Secutron MMX Series User guide

Application Guide LT-6045SEC Rev. 0
November 2016
MMX

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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction 15
2.0 Working with the Fire Alarm Control Panel and the
Configurator 16
2.1 Connecting the Configurator to the Fire Alarm Control Panel ........................................ 16
2.1.1 Inserting the CodeMeter Key .......................................................................................... 17
2.1.2 Connecting the Computer ............................................................................................... 17
2.2 Sending a Job to the Fire Alarm Control Panel .............................................................. 18
2.3 Getting the Active Job from the Fire Alarm Control Panel .............................................. 19
2.4 Exporting a Job ............................................................................................................... 20
2.4.1 Exporting a job as a database file or an XML file ........................................................... 20
2.5 Managing Jobs ...............................................................................................................20
2.6 Changing the Active Job ................................................................................................. 21
2.6.1 Changing the Active Job using the Fire Alarm Control Panel ......................................... 21
2.6.2 Changing the Active Job using the Configurator ............................................................ 22
2.7 Deleting a Job ................................................................................................................. 22
2.8 Getting Configuration Information ................................................................................... 22
2.8.1 Getting Configuration Information from the Configurator ................................................ 23
2.8.2 Getting Configuration Information from the Fire Alarm Control Panel ............................ 24
2.9 Getting Information about the CodeMeter Key ............................................................... 24
2.10 Restarting the Fire Alarm Control Panel ......................................................................... 25
2.10.1 Performing a Network Restart of the Fire Alarm Control Panel ...................................... 26
2.10.2 Performing a Network Restart of a Single CPU .............................................................. 26
2.10.3 Performing a Hard Restart of the Fire Alarm Control System ........................................ 26
2.11 Watchdog Jumpers ......................................................................................................... 27
3.0 Upgrading Firmware 29
3.1 Upgrading Firmware ....................................................................................................... 29
4.0 System Limits 32
4.1 MMX System Limits ........................................................................................................ 32
4.2 Frames ........................................................................................................................... 33
5.0 Advanced Logic 36
5.1 Overview of the Advanced Logic Editor .......................................................................... 36
5.1.1 Inputs List ....................................................................................................................... 37
5.1.2 Device Status ................................................................................................................. 38

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5.1.3 Operators ........................................................................................................................ 38
5.1.4 Using brackets ................................................................................................................ 39
5.1.5 Equation Box .................................................................................................................. 40
5.1.6 Description Box .............................................................................................................. 40
5.1.7 Comment Box ................................................................................................................. 40
5.2 Example of Advanced Logic with AND ........................................................................... 40
5.2.1 Creating a zone .............................................................................................................. 41
5.2.2 Correlating the zone with an input using advanced logic ............................................... 41
5.2.3 Correlating the zone with an output ................................................................................ 41
5.3 Example of Advanced Logic with OR ............................................................................. 42
5.4 Example of Advanced Logic with NOT ........................................................................... 42
5.5 Example of Advanced Logic with ANY ........................................................................... 43
5.6 Example of Advanced Logic with EQU ........................................................................... 44
5.7 Using a Dummy Input ..................................................................................................... 44
5.8 Example of Advanced Logic with Mass Notification ....................................................... 45
5.8.1 The Mass Notification System ........................................................................................ 45
5.8.2 Assigning the nodes to the groups ................................................................................. 45
5.8.3 Assigning switches to the groups ................................................................................... 46
5.8.4 Assigning zones to the nodes ......................................................................................... 46
5.8.5 Using advanced logic to communicate between groups ................................................ 47
5.9 Complex Advanced Logic Example ................................................................................ 47
5.9.1 Objective ......................................................................................................................... 47
5.9.2 Creating a zone and inputs ............................................................................................. 48
5.9.3 Adding an equation to the zone ...................................................................................... 48
5.9.4 Correlating the zone with an output ................................................................................ 50
6.0 Testing UUKL Devices 51
6.1 Configuring a UUKL Smoke Control Test Interval .......................................................... 51
7.0 Walk Test 53
7.1 One Man Walk Test ........................................................................................................ 53
7.1.1 Results ............................................................................................................................ 54
7.2 Assisted Walk Test ......................................................................................................... 55
7.2.1 Results ............................................................................................................................ 56
7.3 Walk Test Report ............................................................................................................57
7.4 Configuring Walk Test Areas .......................................................................................... 60
8.0 Custom Timers and Intervals 62
8.1 Custom Timers ...............................................................................................................62
8.1.1 Creating a custom timer ................................................................................................. 62
8.1.2 Correlating the timer with an input .................................................................................. 63
8.1.3 Correlating a zone with the timer .................................................................................... 63

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8.1.4 Correlating the zone with an output ................................................................................ 64
8.2 Custom Intervals ............................................................................................................. 64
9.0 Zone Latching 66
9.1 Zone Latching Sequence ................................................................................................ 66
9.2 Creating a Zone Latching Sequence .............................................................................. 67
9.3 Creating a Latching Zone with a Timer ........................................................................... 67
10.0 Relay Pulsing 68
10.1 Relay Pulsing Sequence ................................................................................................ 68
10.2 Creating a Relay Pulsing Sequence ............................................................................... 68
10.3 Relay Pulsing with Multiple Switches ............................................................................. 70
11.0 Hardware Layouts 71
11.1 Hardware Nomenclature ................................................................................................. 71
11.2 Chassis ........................................................................................................................... 72
11.3 Display Modules ............................................................................................................. 73
11.3.1 Main Displays ................................................................................................................. 74
11.3.2 Programmable Modules ................................................................................................. 74
11.3.3 Remote Annunciators ..................................................................................................... 75
11.4 Paging and Fire Fighter Telephone Modules ................................................................. 77
11.5 Adder Modules ............................................................................................................... 78
11.5.1 Network Controller Modules ........................................................................................... 78
11.5.2 Adder Modules ............................................................................................................... 79
11.6 Booster Power Supplies ................................................................................................. 81
11.7 Backboxes ...................................................................................................................... 81
11.7.1 MMX-BBX-1024R Fire Node Backbox ........................................................................... 81
11.7.2 MMX-BBX-1072A(R)DS Fire Node Backbox .................................................................. 82
11.7.3 BB-5008 Fire Node Backbox .......................................................................................... 83
11.7.4 BB-5014 Fire Node Backbox .......................................................................................... 85
11.7.5 ECX-0012 Expander chassis for MMX-2009-12NDS ..................................................... 86
11.7.6 Mounting of paging and firefighter telephone modules in the BB-5008 or BB-5014 ....... 86
11.7.7 BB-5008 and BB-5014 sample layouts ........................................................................... 87
11.7.8 Backboxes for the RAXN-LCD and RAXN-LCDG .......................................................... 88
11.8 MMX-BBX-FXMNS Mass Notification Node Backbox .................................................... 89
11.9 BBX-MNSXP Multi-Purpose Backbox ............................................................................ 90
11.10 MMX-LOC Local Operating Console .............................................................................. 91
11.10.1 Audio Cabinets ............................................................................................................... 93
11.10.2 Amplifier Bins .................................................................................................................. 94
11.10.3 Amplifiers ........................................................................................................................ 94

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12.0 Cables 96
12.1 Maximum Recommended Cable Lengths ...................................................................... 96
12.1.1 How to Calculate the Maximum Recommended Length ................................................ 97
12.2 Fiber Optic Cables .......................................................................................................... 98
12.3 Typical Optical Power Budget ........................................................................................ 99
12.3.1 Connecting Fiber Optic Cables ....................................................................................... 99
12.4 Ground Fault Reporting .................................................................................................. 100
12.5 Ground Fault Detection .................................................................................................. 101
13.0 Addressable Loop Interference on Phone Handset Lines 102
13.1 Use the Quad Loop Adder .............................................................................................. 102
13.2 Avoid Sources of Electrical Interference ......................................................................... 102
13.3 Use the TNC-5000 Telephone Bus Terminals ................................................................ 102
13.4 Use Shielded Wiring ....................................................................................................... 103
13.5 Keep Modules Close to the Handsets ............................................................................ 105
13.6 Large Systems and Retrofits .......................................................................................... 105
14.0 Mass Notification System Introduction 106
14.1 Virtual Zones .................................................................................................................. 106
14.1.1 Conflicts with virtual zones .............................................................................................107
14.2 Setting priorities for zones and switches ........................................................................ 107
15.0 Autonomous Control Unit and Local Operating Consoles 109
15.1 ACU and MMX-LOC Configuration ................................................................................. 109
15.2 Setting priorities for zones and switches ........................................................................ 109
15.3 Broadcast Priority ........................................................................................................... 109
15.4 ACU Operation ............................................................................................................... 111
15.5 LOC Operation ............................................................................................................... 111
16.0 Digital Messages 113
16.1 Creating a Digital Message ............................................................................................ 113
16.2 Clips and Nested Loops ................................................................................................. 116
16.3 Nested Loop Example .................................................................................................... 118
16.3.1 Procedure for creating a nested loop ............................................................................. 118
16.4 Configuring MMX to use your new composition ............................................................. 119
16.5 Correlating Digital Messages to a Zone or Switch .......................................................... 119

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17.0 Connecting to a BACnet system 120
17.1 BACnet Objects .............................................................................................................. 120
17.2 Setting up BACnet ..........................................................................................................121
17.2.1 Connecting the Ethernet cable ....................................................................................... 121
17.2.2 Configuring the Fire Alarm Control Panel ....................................................................... 121
17.2.3 Pinging the Fire Alarm Control Panel ............................................................................. 123
17.3 Generating Reports ........................................................................................................ 124
17.4 Object Types .................................................................................................................. 126
17.5 Object Type Properties ................................................................................................... 126
17.5.1 Dynamic Properties ........................................................................................................ 127
17.6 CAS BACnet Explorer .................................................................................................... 128
17.7 Visual Test Shell ............................................................................................................. 129
17.7.1 Configuring Device, Port and Name Settings ................................................................. 130
17.7.2 Setting up Filters ............................................................................................................. 130
17.7.3 Acknowledging Alarms ................................................................................................... 130
17.7.4 Monitoring Objects .......................................................................................................... 131
17.8 BACnet Discovery Tool .................................................................................................. 131
18.0 Using the Web Server 133
18.1 Setting up the Web Server ............................................................................................. 133
18.1.1 Connecting the Ethernet cable ....................................................................................... 133
18.1.2 Configuring the Fire Alarm Control Panel ....................................................................... 133
18.1.3 Pinging the Fire Alarm Control Panel ............................................................................. 135
18.1.4 Web Browser Setup ........................................................................................................136
18.1.5 Accessing the Web Server ............................................................................................. 136
18.2 Using the Web Server .................................................................................................... 136
18.2.1 Queue Status .................................................................................................................. 137
18.2.2 Advanced Panel Info ......................................................................................................137
18.2.3 Configuration Status ....................................................................................................... 138
18.2.4 Alarm Log ....................................................................................................................... 139
18.2.5 Event Log ....................................................................................................................... 140
18.2.6 TCP Socket Table .......................................................................................................... 140
18.2.7 UDP Socket Table .......................................................................................................... 141
18.2.8 ARP, Routing and Device Tables ................................................................................... 141
18.2.9 Current Level .................................................................................................................. 142
19.0 Using the Configurator 144
19.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................... 144
19.2 User Preferences ............................................................................................................ 144
19.3 Major Components of the Configurator Window ............................................................. 145
19.3.1 Job Tree ......................................................................................................................... 145
19.3.2 Details Pane ................................................................................................................... 145

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19.3.3 Correlations Pane ........................................................................................................... 145
19.4 Job Tree ......................................................................................................................... 146
19.5 Job Details ...................................................................................................................... 147
19.5.1 Holidays .......................................................................................................................... 152
19.6 Network Node ................................................................................................................. 153
19.6.1 Node Grouping ............................................................................................................... 155
19.7 Base I/O .......................................................................................................................... 156
19.8 Main Display / LCD Annunciator ..................................................................................... 158
19.8.1 Passcodes ...................................................................................................................... 160
19.8.2 Access Levels ................................................................................................................. 161
19.9 Remote CPU .................................................................................................................. 161
19.10 Display Adder ................................................................................................................. 162
19.11 UDACT ........................................................................................................................... 163
19.12 Adding a Device ............................................................................................................. 166
19.13 Adding a COSAP Device ................................................................................................ 167
19.14 Adding a Circuit Adder ....................................................................................................168
19.15 Adding a Loop Controller ................................................................................................ 169
19.16 Correlations .................................................................................................................... 171
19.16.1 Viewing Correlations ....................................................................................................... 171
19.17 Custom Messages .......................................................................................................... 172
19.18 Audio Controller .............................................................................................................. 174
19.19 Panel Information ........................................................................................................... 177
19.20 Advanced Panel Information .......................................................................................... 178
19.21 Backing up the Database ............................................................................................... 178
19.22 Restoring the Database .................................................................................................. 179
19.23 Compacting the Database .............................................................................................. 179
19.24 Comparing Jobs ............................................................................................................. 179
19.24.1 Advanced Compare Options .......................................................................................... 180
19.24.2 Interpreting the results .................................................................................................... 181
19.24.3 Printing the comparison .................................................................................................. 182
19.24.4 How does the Configurator decide what is added, removed, or changed? .................... 183
19.25 Creating a Job ................................................................................................................ 184
19.26 Opening a Job ................................................................................................................ 185
19.27 Importing a Job ............................................................................................................... 185
19.28 Display Structure ............................................................................................................ 186
19.29 Version Control ............................................................................................................... 186
19.29.1 Editing a job .................................................................................................................... 187
19.29.2 Creating a new version ................................................................................................... 187
19.30 Paste Special .................................................................................................................. 188
19.31 Print ................................................................................................................................ 189
19.32 Security Key Logon ........................................................................................................191
19.33 Upgrade Firmware ..........................................................................................................191
19.34 Update Panel Time .........................................................................................................192
19.35 Version History ............................................................................................................... 192
19.36 System/Node/CPU Status .............................................................................................. 193

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19.37 Custom Intervals ............................................................................................................. 195
19.38 Custom Timers ............................................................................................................... 195
19.39 Input / Output Circuit Summary ...................................................................................... 196
19.40 Input Zones ..................................................................................................................... 196
19.41 LED Annunciator ............................................................................................................ 197
19.42 Loop Details .................................................................................................................... 198
19.43 Fire Phone Configuration ................................................................................................ 200
19.43.1 Adding an audio controller ..............................................................................................200
19.43.2 Adding a fire phone module ............................................................................................ 201
19.43.3 Adding master telephones (QMT-5302N(V)) .................................................................. 201
19.43.4 Adding telephone/page selectors (QAZT-5302(DS)) ...................................................... 201
19.43.5 Correlating selector switches to remote telephones ....................................................... 202
19.43.6 A fire phone device cannot be copied if it is already correlated to a selector switch ...... 203
19.44 Using Master Telephones ............................................................................................... 203
19.44.1 Calling Master-to-Master (Single Call) ............................................................................ 203
19.44.2 Calling Master-to-Master (Multiple Calls) ....................................................................... 203
19.44.3 Call Control ..................................................................................................................... 204
19.44.4 Master telephones in the Configurator ........................................................................... 204
19.45 Suite Silence ................................................................................................................... 206
19.45.1 Timers for Suite Silence ................................................................................................. 207
19.45.2 Common System Statuses ............................................................................................. 207
19.46 Configuring suite silence ................................................................................................ 208
19.47 Menus ............................................................................................................................. 209
19.47.1 File Menu ........................................................................................................................ 209
19.47.2 Job Menu ........................................................................................................................ 209
19.47.3 Insert Menu ..................................................................................................................... 210
19.47.4 Edit Menu ....................................................................................................................... 211
19.47.5 Panel Menu .................................................................................................................... 211
19.47.6 Tools Menu ..................................................................................................................... 212

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List of Figures
Figure 1 Connected CodeMeter key ............................................................................................. 17
Figure 2 Disconnected CodeMeter key ........................................................................................ 17
Figure 3 Security Key Logon ........................................................................................................ 17
Figure 4 Send Job ........................................................................................................................ 18
Figure 5 The job you are about to overwrite on the panel is not backed up on the local database 18
Figure 6 The job has been successfully stored ............................................................................ 18
Figure 7 Job successfully downloaded ......................................................................................... 19
Figure 8 Job Already in Database ................................................................................................ 19
Figure 9 New Job Version Information ......................................................................................... 19
Figure 10 Job successfully uploaded .............................................................................................. 20
Figure 11 Manage Jobs .................................................................................................................. 21
Figure 12 Panel Information ........................................................................................................... 23
Figure 13 Advanced Panel Information .......................................................................................... 24
Figure 14 Security Key Information window ................................................................................... 25
Figure 15 MMX-2003-12NDS board showing the CPU .................................................................. 27
Figure 16 Close-up of a CPU .......................................................................................................... 27
Figure 17 Security Key Logon ........................................................................................................ 29
Figure 18 Upgrade firmware on panel ............................................................................................30
Figure 19 Firmware upgrade warning .............................................................................................30
Figure 20 Panel firmware upgraded successfully ........................................................................... 30
Figure 21 Advanced Logic Editor .................................................................................................... 36
Figure 22 Node Grouping for the MNS Panel ................................................................................. 46
Figure 23 Interval for UUKL testing ................................................................................................ 51
Figure 24 Advanced logic equation for UUKL test interval ............................................................. 52
Figure 25 Enter walk test ................................................................................................................ 53
Figure 26 Walk test menu ............................................................................................................... 53
Figure 27 Select audible or silent ................................................................................................... 53
Figure 28 Walk test termination timeout ......................................................................................... 54
Figure 29 Start walk test ................................................................................................................. 54
Figure 30 Walk test results ............................................................................................................. 54
Figure 31 Walk test device information ........................................................................................... 55
Figure 32 Walk test device information ........................................................................................... 55
Figure 33 Enter walk test ................................................................................................................ 56
Figure 34 Select assisted walk test ................................................................................................ 56
Figure 35 Walk test areas ............................................................................................................... 56
Figure 36 Walk test results ............................................................................................................. 56
Figure 37 Walk test device information ........................................................................................... 57
Figure 38 Walk test device information ........................................................................................... 57
Figure 39 Enter walk test ................................................................................................................ 58
Figure 40 Walk test menu ............................................................................................................... 58
Figure 41 Walk test report options .................................................................................................. 58
Figure 42 Walk test report .............................................................................................................. 58
Figure 43 Walk test device information ........................................................................................... 58

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Figure 44 Printed walk test report ................................................................................................... 59
Figure 45 Add WalkTest Area ......................................................................................................... 60
Figure 46 New walk test area ......................................................................................................... 60
Figure 47 Add Input Devices .......................................................................................................... 61
Figure 48 Select items to add ......................................................................................................... 61
Figure 49 MMX-2003-12NDS mounts in the MMX-BBX-1024DS enclosure .................................. 81
Figure 50 MMX-2017-12NDS mounts in the MMX-BBX-1072A(R)DS Backbox ............................ 82
Figure 51 MMX-2009-12NDS mounts and occupies 4 display positions in BB-5008 or BB-5014 .. 83
Figure 52 EXC-0012 mounts and occupies 2 display positions in BB-5008 or BB-5014 ................ 84
Figure 53 MMX-2009-12NDS mounts and occupies 4 display positions in BB-5008 or BB-5014 .. 85
Figure 54 ECX-0012 mounts and occupies 2 display positions in BB-5008 or BB-5014 ................ 86
Figure 55 Mounting of Paging and Fire Fighter Telephone Modules in the BB-5008 ..................... 86
Figure 56 BB-5008 Sample Layout ................................................................................................. 87
Figure 57 BB-5014 Sample Layout ................................................................................................. 88
Figure 58 MMX-BBX-FXMNS Sample Layout ................................................................................ 89
Figure 59 Audio System Installation into BBX-MNSXP with CH-993B Internal Chassis ................ 90
Figure 60 NAC Expander Installation into BBX-MNSXP with CH-994B Internal Chassis .............. 91
Figure 61 MMX-LOC ....................................................................................................................... 92
Figure 62 Wiring the FOM-2000-SP Fiber Optics Network Module ................................................ 100
Figure 63 Wiring of the TNC-5000 boards ...................................................................................... 103
Figure 64 Telephones and addressable modules showing shielded wiring (Class A) .................... 104
Figure 65 Telephones and addressable modules showing shielded wiring (Class B) .................... 104
Figure 66 The MMX Mass Notification System ............................................................................... 106
Figure 67 Virtual Zone Priorities ..................................................................................................... 107
Figure 68 ACU and LOC Configuration .......................................................................................... 110
Figure 69 Zone Priorities ................................................................................................................ 111
Figure 70 Job Details window showing Audio Setup ...................................................................... 113
Figure 71 The Audio Setup window ................................................................................................ 114
Figure 72 The Manage Messages window ..................................................................................... 114
Figure 73 Audio Compose Message .............................................................................................. 115
Figure 74 Clips and nested loops ................................................................................................... 116
Figure 75 Clips and nested loops ................................................................................................... 118
Figure 76 Nested Loop Example .................................................................................................... 119
Figure 77 BACnet Objects .............................................................................................................. 120
Figure 78 Network Node Info - BACnet .......................................................................................... 122
Figure 79 Successful ping .............................................................................................................. 123
Figure 80 Unsuccessful ping .......................................................................................................... 124
Figure 81 BACnet Report ............................................................................................................... 125
Figure 82 CAS BACnet Explorer .................................................................................................... 128
Figure 83 Visual Test Shell ............................................................................................................. 129
Figure 84 BBMD Address ............................................................................................................... 131
Figure 85 BACnet Discovery Tool .................................................................................................. 132
Figure 86 Web Services ................................................................................................................. 134
Figure 87 Successful ping .............................................................................................................. 135
Figure 88 Unsuccessful ping .......................................................................................................... 135

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Figure 89 Queue Status .................................................................................................................. 137
Figure 90 Advanced Panel Info ...................................................................................................... 137
Figure 91 Configuration Status ....................................................................................................... 138
Figure 92 Alarm Log ....................................................................................................................... 139
Figure 93 Event Log ....................................................................................................................... 140
Figure 94 TCP Socket Table .......................................................................................................... 140
Figure 95 UDP Socket Table .......................................................................................................... 141
Figure 96 ARP Table ...................................................................................................................... 141
Figure 97 Routing Table ................................................................................................................. 142
Figure 98 Device Table ................................................................................................................... 142
Figure 99 Devices Info .................................................................................................................... 143
Figure 100 User Preferences ............................................................................................................ 144
Figure 101 Configurator Window ...................................................................................................... 145
Figure 102 Job Details ...................................................................................................................... 147
Figure 103 Holidays Window ............................................................................................................ 152
Figure 104 Add Network Node ......................................................................................................... 153
Figure 105 Network Node Details ..................................................................................................... 154
Figure 106 Base I/O .......................................................................................................................... 157
Figure 107 Add Annunciator ............................................................................................................. 158
Figure 108 Main Display ................................................................................................................... 159
Figure 109 Passcodes ...................................................................................................................... 160
Figure 110 Remote CPU .................................................................................................................. 161
Figure 111 Add Display Adder .......................................................................................................... 162
Figure 112 Add UDACT .................................................................................................................... 164
Figure 113 Dialer .............................................................................................................................. 164
Figure 114 Add Device ..................................................................................................................... 167
Figure 115 Add COSAP device ........................................................................................................ 168
Figure 116 A COSAP device with the physical address 100 ............................................................ 168
Figure 117 Add circuit adders ........................................................................................................... 169
Figure 118 Add Loop Controller ........................................................................................................ 169
Figure 119 Loop Controller ............................................................................................................... 170
Figure 120 Select items to add ......................................................................................................... 171
Figure 121 The Correlations Pane .................................................................................................... 171
Figure 122 Custom Messages .......................................................................................................... 173
Figure 123 Add Messages ................................................................................................................ 173
Figure 124 Add Audio Controller ...................................................................................................... 174
Figure 125 Audio Controller Details .................................................................................................. 175
Figure 126 Panel Information ........................................................................................................... 177
Figure 127 Select Job to Compare ................................................................................................... 180
Figure 128 Advanced Compare Options .......................................................................................... 180
Figure 129 Job Comparison ............................................................................................................. 181
Figure 130 Comparison Example ..................................................................................................... 182
Figure 131 Minor Modifications ......................................................................................................... 182
Figure 132 Create Job ...................................................................................................................... 184
Figure 133 Select Job and Version ................................................................................................... 185

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Figure 134 Display Firmware Data Structure .................................................................................... 186
Figure 135 This job is protected against unintentional edits ............................................................. 187
Figure 136 This job version has already been built or downloaded to the panel .............................. 187
Figure 137 New Job Version Information .........................................................................................188
Figure 138 Paste Special for loops ................................................................................................... 188
Figure 139 Paste Special for annunciators ....................................................................................... 189
Figure 140 Print ................................................................................................................................ 190
Figure 141 Security Key Logon ........................................................................................................ 191
Figure 142 Upgrade Firmware on Panel ...........................................................................................191
Figure 143 Update Panel Time ......................................................................................................... 192
Figure 144 Version History ............................................................................................................... 192
Figure 145 System Status ................................................................................................................ 194
Figure 146 LED Annunciator ............................................................................................................ 197
Figure 147 Add Device ..................................................................................................................... 201
Figure 148 Make a Switch a Phone Selector Switch ........................................................................ 204
Figure 149 Add Correlations to a Phone Selector Switch ................................................................. 205
Figure 150 Add Correlations to a Phone Selector Switch ................................................................. 205
Figure 151 Add Correlations to a Phone Selector Switch ................................................................. 206
Figure 152 Timers for suite silence ................................................................................................... 208

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List of Tables
Table 1 MMX System Limits ........................................................................................................ 32
Table 2 Frame Count ................................................................................................................... 34
Table 3 Chassis ........................................................................................................................... 72
Table 4 Main Displays ................................................................................................................. 74
Table 5 Display Boards ............................................................................................................... 74
Table 6 Remote Annunciators ..................................................................................................... 75
Table 7 Paging and Fire Fighter Telephone Modules ................................................................. 77
Table 8 Network Controller Modules ........................................................................................... 78
Table 9 Controller Cards ............................................................................................................. 79
Table 10 Booster Power Supplies ................................................................................................. 81
Table 11 MMX-BBX-1024R ........................................................................................................... 82
Table 12 BBX-1072A(R)DS ........................................................................................................... 83
Table 13 BB-5008 Backbox ........................................................................................................... 84
Table 14 BB-5014 Backbox ........................................................................................................... 85
Table 15 Backboxes for the RAXN-LCD(G) .................................................................................. 88
Table 16 Audio Cabinets ............................................................................................................... 93
Table 17 Amplifier Bins .................................................................................................................. 94
Table 18 Amplifier Cards ............................................................................................................... 94
Table 19 Maximum Recommended Cable Lengths ...................................................................... 96
Table 20 Object Types .................................................................................................................. 126
Table 21 Object Type Properties ................................................................................................... 126
Table 22 Display Adders ............................................................................................................... 162
Table 23 System Status ................................................................................................................ 194
Table 24 Customer Intervals ......................................................................................................... 195
Table 25 Customer Timers ............................................................................................................ 196
Table 26 Input Zones ..................................................................................................................... 196
Table 27 Loop Details .................................................................................................................... 198
Table 28 File Menu ........................................................................................................................ 209
Table 29 Job Menu ........................................................................................................................ 209
Table 30 Insert Menu ..................................................................................................................... 210
Table 31 Edit Menu ....................................................................................................................... 211
Table 32 Panel Menu .................................................................................................................... 211
Table 33 Tools Menu ..................................................................................................................... 212

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1.0 Introduction
This reference guide is for application engineers who build and configure the MMX Fire Alarm
Control Panel. It covers MMX firmware and software version 12.

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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 (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.
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
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 computer with a serial or USB port
• Serial cable or USB to serial cable
• UIMA cable
• Registered CodeMeter key
• MGC Fire Detection and Mass Notification Configurator (the Configurator) version 11 or
higher
To connect the Configurator to the Fire Alarm Control Panel you must:
• Insert the CodeMeter key.
• Connect the computer and start the Configurator.
Follow the instructions below to complete these steps.

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Working with the Fire Alarm Control Panel and the Configurator
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
To connect the computer to the Fire Alarm Control Panel
1. Connect the RS-232 cable or the USB cable to the UIMA cable.
2. Connect the 10-pin head of the UIMA 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
If you are using an RS-232 cable with a serial port to connect the FACP and the
computer, then follow these steps:
a. In the Configurator, click File > User Preferences.
b. In the Serial Port pulldown menu, select the port that the RS-232 uses to connect to
the computer.
c. Click OK.
6. Click Panel > Connect.
You are now connected to the Fire Alarm Control Panel.

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2.2 Sending a Job to the Fire Alarm Control Panel
To 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.
A window appears asking if you want to make this job the active job.
Figure 6 The job has been successfully stored

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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
To 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
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.

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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
To 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 Jobnn-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:
• Select Database files (*.mdb) in the Save as type pulldown menu.
• To export the job as an XML file for OpenGN:
• Select OpenGN Phase II (*.xml) in the Save as type pulldown menu.
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.
To manage jobs on the panel
• In the Configurator, click Panel > Manage Jobs.