2 Configurable Input Types ............................................................................................... 31
5.3 Output Types ................................................................................................................. 35
5.4 NAC Circuit Operation ................................................................................................... 36
5.5 Single Stage Operation .................................................................................................. 37
5.6 Two-Stage Operation ..................................................................................................... 38
5.7 Evacuation Codes .......................................................................................................... 39
5.8 Positive Alarm Sequence ............................................................................................... 39
5.9 Remote Annunciator Operation ..................................................................................... 41
5.10 Dialer Operation ............................................................................................................. 42

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5.11 Using the Operation Menu from the Control Panel ........................................................ 43
6.0 Indication & Controls 62
6.1 Indication and Controls .................................................................................................. 62
6.2 LCD Display ................................................................................................................... 62
6.3 Common LED Indicators and Control Buttons ............................................................... 64
7.0 Wiring 68
7.1 Wiring Tables ................................................................................................................. 68
7.2 Wire Routing .................................................................................................................. 70
7.3 Addressable Loop Wiring ............................................................................................... 71
7.4 NAC Circuit Wiring ......................................................................................................... 72
7.5 Releasing Circuit Wiring ................................................................................................. 75
7.6 Module and Devices Wiring ........................................................................................... 77
7.7 Power Supply Wiring ...................................................................................................... 82
7.8 System Checkout ........................................................................................................... 85
7.9 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 85
8.0 Appendix A - Compatible Receivers 87
9.0 Appendix B - Manual Panel Configuration 88
10.0 Appendix C - Reporting 94
10.1 Ademco Contact-ID FX-3500RCU Series Event Codes ................................................ 94
10.2 Security Industries Association SIA Format Protocol FX-3500RCU Series Event Codes 95
11.0 Appendix D - Specifications And Features 96
11.1 FX-3500RCU Fire Alarm Control Panel ......................................................................... 96
11.2 FX-3500RCU System Module and Annunciator Specifications ..................................... 97
12.0 Appendix E - Battery Calculations 98
13.0 Warranty and Warning Information 100

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List of Figures
Figure 1 FX-3500RCU with DOX-1024DSR ................................................................................ 11
Figure 2 BBX-1024DS and BBX-1024DSR Installation Instructions and Dimensions ................. 17
Figure 3 Main Board with all Adder Modules Installed ................................................................. 19
Figure 4 Port and Jumper Locations on Main Board .................................................................... 20
Figure 5 Jumper on back of display ............................................................................................. 22
Figure 6 Installing the PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module ........................................ 22
Figure 7 Installing the ALC-636 Dual Loop Adder ........................................................................ 23
Figure 8 IPS-2424DS Programmable Input Switches Module Front Chassis View ..................... 24
Figure 9 IPS-2424DS Cable Connections .................................................................................... 25
Figure 10 IPS-4848DS Programmable Input Switches Module Front Chassis View ..................... 25
Figure 11 IPS-4848DS Cable Connections .................................................................................... 26
Figure 12 FX-3500RCU Configurator Date and Time Settings ...................................................... 30
Figure 13 Enabling the Positive Alarm Sequence .......................................................................... 41
Figure 14 Operation Menu ............................................................................................................. 44
Figure 15 LED Indicators and Control Buttons ............................................................................... 62
Figure 16 Numeric Keypad ............................................................................................................ 63
Figure 17 Wire Routing .................................................................................................................. 70
Figure 18 Addressable Loop Wiring - Class B (Style 4) ................................................................. 71
Figure 19 Addressable Loop Wiring - Class A (Style 6) ................................................................. 71
Figure 20 Addressable Loop Wiring - Class X (Style 7) ................................................................. 72
Figure 21 NAC Circuit – Class B (Style Y) Wiring .......................................................................... 73
Figure 22 NAC Circuit – Class A (Style Z) Wiring .......................................................................... 73
Figure 23 RTI-1 Common Remote Trouble Indicator Wiring .......................................................... 74
Figure 24 Releasing Circuit Wiring - Class B (Style Y) Wiring ....................................................... 76
Figure 25 Wiring the Dialer ............................................................................................................ 77
Figure 26 Connecting an FACP to a 3G4010 Interface Device in Canada .................................... 78
Figure 27 Connecting an FACP to a 3G4010CF Interface Device outside Canada ...................... 79
Figure 28 Connecting an FACP to a SLE-LTEV or SLE-LTEA Interface Device outside Canada . 80
Figure 29 Wiring the PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module ............................................ 81
Figure 30 Main Power Supply Wiring and Connections ................................................................. 83
Figure 31 Supervision of Auxiliary Supplies ................................................................................... 84

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List of Tables
Table 1 FX-3500RCU System Components ............................................................................... 12
Table 2 Main Board Connectors and Jumpers ............................................................................ 21
Table 3 Core Board Connectors and Jumpers (Plug-in Board in Center of Main Board) ........... 21
Table 4 PR-300 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module Connectors and Jumpers ..................... 23
Table 5 ALC-636 Dual Loop Adder Connectors and Jumpers .................................................... 23
Table 6 Settings Permitted in UL864 .......................................................................................... 27
Table 7 Settings Permitted in CAN/ULC-S527 and CAN/ULC-S559 .......................................... 28
Table 8 Configurable Input Types ............................................................................................... 31
Table 9 Configurable Output Types ............................................................................................ 35
Table 10 Annunciator Address DIP Switch Settings ..................................................................... 41
Table 11 List Bypass Special Characters ..................................................................................... 57
Table 12 Keypad and Cursor Button Descriptions ........................................................................ 63
Table 13 LED Indicators and Control Buttons ............................................................................... 64
Table 14 Advanced Protocol and CLIP Devices Addressable Loop Wiring Table ........................ 68
Table 15 NAC and Auxiliary Power Circuits Wiring Table ............................................................. 69
Table 16 Releasing Circuits Wiring Table ..................................................................................... 69
Table 17 MIX-502MAP(A) Conventional Zone Module Input Circuit Wiring Table ........................ 69
Table 18 Power Supply Electrical Ratings .................................................................................... 82
Table 19 Compatible DACR Receivers ......................................................................................... 87
Table 20 Contact-ID Event Codes ................................................................................................ 94
Table 21 SIA-DCS Event Codes ................................................................................................... 95
Table 22 FX-3500RCU Specifications .......................................................................................... 96
Table 23 FX-3500RCU System Modules and Annunciator Specifications .................................... 97
Table 24 Recommended Batteries ................................................................................................ 99

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1.0 Industry Canada and FCC Notice
1.1 Notice for all FX-3500RCU Series Built-In UDACTs Sold in
Canada
Mircom’s FX-3500RCU SERIES BUILT-IN UDACT Communicator described in this manual is
listed by Underwriters Laboratories Canada (ULC) for use in slave application under Standard
ULC-S527 (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.
1.3 Notice for all FX-3500RCU Series Built-in UDACTs Sold in the
U.S.A.
Mircom's FX-3500RCU 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 26 (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).
Attention: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but
should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or
electrician, as appropriate.
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). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label.
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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
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2.0 Introduction
This document provides information for the successful installation and operation of the FX-
3500RCU.
2.1 The FX-3500RCU Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel
Mircom’s FX-3500RCU Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel provides the following:
• Release Control Units (RCUs) for fire control and releasing service.
• 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).
• Reliable and industry proven dedicated releasing power supply.
• Six dedicated hazard zone LED indicators.
• 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-3500RCU 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).
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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-3500RCU 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-3500RCU 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)
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3.0 FX-3500RCU Overview
This chapter lists all the possible components of an FX-3500RCU system.
3.1 FX-3500RCU Fire Alarm Control Panel Models
All FX-3500RCU 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-3500RCU with DOX-1024DSR

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3.2 FX-3500RCU System Components
The following table describes the components of the FX-3500RCU.
Table1 FX-3500RCU System Components
Model Description
MAM-3500 Main Display.
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.
PCS-100
Power Supply Interface Board use for powering
3G4010, 3G4010CF, SLE-LTEV or SLE-LTEA
Universal Wireless Alarm Communicator.
Visual
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SRM-312W Smart Relay Module with White Enclosure.
Can support up to 12 relays.
SRM-312R Smart Relay Module with Red Enclosure.
Can support up to 12 relays.
IPS-2424DS Programmable Input Switches Module with 24
switches.
IPS-4848DS Programmable Input Switches Module with 48
switches.
RAM-1016TZDS 16 Point Annunciator Chassis with 16 Trouble
LEDs.
RAM-1032TZDS
RAM-1032TZDS-CC
Model RAM-1032TZDS Main Chassis Remote
Annunciator with 16 Bi-coloured LEDs and 32
trouble LEDs. Model RAM-1032TZDS-CC is
the same as the RAM-1032TZDS, except it has
conformal coating and is to be used in a BB-
1001WP(R)A or BB-1002WP(R)A weather
protected box.
RAX-1048TZDS
RAX-1048TZDS-CC
Model RAX-1048TZDS Adder Annunciator
Chassis with 48 Bi-coloured LEDs and 48
trouble LEDs. Model RAX-1048TZDS-CC is the
same as the RAX-1048TZDS, except it has
conformal coating and is to be used in a
BB-1002WP(R)A weather protected box.
Table1 FX-3500RCU System Components (Continued)
Model Description
FA-300 SERIES
REMOTE RELAY

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MGD-32 Graphic Annunciator.
RAX-LCD-LITE Remote Annunciator with 4-line LCD Display.
AGD-048 Graphic Annunciator Adder Driver Board.
RTI-1 Common Remote Trouble Indicator, Buzzer
and LED.
BB-1001D White Enclosure for one annunciator.
BB-1001DR Red Enclosure for one annunciator.
BB-1001DS Enclosure for one annunciator with stainless
steel door.
BB-1001WPA White enclosure for one annunciator rated for
outdoor environment, wet location.
BB-1001WPRA Red enclosure for one annunciator rated for
outdoor environment, wet location.
BB-1002D White Enclosure for two annunciators.
BB-1002DR Red Enclosure for two annunciators.
BB-1002DS Enclosure for two annunciators with stainless
steel door.
BB-1002WPA White enclosure for two annunciators rated for
outdoor environment, wet location.
BB-1002WPRA Red enclosure for two annunciators rated for
outdoor environment, wet location.
Table1 FX-3500RCU System Components (Continued)
Model Description
P1
P2
JW5
JW15
JW
2 3 4 9 10 11
JW
8 7 6 14 13 12
JW1
P3
P4
P1
P2
JW5
JW15
JW
2 3 4 9 10 11
JW
8 7 6 14 13 12
JW1
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BB-1003D White Enclosure for three annunciators.
BB-1003DR Red Enclosure for three annunciators.
BB-1003DS Enclosure for three annunciators with stainless
steel door.
BB-1008D White Enclosure for eight annunciators.
BB-1008DR Red Enclosure for eight annunciators.
BB-1012D White Enclosure for twelve annunciators.
BB-1012DR Red Enclosure for twelve annunciators.
MP-300 End of line resistor plate. 3.9 kilohms.
MP-3500R Solenoid EOL Module (Red) - 47 kilohms.
MP-3500W Solenoid EOL Module (White) - 47 kilohms.
BC-160 External Battery Cabinet.
INX-10A Intelligent NAC Expander Panel.
Table1 FX-3500RCU System Components (Continued)
Model Description

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3.3 Related Documents
The following documents contain information on releasing applications and the configuration
of the FX-3500RCU. They can be accessed on the Mircom website by following the links
provided.
3.3.1 LT-1091 FX-3500RCU Releasing Application Guide
The releasing application guide provides examples of typical releasing applications and how to
set them up.
http://www.mircom.com/
3.3.2 LT-1148 FX-3500/FX-3500RCU Configuration Guide
The configuration guide explains how to create and manage Jobs for the FX-3500RCU.
Information on how to update the firmware for the panel is also contained in this guide.
http://www.mircom.com/

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4.0 Installation
This chapter describes the installation of the FX-3500RCU.
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.
Figure 2 BBX-1024DS and BBX-1024DSR Installation Instructions and
Dimensions
Dimensions of Enclosure (minus built in trim ring) 14.5” x 4.2” x 26”
Distance between horizontal mounting screws 12”
Distance between vertical mounting screws 23.5”
Complete Dimensions of Enclosures 16.3” x 5.5” x 27.5”
26.0 "
14.5 "
4.2 "
External Dimensions
12.0 "
23.5 "
Mounting Dimensions
1.3 " 1.7 "
2.0 "
Top View
2.1 "
1.3 " 6.0 "
9.5 "
Side View

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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.
4.3 Installing Adder Modules
The FX-3500RCU 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
Attention: DO NOT install cable through bottom of the box. This space is reserved
for Batteries.
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See the following diagrams for adder module installation locations. For Jumper or DIP Switch
settings refer to Table 2 and for Wiring Specifications see 7.1 Wiring Tables.
Figure 3 Main Board with all Adder Modules Installed
Rectifier Bridge
MD-1011 Power Supply Board
ALC-636 Dual Loop Adder
PR-300 Polarity Reversal
And City Tie Module
FX-3500RCU Main Board
TR-063A Transformer
Barrier Terminal Block
Note:
ThePCS-100 mounts in thesame
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4.4 Main Board and Core Board Connectors and Jumpers
Figure 4 Port and Jumper Locations on Main Board
P2
P3
P4
P5
P8
P9
P13
P10P11P14
JW1
JW2
JW5
JW6
JW10
JW7
Buzzer
JW11
3
2
1
3
2
1
JW4 JW5
Core Board
Main Board
P7
USB Port
JW12
1
3
2