Mircom TX3 Series User manual

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TX3 Series
TELEPHONE ACCESS SYSTEMS
Installation and Operation Manual

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Contents
1 Introduction 9
1.1 TX3 Systems 10
1.2 Features 11
1.3 Lobby Control Unit Enclosures 12
1.4 Lobby Control Unit Accessories 14
1.5 Warranty and Special Notices 15
1.6 About This Manual 15
1.7 Contact Us 16
2 Enclosure Installation 19
2.1 Grounding the Telephone Access System 20
2.2 Installing the Enclosures and Lobby Control Unit 20
2.3 Installing the Heater 26
3 TX3 System 27
3.1 TX3 System 28
3.2 Single Lobby Control Unit 29
3.3 Dual Lobby Control Units 31
3.4 Three Lobby Control Unit Configuration 32
3.5 Multiple Lobby Control Units 34
3.6 Lobby Control Unit Wiring 34
4 Lobby Control Unit Setup 37
4.1 Controller Board 38
4.2 Controller Board Connectors - Bottom 40
4.3 Controller Board Connectors - Top 44
4.4 Modem Board 46
4.5 MD-993 Module 47
4.6 Guard Phone Module 48
4.7 Guard Phone 49
4.8 Controller ID Setup 49
4.9 Configuration Using a PC 51
4.10 Updating Firmware 52
4.11 Beginning Configuration 56
5 NSL Relay Cabinet Installation and Wiring 57
5.1 NSL Relay Cabinet Mechanical Installation 58
5.2 NSL Relay Control Unit and Expanders 59
5.3 Wiring the TX3-NSL-8M Main Controller Board 62
5.4 Updating Firmware 78

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6 Elevator Restriction Unit Installation and Configuration 79
6.1 Elevator Restriction Cabinet Mechanical Installation 80
6.2 TX3-ER-8 Elevator Restriction Units 81
6.3 Wiring the TX3-ER-8 Elevator Restriction Unit 83
6.4 Elevator Restriction Controller Backplane 86
6.5 2012E Elevator Restriction Relay Card 87
6.6 TX3-ER-8 Elevator Restriction Unit Configuration 88
6.7 Updating Firmware 90
7 Adding Controllers 91
7.1 Adding a Controller 92
8 Appendix 93
8.1 Specifications 94
8.2 Kits - Electronic Scrolling Directory 96
8.3 Kits - Telephone Access Slim-line 97
8.4 Kits - Continental Series Enclosures 98
9 Resident Operating Instructions 101
9.1 NSL Resident Operating Instructions 102
9.2 ADC Resident Operating Instructions 104
Warranty & Warning Information 105
Special Notices 108

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List of Figures
Figure 1. TX3-UFT Universal Series Flush Trim Ring 21
Figure 2. TX3-USFT Slim Line Universal Flush Trim Ring 24
Figure 3. Continental Enclosure Flush Mount 25
Figure 4. Heater TH-102 Installation Location 26
Figure 5. Single Lobby Control Unit 29
Figure 6. Single Lobby Control Unit with ADC and NSL Lines 30
Figure 7. Single Entrance System Wiring 31
Figure 8. Dual Lobby Control Units 32
Figure 9. Multiple Lobby Control Units to Multiple Lines 33
Figure 10. Many Lobby Control Units to One Line 34
Figure 11. Lobby Control Unit Wiring 35
Figure 12. Lobby Control Unit Main Controller Board 38
Figure 13. Controller Board Connectors - Bottom 40
Figure 14. Tamper Switch 41
Figure 15. Connecting additional RS-485 Terminal Connector to the First or Last Node
of Network 42
Figure 16. Power Supply 43
Figure 17. Controller Board Connectors - Top 44
Figure 18. Main Door Dry Contact Wiring 45
Figure 19. Modem Module Telephone Connectors 47
Figure 20. MD-993 Module 47
Figure 21. Guard Phone Module 48
Figure 22. Firmware Upgrade 53
Figure 23. Firmware Upgrade - Erasing Current firmware. 54
Figure 24. Firmware Upgrade - Program new firmware 55
Figure 25. NSL Relay Cabinet 58
Figure 26. TX3-NSL-8M Relay Control Unit 60
Figure 27. NSL Expanders 61
Figure 28. TX3-NSL-8M Main Controller Board 62
Figure 29. NSL System with Telephone Line 64
Figure 30. NSL Controller Telephone Lines 64
Figure 31. NSL Backplane 66
Figure 32. ADSL-100 Filture Module Installation 67
Figure 33. Backplane Number Section 68
Figure 34. 2012 NSL Relay Board 71
Figure 35. CA-71A BIX Block Wiring Configuration 72
Figure 36. RJ-71C Punch-Down Block Wiring Configuration 75
Figure 37. Elevator Relay Cabinet 80
Figure 38. Lobby Control Unit with Elevator Restriction 81
Figure 39. TX3-ER-8 Elevator Restriction Unit 82
Figure 40. Elevator Controller Board 83
Figure 41. Elevator Restriction Controller Board Wiring 85
Figure 42. Elevator Restriction Controller Backplane 86
Figure 43. 2012E Elevator Restriction Relay Board 87

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List of Tables
Table 1: MD-933 Jumper Settings 48
Table 2: Lobby Control Unit SW1 DIP Switch Settings 50
Table 3: NSL Relay Cabinet Dimensions 59
Table 4: Sample Backplane Relay Addresses 69
Table 5: CA-71A BIX Block Identification Form 73
Table 6: RJ-71C Punch-Down Block Identification Form 76
Table 7: Lobby Control Unit SW1 DIP Switch Settings 88

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1 Introduction
This manual provides information about the installation and operation of the
Telephone Access System, and must be read in its entirety before beginning any
installation work.
Installation must be performed by a qualified technician and must adhere to the
standards and special notices set by the local regulatory bodies.
Note: MircomperiodicallyupdatespanelfirmwareandConfigurator
Softwaretoaddfeaturesandcorrectanyminorinconsistencies.
For information about the latest firmware or software visit the
Mircom website at www.mircom.com.
For warranty and special notices information see the Warranty and Special
Notices chapter on page 105.
Warning: TheTelephoneAccessSystemassembly must be grounded by a
qualified electrician. An improperly grounded unit can result
in equipment malfunction and electrical shock.
This manual explains
• Lobby Control Unit Installation and Operation
• NSL Control Unit Installation and Operation
• Elevator Restriction Unit Installation and Operation
• Card Reader Unit Integration

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1.1 TX3 Systems
The Mircom's TX3 series of telephone access systems provide high quality two-
waycommunicationbetween residentsandtheirvisitorsin a multi-unitdwelling
establishment.
ThebasicTX3systemconsistsoftheTX3LobbyControlUnitanddependingon
the application, may be integrated with a combination of Mircom Elevator
Restriction Units, Card Access Units and Touch Screens. All access systems
may be networked together using a peer-to-peer RS-485 connection.
The TX3 system is capable of providing ADC or NSL type telephone access
control from a single panel or from a networked system.
A maximum of 63 units are supported with any combination of Touch Screens,
Lobby Control Units, Elevator Restriction Units and Card Access Units. Valid
networkaddressesrangefrom1to63.Oneofthenetworkedunitswitharealtime
clock, such as Touch Screen, Lobby Control or Card Access must have their
network address set to 1.
Theaccesssystemcanbeconfigured asanautodialercontroller(ADC)orasano
subscriberline(NSL)system. Bothsystemsetupscanbeconfiguredformultiple
entranceswithindependentdoorsandcontroldevicessuchaselectricdoorlocks,
cameras, and garage doors.
1.1.1 ADC and NSL Capability
TX3supportsfullADCandNSLtelephoneconnectivityfromasingleTelephone
Access System panel or from anetworked system. Asingle panel supports up to
five ADC and/or NSL telephone lines.
An ADC connection requires a dedicated subscriber telephone line service
connected to an outside telephone line. This connection lets the visitor call the
tenant and access their voice mail.
An NSL type connection uses the existing building telephone lines for
communication and does not require a separate telephone line. This system may
consist of one or more Lobby Control Units connected to TX3-NSL-8M NSL
Units, typically located in the electrical/telephone room of a building. The NSL
units intercept all telephone lines into the building’s suites and communicate
directly to the resident phone using the Lobby Control Unit.
1.1.2 Elevator Restriction Units
The TX3-ER-8 Elevator Restriction Unit limits building accessibility by
granting visitor access only to the destination floor.

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1.1.3 Other Controllers
Mircom controllers, such as the Card Access controller, may be networked with
the TX3 through a peer-to-peer RS-485 network.
1.2 Features
Features of the TX3 series include:
• Stainless steel front panel
• Universal Series enclosure with a built-in rain hood
• Largescrolling8x20LCDdisplaythateliminatestheneedforanexternal
directory
• Back-lit 16 digit keypad with dedicated operational buttons for Page Up,
Page Down, Call and Info
• Provisions for postal lock and camera
• Multilingual Display and Voice Greeting (English, French-Canadian and
Spanish) that provides instructions on how to use the Lobby Control Unit
• Concierge/Security Desk/Guard Phone capability
• Card Access Interface
• Supports both Auto Dialer (ADC) and NSL (no phone bill)
• Ability to network panels together (peer-to-peer)
• Hands free, full duplex communication
• Flexible one to four digit resident dial codes
• Dials up to 18 digit telephone numbers
• Systemcan beconfigured locallyusing the keypad or a computer withthe
TX3 configuration software
• Upload/downloadconfigurationfileswithouttakingthewholesystemoff-
line
• Programming from one location
• Records a maximum of 5000 event logs
• Elevator restriction capability
• Schedule based call restrictions provide more security and flexibility
• Auto Unlock to leave the main door based on the selected schedule
• Capability of one person testing the NSL controller without using the
Lobby Control Unit
• Industry Canada and F.C.C. approved

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1.3 Lobby Control Unit Enclosures
There are three sizes of enclosures for Lobby Control Units:
Universal Series. The Universal Series enclosure is an indoor/outdoor unit for
the scrolling Lobby Control Unit.
Universal Slim-Line Series. The Universal Slim-Line enclosure is an indoor/
outdoor unit that is narrower and longer than the Universal and Continental
series,andis for the scrollingLobbyControlUnit. Thisseriesisalsoavailableas
a kit.
ContinentalSeries. The ContinentalSeriesis a stainlesssteelindoor unit larger
than the Universal Series and is for the scrolling Lobby Control Unit.
1.3.1 Universal Series
The Universal Series enclosures are surface or semi-flush mounted with the
Lobby Control Units. Optional flush trim rings are available for semi-flush and
flush installations. A rain hood is included allowing for outdoor use.
The following Universal Panel models use the Scrolling Directory:
Model TX3-120U. Stainless steel finish entry panel with speaker, microswitch
for postal lock, 200 name main controller board, 4x20 LCD display, 120 name
paper directory and one PS-4P transformer plug. Designed for outdoor
applications.
Model TX3-200-8U. Stainless steel finish entry panel withspeaker,
microswitchfor postal lock, 200 name main controller board, 8x20 LCD display
and one PS-4P transformer plug. Designed for outdoor applications.
Model TX3-1000-8U. Stainless steel finish entry panel with speaker,
microswitchforpostallock,1000namemaincontrollerboard,8x20LCDdisplay
and one PS-4P transformer plug. Designed for outdoor applications.
Model TX3-2000-8U. Stainless steel finish entry panel with speaker,
microswitch for postal lock, comes with a 2000 name main controller board,
8x20 LCD display and one PS-4P transformer plug. Designed for outdoor
applications.
1.3.2 Universal Slim-Line Series
The Universal Slim-Line series enclosure houses the following models and can
be surface or semi-flush mounted:
Model TX3-200-4U. Stainless steel finish slim-line entry panel with speaker,
microswitch for postal lock, 200 name main controller board, a 4x20 LCD
display and one PS-4P transformer plug. Designed for outdoor applications.
Model TX3-1000-4U. Stainless steel finish slim-line entry panel with speaker,
microswitch for postal lock, 1000 name main controller board, a 4x20 LCD
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Model TX3-2000-4U. Stainless steel finish slim-line entry panel with speaker,
microswitch for postal lock, 2000 name main controller board, a 4x20 LCD
display and one PS-4P transformer plug. Designed for outdoor applications.
1.3.3 Universal Slim-Line Kit
The Universal Slim-Line series is available as a kit:
Model TX3-NSL-12K. The TX3-NSL-12K kit consists of:
• TX3-200-4U slim-line entry panel with speaker and microswitch
for postal lock
• 4x20 LCD display
• PS-4P transformer plug
• TX3-NSL-8M Master NSL Relay Cabinet with one PS-4P
transformer plug
• 2012KTwelveTelephoneRelayKitwitha2012TwelveTelephone
Relay board and a 9106 Cable
• RJ-71C Punch Down Block for outdoor applications
The Universal Panel Accessories consist of the following:
ModelTX3-UFT. UniversalFlushmountingtrimforusewithTX3-120U,TX3-
200-8U, TX3-1000-8U and TX3-2000-8U. Stainless steel.
ModelTX3-USFT. UniversalSlim-LineFlushmountingtrimforTX3-200-4U.
Stainless steel.
1.3.4 Continental Series
TheContinentalSeriesenclosureforLobbyControlUnitsareflushmountedand
for indoor use only. The following Continental Series models use the Scrolling
Directory:
Model TX3-120C. Stainless steel finish Lobby Control Unit with speaker,
microswitchfor postallock, 120 name paper directory, flush mounting back box
and a PS-4P transformer plug. Designed for indoor use.
Model TX3-200-8C. Stainless steel finish Lobby Control Unit with speaker,
microswitchforpostallock,200namemaincontrollerboard,8x20LCDdisplay,
flush mounting back box and one PS-4P transformer plug. Designed for indoor
use.
Model TX3-1000-8C. Stainless steel finish Lobby Control Unit with speaker,
microswitch for postal lock, 1000 name main controller board, 8x20 LCD
display, flushmountingbackboxandone PS-4Ptransformerplug. Designedfor
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Model TX3-2000-8C. Stainless steel finish Lobby Control Unit with speaker,
microswitch for postal lock, 2000 name main controller board, 8x20 LCD
display, flushmountingbackboxandonePS-4Ptransformerplug. Designedfor
indoor use.
Model TX3-200-8CH. Stainless steel finish Lobby Control Unitwith speaker,
microswitchforpostallock,200namemaincontrollerboard,8x20LCDdisplay,
handset,flushmountingbackboxandonePS-4Ptransformerplug. Designedfor
indoor use.
ModelTX3-1000-8CH. Stainlesssteelfinish Lobby ControlUnitwithspeaker,
microswitch for postal lock, 1000 name main controller board, 8x20 LCD
display, handset, flush mounting back box and one PS-4P transformer plug.
Designed for indoor use.
ModelTX3-2000-8CH. Stainlesssteelfinish Lobby ControlUnitwithspeaker,
microswitch for postal lock, comes with a 2000 name main controller board,
8x20LCDdisplay,handset,flushmountingbackboxandonePS-4Ptransformer
plug. Designed for indoor use.
1.4 Lobby Control Unit Accessories
The Lobby Control Unit accessories consist of the following items:
• TX3-UFT Universal series flush trim ring.
• TX3-USFT Slim line Universal Series flush trim ring.
• TX3-UGA Gooseneck mounting adapter designed for use with the
standard Universal Series enclosure for pedestals.
• TX3-USGA Gooseneck mounting adapter designed for use with the TX3-
200-4U Slim Line Universal enclosure pedestals.
• TH-102 Thermostat Heater with one PS-24P Transformer Plug
•CAM-2TX3Camera
• TX3-MDM Modem Module
• TX3-GPM Guard Phone Module
• TX3-USB-AD Kit

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1.5 Warranty and Special Notices
Mircom values your business and always attempts to provide you with the very
best service.
PleaseseetheWarrantyandSpecialNoticeschapteronpage 105forinformation
about the warranty and special notices about equipment use.
1.6 About This Manual
This manual provides comprehensive information on the installation and
configuration of the TX3 Series Telephone Access System by the installation
technician. Tasks are described in the order that they are likely to be performed.
This manual applies to the following models:
• TX3-120/200-4 (4x20 LCD)
• TX3-200-8 (8x20 LCD)
• TX3-1000-4 (4x20 LCD)
• TX3-1000-8 (8x20 LCD)
• TX3-2000-4 (4x20 LCD)
• TX3-2000-8 (8x20 LCD)
Chapter 9 describes the Telephone Access System resident operating
instructions for NSL and ADC systems.
1.6.1 Version Control
The version number appears on the front cover and changes whenever there is a
major or minor update to any part of the system regarding operation or
configuration.
The following convention indicates major or minor changes:
Initial release. Version 1.00.0
Major change. Version 2.00.0
Minor change. Version 2.01.0
Pre-release changes. Version 2.01.1

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1.6.2 Additional Documentation
For additional documentation, see the following Mircom literature:
• TX3-CX Touch Screen Administrators Guide LT-995
• TX3-CX Card Access System Installation and Operation Manual LT-980
• TX3 Telephone Access System User’s Guide LT-968
• TX3 Two Door Card Access System Kit Catalogue Number 6531
• TX3 Series Elevator Restriction Accessories Catalogue Number 6532
1.7 Contact Us
Mircom fosters a collaborative support process and environment in providing
early feedback to meet your specific needs.
You can contact us from Monday to Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. E.S.T.
1.7.1 General Inquiries
For general inquiries call us at the following numbers:
Toll Free: 1-888-660-4655
Local: 905-660-4655
1.7.2 Customer Service
Customer service is available at the following numbers:
Toll Free: 1-888-MIRCOM5
Local: 905-695-3535
Local Fax: [phone]
Toll-Free Fax: [phone]

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1.7.3 Website
VisittheMircomwebsite,atwww.mircom.com,tofind theproduct information
you are looking for and to learn about troubleshooting, training and technical
support options.
The website provides avenues for customers to ask questions about new and
existing technologies, and receive expert technical support about software and
products. Visit www.mircom.com/chat.
1.7.4 Email
As a customer you quickly become informed on how we can help with new
products and technologies. Contact Mircom at [email protected].
1.7.5 Technical Support
Fortechnical support contact Mircom’s Technical Support Department between
8 A.M. and 5 P.M. (EST) Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Toll Free: 1-888-MIRCOM5
Local: 905-695-3535
Local Phone: [phone]
Toll Free Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

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2 Enclosure Installation
This chapter provides information on how to install the various enclosures and
panels.
This chapter explains
• Enclosure installation
• Lobby Control Unit installation
• Heater installation

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2.1 Grounding the Telephone Access System
Grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an alternate escape
route for the electrical current. Telephone Access System is equipped with a
16 gauge electrical wire attached to the panel chassis ground post.
To ground the Telephone Access System attach one end of the supplied cable to
a suitable grounding wire and connect it to the site ground.
2.2 Installing the Enclosures and Lobby Control Unit
LobbyControl Units useone ofthe following threetypes ofLobby ControlUnit
enclosures:
Universal Series. The Universal Series are surface or semi-flush mounted with
the lobby Lobby Control Units. Optional flush trim rings are available for semi-
flushandflushinstallations. Thesemi-flushtrimistheTX3-UFT. Arainhoodis
included allowing for outdoor use.
Universal Slim-Line Series. The Universal Slim-Line series enclosure houses
the TX3-200-4U model and can be surface or semi-flush mounted. The semi-
flush trim is the TX3-USFT.
Continental Series. The Continental Series enclosure for Lobby Control Units
are flush mounted.