Vigilant MX1-Au User manual

MX1-Au FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
Service Manual
Document Number: LT0440
Issue 1.32
7 December 2017
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Quick Reference Index
“How Do I”:
Section
Title/Description
Check that all loop devices are communicating correctly?
LT0439
Any points showing as
Device Fail in the LCD
Faults Recall.
LT0439
Use Devices command
in MX Loop Status
screen to scan for
devices present on each
loop.
6.8.9
DP Command
(Diagnostic Poll)
Check that a particular device is communicating correctly?
LT0439
Is the point’s Status
Recall on the LCD
showing Device Fail?
6.8.3
“Selecting Points for
Monitoring and Display”
- Px or SPx command
Replace faulty MX device(s) with new ones?
LT0439
Use OneAtTme or
Multiple options under
AUTOADD command to
replace 1 or multiple MX
devices at a time.
Change the address of a device on the analogue loop?
6.8.10
CA Command (Change
Address)
Find foreign (unprogrammed) devices on the analogue loop?
LT0439
Use Devices command
in each MX Loop Status
Screen to scan for FRGN
devices on that Loop.
Review the History for
foreign point events.
6.8.9
DP Command
(Diagnostic Poll)
Find the address and type of any duplicate devices (that is, two or
more devices with the same address) on the analogue loop?
LT0439
Use Devices command
in each MX Loop Status
screen to scan for DUP
devices on that loop.
6.8.9
DP Command
(Diagnostic Poll)
Find the position of a break on the analogue loop?
LT0439
Use Devices command
in MX Loop Status
screen to scan for which
MX devices are found on
Left and Right sections
of the Loop. Use wiring
diagram to identify where
break is.
6.8.9
DP Command
(Diagnostic Poll)

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Know what is the normal range of current value for a new device
6.8.5
Expected Analogue
Values
List all of the addressable devices present on a loop?
6.8.9
DP Command
(Diagnostic Poll)
Log analogue values (CV, TV, HH, HL) from analogue loop
devices to a file and import to a spreadsheet for sorting by TV or
HH?
6.8.8
Logging Analogue Values
to a File
Turn on (and off) the LED of a device at a particular address?
3.3.2
Confirming the Address
of Detectors
Update Controller, LCD/Keyboard or MX Loop Card software?
5
Upgrading Software
Upload/download configuration datafiles?
4
Changing the
Configuration
How do I determine the sensitivity of a detector?
LT0439
Recall the device setting
on the LCD.
3.2.7
Detector Sensitivity Test
(AS 1851 Item 3.8)
How do I carry out the 5-yearly sensitivity test?
3.2.7
Detector Sensitivity Test
(AS 1851 Item 3.8)
How do I find out what zone a point maps to?
3.3.2
3.3.3
Confirming the Address
of Detectors
Ascertaining the Mapping
of Points and Zones
View loop communication error rates?
6.8.7.2
EC (Loop Comms Error
Count) Diagnostic Poll)
Know a MX detector’s CO cell has expired?
3.5.5
6.7.12
CO Date Expiry Check
CO Service Check
Report Command
Know how MX device substitution works?
3.6
MX Device Substitution
Check that a AS1668/DSS fan control is communicating
correctly?
LT0587
7.13.1
Confirming the board
address
7.13
Confirming the local
connection
LT0439 = Refer to the MX1-Au Operator Manual (LT0439).

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Table of Contents
1 OVERVIEW.....................................................................................................1-1
1.1 IN THIS SECTION............................................................................................................. 1-2
1.2 ABOUT MX1 ..................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 ABOUT THIS MANUAL - INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE .............................................. 1-2
1.4 ISO TERMS COMPARED................................................................................................. 1-3
1.5 SMARTCONFIG................................................................................................................ 1-3
1.6 TERMINOLOGY................................................................................................................ 1-3
1.7 CAUTIONS........................................................................................................................ 1-3
1.8 LAPTOPS, COMPUTERS & SERIAL PORTS................................................................. 1-4
2 SYSTEM STRUCTURE ..................................................................................2-1
2.1 IN THIS SECTION............................................................................................................. 2-2
2.2 SYSTEM STRUCTURE - OVERVIEW.............................................................................. 2-2
2.3 MX LOOP CARD .............................................................................................................. 2-3
2.4 AS1668 CONTROL PCB (DSS MODULES).................................................................... 2-3
2.5 INTERNAL CONTROLS................................................................................................... 2-3
2.6 SYSTEM OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 2-4
2.7 SID..................................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.8 POINTS............................................................................................................................. 2-5
2.8.1 Points ........................................................................................................................ 2-5
2.8.2 Point Numbering........................................................................................................ 2-5
2.8.3 Addressable Detectors and Modules........................................................................ 2-6
2.8.4 Point Values.............................................................................................................. 2-6
2.8.5 Point States............................................................................................................... 2-6
2.9 ZONES.............................................................................................................................. 2-7
2.9.1 General Specifications .............................................................................................. 2-7
2.9.2 Mapping Points to Zones .......................................................................................... 2-7
2.9.3 Zone States............................................................................................................... 2-8
2.9.4 Zone Groups ............................................................................................................. 2-8
2.10 SYSTEM PROCESSING................................................................................................... 2-8
2.11 ALARM CONFIRMATION ................................................................................................ 2-9
2.11.1 Alarm Verification Facility (AVF) for Conventional Detectors ................................. 2-10
2.11.2 Algorithms for Analogue Addressable Detectors.................................................... 2-10
2.11.3 Alarm Acknowledgement Facility (AAF).................................................................. 2-11
2.11.4 Alarm Investigation Facility (AIF) ............................................................................ 2-11
2.11.5 Alarm Delay Facility (ADF)...................................................................................... 2-12

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3 ROUTINE SERVICING ...................................................................................3-1
3.1 IN THIS SECTION............................................................................................................. 3-2
3.2 AS 1851 TESTING REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................. 3-2
3.2.1 AS 1851 Testing –Guide for MX1-Specific Test Methods ....................................... 3-2
3.2.2 Monthly Tests............................................................................................................ 3-2
3.2.3 Annual Tests ............................................................................................................. 3-3
3.2.4 Five-Yearly Tests ...................................................................................................... 3-5
3.2.5 Battery Load Discharge Testing (AS 1851 Item 3.7) ................................................ 3-6
3.2.6 PSU Supervision (AS 1851 Item 4.5)........................................................................ 3-6
3.2.7 Detector Sensitivity Test (AS 1851 Item 3.8)............................................................ 3-6
3.2.8 Keyboard Test (AS 1851 section 3.5)....................................................................... 3-7
3.3 OTHER TEST FACILITIES WITHIN THE MX1 ................................................................ 3-7
3.3.1 Disabling the Internal Buzzer.................................................................................... 3-7
3.3.2 Confirming the Address of Detectors ........................................................................ 3-8
3.3.3 Ascertaining the Mapping of Points and Zones ........................................................ 3-8
3.3.4 Zone Auto Reset ....................................................................................................... 3-8
3.3.5 Analogue Input Point Tests....................................................................................... 3-9
3.3.6 CRC Datafile Confirmation........................................................................................ 3-9
3.3.7 Commissioning Mode.............................................................................................. 3-10
3.4POWER SUPPLY STATUS AND BATTERY TESTING ................................................ 3-10
3.4.1 Battery Terminal Voltage On Powerup.................................................................... 3-10
3.4.2 Setting the Charger Voltage.................................................................................... 3-10
3.5 AUTOMATIC TESTS...................................................................................................... 3-11
3.5.1 Automatic Battery Tests.......................................................................................... 3-11
3.5.2 Battery Connection Test.......................................................................................... 3-11
3.5.3 Battery Capacity Test (Long-term).......................................................................... 3-12
3.5.4 Automatic Detector Tests........................................................................................ 3-12
3.5.5 CO Date Expiry Check............................................................................................ 3-12
3.5.6 AS1668/DSS Lamp Test......................................................................................... 3-13
3.6 MX DEVICE SUBSTITUTION......................................................................................... 3-13
3.6.1 Introduction.............................................................................................................. 3-13
3.6.2 850 Series Detector Substitution............................................................................. 3-14
3.6.3 Callpoint Substitution .............................................................................................. 3-15
4 CHANGING THE CONFIGURATION .............................................................4-1
4.1 IN THIS SECTION............................................................................................................. 4-2
4.2 VIEWING DATAFILE DETAILS ....................................................................................... 4-2
4.3 REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................. 4-3
4.4 DISABLING EARTH FAULT ............................................................................................ 4-4
4.5 EFFECT OF CHANGING CONFIGURATION .................................................................. 4-4
4.6 TEMPORARY ACCESS PASSWORD............................................................................. 4-5
5 UPGRADING SOFTWARE.............................................................................5-1
5.1 IN THIS SECTION............................................................................................................. 5-2
5.2 MX1 SOFTWARE ............................................................................................................. 5-2

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5.3 UPGRADING PA1081 CONTROLLER BOARD FIRMWARE......................................... 5-3
5.3.1 Equipment Required ................................................................................................. 5-3
5.3.2 Files Required........................................................................................................... 5-3
5.3.3 Procedure.................................................................................................................. 5-3
5.4 UPGRADING PA1057 LCD/KEYBOARD FIRMWARE ................................................... 5-4
5.4.1 Equipment Required ................................................................................................. 5-4
5.4.2 Procedure.................................................................................................................. 5-4
5.5 UPDATING SITE-SPECIFIC CONFIGURATIONS........................................................... 5-5
5.5.1 Site Configuration Change........................................................................................ 5-5
5.5.2 New SmartConfig Version......................................................................................... 5-5
5.5.3 MX1 Controller Firmware Updated............................................................................ 5-6
5.5.4 MX1 Controller Firmware Updated and New Template Features Required............. 5-6
5.5.5 Specific Checking Required when Updating Site-Specific Configurations ............... 5-7
5.5.6Upgrading to MX1 V1.50 Firmware and SmartConfig V2.4.0................................... 5-8
5.5.7 Upgrading to MX1 V1.60 Firmware and SmartConfig V2.5.0................................. 5-10
5.5.8 Upgrading to MX1 V1.70 Firmware and SmartConfig V2.6.0................................. 5-11
5.6 UPGRADING MX LOOP CARD FIRMWARE ................................................................ 5-12
5.6.1 Viewing MX Loop Card Firmware Version.............................................................. 5-12
5.6.2 Equipment Required ............................................................................................... 5-12
5.6.3 Procedure................................................................................................................ 5-12
5.7 UPGRADING AS1668/DSS FAN CONTROL FIRMWARE............................................ 5-13
5.7.1 Replacement........................................................................................................... 5-13
6 DIAGNOSTIC TERMINAL OPERATION........................................................6-1
6.1 IN THIS SECTION............................................................................................................. 6-2
6.2 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................... 6-2
6.3 USER ACCESS RIGHTS.................................................................................................. 6-2
6.4 ACCESS AND LOGIN PROCEDURE.............................................................................. 6-3
6.4.1 Using SmartConfig.................................................................................................... 6-3
6.4.2Using WinComms...................................................................................................... 6-4
6.4.3 Using HyperTerminal ................................................................................................ 6-4
6.5 MENU OF COMMANDS ................................................................................................... 6-4
6.5.1 Main Menu................................................................................................................. 6-6
6.5.2 H - Help..................................................................................................................... 6-6
6.5.3 DR - Date/Recall ....................................................................................................... 6-6
6.5.4DG - Diagnostics Menu............................................................................................. 6-6
6.5.5 TD - Tandem............................................................................................................. 6-6
6.6 DATE/RECALL MENU ..................................................................................................... 6-6
6.6.1 DI –Display Current time and Date .......................................................................... 6-7
6.6.2 SE –Set Time and Date ........................................................................................... 6-7
6.6.3 DF –Display System Time Flags.............................................................................. 6-7
6.6.4 T –Send history to terminal...................................................................................... 6-7
6.6.5 P –Send history to printer......................................................................................... 6-7
6.7 DIAGNOSTICS MENU...................................................................................................... 6-7
6.7.1 ME –Memory Diagnostics ........................................................................................ 6-8
6.7.2 RZDU –RZDU Message Monitor.............................................................................. 6-8
6.7.3 SC –Scheduler Diagnostics ..................................................................................... 6-8
6.7.4 SE –Semaphore Names .......................................................................................... 6-8
6.7.5 ST –Scheduler Task Times log................................................................................ 6-8
6.7.6 SS –System Status .................................................................................................. 6-8
6.7.7 NX –MX Loop Diagnostics ....................................................................................... 6-9

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6.7.8 KP –Keyboard (Keypad) Diagnostics..................................................................... 6-10
6.7.9 LC –Loop Card (MX) Diagnostics .......................................................................... 6-10
6.7.10 SP –Status Printout Command.............................................................................. 6-10
6.7.11 DSS –Distributed Switch System Command......................................................... 6-11
6.7.12 COSERV –CO Service Check Report Command.................................................. 6-12
6.7.13 PD –Panel-Link Diagnostics................................................................................... 6-12
6.7.14 DC –Dump History to Terminal and Clear Command............................................ 6-14
6.7.15 LD –Logic Diagnostics Enable Command ............................................................. 6-14
6.7.16 T, P Commands ...................................................................................................... 6-14
6.7.17 RH –Reset History Command................................................................................ 6-14
6.8 MX LOOP DIAGNOSTICS MENU (“NX”) ...................................................................... 6-14
6.8.1 Menu & Commands................................................................................................. 6-14
6.8.2 Colour Logging........................................................................................................ 6-15
6.8.3 Selecting Points for Monitoring and Display ........................................................... 6-15
6.8.4 Displaying Device Analogue Values - CV, TV, etc.................................................. 6-15
6.8.5 Expected Analogue Values..................................................................................... 6-16
6.8.6 Example Device Displays........................................................................................ 6-17
6.8.7 MX Loop Card Diagnostics ..................................................................................... 6-24
6.8.8 Logging Analogue Values to a File ......................................................................... 6-25
6.8.9 DP Command (Diagnostic Poll) .............................................................................. 6-25
6.8.10 CA Command (Change Address) ........................................................................... 6-26
6.9 MX LOOP CARD DIAGNOSTICS .................................................................................. 6-27
6.10 USING TANDEM MODE................................................................................................. 6-27
7 HARDWARE REPLACEMENT.......................................................................7-1
7.1 IN THIS SECTION............................................................................................................. 7-2
7.2 GENERAL......................................................................................................................... 7-2
7.3 FUSES............................................................................................................................... 7-2
7.4 PA1081 CONTROLLER ................................................................................................... 7-3
7.4.1 Parts, Equipment and Information Required............................................................. 7-3
7.4.2 Preparation................................................................................................................ 7-3
7.4.3 Removal and Replacement....................................................................................... 7-5
7.4.4 Link Settings.............................................................................................................. 7-5
7.4.5 Internal Controls........................................................................................................ 7-6
7.4.6 Internal Indicators...................................................................................................... 7-6
7.4.7 Test Points and Voltages .......................................................................................... 7-6
7.5 PA1057 LCD/KEYBOARD ............................................................................................... 7-8
7.5.1 Requirements............................................................................................................ 7-8
7.5.2 Preparation................................................................................................................ 7-8
7.5.3 Removal and Replacement....................................................................................... 7-8
7.5.4 Links.......................................................................................................................... 7-9
7.5.5 Internal Controls...................................................................................................... 7-10
7.5.6 Internal Indicators.................................................................................................... 7-10
7.6 PA1020 ZONE DISPLAY................................................................................................ 7-10
7.6.1 Requirements.......................................................................................................... 7-10
7.6.2 Preparation.............................................................................................................. 7-10
7.6.3 Removal and Replacement..................................................................................... 7-11
7.7 MX LOOP CARD ............................................................................................................ 7-11
7.7.1 Requirements.......................................................................................................... 7-11
7.7.2 Preparation.............................................................................................................. 7-12
7.7.3 Removal and Replacement..................................................................................... 7-12
7.7.4 Setup and Testing................................................................................................... 7-12

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7.8LCD MODULE ................................................................................................................ 7-13
7.8.1 Requirements.......................................................................................................... 7-13
7.8.2 Preparation.............................................................................................................. 7-13
7.8.3 Removal and Replacement..................................................................................... 7-13
7.9 POWER SUPPLY MODULE........................................................................................... 7-13
7.9.1 Requirements.......................................................................................................... 7-13
7.9.2 Preparation.............................................................................................................. 7-14
7.9.3 Removal and Replacement..................................................................................... 7-14
7.10 KEYPAD REPLACEMENT............................................................................................. 7-14
7.10.1 Requirements.......................................................................................................... 7-14
7.10.2 Removal & Replacement ........................................................................................ 7-14
7.11 I-HUB INTELLIGENT HUB............................................................................................. 7-15
7.11.1 Requirements.......................................................................................................... 7-15
7.11.2 Preparation.............................................................................................................. 7-15
7.11.3 Removal and Replacement..................................................................................... 7-15
7.11.4 Setup and Testing................................................................................................... 7-15
7.12 PIB PANEL-LINK IP BRIDGE........................................................................................ 7-16
7.12.1 Requirements.......................................................................................................... 7-16
7.12.2 Preparation.............................................................................................................. 7-17
7.12.3 Removal and Replacement..................................................................................... 7-17
7.12.4 Setup and Testing................................................................................................... 7-17
7.13 AS1668/DSS CONTROL BOARD.................................................................................. 7-18
7.13.1 Requirements.......................................................................................................... 7-18
7.13.2 Preparation.............................................................................................................. 7-18
7.13.3 Removal and Replacement..................................................................................... 7-18
7.13.4 Setup and Testing................................................................................................... 7-19
7.14 OTHER MODULES......................................................................................................... 7-19
8 TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................8-1
8.1 IN THIS SECTION............................................................................................................. 8-2
8.2 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ......................................................................................... 8-2
8.3 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE......................................................................................... 8-2
8.4SOFTWARE FAULT CODES........................................................................................... 8-8
8.5 DEFAULT PROCEDURE FOR SOFTWARE FAULTS/PROBLEMS ............................ 8-10
9 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................9-1
9.1 IN THIS SECTION............................................................................................................. 9-2
9.2 ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING CONDITIONS............................................................. 9-2
9.3 CABINETS........................................................................................................................ 9-2
9.4 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY .................................................................................................... 9-3
9.5 INPUTS ............................................................................................................................. 9-3
9.6 OUTPUTS ......................................................................................................................... 9-4

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9.7 COMMUNICATION PORTS.............................................................................................. 9-5
9.8 INTERNAL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS................................................................... 9-6
9.9 EXTERNAL CONTROLS.................................................................................................. 9-7
9.10 EXTERNAL DISPLAYS.................................................................................................... 9-8
9.11 COMPATIBLE MX DEVICES ........................................................................................... 9-8
9.12 HARDWARE RELEASES............................................................................................... 9-10
9.13 SOFTWARE RELEASES ............................................................................................... 9-10
10 ORDERING CODES...................................................................................10-1
10.1 IN THIS SECTION........................................................................................................... 10-2
10.2 ORDERING CODES....................................................................................................... 10-3
10.3 NEW INSTALLATIONS .................................................................................................. 10-6
10.3.1 Panels ..................................................................................................................... 10-6
10.3.2 Networking .............................................................................................................. 10-6
10.3.3 Other ....................................................................................................................... 10-6
10.4 SPARE PARTS............................................................................................................... 10-6
10.5 LITERATURE ITEMS...................................................................................................... 10-7
10.6 SOFTWARE ITEMS........................................................................................................ 10-7
10.7 SALES PRESENTATIONS AND OTHER DRAWINGS................................................. 10-8

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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.
Amendment Log
1.0 30 April 2009 Original Issue.
1.1 27 October 2011 Updated throughout for firmware V1.40 operation;
PA1081 Controller, MX Loop Card Rev 3 onwards.
1.2 19 November 2013 Updated for AS 1851-2012, firmware V1.50, networking,
850 series MX devices, CO expiry checks, and
MX device substitution.
1.3 26 February 2015 Updated for firmware V1.60, AS1668, Quad I/O, DDM800,
and AS4428.3-2010.
1.31 8 August 2017 Re-branded manual to Johnson Controls
Updated for firmware V1.70, SIO800.
1.32 7 December 2017 Updated for T-Gen2.

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1 Overview

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1.1 In this Section
About MX1 –About this Manual - Introduction and Scope –ISO Terms Compared –
SmartConfig –Terminology –Cautions –Laptops, Computers & Serial Ports
1.2 About MX1
The MX1 is Control and Indicating Equipment (c.i.e.) that forms the heart of a fire alarm
system using MX addressable analogue detectors.
It complies with the requirements of AS 7240.2:2004 “Fire Detection and Alarm Systems”
and AS 4428.3:2004 “Fire Brigade Panel”, and so can be used in systems that are to comply
with AS 1670.1.
Up to 250 MX devices (detectors and addressable input/output modules) may be connected
to the inbuilt and optional additional detection loops. The MX DIGITAL communication
protocol used on the detection loop provides high reliability and fault resistance. The MX1
evaluates the analogue values returned from the detectors using software algorithms.
There is also an option of adding AS1668 fan controls as part of the MX1 Distributed Switch
System (DSS) for applications such as Fire Fan Control or customised output logic controls.
Each AS1668 control has three buttons with LED indications and four LED indicators for
output status. The maximum number of AS1668 controls is limited to 126 (equivalent to 63
AS1668 Control PCBs).
1.3 About this Manual - Introduction and Scope
This manual describes procedures for maintenance and repair of the VIGILANT MX1 c.i.e as
used in Australia.
Maintenance and repair of a fire alarm system based on the MX1 Fire Alarm Controller is a
specialised activity which should be attempted by only competent and qualified personnel.
This manual does not cover MX1 general operating procedures or system design. For
general operating procedures refer to the “MX1–Au Operator Manual” (LT0439). For system
design refer to the “MX1–Au System Design Manual” (LT0441). Wiring diagrams for MX
devices and add-on options for MX1 are contained in LT0442.
Schematic diagrams are not included in this manual.
Additional information is available to Johnson Controls employees on the Fireplace website
(http://www.vigilant-fire.com.au). Other users should consult their Johnson Controls sales
representative.

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1.4 ISO Terms Compared
In general, this manual uses terminology taken from AS 7240.1 and AS 7240.2. This table
matches these with other common industry terminology.
ISO Term
Equivalent industry term
Alarm
Alarm
Fault
Fault
Disable/Enable
Isolate/De-isolate
c.i.e
Fire Indicator Panel (FIP)
Note that when referring to the control of points and zones, “isolate” is the term traditionally
used in Australia, while the ISO-standard term “disable” is becoming more widely used.
1.5 SmartConfig
Unless otherwise stated, this manual assumes version V1.70 firmware or later in the MX1
panel and SmartConfig V2.6.0 or later is used.
1.6 Terminology
For specific terminology refer to the MX1-Au Operator Manual, LT0439.
1.7 Cautions
This equipment contains STATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES.
Use Antistatic Procedures when handling.
Some of the operation of the MX1 as described in this manual is dependent
on site-specific configuration performed by the field engineer. If the
configuration is non-standard, then operation may differ from this manual
and compliance to local installation 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.
Certain test and maintenance procedures described in this manual may lead
to a brigade callout. It will therefore be necessary for the tester or service
person to take adequate measures to prevent this.
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
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circuits.
1.8 Laptops, Computers & Serial Ports
Programming of MX1 site-specific configurations and firmware uses SmartConfig and other
PC programs and a serial port connection to MX1, Loop Cards, etc. A real serial port (not a
USB adaptor) works best, but many modern computers and laptops no longer have physical
serial ports –so a USB adaptor must be used. Not all USB serial adaptors are the same, so
it will be necessary to try the particular adaptor with MX1 and the PC programs. Some
adjustment of the settings for the USB adaptor may be necessary –for example, Device
Manager, Select USB Adaptor, Properties and reduce or turn off the use of FIFO buffers.

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2.1 In this Section
System Structure - Overview –MX Loop Card –AS1668 Control PCB (DSS Modules) –
Internal Controls –System Operation –SID –Points –Zones –System Processing –Alarm
Confirmation
2.2 System Structure - Overview
This section describes the makeup and operation of the MX1 system, and explains some of
the underlying concepts that must be understood in order to make the best use of MX1’s
flexible configuration abilities.
The internal controls of the MX1 are described, followed by the relationship between the
system software (firmware) and the configuration data in the MX1.
This is followed by descriptions of the concept of points and zones and how these are used
in configuration of an MX1 system.
Figure 2-1 shows the structure of the standard MX1, and the functional interconnections
between the hardware modules in the cabinet.
Controller
LCD/
Keyboard
Zone
Display(s)
Power
Supply,
Battery
Charger
Addressable Devices
on MX Loop
Alarm Routing,
Brigade
Signalling
(optional)
Tone/speech
generator
(optional)
Fan
Controls
(optional)
MX1 Cabinet
Loudspeakers
Remote
Display Units
Logging
Printer
(Optional)
Diagnostic/
Programming
Terminal
Bells, strobes }Alarm
Devices
Addressable Devices on
Additional MX Loops
Additional MX
Loop Cards
Remote Fire
Brigade Panel
Ancillary
Equipment
Network
Interface Panel-Link
Network
Figure 2-1 –Block Diagram of MX1
The Controller is the core part of the MX1. It:
contains nearly all of the interfaces to external equipment
monitors and distributes the power from the power supply
receives keypresses and other front panel control operations from the LCD/Keyboard
and optional Remote FBP, and passes back information to be presented on the LCD
and zone displays
powers and communicates with addressable devices on the in-built MX Loop
communicates with optional MX Loop Cards
communicates with optional AS1668/DSS controls
sends zone and text information to any connected Remote Display Units, and event
messages to the optional logging printer
sends alarm and fault signals to the alarm routing/brigade signalling equipment

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controls alarm devices of various types
controls ancillary equipment
generates and processes messages sent on the Panel-Link network.
The LCD/Keyboard manages the front panel operation. It detects keypresses on the
keyboard and passes these to the Controller for processing. The Controller sends back text
to be displayed on the alphanumeric display, and controls information about which indicators
and sounders on the LCD/Keyboard should be active. The Controller also sends a stream of
information about which zone indicators should be lit or flashing, since the LCD/Keyboard
drives this optional chain of zone display boards.
The LCD/Keyboard also detects the state of its switch inputs and sends this to the Controller
for processing. The Controller, in turn, sends back control information for the open collector
outputs.
The Remote FBP operates independently of the front panel LCD/Keyboard, but uses the
same core information (zone states, buzzer on/off, mute, etc.).
The MX Loop provides the electrical connection to the MX analogue addressable detectors
and input/output modules, using a digital signalling protocol.
2.3 MX Loop Card
Additional MX Loop Cards can be fitted up to the system limit. These connect to the
controller for power and communications.
These additional MX Loops have the same capabilities and functionality as the on-board MX
loop. Each loop permits the connection of up to 250 MX devices to the MX1.
The MX Loop Card is described in Section 7.7.
2.4 AS1668 Control PCB (DSS Modules)
AS1668 Fan Control Modules can be installed to provide for AS1668 fan controls or other
DSS applications. Replacement instructions are contained in Section 7.13.
The DIP switch on the AS1668 fan control module must be set during installation. Full
installation instructions are contained in LT0587, “MX1Fan Control Installation Guide”.
2.5 Internal Controls
Inside the MX1 cabinet are these controls:
Mains ON/OFF –switches the mains supply to the power supply/battery charger.
RESET on the Controller –forces the system software (firmware) to restart
execution.
DATAFILE WRITE ENABLE –this link on the Controller allows the site-specific
datafiles to be rewritten. Note that a new datafile can be loaded into the MX1 without
having to stop alarm processing, but the system will have to be restarted in order to
use the new datafile.
FIRMWARE WRITE ENABLE –this link on the Controller allows the system software
(firmware) to be updated. This must be fitted only when software updates are being
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BATT CONNECT –this link on the Controller allows the battery disconnect circuit to
be over-ridden to allow the power supply to charge a fully discharged battery. Under
normal circumstances, it should not be fitted. However, to start recharging a very flat
battery it will be necessary to fit the link for a few seconds to override the battery low
voltage disconnect circuit.
LOOP SIGNAL ADJUST (VR1) –this control is set at the factory and should not be
adjusted.
LCD Contrast –this adjustment potentiometer on the LCD/Keyboard allows the
contrast of the LCD to be adjusted. This is factory set, but Section 7.5.5 describes
how this can be adjusted for best readability over a wide temperature range.
For control locations, refer to Figure 7-2 (Controller board layout) and Figure 7-4
(LCD/Keyboard layout).
Other optional internal modules, such as tone/speech generators and alarm routing/brigade
signalling devices may also have their own controls and adjustments. Refer to the
documentation for the individual modules.
2.6 System Operation
Modern software-controlled fire alarm systems use digital processors to provide the required
system behaviour by means of stored instructions. These instructions contain the “rules” for
how input signals from the physical hardware are interpreted and processed, and how these
signals are combined to produce output signals to be passed back to the physical hardware.
There are two types of stored instructions:
System software (firmware) –this comprises the core instructions or rules used by
the digital processor to define and control the intended range of possible system
behaviours. System software is common to the make and model of the fire alarm
system. It is loaded into the system during manufacture, but can be upgraded in the
field using the firmware download process.
Site-specific configuration data (datafile or database) –this information is used by the
system software (firmware) to determine which of the allowed rules should be used
and where they should be applied. This information is specific to a particular
installation of the fire alarm system. It is loaded into the system during installation,
and is often changed and adjusted in the field to match building extensions and other
changes at the installed site.
An important part of MX1’s design is the unusually wide range of allowed rules defined by
the system software. Furthermore, the MX1 system software also allows many of these
rules to be modified by the configuration data. Because of this, it is possible to change or
extend the basic alarm processing rules to meet the requirements of particular standards
and/or particular installations or types of installations.
This gives the MX1 system a great deal of flexibility and adaptability. However, to prevent
this flexibility from overwhelming a system designer, the configuration software tool,
SmartConfig, provides simplified options and pre-packaged templates to cover the most
common requirements. This means that a system designer only has to deal directly with the
full flexibility of MX1 in the few installations that really require it.
The MX1’s flexibility has the potential for an inappropriate configuration to contravene the
requirements of local standards and codes. To guard against this, the configuration tool