Notifier XPIQ User manual

Quad Intelligent Audio
Transponder
XPIQ
Manual
C
PN 51013:C ECN 03-272
Document 51013
07/01/2003 Rev:

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Fire Alarm System Limitations
While a fire alarm system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for fire insurance!
An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of
smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible
warning devices, and a fire alarm control panel with remote
notification capability—can provide early warning of a develop-
ing fire. Such a system, however, does not assure protection
against property damage or loss of life resulting from a fire.
The Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat detec-
tors be located throughout a protected premise following the
recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire
Protection Association Standard 72-1999 (NFPA 72-1999),
manufacturer's recommendations, State and local codes, and
the recommendations contained in the Guide for Proper Use
of System Smoke Detectors, which is made available at no
charge to all installing dealers. A study by the Federal Emer-
gency Management Agency (an agency of the United States
government) indicated that smoke detectors may not go off in
as many as 35% of all fires. While fire alarm systems are
designed to provide early warning against fire, they do not
guarantee warning or protection against fire. A fire alarm sys-
tem may not provide timely or adequate warning, or simply
may not function, for a variety of reasons:
Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot
reach the detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, on
roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors
also may not sense a fire on another level or floor of a building.
A second-floor detector, for example, may not sense a first-
floor or basement fire.
Particles of combustion or “smoke” from a developing fire
may not reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors
because:
• Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, or
chimneys may inhibit particle or smoke flow.
• Smoke particles may become “cold,” stratify, and not reach
the ceiling or upper walls where detectors are located.
• Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air
outlets.
• Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before
reaching the detector.
The amount of “smoke” present may be insufficient to alarm
smoke detectors. Smoke detectors are designed to alarm at
various levels of smoke density. If such density levels are not
created by a developing fire at the location of detectors, the
detectors will not go into alarm.
Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have sensing
limitations. Detectors that have photoelectronic sensing
chambers tend to detect smoldering fires better than flaming
fires, which have little visible smoke. Detectors that have ion-
izing-type sensing chambers tend to detect fast-flaming fires
better than smoldering fires. Because fires develop in different
ways and are often unpredictable in their growth, neither type
of detector is necessarily best and a given type of detector
may not provide adequate warning of a fire.
Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate
warning of fires caused by arson, children playing with
matches (especially in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent
explosions (caused by escaping gas, improper storage of
flammable materials, etc.).
Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and
alarm only when heat on their sensors increases at a predeter-
mined rate or reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise
heat detectors may be subject to reduced sensitivity over time.
For this reason, the rate-of-rise feature of each detector
should be tested at least once per year by a qualified fire pro-
tection specialist. Heat detectors are designed to protect
property, not life.
IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the
same room as the control panel and in rooms used by the sys-
tem for the connection of alarm transmission wiring, communi-
cations, signaling, and/or power. If detectors are not so
located, a developing fire may damage the alarm system, crip-
pling its ability to report a fire.
Audible warning devices such as bells may not alert people
if these devices are located on the other side of closed or
partly open doors or are located on another floor of a building.
Any warning device may fail to alert people with a disability or
those who have recently consumed drugs, alcohol or medica-
tion. Please note that:
• Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures
in people with conditions such as epilepsy.
• Studies have shown that certain people, even when they
hear a fire alarm signal, do not respond or comprehend the
meaning of the signal. It is the property owner's responsi-
bility to conduct fire drills and other training exercise to
make people aware of fire alarm signals and instruct them
on the proper reaction to alarm signals.
• In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can
cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.
A fire alarm system will not operate without any electrical
power. If AC power fails, the system will operate from standby
batteries only for a specified time and only if the batteries have
been properly maintained and replaced regularly.
Equipment used in the system may not be technically com-
patible with the control panel. It is essential to use only equip-
ment listed for service with your control panel.
Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a
premise to a central monitoring station may be out of service
or temporarily disabled. For added protection against tele-
phone line failure, backup radio transmission systems are rec-
ommended.
The most common cause of fire alarm malfunction is inade-
quate maintenance. To keep the entire fire alarm system in
excellent working order, ongoing maintenance is required per
the manufacturer's recommendations, and UL and NFPA stan-
dards. At a minimum, the requirements of Chapter 7 of NFPA
72-1999 shall be followed. Environments with large amounts
of dust, dirt or high air velocity require more frequent mainte-
nance. A maintenance agreement should be arranged
through the local manufacturer's representative. Maintenance
should be scheduled monthly or as required by National and/
or local fire codes and should be performed by authorized pro-
fessional fire alarm installers only. Adequate written records
of all inspections should be kept.
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Installation Precautions
Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability:
WARNING - Several different sources of power can be
connected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all
sources of power before servicing. The control unit and asso-
ciated equipment may be damaged by removing and/or insert-
ing cards, modules, or interconnecting cables while the unit is
energized. Do not attempt to install, service, or operate this
unit until this manual is read and understood.
CAUTION - System Reacceptance Test after Software
Changes. To ensure proper system operation, this product
must be tested in accordance with NFPA 72-1999 Chapter 7
after any programming operation or change in site-specific
software. Reacceptance testing is required after any change,
addition or deletion of system components, or after any modifi-
cation, repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring.
All components, circuits, system operations, or software func-
tions known to be affected by a change must be 100% tested.
In addition, to ensure that other operations are not inadvert-
ently affected, at least 10% of initiating devices that are not
directly affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50
devices, must also be tested and proper system operation ver-
ified.
This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0°C
to 49°C (32°F to 120°F) and at a relative humidity (noncon-
densing) of 85% at 30°C (86°F) per NFPA, and 93% ± 2% at
32°C ± 2°C (89.6°F ± 1.1°F) per ULC. However, the useful life
of the system's standby batteries and the electronic compo-
nents may be adversely affected by extreme temperature
ranges and humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this
system and all peripherals be installed in an environment with
a nominal room temperature of 15-27° C/60-80° F.
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indi-
cating device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate more than a
10% I.R. drop from the specified device voltage.
Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may
operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected to light-
ning-induced transients. Although no system is completely
immune from lightning transients and interferences, proper
grounding will reduce susceptibility. Overhead or outside
aerial wiring is not recommended, due to an increased sus-
ceptibility to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the Techni-
cal Services Department if any problems are anticipated or
encountered.
Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or
inserting circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circuits.
Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing,
reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible, make
all cable entries from the sides or rear. Before making modifi-
cations, verify that they will not interfere with battery, trans-
former, and printed circuit board location.
Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs.
Over-tightening may damage threads, resulting in reduced ter-
minal contact pressure and difficulty with screw terminal
removal.
Though designed to last many years, system components
can fail at any time. This system contains static-sensitive
components. Always ground yourself with a proper wrist strap
before handling any circuits so that static charges are
removed from the body. Use static-suppressive packaging to
protect electronic assemblies removed from the unit.
Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and pro-
gramming manuals. These instructions must be followed to
avoid damage to the control panel and associated equipment.
FACP operation and reliability depend upon proper installation
by authorized personnel.
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FCC Warning
WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause interference to radio communications. It has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for class A
computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules, which is designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference when operated in a
commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
Canadian Requirements
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits
for radiation noise emissions from digital apparatus set
out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Cana-
dian Department of Communications.
Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radi-
oelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appa-
reils numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le
Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le
ministere des Communications du Canada.
Acclimate Plus™, AWACS™,HARSH™, NOTI•FIRE•NET™, ONYX™, and VeriFire™ are trademarks, and FlashScan®, UniNet®, and VIEW®are
registered trademarks of NOTIFIER. NION™ is a trademark of NIS. NIS™ and Notifier Integrated Systems™ are trademarks and NOTIFIER® is a
registered trademark of Fire•Lite Alarms, Inc. Echelon® is a registered trademark and LonWorks™ is a trademark of Echelon Corporation. ARCNET® is a
registered trademark of Datapoint Corporation. Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. LEXAN® is a registered
trademark of GE Plastics, a subsidiary of General Electric Company.

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SECTION 1: Product Description ........................................................................................................................8
1.1: Overview .....................................................................................................................................................9
1.2: Equipment Inventory ...................................................................................................................................9
1.3: Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................10
1.3.1: XPIQ-PS and XPIQ-PSE Power Supplies ........................................................................................ 10
1.3.2: XPIQ-MB Motherboard....................................................................................................................10
1.3.3: XPIQ-SLI Signaling Line Interface .................................................................................................. 11
1.3.4: XPIQ-AIB4/AIB1 Audio Input Board (4 channel/1 channel) ..........................................................11
1.3.5: XPIQ Audio Amplifiers .................................................................................................................... 11
1.3.6: XPIQ-RMI Remote Microphone Interface .......................................................................................11
1.3.7: Entire Audio Path Characteristics .....................................................................................................11
1.4: Indicators.....................................................................................................................................................12
1.5: Controls and Switches.................................................................................................................................13
1.6: Basic Components.......................................................................................................................................13
1.6.1: XPIQ-MB Motherboard....................................................................................................................13
1.6.2: XPIQ-PS(E) Power Supply ...............................................................................................................16
1.6.3: XPIQ-AA25 and XPIQ-AA2270 Audio Amplifiers.........................................................................18
1.6.4: XPIQ-SLI Signaling Line Interface Board .......................................................................................19
1.7: Optional Modules........................................................................................................................................20
1.7.1: XPIQ-AIB4 and XPIQ-AIB1............................................................................................................20
1.7.2: XPIQ-RMI Remote Microphone Interface Board.............................................................................23
1.7.3: XPIQ-CA Class A Converter Board .................................................................................................24
1.8: Related Documentation ...............................................................................................................................25
SECTION 2: Installation .......................................................................................................................................26
2.1: CAB-3/CAB-4 Series Mounting Options ...................................................................................................26
2.2: Backbox Installation....................................................................................................................................26
2.3: XPIQ in CAB-3/CAB-4 Series Cabinet .....................................................................................................28
2.4: Operating Power..........................................................................................................................................29
2.4.1: XPIQ-PS(E) Power Supply/Battery Charger .................................................................................... 29
2.4.2: Secondary Power Source...................................................................................................................29
2.5: Circuit Connections.....................................................................................................................................30
2.5.1: XPIQ-MB Motherboard Wiring and Cabling ...................................................................................30
2.5.2: XPIQ Audio Amplifier Installation...................................................................................................38
2.5.3: XPIQ-SLI Signaling Line Interface Board .......................................................................................43
2.5.4: XPIQ-AIB Audio Input Board..........................................................................................................50
2.5.5: AIB-4(1) and ACT-2 .........................................................................................................................51
2.5.6: XPIQ-RMI Remote Microphone Interface .......................................................................................52
2.6: Switch and Jumper Settings ........................................................................................................................53
2.6.1: XPIQ-SLI Signaling Line Interface ..................................................................................................53
2.6.1.1 Addressing - SW1 and SW3 Rotary Switches ........................................................................53
2.6.1.2 Canadian Dual Stage With XPIQ Generated Stage 1 and Stage 2 Tones ...............................58
2.6.1.3 SW2 Push-button Switch .......................................................................................................59
2.6.1.4 JP1 & JP2 Jumpers .................................................................................................................60
2.6.2: XPIQ-MB Motherboard....................................................................................................................60
2.6.2.1 SW1 Slide Switch - Earth Fault Detection .............................................................................60
2.6.2.2 SW2 Slide Switch - Phone Circuits 1 & 2 Wiring .................................................................61
2.6.2.3 SW3 Slide Switch - Phone Circuits 3 & 4 Wiring .................................................................61
2.6.2.4 JP1 & JP2 Jumpers .................................................................................................................61
SECTION 3: Programming ...................................................................................................................................62
3.1: Overview .....................................................................................................................................................62
3.2: Inventory......................................................................................................................................................62
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3.3: PK-XPIQ Software Installation...................................................................................................................62
3.4: Connection of XPIQ to PC..........................................................................................................................62
3.5: Using PK-XPIQ Software ...........................................................................................................................62
3.6: Programming the XPIQ...............................................................................................................................63
3.6.1: Serial Port Configuration...................................................................................................................63
3.6.2: Program Screen Options....................................................................................................................63
3.6.3: Work Off-line ....................................................................................................................................63
3.6.3.1 Audio Selection Setup .............................................................................................................64
3.6.3.2 Speaker Zone Info Screen .......................................................................................................64
3.6.3.3 Amplifier Setup Screen ...........................................................................................................65
3.6.3.4 Telephone/NAC Setup Screen ................................................................................................65
3.6.3.5 Microphone Setup Screen .......................................................................................................65
3.6.3.6 General Setup Screen ..............................................................................................................65
3.6.4: Print Address Data ............................................................................................................................66
3.6.5: Connect to XPIQ ...............................................................................................................................66
3.6.6: Load XPIQ ........................................................................................................................................67
3.7: Panel Programming .....................................................................................................................................68
SECTION 4: Power Supply Calculations .............................................................................................................70
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This transponder has been designed to comply with standards set forth by the following regulatory
agencies:
• Underwriters Laboratories Standard UL 864
• NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code
• Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) ULC - S527-99 Standard for Control Units for
Fire Alarm Systems
NFPA Standards
NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code
Note: Audible signal appliances used in public mode applications, are required to
have minimum sound levels of 75 dBA at 10 feet (3 meters) and a maximum level of
120 dBA at the minimum hearing distance from the audible appliance.
To ensure that the appliance is clearly heard, the audible appliance sound level must
be at least 15 dBA above the average ambient sound level or 5 dBA above the maxi-
mum sound level with a duration of at least 60 seconds, depending on which level is
greater, with the sound level being measured 5 feet (1.5 meters) above the floor.
Underwriters Laboratories
UL 464 Audible Signaling Appliances
UL 864 Standard for Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 1481 Power Supplies for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 1638 Visual Signaling Appliances
UL 1711 Amplifiers for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 1950 Telephone Equipment (power cross section)
UL 1971 Visual Signaling Appliances
Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC)
ULC S524 Standard for the Installation of Fire Alarm Systems
Other
NEC Article 250 Grounding
NEC Article 300 Wiring Methods
NEC Article 760 Fire Protective Signaling Systems
Applicable Local and State Building Codes
Requirements of the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction (LAHJ)
Before proceeding, the installer should be familiar with the following documents.

Product Description
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SECTION 1 Product Description
The Notifier®XPIQ Quad Intelligent Audio Transponder is a simple solution for distributed multi-
channel voice evacuation systems. It is an integrated, multiple channel audio amplification and
distribution subsystem remotely controlled by an FACP via the SLC (Signaling Line Circuit). It
can direct up to four low level audio signals from the risers to four audio amplifiers. The amplified
audio signals are then directed to up to four integrated, continuously supervised speaker circuits.
The XPIQ is compatible with the following control panels:
NFS-3030 AFP-400 AFP1010 NFS-640
AFC-600 AM2020 AFP-300
Refer to the following table for XPIQ-MB and XPIQ-CA compatibility with XPIQ Audio Amplifiers.
Table 1.1 Board Compatibility with Audio Amplifiers
XPIQ-AA25 XPIQ-AA2270
XPIQ-MB all revisions are compatible XPIQ-MB revision H and higher
XPIQ-CA all revisions are compatible XPIQ-CA revision C and higher
Refer to Figure 1.3 on page 14 for the revision location on the XPIQ-MB, and to Figure 1.11
on page 24 for the XPIQ-CA. The revisions are handwritten on the boards.
Figure 1.1 XPIQ Distributed Audio Block Diagram
FACP
XPIQ
XPIQ
XPIQ-AA
XPIQ-AA (Backup)
SLC
Page
Evacuate
Alert
Firefighter Telephone
Risers
Speaker Zone 1
Speaker Zone 2
Speaker Zone 3
Speaker Zone 1
Speaker Zone 2
Speaker Zone 3
FFT Zone 1
FFT Zone 2
FFT Zone 3
FFT Zone 4
FFT Zone 1
FFT Zone 2
FFT Zone 3
FFT Zone 4
First Floor
Second Floor
Third Floor
SLC Page
Evacuate Alert
Firefighter Telephone
XPIQ-AA
XPIQ-AA
XPIQ-AA
XPIQ-AA
XPIQ-AA
XPIQ-AA (Backup)
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Overview Product Description
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1.1 Overview
Designed for flexibility, future enhancements and expansion, the XPIQ utilizes modular plug-in
boards, which simplify installation and maintenance in a cost-effective manner.
The XPIQ transponder consists of the chassis mounted XPIQ-MB motherboard which provides
connectors for an audio interface board, a signaling line interface board, a microphone interface
board, up to four audio amplifier boards and a Class A speaker zone converter board. A power
supply/battery charger, which connects via cables to the motherboard, is also part of the basic
system.
The transponder, when utilizing an XPIQ-AIB1/4 Audio Interface Board, accepts low-level analog
audio signals as generated by the Notifier®Audio Message Generator (AMG-1/E). The XPIQ-MB
provides up to four telephone zones connected to FFT-7 Firefighter Telephones. As an alternative,
these four zone circuits can be utilized as NACs (Notification Appliance Circuits) powered from a
separate power supply.
The configuration of the XPIQ system is accomplished with the help of PK-XPIQ software
installed on a user supplied PC. The configuration data is then downloaded to the motherboard via
the serial communication port (EIA-232) and programming cable.
1.2 Equipment Inventory
Components: A single system must include the following:
✓XPIQ-MB Motherboard (includes chassis)
✓XPIQ-PS 120 VAC Power Supply or XPIQ-PSE 240 VAC Power Supply
✓XPIQ-AA25 Audio Amplifier - 25 VRMS , 25 watts, or
XPIQ-AA2270 - 70.7 VRMS , 22 watts
(maximum of four per XPIQ Transponder).
✓XPIQ-SLI Signaling Line Interface board for connection to the SLC
✓CAB-3/CAB-4 Series Cabinet (CAB-A3/A4 size cabinets will support minimum system
configuration)
✓MP-1/MP-1B Dress Panel
✓Two 12 VDC lead acid batteries
Optional Equipment:
✓XPIQ-AIB1 Audio Interface Board for connection to a single audio source.
✓XPIQ-AIB4 Audio Interface Board for connection to up to four audio sources
✓XPIQ-RMI Remote Microphone Interface board [required for local All Call RM-1(SA)]
✓RM-1 or RM-1SA with CAB-RM(R) Remote Microphone Assembly
✓XPIQ-CA Class A speaker zone converter board
✓CHS-PS chassis for mounting XPIQ-PS in row 1, 2, or 3 of a CAB-3/CAB-4 Series
enclosure
✓CHS-BH battery holder mounts to CHS-PS
Requirements for Programming the XPIQ:
✓PK-XPIQ programming kit
✓Laptop or desktop computer for programming must be supplied by user
Each component of the XPIQ system must be ordered separately due to the wide variety of possible
XPIQ system configurations. Check carefully to make certain that all ordered parts have been

Product Description Specifications
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shipped when the order is received.
1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 XPIQ-PS and XPIQ-PSE Power Supplies
AC Power
120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3.0 amperes (XPIQ-PS)
240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 amperes (XPIQ-PSE)
Batteries or Battery Backed-up DC Source (Secondary Source Input TB2)
Input Voltage: 24 VDC
Battery Trouble Voltage: less than or equal to 22 VDC
Maximum Current @ 20.4 VDC at full load (four 25 watt amplifiers): 9 amperes
Protection (overcurrent, reverse polarity: 15 ampere automotive minifuse)
24 Volt Lead-acid Battery Charger (TB2)
Float Charge (battery fully charged): 27.6 VDC
Maximum Charging Current: 1.4 amperes
Minimum Capacity: 12 Ah (charges in 24 hours)
Maximum Capacity: 25 Ah (charges in 48 hours)
1.3.2 XPIQ-MB Motherboard
All screw terminal blocks accept wire up to 12 AWG (3.3 mm2)
Speaker Circuits - TB1, TB2, TB3, TB4
Power-limited output
Operation: Class B (Style Y) circuits or Class A (Style Z) with XPIQ-CA converter module
Continuous (On and Off state) field wiring supervision
Nominal (sinusoidal) output voltage: refer to amplifier specification
Nominal (sinusoidal) output power: refer to amplifier specification
Nominal ELR value for Style Y: 4.7kΩ
Minimum allowed leakage resistance of a speaker circuit (Style Y without ELR or Style Z
with wiring disconnected from XPIQ-CA): 45kΩ
FFT Riser/NAC Source Input TB9
Maximum allowed FFT/NAC riser voltage: 30 VDC
FFT/NAC Circuits - TB5, TB6, TB7, TB8
Power-limited output
Operation: four Class B (Style Y) circuits or two Class A (Style Z)
Nominal ELR value for Style Y: 47kΩ
Maximum voltage drop @ 2A on NAC output = 0.5VDC
NAC Output Current: 2 amperes
Nominal FFT Handset DC Resistance: 1.2kΩ
Minimum allowed leakage resistance of an FFT/NAC zone (Style Y without ELR or Style Z
with return wiring disconnected):150kΩ
Background Music Input TB11
Input Voltage Level: 1 Vp (peak voltage)
Input Impedance: 75kΩ

Specifications Product Description
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1.3.3 XPIQ-SLI Signaling Line Interface
All screw terminal blocks accept wire up to 12 AWG (3.3 mm2).
Compatible with CLIP and FlashScan protocols
Average SLC current: 1.0 mA
SLC isolation: 500 VDC, limited by transient protection components to 40 VDC
Normally Open local trouble relay TB11 contact rating: 2 amperes @ 32 VDC (resistive)
Maximum length of local SLC loop wiring: 2,000 feet (600 m)
Maximum resistance of the local SLC (from any device to FACP): 50Ω
Maximum resistance of the local SLC (from any device to XPIQ-SLI): 20Ω(Maximum
number of detectors and modules = 64)
Maximum SLC local branch current degraded mode: 20Ω(See “Current Draw Tables for
Devices on the Local SLC Branch” in Section 2.5.3)
1.3.4 XPIQ-AIB4/AIB1 Audio Input Board (4 channel/1 channel)
All screw terminal blocks accept wire up to 12 AWG (3.3 mm2)
Nominal Input Voltage: 3.5 Vp (peak voltage)
1.3.5 XPIQ Audio Amplifiers
1.3.6 XPIQ-RMI Remote Microphone Interface
All screw terminal blocks accept wire up to 12 AWG (3.3 mm2)
Supply output voltage for RM-1(SA) TB2-1 (+24V), TB2-2 (common): 19- 28 VDC
Nominal audio level: 2.5 VRMS
1.3.7 Entire Audio Path Characteristics
Complies with
• UL requirements - Frequency response: 450 Hz - 3.8 kHz
• ULC requirements - Frequency response: 400 Hz - 4 kHz
XPIQ-AA25 XPIQ-AA2270
Built-in short circuit and thermal
shutdown protection
✓✓
Nominal (sinusoidal) output voltage 25 VRMS 70.7VRMS
Nominal (sinusoidal) output power 25 W 22 W
Nominal (sinusoidal) output current 1 ampere 310 mA

Product Description Indicators
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1.4 Indicators
LEDs Located on XPIQ-MB Motherboard
• General Trouble - yellow LED turns on for system trouble
• AC Fail - yellow LED turns on when AC is lost (all other nonessential LEDs will turn off to
conserve batteries)
• Battery Trouble - yellow LED turns on for low or no battery voltage
• Charger Trouble - yellow LED turns on for charger failure
• FFT/NAC Riser Trouble - yellow LED turns on for FFT riser loss
• Telephone Trouble (Circuits 1 - 4) - yellow LED for each circuit turns on for wiring trouble
• Speaker Trouble (Circuits 1 - 4) - yellow LED for each circuit turns on for wiring trouble
• Speaker Zone On (Circuits 1 - 4) - one green LED for each circuit turns on when active
• Earth Fault - yellow LED turns on for ground fault condition
LEDs Located on XPIQ-PS Power Supply
• ON LINE - green LED turns on to indicate that AC power is applied
• BOOST ON - green LED turns on during battery tests and when amplifiers are used during
AC failure
LEDs Located on XPIQ-SLI Signaling Line Interface Board
• On Line LED - green LED turns on to indicate SLC communication presence
• Trouble/Test LED - yellow LED turns on steady for SLC communication trouble
• 7-Segment LED - displays the range of addresses programmed on the XPIQ-MB
LEDs Located on XPIQ Audio Amplifiers
• Trouble LED - yellow LED indicates:
✓steady on - short (overcurrent)
✓blinking - gain test failed
• Status LED - green LED indicates if amplifier is primary (on steady) or backup (blinking)
LEDs Located on XPIQ-AIB1/4 Audio Input Board
• Channel 1 through 4 Trouble - one yellow LED for each channel turns on for channel signal
loss trouble
• Channel 1 through 4 On - one green LED for each channel turns on to indicate channel
condition (steady On indicates channel is ready, Blinking indicates channel is active)

Controls and Switches Product Description
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1.5 Controls and Switches
Controls and Switches Located on XPIQ-MB Motherboard
• SW1 Earth Fault Detection - enables or disables the detection of a ground fault
• SW2 Phone Circuits 1 & 2 Wiring Selection - select 2W for two wire Class B (Style Y) or
4W for four wire Class A (Style Z) circuit wiring
• SW3 Phone Circuits 3 & 4 Wiring Selection - select 2W for two wire Class B (Style Y) or
4W for four wire Class A (Style Z) circuit wiring
• SW4 Background Music Volume Control
• Jumpers JP1 & JP2 - used to enable or disable software upgrade for the XPIQ-MB
Controls and Switches Located on XPIQ-SLI Signaling Line Interface Board
• SW1 Rotary Switch - used to set ones digit of starting address on the SLC
• SW3 Rotary Switch - used to set tens/hundreds digit of starting address on the SLC
• SW2 Push-button Switch - used to verify addresses on the XPIQ
• Jumpers JP1 & JP2 - used to enable or disable downloading programming to the XPIQ-SLI
1.6 Basic Components
1.6.1 XPIQ-MB Motherboard
The XPIQ-MB Motherboard is mounted in the backbox with the orientation shown in Figure 1.2
(refer to "Backbox Installation" on page 26 for mounting information).
The XPIQ-MB Motherboard contains a microcontroller, memory, two tone generators, connectors
for option boards and pluggable terminal blocks for field wiring. Standard and optional boards are
mounted to connectors on the motherboard providing easy maintenance and system expansion.
TB1 TB2 TB3 TB 4
TB5 TB6 TB7 TB8
J7 J6 J11 J12
J13
TB10
SW4
JP1
JP2
SW1
EARTH F AULT
DETECTION
EARTH
FAULT
GENT BL
DISA BL ED
ENA BLED
P6
P5
P4 P3 P2
P1
LowLevel Backup I N
Remote
Out BCKGND
MUSI C
Remote
In
High Level
Backup IN
High Level
Backup OUT
Low Level Backup OUT
J9
XPIQ- PS C on trol Cabl e
XPIQ-PS Power EXTTR BL IN
SW3
SW2
PHONE
1AND2
PHON E
3AND 4
CHGTRBL
Phone 4 T RBL
Phone 3 T RBL
Phone 2 T RBL
Phone 1 T RBL
RiserTRBL
TRBL
TRBL
TRBL
TRBL
SPKR1
SPKR2
SPKR 3
SPKR 4
BATTRBL
A.C. Fail
J1
J2
J10
J4 J5
J8
Phon e 1
Phon e 2
Phon e 3
Phon e 4
Spkr1
Spkr2
Spkr3
Spkr4
TB9
2 X 2W
2 X 2W
1 X 4W
1 X 4W
PHONE/NAC RISER
XPIQ-C A Option
SHLD- PH +SHLD - PH+
+OU T - SHLD + OUT - SHLD +OUT - SHLD + OUT - SHLD
CONTROL/COMM
AUD IO I N
AMP LIF IER #4
AMP LIFIER # 3
AMPLIFIE R #2
AMPLIFIER #1
1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6
S - + S - + S - + S - +
123 12 3 123 1 2 3
1 2 31 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
5
6
7 8
9
0
1
2
3
4
Figure 1.2 XPIQ-MB Orientation in Backbox
XPIQ-MB Motherboard
CAB-A3/CAB-A3B Backbox
Top edge of motherboard when installed in backbox
XPIQ-CAB.CDR

Product Description Basic Components
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TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4
TB5 TB6 TB7 TB8
J7 J6 J11 J12
J13
TB10
SW4
JP1
JP2
SW1
EARTH FAULT DETECTION
EARTH FAULT
GEN TBL
DISABLED
ENABLED
P6
P5
P4
P3
P2
P1
Low Level
Backup IN
Remote
Out BCKGND
MUSIC
Remote
In
High Level Backup IN
High Level Backup OUT
Low Level
Backup OUT
J9
XPIQ-PS Control Cable
XPIQ-PS Power EXT TRBL IN
SW3
SW2
PHONE 1 AND 2
PHONE 3 AND 4
CHGTRBL
Phone 4 TRBL
Phone 3 TRBL
Phone 2 TRBL
Phone1 TRBL
Riser TRBL
TRBL
TRBL TRBL
TRBL
SPKR1
SPKR2
SPKR3
SPKR4
BATTRBL
A.C.Fail
J1
J2
J10
J4
J5
J8
Phone 1
Phone 2
Phone 3
Phone 4
Spkr1
Spkr2 Spkr3 Spkr4
TB9
2 X 2W
2 X 2W
1 X 4W
1 X 4W
PHONE/NAC RISER
XPIQ-CA Option
SHLD - PH + SHLD - PH +
+ OUT - SHLD + OUT - SHLD + OUT - SHLD + OUT - SHLD
CONTROL/COMM
AUDIO IN
AMPLIFIER #4
AMPLIFIER #3
AMPLIFIER #2
AMPLIFIER #1
1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6
S - + S - + S - + S - +
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
1 2 31 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
5
6
7
8
9
0
1
2
3
4
NOTIFIER XPIQ-MBPCA REV.
Fi
g
ure 1.3 XPI
Q
-MB Motherboard
J11 Remote Out
Program Jumpers JP1 pin 1 JP2 pin 1
SW1 Earth Fault Detection Disabled Enabled
J8 Connector for XPIQ-RMI
P6 SLI Board
P5 Audio Input Board
P4 Audio Amplifier 4
P3 Audio Amplifier 3
P2 Audio Amplifier 2
P1 Audio Amplifier 1
J5 High Level Backup In* Cable #75534
J4 High Level Backup Out* Cable #75534
J1 Power from XPIQ-PS(E) Cable #75537 long #75536 short
J2 Control/Status to XPIQ-PS Cable
TB9 FFT/NAC Telephone Riser Cable # 75121
SW3 Phone Ckts 3 & 4 Wiring
SW2 Phone Ckts 1 & 2 Wiring
J9 Trbl In - from Trouble Contact Cable # 71033
General Trouble LED
Earth Fault LED
FFT/NAC Riser Trouble LED
Phones 1 - 4 Trouble LEDs
AC Fail LED
Battery Trouble LED
ChargerTrouble LED Serial Port
Connector
JP1 pin 2 JP2 pin 2
J6 Low Level Backup In
J12 Remote In
Music Source Volume Control
TB10 Music Input
J7 Low Level Backup Out
TB5 FFT/NAC 1 TB6 FFT/NAC 2 TB7 FFT/NAC 3
TB8 FFT/NAC 4
TB1 Speaker Ckt 1*
TB2 Speaker Ckt 2*
TB3 Speaker Ckt 3*
TB4 Speaker Ckt 4*
#71085 long #75533 short
J10 Connector for XPIQ-CA
XPQMB.CDR
*WARNING: High voltages are present at this output terminal when its corresponding audio amplifier is an XPIQ-AA2270.
XPIQ-MB Revision (handwritten on board)

Basic Components Product Description
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XPIQ-MB Features
• Four Class B speaker circuits which are continuously supervised in On and Off state
• XPIQ-CA Class A option board for conversion of four Class B speaker circuits to four Class
A speaker circuits
• Accepts four audio riser channels from XPIQ-AIB4 option board
• Four amplifier slots
• Continuously supervised amplifiers
• All-call local page capability with optional RM-1(SA) remote microphone and XPIQ-RMI
• Two independent user configurable tone generators either for riser backup or as a main tone source
• Supports routing of all-call page from single remote microphone to other XPIQ-MBs in the
same cabinet
• Supports a variety of backup configurations
✓1 to 1 backup
✓2 to 1 backup
✓3 to 1 backup
✓2 to 2 backup
✓1 to 1 external backup (backup amplifier in another XPIQ)
✓2 to 1 external backup (backup amplifier in another XPIQ)
✓3 to 1 external backup (backup amplifier in another XPIQ)
✓4 to 1 external backup (backup amplifier in another XPIQ)
Note: Refer to "XPIQ Audio Amplifier Installation" on page 38 for rules that apply when using more
than one type of audio amplifier.
• Supports backup amplifier sharing between two or more XPIQs within the same cabinet
• Four Class B or two Class A firefighter telephone zones capable of distinguishing open, short
and off-hook states
• Busy tone on firefighter telephone circuits
• Supervised firefighter telephone riser input with in and out terminals
• Alternate use of firefighter telephone circuits as four Class B or two Class A NACs, each
rated at 2A, 24 VDC
• XPIQ-PS(E) power supply control/supervision that includes AC, battery and charger
monitoring
• AC trouble delay option (none, 8 or 16 hour delay)
• Ground fault detection
• Serial port for configuration download from PC
• Easy software upgrading accomplished by downloading from PC via serial port
• Nonvolatile memory for storing configuration data
• Pluggable terminal blocks for field wiring
• Background music input terminal block
• Ten position background music volume control switch
• Accessory trouble input

Product Description Basic Components
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1.6.2 XPIQ-PS(E) Power Supply
The XPIQ-PS(E) Power Supply provides power to the XPIQ-MB motherboard via the power cable
connected to J1 on the motherboard and J1 on the power supply. The XPIQ-MB controls and
monitors the power supply through the supervision cable connected to J2 on the motherboard and
J2 on the power supply. The primary source of power is from a dedicated fire alarm AC branch
circuit, either 120 VAC @ 3.0A (XPIQ-PS) or 240 VAC @ 1.5A (XPIQ-PSE) with a frequency of
50-60 Hz. Make certain that the AC terminal block cover is installed after connections are made to
prevent accidental shock.
WARNING! Do not apply 240 VAC primary power to the XPIQ-PS since damage to the power
supply will result.
XPIQ-PS(E) Features
• XPIQ-PS 120 VAC or XPIQ-PSE 240 VAC
• Secondary power source reverse polarity protection
• Lead-acid battery charger from 12 Ah to 25 Ah (two 12 VDC batteries)
• Charger current and battery voltage monitor
• Low battery and no battery detection
15
+ BATTERY -
AC GND NEUT HOT
CONTROL
INTERFACE
POWER FOR XPIQ-MB
F2
J2
J1
F1
Figure 1.4 XPIQ-PS(E) Power Supply
AC Hot
Neutral
Ground
(connect supplied
grounding cable to the
backbox)
Battery Fuse
Connect Power Cable to
J1 on XPIQ-MB
Motherboard
Connect Supervision
Cable to J2 on XPIQ-MB
Secondary
Source + 24
VDC
ONLINE LED
BOOST ON LED
Battery Fuse F2 - 15A
automotive mini fuse
AC Terminal
Block Cover
Install to
prevent
accidental
shock
Ferrite
Bead
PN 29085
Cabinet
Wall
XPIQpscv.CDR

Basic Components Product Description
XPIQ PN 51013:C 7/01/03 17
XPIQ-PS(E) LEDs
The green ON-LINE LED is normally on with AC power applied. Upon AC power fail, the LED
will turn off. The green Boost LED is normally off when the amplifiers are in standby (not active).
When an alarm condition occurs, the amplifiers will activate and the Boost LED will turn on.
Secondary Power Source
The XPIQ-PS(E) includes a charger designed for 24 VDC lead-acid, gel cell batteries (set of two 12
VDC batteries), with a capacity range of between 12 Ah and 25 Ah (ampere-hour). The secondary
source of power may be either a dedicated battery or battery backed-up external source of 24 VDC.
Care must be taken when wiring an external secondary source. Use appropriate wire gauge with
low enough resistance to ensure that the minimum voltage on the XPIQ-PS(E) battery terminals,
with 10 amperes peak current, is no less than 20 volts. Use separate conduit for nonpower-limited
wiring.
When connecting a secondary source, it is important that primary (AC) power be applied first.
After applying AC power, wait until the green AC Power LED turns on before connecting the
secondary power source. This may take up to ten seconds.
CHS-PS Power Supply Chassis
The optional CHS-PS power supply chassis allows installation of the XPIQ-PS(E) power supply in
the upper tiers of the cabinet.
CHS-BH Battery Holder
The CHS-BH battery holder attaches to the CHS-PS. It can hold two 12 V, 12 Ah batteries.
Note that the newer version dress panel (P/N: DP-1B, which is offset) must be used when the
CHS-BH battery holder is installed to the CHS-PS chassis.
Figure 1.5 CHS-PS Chassis with CHS-BH
CHS-PS Chassis CHS-BH Battery Holder
XPIQpsch.CDR

Product Description Basic Components
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1.6.3 XPIQ-AA25 and XPIQ-AA2270 Audio Amplifiers
XPIQ Audio Amplifiers are used to amplify a low-level audio signal which is routed to the
amplifier by the XPIQ-MB motherboard. The amplifiers mount to the motherboard connectors P1,
P2, P3 and P4. One fully supervised and power-limited speaker circuit is available on the
motherboard for each audio amplifier. One amplifier can be programmed as a backup to multiple
primary amplifiers or programming can specify one backup amplifier for each primary amplifier.
An XPIQ audio amplifier must be backed up by an XPIQ audio amplifier of the same type. For
example, an XPIQ-AA2270 must back up an XPIQ-AA2270.
XPIQ-Audio Amplifier Features
• Built-in supply voltage electronic circuit breaker (self-restoring)
• Output short circuit protection
• Thermal overload protection
• Green Status LED turns on steady to indicate normal amplifier operation. It will blink on a
backup amplifier indicating normal operation
• Yellow Trouble LED will turn on steady in case of overcurrent (short) condition and will
blink when the amplifier fails the gain test.
LED1
LED2
TBL
STATUS
Figure 1.6 XPIQ Audio Amplifiers
Amplifier
Trouble LED
Amplifier
Status LED
P1 Connector plugs into motherboard
connectors P1, P2, P3 and/or P4
XPIQAA25.CDR
Amplifier
Trouble LED
Amplifier
Status LED
XPIQAA22xx.CDR
XPIQ-AA25 XPIQ-AA2270

Basic Components Product Description
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1.6.4 XPIQ-SLI Signaling Line Interface Board
The XPIQ-SLI board provides data communication interface between the XPIQ-MB and the SLC
(Signaling Line Circuit) of an FACP (Fire Alarm Control Panel). This board acts as a collection of
control modules and is designed to use either CLIP protocol or the FlashScan protocol. The
number of addresses utilized by the XPIQ-SLI depends on the number of channels, speaker zones,
telephone zones and other options selected during configuration by the installer. Two rotary
switches are used to set the starting address of the board. A seven-segment display is used to
indicate the address range used, when the address verification push-button (SW2) is pressed. The
routing of the audio channels to speaker zones is implemented by activating SLC output points in a
matrix programmed in the XPIQ. The rows of this matrix represent audio input channels and the
columns of this matrix represent speaker circuits. Refer to Table 2.4 through Table 2.19.
The XPIQ-SLI can be wired to the SLC in Style 4, 6 or 7. When configured for Style 4 wiring, the
XPIQ-SLI can be utilized to take advantage of the unique degraded mode operation that takes place
when SLC communication with the FACP is lost. When in degraded mode, the XPIQ-SLI
monitors specific FlashScan detectors/monitor modules and automatically activates the evacuation
signal on all speaker zones when an alarm state is detected. Separate alarm contacts on TB3 can be
used as an alternate way of communicating a local alarm condition during degraded mode back to
the FACP. (See TB3 inset in the figure below.)
TROUBLE
ONLINE
TENS ADDR
ONES ADDR
SW3
SW1
SW2
JP1 JP2
J1
+ -
SLCA + -
SLCB
54321 2 1
SLC -
LOCAL
SLC +
LOCAL
ALARM
OUT
ALARM
OUT
ALARM
IN
ALARM
IN
EARTH
GND
P1
TB1 TB2 TB3
++ -
-
0
1
2
3
5
9
1
0
1
1
1
3
1
4
1
5
6
7
8
4
12
0
1
9
8
7
6
2
3
4
5
ALARM
OUT
ALARM
OUT
ALARM
IN
ALARM
IN
TB3
Figure 1.7 XPIQ-SLI Signaling Line Interface
On Line LED
P1 Connector
tomotherboard
P6 Connector
Trouble LED
Jumpers JP1
& JP2
7-Segment LED
Address Display
Address
Verification Push-
button Switch
+ SLC A (TB1-5)
- SLC A (TB1-4)
+ SLC B (TB1-3)
- SLC B (TB1-2)
Earth Ground (TB1-1) - Connect
supplied grounding cable to backbox
+SLC for Local Input Devices (TB2-2)
- SLC for Local Input Devices (TB2-1)
General Alarm In + (TB3-4)
General Alarm Out + (TB3-3)
General Alarm In - (TB3-2)
General Alarm Out - (TB3-1)
View of Component Side
Side View
Address Rotary
Switches
Tens
Ones
++--
FACP
ELR
+
-IDC

Product Description Optional Modules
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XPIQ-SLI Features
• Terminal blocks for SLC In and Through connections and for direct connection to detectors
• Rotary switches to set starting addresses
• Seven-segment LED display for displaying addresses
• Address Verification push-button
• Local alarm (degraded mode) operation in the event of SLC communication failure
• Green LED indicates On Line status
• Yellow LED indicates trouble
• Software upgrade from PC via serial port on XPIQ-MB
1.7 Optional Modules
1.7.1 XPIQ-AIB4 and XPIQ-AIB1
The XPIQ-AIB4 is a four-channel audio input board that receives and processes four low-level
audio signals for the XPIQ system. The XPIQ-AIB1 is a single channel audio input board that
receives and processes a single low-level audio signal. The boards accept low-level analog signals
generated by the AMG-1, AMG-E, or RM-1/RM-1SA. Each channel monitors incoming audio
signal levels and detects the presence of a supervisory tone. Each channel has one green On LED
indicating channel activity (steady = ready, blinking = active) and one yellow Trouble LED. Plug-
in terminal blocks, designed for ease of installation, accept up to 12 AWG (3.3 mm2) wire.
Each channel has a priority if more than one channel is active at one time.
• Channel 1 - Highest Priority, should be connected to a paging circuit
• Channel 2 - 2nd Priority, should be connected to an evacuation signal source
• Channel 3 - 3rd Priority, should be connected to an Alert audio source
• Channel 4 - Lowest Priority
The XPIQ-AIB audio input board is required when there is an external low-level audio riser signal
input. It is not required for nonvoice system operation in which the motherboard generates tones.
XPIQ-AIB1/4 Features
• Pluggable six position input terminal block(s) accepting up to 12 gauge wire
• Input signal loss detector (one per channel)
• Automatic gain control with noise gate (one per channel)
• Supervision signal detection (one per channel)
• Channel status LEDs:
✓On Line green LED
✓Trouble (signal loss) yellow LED