Vigilant MX1-Au User manual

Vigilant MX1-Au
Fire Alarm System
Operator
Manual
LT0439
Issue
1.73
Vigilant MX1
Sample MX1 Fire Alarm System
MX1 V1.70 AS 7240.2 15:04:07
Normal 30/11/17

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Using the Fire Brigade Panel –Quick Reference
Z003-Shop 1/3
P1.32-814CH Shop CO
Z001-Office 2/3
P1.1-MIM800 Office Input
First
alarm
Second
alarm
Zone
number Zone
name Point
name First of 3
alarms
Second of
3 alarms
Device
number
Point
name
Alarm Type
(Input module)
Alarm
type (CO
detector)
Zone number
and name
1. SILENCE BUZZER
Press to silence the internal sounder.
2. NEXT
If the SEVERAL ALARMS indicator is lit, there are more than two zones in alarm. Initially, the first two
alarms are displayed. The first alarm is always shown on the top 2 lines. Press the NEXT key to scroll
through any subsequent alarms on the bottom two lines.
1. 3. SILENCE/RESOUND ALARM
Press this button to silence all alarm devices (occupant warning) including the external alarm (bell or
strobe). The red ALARM DEVICES ACTIVATED LED will extinguish.
Pressing this button again will activate all alarm devices if alarms are present.
This key will not silence separate occupant warning systems such as EWIS.
2. 4. RESET
Once all alarms are fully investigated and the alarm devices are silenced, press this key to reset all alarms.
If any alarm does not clear it will be re-annunciated.
3. 5. DISABLE
Press this key to disable all remaining alarms and if zone alarms remain in the list, press RESET to reset
the zones and return the LCD to the base display. Use only after attempting to reset and clear the alarms
first.
Do not use unless the previous reset was unsuccessful.
For more information refer to Section 2, “Handling Alarms using the Fire Brigade Panel”.

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Welcome
The VIGILANT MX1 is an innovative multiple loop analogue addressable fire
indicator panel incorporating the latest technology. It complies with
Australian Standards including AS 7240.2-2004 and incorporates an integral
Fire Brigade Panel to AS 4428.3:2010. It also complies with International
Standard ISO 7240-2:2003. Its support for MX TECHNOLOGY, fuzzy-logic
detection algorithms and powerful control functions make it suitable for a
wide range of fire protection applications for small to large systems.
If your MX1
Requires
Service
Contact your service provider.
Maintenance
Contractor (1)
Job Reference #
_____________
Name:
Address:
Telephone
Office:
Mobile:
Maintenance
Contractor (2)
Job Reference #
_____________
Name:
Address:
Telephone
Office:
Mobile:
Maintenance
Contractor (3)
Job Reference #
_____________
Name:
Address:
Telephone
Office:
Mobile:
Installation
Data –
to be
completed
by installer
Installation Location
Name:
Date:
MX1 Serial Number
Panel Installed by
Name:
Date:
Telephone
Office:
Mobile:

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Manufacturer’s
Details
Manufacturer
The MX1 is manufactured for:
Johnson Controls
Level 3, 95 Coventry Street
Melbourne
VIC 3006
AUSTRALIA
Phone: [phone]
Copyright and
Trademark
Information
© 2018 Johnson Controls. All rights reserved.
All specifications and other information shown were
current as of document revision date and are
subject to change without notice.
Vigilant, MX VIRTUAL, MX DIGITAL, and MX
FASTLOGIC are trademarks of Johnson Controls or
its affiliates. VESDA is a trademark of Xtralis Pty
Ltd.
No part of this document may be reproduced or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic
or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express
written consent of Johnson Controls.
Document
Document Number: LT0439
Issue: 1.0 12 February 2009
1.1 3 April 2009
1.2 27 October 2011
1.5 25 October 2013
1.6 27 February 2015
1.7 12 April 2016
1.71 8 August 2017
1.72 29 Nov. 2017
1.73 23 Oct. 2018
Firmware
Revision
1.70
Amendments
Added T-Gen2. Grade 2 and 3
Warning
Symbols Used
in this Manual
Danger! Failure to comply may lead to serious injury and/or
property damage.
Caution –failure to comply may result in incorrect,
unpredictable or unstable operation.
Indicates useful or important information

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction........................................................................1-1
How to Use this Manual _________________________________ 1-2
System Operation ______________________________________ 1-3
Basic System Function __________________________________ 1-4
Normal Appearance of Operator Interface ___________________ 1-5
Operator Interface ______________________________________ 1-6
Description of Operator Interface __________________________ 1-6
Operator Commands____________________________________ 1-10
Operator Access Levels _________________________________ 1-11
Smoke Control/AS 1668 Fan Panel ________________________ 1-12
Terminology Used in this Manual __________________________ 1-12
Nuisance Alarms _______________________________________ 1-17
Acknowledgements_____________________________________ 1-19
Chapter 2 Managing Alarm Conditions.............................................2-1
Handling Alarms Using the Fire Brigade Panel________________ 2-2
Viewing Alarms ________________________________________ 2-3
Silencing the Buzzer ____________________________________ 2-6
Silencing/Resounding Alarm Devices _______________________ 2-6
Resetting Alarms in the Alarm List _________________________ 2-6
Disabling Alarms in the Alarm List _________________________ 2-7
Alarm Investigation Facility (AIF) __________________________ 2-7
Alarm Acknowledgement/Delay Facility (AAF/ ADF) ___________ 2-10
Alarms from Other Sources_______________________________ 2-10
Chapter 3 Managing Faults and Disables .........................................3-1
Viewing Faults_________________________________________ 3-2
Viewing Disables_______________________________________ 3-4
Disable Menu Options___________________________________ 3-6
Chapter 4 Viewing the Event History.................................................4-1
General Message Format ________________________________ 4-1
Viewing Event History ___________________________________ 4-2
Zone Events __________________________________________ 4-3
Point Events __________________________________________ 4-5
System Events ________________________________________ 4-6
Chapter 5 Recalling Zone and Point Status......................................5-1
Recall Menu Options____________________________________ 5-2
Recalling Off-Normal Points and Zones _____________________ 5-3
Using the Zone Key to Recall Zones and Points ______________ 5-8

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Chapter 6 Zone and Point Functions.................................................6-1
Displaying Zone or Point Command Menu ___________________ 6-1
Resetting Zones or Points________________________________ 6-2
Disabling and Enabling Points or Zones _____________________ 6-5
Testing Zones _________________________________________ 6-11
Testing Points _________________________________________ 6-15
Viewing Point Values and Settings _________________________ 6-17
Chapter 7 Logging On to Access Level 3..........................................7-1
Logging On to Access Level 3 ____________________________ 7-1
Chapter 8 Other Service Functions ...................................................8-1
Front Panel Display Test_________________________________ 8-1
Setting System Time and Date ____________________________ 8-2
Power Supply Status and Battery Testing____________________ 8-3
MX Loop Status________________________________________ 8-5
System Memory Status__________________________________ 8-8
Test System __________________________________________ 8-10
Test Alarm Devices_____________________________________ 8-11
Replacing an MX Device_________________________________ 8-12
Buzzer Disable and Mute ________________________________ 8-15
Commissioning Mode (Access Level 3) _____________________ 8-16
Resetting the System (Access Level 3) _____________________ 8-17
Chapter 9 Networking.........................................................................9-1
Zone & Point Numbering_________________________________ 9-2
Tandem Mode_________________________________________ 9-3
Network Interface Device Points___________________________ 9-5
Network Status Points___________________________________ 9-5
Network Comms Status__________________________________ 9-6
Network MAF Status ____________________________________ 9-7
Network Fault Status____________________________________ 9-10
Network Warning Status _________________________________ 9-11
Silencing Remote Alarm Devices __________________________ 9-11
Chapter 10 Buzzer Cadences, LCD Error Messages and Fault Finding 10-1
Buzzer Cadences ______________________________________ 10-1
Troubleshooting –LCD Messages and Actions _______________ 10-1
Quick Reference –Alphabetical List of Possible LCD Messages__ 10-8
Chapter 11 Mounting and Wiring Instructions................................11-1
Cabinet Installation _____________________________________ 11-1
Wall Mounting –8U / 15U Cabinet _________________________ 11-2
External Wiring ________________________________________ 11-4
Cable Entry ___________________________________________ 11-4

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Mains Wiring __________________________________________ 11-5
Mains Wiring –8U / 15U Cabinet __________________________ 11-5
Battery Wiring _________________________________________ 11-6
MX1 Controller Wiring___________________________________ 11-7
MX Addressable Loop Wiring _____________________________ 11-8
AS 1668 Fan Control____________________________________ 11-10
Alarm Devices _________________________________________ 11-11
Other MX1 Input and Output Wiring ________________________ 11-18
Zone LED Displays _____________________________________ 11-23
MX1 Networking _______________________________________ 11-24
Initial Power On________________________________________ 11-32
Chapter 12 Specifications ................................................................12-1
General Specifications __________________________________ 12-1
MX1 Analogue Loop Compatible Devices____________________ 12-3
DDM800 Detector Compatibility ___________________________ 12-4
DIM800 Detector Compatibility ____________________________ 12-6
Compatible Batteries____________________________________ 12-7
Detector Identification ___________________________________ 12-7
Equipment Point Descriptions_____________________________ 12-8
Ordering Codes________________________________________ 12-20
Block Diagram_________________________________________ 12-21

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Cautions &
Warnings
100V a.c. audio line wiring is defined as LV
Telecommunications circuits and is subject to the
Australian Standard AS/ACIF S009:2006.
Ensure that this wiring is appropriately separated and
insulated from LV power wiring, ELV and other
customer cabling such as detection and control
circuits.
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference, in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
Some of the operation of the MX1 as described in this
manual is dependent on the site-specific configuration
performed by the installer. If the configuration is non-
standard, then operation may differ from this manual and
compliance to local Standards may be invalidated.
The MX1 has facilities to protect against unauthorised use
of operator controls by means of Access Levels. The
configuration of your system may result in Access Levels
that differ in some respects from this manual.
Except where otherwise stated, this manual refers to MX1
Controller firmware version 1.7.
Information provided in this manual may remain valid for
subsequent versions of Controller firmware. However if a
different version of firmware is installed, a more appropriate
version of this manual may be required.

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This chapter provides an overview of the VIGILANT MX1 system function
and describes the normal appearance of the operator interface.
It also describes the concept of Access Levels for access to commands,
and the conventions used in this manual to refer to parts of the display
when describing these commands.
Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific
topic.
Topic
See Page
How to Use this Manual
1-2
System Operation
1-3
Basic System Function
1-4
Normal Appearance of Operator Interface
1-5
Operator Interface
1-6
Description of Operator Interface
1-6
Operator Commands
1-10
Operator Access Levels
1-11
Smoke Control/AS 1668 Fan Panel
1-12
Terminology Used in this Manual
1-12
Nuisance Alarms
1-17
Acknowledgements
1-19
Chapter 1
Introduction
Introduction
In this Chapter

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This manual covers the operations and displays available on the MX1’s
front panel as well as basic installation and wiring information.
It also applies to users of the Remote Fire Brigade Panel connected to
the MX1.
This manual is intended for use by firefighters, building owners and
managers, and service staff. It assumes that the reader has a basic
knowledge of automatic fire alarm systems.
The topics in this manual are generally arranged in decreasing order of
urgency. Firefighter use of the Fire Brigade Panel (f.b.p.) is shown inside
the front page, with a detailed section on dealing with alarms in Chapter
2.
This is followed by less urgent actions, dealing with Faults and Disables,
Point and Zone Status Recalls, Testing, and System Status Recall,
followed by a description of error messages, fault finding, and compatible
devices, batteries etc.
To obtain continued high-reliability operation from the MX1 it is
necessary to have it regularly tested and maintained by trained and
qualified service-company personnel.
Australian Standard AS 1851 details the requirements for the testing and
maintenance of fire alarm systems, and as a minimum specifies monthly,
6-monthly and 5-yearly test plans. It also specifies the procedures to be
followed if critical or non-critical defects are discovered. The MX1-Au
Service Manual (LT0440) contains a guide to the procedures for testing
the MX1 to AS 1851.
If changes are required to the site-specific configuration of the MX1 (for
example, if new detectors are required because of building alterations)
then this work must be carried out by a suitably trained and qualified fire-
alarm service person and the “as-installed”information updated including
a record of the new site-specific configuration version. All system
changes must be fully tested and commissioning sheets completed (refer
AS 1670.1). The new site-specific configuration should be compared
against the previous version to ensure that there have been no
unintentional changes.
A description of nuisance alarms and actions that can be carried out to
help reduce the incidence of them is given in “Nuisance Alarms” on page
1-17.
How to Use this Manual
Intended Use
Organisation of
Chapters
Servicing and
Maintenance

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The VIGILANT MX1 is control and indicating equipment (c.i.e.) that forms
the central part of a fire detection and alarm system using MX analogue
addressable detectors.
It complies with the requirements of AS 7240.2-2004 “Fire Detection and
Alarm Systems” and AS 4428.3-2010 “Fire Brigade Panel”.
Up to 250 MX devices (detectors and addressable input/ output modules)
may be connected to the in-built detection loop. Some devices support
multiple inputs and outputs which can be monitored and controlled
separately. Additional loops of up to 250 MX devices may be added to
the MX1 by fitting MX Loop Cards. The MX DIGITAL communication
protocol used on the detection loops provides high reliability and fault
tolerance. The MX1 uses software algorithms to evaluate the analogue
values returned from the detectors.
MX FASTLOGIC is a fuzzy logic based algorithm applied to photoelectric
smoke detectors. It is designed to discriminate between the smoke and
temperature patterns of real fires and the typical causes of nuisance
alarms. It supports three risk levels; High, Medium and Low.
SMARTSENSE is a field-proven, reliable detection algorithm, reducing
nuisance alarms, compensating for ambient conditions, with a wide range
of programmable sensitivity settings.
Both algorithms provide:
Detector pre-alarm sensing for early warning of a potential alarm.
Compensation for soiling and changes in ambient conditions.
Logging of “detector dirty alert” when compensation limits are about to
be exceeded, to allow service to be scheduled.
The MX1 is supplied in a compact metal cabinet with an integrated
Fire Brigade Panel and operator keypad and display. Space is provided
for optional Zone Status indicators and AS 1668 fan controls with
indications. The cabinet’s protective door includes a window to allow all
indications to be seen, but physically protects the front panel and other
optional controls. A physical 003 key is required to open the protective
door and operate the panel.
One Remote Fire Brigade Panel (RFBP) may be connected to the MX1
panel to provide a remote operator interface or fire brigade attendance
point. This operates independently of the MX1 panel’s user interface, but
on the same internal data –zone and point status, buzzer on/off,
silence/mute, etc. Note, the Remote FBP can be configured so that its
keyboard cannot be used in alarm conditions (for example, when it is
installed for non-fire brigade use and it is necessary to avoid the Remote
FBP user interfering with the fire brigade’s alarm display). The Remote
FBP does not include any zone LED displays as standard.
Overview
System Operation
Physical

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Operation is straightforward using the MX1’s keypad and four line LCD.
The display provides clear and uncluttered indication of the alarm
location, including the zone and point numbers, and text description of
the zone and point in alarm.
The display allows easy scrolling through the time and date-stamped 99
alarm event buffer.
Current alarms, faults and disabled zones and points can also be
separately recalled and displayed. An internal history log stores the
previous 900 events, and these can also be recalled to the display.
The MX1 has five general functions:
It monitors fire detectors (smoke detectors, carbon monoxide
detectors, flame detectors, heat detectors, manual call points, etc.).
Note that some detectors may be multi-sensor, i.e., they contain
multiple sensors –for example a heat sensor, a smoke sensor and a
carbon monoxide sensor. The sensor values are processed
according to the programmed algorithm and determine whether a fire
condition exists.
It activates alarm devices (evacuation systems, sounders, strobes)
and alarm routing equipment (alarm signalling equipment) when a fire
alarm condition is detected.
It displays zone location descriptions and that of an affected device,
and optionally activates zone status indicators.
It monitors and controls ancillary building equipment (fan controls,
relays, door holders, etc.)
It supervises devices, transmission paths (circuits), and internal
functions of the MX1 to indicate a fault condition should there be a
problem.
The MX1 operator interface allows an operator to monitor and control the
site-specific components connected to the MX1.
Most manual controls and menu functions require Access Level 2 unless
otherwise noted. Access level 2 is entered by opening the outer door of
the MX1 panel with the 003 key, or enabling the Remote FBP’s keypad
using the 003 key. Those menu functions that could have an adverse
effect if inappropriately used require Access Level 3. See Page 1-10 for
a description of Access levels.
Multiple MX1 fire panels along with other compatible panel-link devices,
may be connected together to form a network. For details please refer to
Chapter 9 Networking.
Easy Operation
Overview
Basic System Function

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Office
Factory
Garage
Shed
Shop
Vigilant MX1
Sample MX1 Site Name
MX1 V1.60 AS 7240.2 05:40:47
Normal
11/02/15
Alphanumeric Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD)
Fire Brigade Panel
(FBP)
Soft Keys
Status
Indicators
Numeric
Keypad
Zone LED
Indicators
Fire
Brigade
Panel
Indicators
Fig 1-1 –Operator Interface
Table 1-1. Components of the Operator Interface
Component
Description
Alphanumeric
Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD)
Displays details about alarms, faults, and other service-related
system information, as well as menus of command options and
messages.
The information normally displayed in the LCD, without operator
intervention, is called the “base display”.
Fire Brigade Panel
(f.b.p.)
Controls and indicators within the red border are for use by fire
brigade personnel during alarm attendance. See the quick
reference guide at the front of the manual, or page 2-2 for
Handling Alarms Using the Fire Brigade Panel
Soft Keys
These keys have different functions, depending on the current
display. Each key’s function at any time is shown by the text
displayed at the right side of the LCD.
Status Indicators
LED indicators showing the presence of faults, disabled items,
tests in progress and power status. The associated keys provide
a direct way to display this information.
Numeric Keypad
Numeric keys, plus commonly used keys: OK and CANCEL, to
confirm or cancel commands, MENU to display the current
possible actions on the item displayed, and ZONE to provide
direct access to zone functions. Press CANCEL once to move
back one display, or press and hold to return to the base display.
Zone LED
Indicators (optional)
These show the state of individual zones or groups of zones.
A flashing red indicator is an alarm,
A steady red indicator shows operated, or if the zone is
disabled a disabled alarm or operate state,
a flashing yellow indicator is a fault,
a steady yellow indicator shows a disabled zone.
These indicators may also be configured to convey non-alarm
statuses.
AS 1668 Fan
Controls
Optional controls and indicators for AS 1668 smoke control
system or other site-programmed operation.
Normal Appearance of Operator Interface
Description

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Green OPERATING/POWER indicator is on –indicating that the MX1
is receiving mains power, and is operating.
All other LEDs are off.
The LCD reports that the system is normal and shows the current
time and date, as shown in Figure 1.1.
If the general state of the operator interface is not as shown in Figure 1.1,
refer to the information in Chapters 2 and 3 for instructions on managing
the alarm, fault, test or disable condition.
4-LINE ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY
This backlit LCD is used for providing detailed Alarm, Fault and Disabled
condition information and various service mode information and menus.
FIRE
The FIRE indicator is comprised of two LEDs. These light red to indicate
the presence of an alarm. Information about the current alarms will
normally be displayed on the LCD.
SEVERAL ALARMS
This indicator lights red to indicate that more alarms are present than are
currently shown on the display. Press the associated NEXT key to scroll
the bottom 2 lines of the LCD to more alarms.
FIRE PROTECTION ACTIVATED
This indicator lights red to indicate that fire protection systems associated
with this MX1 system have activated. Note that if fire protection systems
are not installed, this indicator will not light.
SMOKE CONTROL ACTIVATED
This indicator lights red to indicate that smoke control systems
associated with this MX1 system have activated. Once all smoke control
functions have been carried out for an alarm, pressing the RESET button
on the Fan Control Panel will turn off this indicator. Note that if fire smoke
controls are not installed, this indicator will not light.
ALARM DEVICES ACTIVATED
This indicator lights red to indicate that the alarm devices (occupant
warning), for example sounders, sirens, strobes etc., have been
activated.
ALARM ROUTING ACTIVATED
This indicator lights red to indicate that an alarm condition is being
transmitted by alarm routing equipment to a fire alarm receiving centre
(monitoring service provider or directly to a fire brigade).
Operator Interface
Description of Operator Interface
F.B.P.
Visual
Indicators

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OPERATING/POWER (GREEN LED)
This indicator has three states;
on (mains power is on)
flashing (mains power is off or disconnected, panel is running from
battery power)
off (panel is not receiving any power and is not operating).
SYSTEM FAULT
Lights yellow to indicate an internal hardware or software fault.
ALARM DEVICES FLT/DISABLED
Lights yellow to indicate that the alarm devices have been disabled.
Flashes yellow to indicate that there is a fault with one or more alarm
devices or transmission paths (circuits).
Very slow flash off indicates alarm devices are silenced remotely.
Note that if a device in fault has been disabled this will override the fault
indication and the indicator will be on steady.
ALARM ROUTING FLT/DISABLED
Lights yellow to indicate that the alarm routing has been disabled (this
is not usually permitted on most installations).
Flashes yellow to indicate a fault with the alarm routing equipment or
connection (if available).
Note that if an alarm routing fault has been disabled this will override the
fault indication and the indicator will be on steady.
FAULTS
The general FAULTS indicator lights yellow to indicate the presence of
faults in the system. Press the associated key to recall these.
A new fault will be accompanied by the sounding of the fault buzzer
unless this has been muted or disabled.
DISABLES
The general DISABLES indicator lights yellow to indicate the presence of
disabled items in the system. Press the associated key to recall these.
TESTS
The general TESTS indicator lights yellow to indicate the presence of
active tests within the system, for example a zone alarm test. Press the
associated key to recall these.
AIF
The AIF indicator lights to indicate that the MX1 is operating in AIF
“Attended Mode” (see page 2-7).
BUZZER
The internal buzzer pulses to indicate an alarm, and sounds continuously
to indicate the presence of a fault. It is silenced by using the SILENCE
BUZZER key.
Status
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NEXT
Allows the display to be stepped to the next item, for example Alarm,
Fault etc.
SILENCE BUZZER
Pressing the SILENCE BUZZER key will silence the MX1’s internal
buzzer. If another alarm or fault occurs the sounder will sound again.
When the protective door is closed or the keyboard is disabled by the
003 key, the buzzer can be silenced only if an optional external Silence
Buzzer input is activated.
SILENCE/RESOUND ALARM
This function will silence the alarm devices that have been activated as a
result of alarms. Pressing the SILENCE/RESOUND ALARM key again
when alarms are present will re-sound or activate the alarm devices.
Pressing this during a non-alarm state will not cause the alarm devices to
activate.
After an alarm the alarm devices need to be silenced before the RESET
or DISABLE controls can be used.
Note: If the MX1 is connected to a separate occupant warning system
with latching inputs, the MX1’s SILENCE/RESOUND ALARM control will
not affect that system. The warning signal must be controlled from the
sound system control panel.
RESET
When the Alarm List is being displayed, pressing this key will reset all
alarms. When the Alarm List is not being shown it allows the operator to
reset individual zones and points in alarm or fault states. The zone alarm
and/or fault states are reset only if the field conditions causing the alarm
or fault are cleared.
DISABLE
When the Alarm List is being displayed, pressing this key will disable all
alarms in the list. If MX1 is configured for AS 4428.3:2010 operation, a
subsequent RESET may be required to take the panel out of the alarm
condition. When the Alarm List is not being shown, it gives options to
disable individual zones, points, alarm devices, etc.
For further information refer to the following sections; “Disabling Alarms
in the Alarm List” (page 2-7) and “Disabling and Enabling Points or
Zones”(page 6-5).
Fire
Brigade
Panel
Manual
Controls

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F1- F4
These keys are assigned functions as required according to the menu
being displayed on the LCD.
FAULTS
Pressing this key allows the operator to view zones and points in fault,
and to reset or disable them.
The yellow FAULTS LED will illuminate when one or more faults are
present. Refer to “Viewing Faults” (page 3-2) for more information.
DISABLES
Pressing this key allows the operator to view zones, points or alarm
devices that are in the Disabled state, and to enable them.
This is not to be confused with the fire brigade panel
DISABLE key.
The yellow DISABLES LED will turn on when one or more disabled
zones or points are present.
Refer to “Viewing Disables” (page 3-4) for more information.
TESTS
Pressing the TESTS key allows the operator to search for active tests or
initiate a test. When initiating a test the display will show menu options
for testing zones, points, alarm devices etc.
The TESTS LED will illuminate when one or more tests are in progress.
For more information about tests refer to “Testing Zones” (page 6-11),
Testing Points” (page 6-15) and “Power Supply Status and Battery
Testing” (page 8-3).
AIF
This key allows the Alarm Investigation operation (if enabled) to be
switched between attended and unattended modes. In the attended
mode the adjacent yellow indicator is ON.
MENU
Press this key to access functional options from various displays. The
options shown in any given display may vary according to the current
Access Level.
ZONE
This key provides a convenient method to enter a zone or point function.
Refer to “Displaying Zone or Point Command Menu” (page 6-1) for more
information.
Operator
Controls

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NUMERIC KEYPAD
For zone and point number, decimal point and other numeric value
entries.
CANCEL
When used in menus requiring user confirmation this key permits an
operator-initiated action to be cancelled without being processed.
Press and hold this key to return the LCD to the base display.
OK
This key is used to confirm operator-initiated actions when prompted via
the LCD.
In nearly all cases, the operator commands described in this manual
consist of a series of keypresses on the keyboard on the front of the MX1
panel.
Some of the keys have fixed labels and meanings, for example, the key
labelled “NEXT” immediately below the alphanumeric LCD. This key will
be referred to as the NEXT key. Similarly, other keys with fixed labels
will be referred to as RESET, MENU, OK, etc.
The four keys to the right of the LCD have meanings that change
depending on what is being displayed. The current meaning of each key
is displayed at the right hand end of the LCD, alongside each key.
For example, a common meaning for F2 and F3 is to step through a list,
when they are labelled “PREV” and “NEXT”. This will be referred to in the
command descriptions as PREVF2 and NEXTF3.
The degree to which you can view and control the MX1 depends on the
current operator Access Level (see Operator Access Levels, Section 1).
Unless indicated otherwise, pressing the CANCEL key (or F-key
option if applicable) will return the LCD to the previous display.
This manual describes the keyboard of the MX1 for recalling faults,
disables, and generally operating the panel. All examples and menu
instructions given assume that no alarm is present, as displaying the
alarms will take priority.
Operator Commands
CANCEL
Option
Manual
Examples

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The MX1 operator interface uses the concept of Access Levels to
manage access to front panel commands that display or affect the state
of the system. These Access Levels are based on the descriptions found
in AS 7240.2.
There are three Access Levels.
At this level you can view alarms and faults displayed on the LCD.
Keyboard access is not available, therefore only the conditions that fit on
the LCD will be shown.
Access to this level at the MX1 panel requires a physical 003 key to open
the cabinet door and enable the user interface. The MX1 will
automatically return to Access Level 1 when the door is closed. At the
Remote FBP use the 003 key to enable the keypad.
At Access Level 2, you can:
Access all system status displays.
View alarm conditions.
Silence the buzzer.
Silence or re-sound the alarm devices, and, depending on the
configuration, silence the external alarm (strobe and/or bell)
Reset, Disable and Test zones.
View low level system status displays.
Disable and test points.
Carry out battery, display and PSU tests.
Change the address of loop devices.
Turn on/off Infrared mode for each MX loop.
Perform all other functions not otherwise restricted to Level 3.
Access to this level requires access to level 2 and a user code and PIN.
Refer to Chapter 7 for instructions on how to log on to Access Level 3.
In the absence of manual input, Access Level 3 users will be logged out
after approximately 10 minutes and the display returned to the base
display. The MX1 will return to Access Level 2.
At Access Level 3, you can:
Use all the level 2 commands.
Re-start the system.
Switch between the two installed configuration data files.
Place the system into Commission Mode.
Disable the Buzzer.
Certain user prompt displays will return to the previous display after
approximately 15 seconds if the user makes no further entry. Access
Level is unaffected by this.
Description
Operator Access Levels
Access
Level 1
Access
Level 2
Access
Level 3
Display
Timeout

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The MX1 may be fitted with optional AS 1668 fire fan controls to allow
management of air conditioning equipment, dampers, fresh air entry and
smoke exhaust, etc., during a fire.
The operation of this will be site-specific, but in general the Fire Mode
Reset button will need to be pressed after the MX1 is reset from alarm to
clear the latching fire mode on the fan controls.
Addressable detectors, input modules and output modules connected to
the MX loop.
A point is a representation of a component of a fire alarm. This
component could be the heat sensor of a combined smoke and heat
detector, or it may be a relay that controls alarm devices such as
sounders, or it may be some internal part of the control equipment.
The point that represents this component has a state, which can be one
or more of:
Normal –the component is operational and no other condition is
present.
Pre-Alarm –the component is a detector that has reached a
condition suggesting an impending alarm.
Alarm –the component is a detector and has activated (see
Chapter 2). Generally, this calls the fire brigade.
ActInput (Active Input) –the component is an input device that is
being driven out of its normal condition, but is not in alarm or fault.
Operate –the component is an output device (relay, transistor
etc.) and is activated (turned on).
Dirty –A detector is in a state that requires maintenance/attention.
Fault –the component is in a condition that may adversely affect
its ability to function correctly and requires service.
Device Fail –communication with this MX device has been lost
(for example, because the detector or wiring is faulty, or because
the detector has been removed from the loop). This will prevent
the device from performing its intended function.
Type Mismatch –the wrong type of MX device is
installed/programmed at this address.
Disabled –the point has been disabled by the operator to prevent
it from operating, or affecting system operation.
TestOp (Test Operate) –the component is under test and has
been put into an operate state.
Auto-Reset –the component is undergoing an Auto-Reset test.
AlarmTest –the component is undergoing an alarm test.
Smoke Control/AS 1668 Fan Panel
Terminology Used in this Manual
MX Devices
Points