Mircom FleX-Net BBX-1024DS User guide

Application Guide LT-6045 Rev. 5
August 2021
FleX-Net™

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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction 13
1.1 Related Documents ....................................................................................................... 13
2.0 Working with the Fire Alarm Control Panel and the
Configurator 14
2.1 Connecting the Configurator to the Fire Alarm Control Panel ........................................ 14
2.2 Sending a Job to the Fire Alarm Control Panel ............................................................. 16
2.3 Getting the Active Job from the Fire Alarm Control Panel ............................................. 17
2.4 Exporting a Job .............................................................................................................. 18
2.5 Managing Jobs .............................................................................................................. 19
2.6 Changing the Active Job ................................................................................................ 19
2.7 Deleting a Job ................................................................................................................ 20
2.8 Getting Configuration Information .................................................................................. 21
2.9 Getting Information about the CodeMeter Key .............................................................. 22
2.10 Restarting the Fire Alarm Control Panel ........................................................................ 23
2.11 Watchdog Jumpers ........................................................................................................ 25
2.12 Synchronize Sounder Base Addresses ......................................................................... 26
2.13 Print Active Events ......................................................................................................... 26
2.14 Connect a Virtual Terminal Program ............................................................................. 27
3.0 Upgrading Firmware 31
3.1 Installing the Configurator .............................................................................................. 31
3.2 Importing the Job File .................................................................................................... 31
3.3 Connecting to the System .............................................................................................. 32
3.4 Upgrading Firmware ...................................................................................................... 33
4.0 AP Reports 35
4.1 AP Device Type ............................................................................................................. 35
4.2 AP Device Data ............................................................................................................. 36
4.3 AP Group Param ........................................................................................................... 37
4.4 AP Param List ................................................................................................................ 37
4.5 Multi-Addresses ............................................................................................................. 38
5.0 System Limits 39
5.1 FleX-Net™ System Limits .............................................................................................. 39
5.2 Frames ........................................................................................................................... 40

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Table of Contents
6.0 Testing UUKL Devices 43
6.1 Configuring a UUKL Smoke Control Test Interval ......................................................... 43
7.0 Walk Test 45
7.1 Configuring Walk Test Areas ......................................................................................... 45
7.2 Configuring the Walk Test Switch .................................................................................. 46
8.0 Custom Timers and Intervals 47
8.1 Custom Timers ............................................................................................................... 47
8.2 Custom Intervals ............................................................................................................ 49
9.0 Zone Latching 51
9.1 Zone Latching Sequence ............................................................................................... 51
9.2 Creating a Zone Latching Sequence ............................................................................. 52
9.3 Creating a Latching Zone with a Timer .......................................................................... 52
10.0 Relay Pulsing 53
10.1 Relay Pulsing Sequence ................................................................................................ 53
10.2 Creating a Relay Pulsing Sequence .............................................................................. 53
10.3 Relay Pulsing with Multiple Switches ............................................................................. 55
11.0 Hardware Layouts 56
11.1 Hardware Nomenclature ................................................................................................ 56
11.2 Chassis .......................................................................................................................... 57
11.3 Display Modules ............................................................................................................. 58
11.4 Paging and Fire Fighter Telephone Modules ................................................................. 62
11.5 Adder Modules ............................................................................................................... 64
11.6 Booster Power Supplies ................................................................................................. 66
11.7 Backboxes ..................................................................................................................... 66
11.8 BBX-FXMNS Mass Notification Node Backbox ............................................................. 74
11.9 BBX-MNSXP Multi-Purpose Backbox ............................................................................ 75
11.10 FX-LOC(R) Local Operating Console ............................................................................ 77
11.11 Main Display and Remote Annunciator Switch Locations .............................................. 81
12.0 Cables 85
12.1 Maximum Recommended Cable Lengths ...................................................................... 85
12.2 Fiber Optic Cables ......................................................................................................... 87

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12.3 Typical Optical Power Budget ........................................................................................ 88
12.4 Ground Fault Reporting ................................................................................................. 88
12.5 Ground Fault Detection .................................................................................................. 88
13.0 Addressable Loop Interference on Phone Handset Lines 89
13.1 Use the Quad Loop Adder ............................................................................................. 89
13.2 Avoid Sources of Electrical Interference ........................................................................ 89
13.3 Use the TNC-5000 Telephone Bus Terminals ............................................................... 89
13.4 Use Shielded Wiring ...................................................................................................... 89
13.5 Keep Modules Close to the Handsets ............................................................................ 92
13.6 Large Systems and Retrofits .......................................................................................... 92
14.0 Mass Notification System Introduction 93
14.1 Virtual Zones .................................................................................................................. 94
14.2 Setting priorities for zones and switches ........................................................................ 95
15.0 Autonomous Control Unit and Local Operating Consoles 96
15.1 ACU and FX-LOC Configuration .................................................................................... 96
15.2 Setting priorities for zones and switches ........................................................................ 96
15.3 Broadcast Priority ........................................................................................................... 96
15.4 ACU Operation .............................................................................................................. 98
15.5 LOC Operation ............................................................................................................... 98
16.0 Digital Messages 100
16.1 Creating a Digital Message ............................................................................................ 100
16.2 Audio Clips and Nested Loops ....................................................................................... 103
16.3 Nested Loop Example ................................................................................................... 104
16.4 Configuring FleX-Net™ to use your new composition ................................................... 106
16.5 Correlating Digital Messages to a Zone or Switch ......................................................... 106
17.0 Connecting to a BACnet system 107
17.1 BACnet Objects ............................................................................................................. 107
17.2 Setting up BACnet ......................................................................................................... 108
17.3 Generating Reports ....................................................................................................... 111
17.4 Object Types .................................................................................................................. 113
17.5 Object Type Properties .................................................................................................. 113
17.6 CAS BACnet Explorer .................................................................................................... 115
17.7 Visual Test Shell ............................................................................................................ 116
17.8 BACnet Discovery Tool .................................................................................................. 118

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18.0 Using the Web Server 120
18.1 Setting up the Web Server ............................................................................................. 120
18.2 Using the Web Server .................................................................................................... 123
19.0 Using the Configurator 131
19.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................ 131
19.2 User Preferences ........................................................................................................... 131
19.3 Major Components of the Configurator Window ............................................................ 132
19.4 Job Tree ......................................................................................................................... 133
19.5 Job Details ..................................................................................................................... 134
19.6 Network Node ................................................................................................................ 145
19.7 Base I/O ......................................................................................................................... 148
19.8 Main Display / LCD Annunciator .................................................................................... 149
19.9 Remote CPU .................................................................................................................. 153
19.10 Display Adder ................................................................................................................ 153
19.11 UDACT .......................................................................................................................... 155
19.12 Addressing Formats for Devices .................................................................................... 159
19.13 Adding a Device ............................................................................................................. 160
19.14 Setting the Start of AP Address Space .......................................................................... 161
19.15 Adding an AP Detector .................................................................................................. 162
19.16 Adding a Dual Sensor Device ........................................................................................ 164
19.17 Adding a Dual Heat Photo Sensor with 90 °F and 135 °F Thresholds .......................... 164
19.18 Adding a Dual Module Device ........................................................................................ 164
19.19 Adding a Multiple Module Device ................................................................................... 165
19.20 Adding a Circuit Adder ................................................................................................... 165
19.21 Adding a Loop Controller ............................................................................................... 166
19.22 Correlations ................................................................................................................... 168
19.23 Custom Messages ......................................................................................................... 169
19.24 Audio Controller ............................................................................................................. 171
19.25 Panel Information ........................................................................................................... 174
19.26 Advanced Panel Information .......................................................................................... 175
19.27 Backing up the Database ............................................................................................... 176
19.28 Restoring the Database ................................................................................................. 176
19.29 Compacting the Database ............................................................................................. 176
19.30 Comparing Jobs ............................................................................................................. 177
19.31 Creating a Job ............................................................................................................... 181
19.32 Opening a Job ............................................................................................................... 182
19.33 Importing a Job .............................................................................................................. 182
19.34 Display Structure ............................................................................................................ 183
19.35 Version Control .............................................................................................................. 184
19.36 Paste Special ................................................................................................................. 185
19.37 Print ............................................................................................................................... 187
19.38 Security Key Logon ........................................................................................................ 188

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19.39 Upgrade Firmware ......................................................................................................... 188
19.40 Update Panel Time ........................................................................................................ 189
19.41 Version History ............................................................................................................... 189
19.42 System/Node/CPU Status .............................................................................................. 190
19.43 Custom Intervals ............................................................................................................ 192
19.44 Custom Timers ............................................................................................................... 192
19.45 Input / Output Circuit Summary ...................................................................................... 193
19.46 Node Grouping .............................................................................................................. 193
19.47 Input Zones .................................................................................................................... 195
19.48 Output Groups ............................................................................................................... 196
19.49 LED Annunciator ............................................................................................................ 199
19.50 Loop Details ................................................................................................................... 199
19.51 Fire Phone Configuration ............................................................................................... 201
19.52 Using Master Telephones .............................................................................................. 205
19.53 Suite Silence .................................................................................................................. 208
19.54 Configuring suite silence ................................................................................................ 210
19.55 Signal Silence Operation ............................................................................................... 210
19.56 Menus ............................................................................................................................ 215

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List of Figures
Figure 1 Connected CodeMeter key ............................................................................................ 15
Figure 2 Disconnected CodeMeter key ........................................................................................ 15
Figure 3 Security Key Logon ........................................................................................................ 15
Figure 4 Send Job ........................................................................................................................ 16
Figure 5 The job you are about to overwrite on the panel is not backed up on the local database 16
Figure 6 The job has been successfully stored ............................................................................ 17
Figure 7 Job successfully downloaded ........................................................................................ 17
Figure 8 Job Already in Database ................................................................................................ 17
Figure 9 New Job Version Information ......................................................................................... 18
Figure 10 Job successfully uploaded ............................................................................................. 18
Figure 11 Manage Jobs ................................................................................................................. 19
Figure 12 Panel Information ........................................................................................................... 21
Figure 13 Advanced Panel Information .......................................................................................... 22
Figure 14 Security Key Information ................................................................................................ 23
Figure 15 FX-2003-12NDS board showing the CPU ..................................................................... 25
Figure 16 Close-up of a CPU ......................................................................................................... 25
Figure 17 Connect the computer to the RS-232 P9 connector on the main FleX-Net™ board ..... 27
Figure 18 Tera Term New connection ........................................................................................... 28
Figure 19 Tera Term Serial port setup ........................................................................................... 28
Figure 20 Tera Term Log ............................................................................................................... 29
Figure 21 Close Tera Term Log ..................................................................................................... 29
Figure 22 Example event log printout ............................................................................................ 30
Figure 23 User Preferences ........................................................................................................... 31
Figure 24 Connect to P3 on FX-2000N Series Panels .................................................................. 32
Figure 25 Connect to P3 on ALCN-792MISO Loop Controller ...................................................... 32
Figure 26 Connect to P10 on ANC-5000 ....................................................................................... 32
Figure 27 Security Key Logon ........................................................................................................ 33
Figure 28 Upgrade Firmware on Panel .......................................................................................... 33
Figure 29 Firmware upgrade warning ............................................................................................ 34
Figure 30 Panel firmware upgraded successfully .......................................................................... 34
Figure 31 AP Device Type report ................................................................................................... 35
Figure 32 AP Device Data report ................................................................................................... 36
Figure 33 AP Group Param report ................................................................................................. 37
Figure 34 AP Param List report ..................................................................................................... 37
Figure 35 Multi-Addresses - duplicate serial number ..................................................................... 38
Figure 36 Multi-Addresses - duplicate address .............................................................................. 38
Figure 37 Interval for UUKL testing ................................................................................................ 43
Figure 38 Advanced logic equation for UUKL test interval ............................................................ 44
Figure 39 Add WalkTest Area ........................................................................................................ 45
Figure 40 New walk test area ........................................................................................................ 45
Figure 41 Add Input Devices .......................................................................................................... 46
Figure 42 Select items to add ........................................................................................................ 46
Figure 43 Walk test switch ............................................................................................................. 46

List of Figures
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Figure 44 FX-2003-12NDS mounts in the BBX-1024DS(R) enclosure .......................................... 66
Figure 45 FX-2017-12NDS mounts in the BBX-1072A(R)DS Backbox ......................................... 68
Figure 46 The FX-2009-12NDS mounts and occupies 4 display positions in BB-5008 and BB-5014 70
Figure 47 ECX-0012 mounts and occupies 2 display positions in BB-5008 or BB-5014 ............... 71
Figure 48 Mounting of paging and fire fighter telephone modules in the BB-5008 or BB-5014 ..... 71
Figure 49 BB-5008 sample layout .................................................................................................. 72
Figure 50 BB-5014 sample layout .................................................................................................. 72
Figure 51 BBX-FXMNS sample layout ........................................................................................... 74
Figure 52 Audio system installation into BBX-MNSXP with CH-993B internal chassis ................. 75
Figure 53 NAC expander installation into BBX-MNSXP with CH-994B internal chassis ............... 76
Figure 54 FX-LOC(R) ..................................................................................................................... 77
Figure 55 Switch layout on the DSPL-420-16TZDS ....................................................................... 81
Figure 56 Default switch assignments for the DSPL-420-16TZDS ................................................ 81
Figure 57 Switch layout on the DSPL-420(DS) .............................................................................. 82
Figure 58 Default switch assignments for the DSPL-420(DS) ....................................................... 82
Figure 59 Switch layout on the DSPL-2440 ................................................................................... 83
Figure 60 Default switch assignments for the DSPL-2440 ............................................................. 83
Figure 61 Switch layout on the RAXN-LCD ................................................................................... 84
Figure 62 Switch layout on the RAXN-LCDG ................................................................................. 84
Figure 63 Default switch assignments in the Configurator for the RAXN-LCD(G) ......................... 84
Figure 64 Wiring of the TNC-5000 boards ..................................................................................... 90
Figure 65 Telephones and addressable modules showing shielded wiring (Class A) ................... 91
Figure 66 Telephones and addressable modules showing shielded wiring (Class B) ................... 91
Figure 67 The FleX-Net™ Mass Notification System ..................................................................... 93
Figure 68 Virtual Zone Priorities ..................................................................................................... 94
Figure 69 ACU and LOC Configuration .......................................................................................... 97
Figure 70 Zone Priorities ................................................................................................................ 98
Figure 71 Job Details showing Audio Setup .................................................................................. 100
Figure 72 Audio Setup ................................................................................................................... 101
Figure 73 Manage Messages ........................................................................................................ 101
Figure 74 Audio Message Composer ............................................................................................. 102
Figure 75 Audio clips and nested loops ......................................................................................... 103
Figure 76 Nested loop example ..................................................................................................... 105
Figure 77 Nested loop example ..................................................................................................... 106
Figure 78 BACnet objects .............................................................................................................. 107
Figure 79 Network node information - BACnet .............................................................................. 109
Figure 80 Successful ping .............................................................................................................. 111
Figure 81 Unsuccessful ping .......................................................................................................... 111
Figure 82 BACnet report ................................................................................................................ 112
Figure 83 CAS BACnet Explorer .................................................................................................... 115
Figure 84 Visual Test Shell ............................................................................................................ 116
Figure 85 BBMD Address .............................................................................................................. 118
Figure 86 BACnet Discovery Tool .................................................................................................. 119
Figure 87 Web Services ................................................................................................................. 121
Figure 88 Successful ping .............................................................................................................. 122

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List of Figures
Figure 89 Unsuccessful ping .......................................................................................................... 122
Figure 90 Queue Status ................................................................................................................. 124
Figure 91 Advanced Panel Info ...................................................................................................... 124
Figure 92 Configuration Status ...................................................................................................... 125
Figure 93 Alarm Log ...................................................................................................................... 126
Figure 94 Event Log ....................................................................................................................... 127
Figure 95 TCP Socket Table .......................................................................................................... 127
Figure 96 UDP Socket Table ......................................................................................................... 128
Figure 97 ARP Table ..................................................................................................................... 128
Figure 98 Routing Table ................................................................................................................ 129
Figure 99 Device Table .................................................................................................................. 129
Figure 100 Devices Info ................................................................................................................... 130
Figure 101 User Preferences ........................................................................................................... 131
Figure 102 Configurator ................................................................................................................... 132
Figure 103 Job Details ..................................................................................................................... 134
Figure 104 8 input adder with the first input configured as Sync Input ............................................ 140
Figure 105 Audio Setup ................................................................................................................... 141
Figure 106 Manage Messages ........................................................................................................ 143
Figure 107 Holidays ......................................................................................................................... 144
Figure 108 Add Network Node ......................................................................................................... 145
Figure 109 Network Node Details .................................................................................................... 146
Figure 110 Base I/O ......................................................................................................................... 148
Figure 111 Add Annunciator ............................................................................................................ 149
Figure 112 Main Display .................................................................................................................. 150
Figure 113 Passcodes ..................................................................................................................... 152
Figure 114 Remote CPU .................................................................................................................. 153
Figure 115 Add Display Adder ......................................................................................................... 153
Figure 116 Add UDACT ................................................................................................................... 155
Figure 117 Dialer ............................................................................................................................. 156
Figure 118 Add Device .................................................................................................................... 160
Figure 119 CLIP/Advanced Protocol Address Space ...................................................................... 161
Figure 120 CLIP/Advanced Protocol Address Space for a quad loop adder ................................... 162
Figure 121 AP base selection .......................................................................................................... 163
Figure 122 Photo (AP) device with the address 100 ........................................................................ 163
Figure 123 A Fire-CO (AP) device with the address 100 ................................................................. 164
Figure 124 A Dual Heat Photo device with the address 100 ............................................................ 164
Figure 125 A Dual Monitor (AP) device with the address 100 ......................................................... 165
Figure 126 A Six Relay (AP) device with the address 100 ............................................................... 165
Figure 127 Add circuit adders .......................................................................................................... 166
Figure 128 Add Loop Controller ....................................................................................................... 166
Figure 129 Loop Controller .............................................................................................................. 167
Figure 130 Select items to add ........................................................................................................ 168
Figure 131 Correlations pane .......................................................................................................... 168
Figure 132 Custom Messages ......................................................................................................... 170
Figure 133 Add Messages ............................................................................................................... 170

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Figure 134 Audio Controller Information .......................................................................................... 172
Figure 135 Panel Information ........................................................................................................... 174
Figure 136 Select Job to Compare .................................................................................................. 177
Figure 137 Advanced Compare Options .......................................................................................... 178
Figure 138 Job comparison ............................................................................................................. 179
Figure 139 Comparison example ..................................................................................................... 179
Figure 140 Minor modifications ........................................................................................................ 180
Figure 141 Create Job ..................................................................................................................... 181
Figure 142 Select Job and Version .................................................................................................. 182
Figure 143 Display Firmware Data Structure ................................................................................... 183
Figure 144 This job is protected against unintentional edits ............................................................ 184
Figure 145 This job version has already been built or downloaded to the panel ............................. 184
Figure 146 New Job Version Information ......................................................................................... 185
Figure 147 Paste Special for loops .................................................................................................. 185
Figure 148 Paste Special for annunciators ...................................................................................... 186
Figure 149 Print ............................................................................................................................... 187
Figure 150 Security Key Logon ........................................................................................................ 188
Figure 151 Upgrade Firmware on Panel .......................................................................................... 188
Figure 152 Update Panel Time ........................................................................................................ 189
Figure 153 Version History ............................................................................................................... 189
Figure 154 System Status ................................................................................................................ 191
Figure 155 Node grouping for the fire panel .................................................................................... 194
Figure 156 Node grouping for the MNS panel ................................................................................. 194
Figure 157 Remove a node from a group ........................................................................................ 195
Figure 158 Add Output Group .......................................................................................................... 196
Figure 159 Select items to add to output group ............................................................................... 197
Figure 160 Select items to add to input zone ................................................................................... 198
Figure 161 LED Annunciator ............................................................................................................ 199
Figure 162 Add fire phone module ................................................................................................... 202
Figure 163 Make a switch a phone selector switch .......................................................................... 206
Figure 164 Add correlations to a phone selector switch .................................................................. 207
Figure 165 Add correlations to a phone selector switch .................................................................. 207
Figure 166 Add correlations to a phone selector switch .................................................................. 208
Figure 167 Timers for suite silence .................................................................................................. 210

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List of Tables
Table 1 OEM Values ................................................................................................................... 35
Table 2 Type Values ................................................................................................................... 35
Table 3 FleX-Net™ System Limits .............................................................................................. 39
Table 4 Frame Count .................................................................................................................. 41
Table 5 Chassis .......................................................................................................................... 57
Table 6 Main Displays ................................................................................................................ 59
Table 7 Display Adders ............................................................................................................... 59
Table 8 Remote Annunciators .................................................................................................... 60
Table 9 Paging and Fire Fighter Telephone Modules ................................................................. 62
Table 10 Network Controller Modules .......................................................................................... 64
Table 11 Adder Modules ............................................................................................................... 65
Table 12 Booster Power Supplies ................................................................................................ 66
Table 13 BBX-1024DS(R) ............................................................................................................ 67
Table 14 BBX-1024XT(R) ............................................................................................................. 67
Table 15 BBX-1072A(R)DS .......................................................................................................... 68
Table 16 BB-5008 Backbox .......................................................................................................... 69
Table 17 BB-5014 Backbox .......................................................................................................... 70
Table 18 Backboxes for the RAXN-LCD(G) ................................................................................. 73
Table 19 Weather-Protected Boxes .............................................................................................. 73
Table 20 Audio Cabinets .............................................................................................................. 78
Table 21 Amplifier Bins ................................................................................................................. 79
Table 22 Amplifier Cards .............................................................................................................. 80
Table 23 Maximum Recommended Cable Lengths ...................................................................... 85
Table 24 Object Types .................................................................................................................. 113
Table 25 Object Type Properties .................................................................................................. 113
Table 26 Displays ......................................................................................................................... 152
Table 27 Display Adders ............................................................................................................... 154
Table 28 Line 2 Cellular Test and Auto Test ................................................................................ 159
Table 29 System Status ................................................................................................................ 191
Table 30 Customer Intervals ......................................................................................................... 192
Table 31 Customer Timers ........................................................................................................... 193
Table 32 Input Zones .................................................................................................................... 195
Table 33 Loop Details ................................................................................................................... 199
Table 34 File Menu ....................................................................................................................... 215
Table 35 Job Menu ....................................................................................................................... 216
Table 36 Insert Menu .................................................................................................................... 217
Table 37 Edit Menu ....................................................................................................................... 218
Table 38 Panel Menu .................................................................................................................... 218
Table 39 Tools Menu .................................................................................................................... 219

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1.0 Introduction
This reference guide is for application engineers who build and configure the FleX-Net™ Fire
Alarm Control Panel. It covers FleX-Net™ firmware version 12.2.33 and Configurator version
12.2.33.
For FleX-Net™ version 12.1, see revision 3.2 of this guide.
1.1 Related Documents
• LT-6707 Advanced Logic Programming Manual

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2.0 Working with the Fire Alarm Control
Panel and the Configurator
This chapter covers the most important things you need to know about the Fire Alarm Control
Panel and the Configurator.
The Fire Alarm Control Panel network (also called the Fire Alarm Control Panel, the FACP, or
the panel) is the system of networked panels that controls the fire detection and prevention
system.
The MGC Fire Detection and Mass Notification Configurator 2018 (the Configurator) is the
software application that lets you configure and manage the jobs that control the Fire Alarm
Control Panel network. A job is a set of configuration data that uniquely describes and controls
a set of Fire Alarm Control Panel hardware. The application icon is called MGC Configurator
V12_2.
This chapter includes:
• Connecting the Configurator to the Fire Alarm Control Panel
• Sending a Job to the Fire Alarm Control Panel
• Getting the Active Job from the Fire Alarm Control Panel
• Exporting a Job
• Managing Jobs
• Changing the Active Job
• Deleting a Job
• Getting Configuration Information
• Getting Information about the CodeMeter Key
• Restarting the Fire Alarm Control Panel
• Watchdog Jumpers
• Synchronize Sounder Base Addresses
• Print Active Events
• Connect a Virtual Terminal Program
2.1 Connecting the Configurator to the Fire Alarm Control Panel
You need the following items in order to connect the Configurator to the Fire Alarm Control
Panel:
• Windows 7 or 10 computer with a USB port
• Serial cable or USB to serial cable
• UIMA4 cable
• Registered CodeMeter key
• MGC Fire Detection and Mass Notification Configurator 2018 (the Configurator) version
12.2.33
To connect the Configurator to the Fire Alarm Control Panel you must:
• Insert the CodeMeter key.

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• Connect the computer and start the Configurator.
Follow the instructions below to complete these steps.
2.1.1 Inserting the CodeMeter Key
The CodeMeter key is a USB flash drive that controls access to the Fire Alarm Control Panel.
• Insert your CodeMeter key into the computer.
The CodeMeter icon in the Windows system tray (the lower right-hand corner of the
screen) turns blue.
Figure 1 Connected CodeMeter key
If the CodeMeter key is not connected, the icon is grey.
Figure 2 Disconnected CodeMeter key
2.1.2 Connecting the Computer
Connect the computer to the Fire Alarm Control Panel for configuration
1. Connect the RS-232 cable or the USB cable to the UIMA4 cable.
2. Connect the 10-pin head of the UIMA4 cable to the last CPU in the CPU chain that starts
from the main board.
3. Connect the other end of the RS-232 cable or the USB cable to the computer.
4. Start the Configurator.
The Configurator prompts you for your PIN.
5. Type your four digit PIN.
Figure 3 Security Key Logon
Note: The port is P3 on the FleX-Net™ main board and ALCN-792MISO, P4 on
ALC-386S, and P10 on ANC-5000.
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6. Click Panel > Connect.
You are now connected to the Fire Alarm Control Panel.
2.2 Sending a Job to the Fire Alarm Control Panel
Send a job
1. Click Job > Open Job and open the job that you want to send.
2. In the Configurator, click Panel > Connect.
3. Click Panel > Send Job.
4. Select the nodes that you want to send the job to.
Figure 4 Send Job
A window appears warning you that the job you are about to overwrite on the panel is not
backed up on the local database. This message only applies if you are sending the same
version of a job that is already on the panel.
Figure 5 The job you are about to overwrite on the panel is not backed up on
the local database
5. Click Yes.

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A window appears asking if you want to make this job the active job.
Figure 6 The job has been successfully stored
6. Click Yes if you want to make this job the active job.
A window appears saying that the job was successfully downloaded to the FACP.
Figure 7 Job successfully downloaded
7. Click OK.
8. The panel restarts.
2.3 Getting the Active Job from the Fire Alarm Control Panel
Get the current active job from the Fire Alarm Control Panel
1. In the Configurator, click Panel > Connect.
2. Click Panel > Get Job.
If a window appears saying that the job is already in the database:
a. Click Yes to save it as a new version.
Figure 8 Job Already in Database

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A window appears asking for the new version information.
Figure 9 New Job Version Information
b. Type a comment in the Comments box, and then click OK.
A window appears saying that the job was successfully uploaded from the FACP.
Figure 10 Job successfully uploaded
3. Click OK.
2.4 Exporting a Job
You can export jobs from the Configurator, and send them to other technicians or use them in
other applications. The job file contains all the job information, including CPUs, devices, and
correlations. You can export jobs in a number of formats. The two most commonly used
formats are:
•Database files (*.mdb). This format is used by other technicians. If you export a job in
this format, another technician can import it into the Configurator on another computer.
•OpenGN Phase II (*.xml). This format is used by OpenGN.
2.4.1 Exporting a job as a database file or an XML file
Export the job as a database file or an XML file
1. In the Configurator, click Job > Export Job.
The Export current job to a file window appears.
The Configurator gives the job a name of the form Job_nn-w, where nn is the job
number, and wis the version number. You can change this name.
2. Choose a location to save the file, and type a name for the file.
• To export the job as a database file:
•SelectDatabase files (*.mdb) in the Save as type pulldown menu.
• To export the job as an XML file for OpenGN:
•SelectOpenGN Phase II (*.xml) in the Save as type pulldown menu.

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3. Click Save.
4. If the Select Firmware Version window appears, make sure that the numbers in the first
two fields match the firmware version of the FACP that is running the job that you are
exporting. Then click OK.
2.5 Managing Jobs
You can manage the jobs on the panel and see which job is active and what has changed.
Manage jobs on the panel
• In the Configurator, click Panel > Manage Jobs.
The Manage Jobs Configuration on Panel window appears.
Figure 11 Manage Jobs
The FACP can hold three jobs in its memory. This window shows the jobs that are currently on
the panel. The active job is orange if not selected and blue if selected. This window also shows
any changes that have been made.
• A green check mark indicates items that are the same.
• A red arrow indicates items that were removed.
• A blue arrow indicates items that were added.
In Figure 11, Version 1 had an annunciator at address 34. This annunciator was removed in
version 2.
2.6 Changing the Active Job
The FACP can hold three jobs in its memory. One of these jobs is the active job. The FACP
can have only one active job at a time. You can make one of the other jobs the active job using
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2.6.1 Changing the Active Job using the Fire Alarm Control Panel
Change the active job using the Fire Alarm Control Panel
On the main display of any node (transponder unit) or on an annunciator for any node in the
system:
1. Press the MENU button, and then press the arrow buttons to scroll down to Choose
Config.
2. Press ENTER.
3. If the system asks for your passcode, enter it, and then press ENTER.
4. Press the arrow buttons to scroll through the available configurations, and then press the
ENTER button to choose the configuration you want.
5. Press ENTER to confirm.
The system changes the active job.
2.6.2 Changing the Active Job using the Configurator
You can change the active job using the Configurator.
Change the active job using the Configurator
1. In the Configurator, click Panel > Manage Jobs.
The Manage Jobs Configuration window appears.
2. Right-click the job you want to make active, and then click Activate Job.
3. Click Yes to confirm.
The system changes the active job.
4. Click OK to close the Manage Jobs Configuration window.
2.7 Deleting a Job
The FACP can hold three jobs in its memory. If there are already three jobs on the FACP and
you want to send a new job, you must delete one of the old jobs.
Note: This procedure changes the configuration for all the nodes that are currently
connected to the system.
Note: This procedure changes the configuration for all the nodes that are currently
connected to the system.
Note: You cannot delete the active job. You must make another job active first.
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