Vigilant MX1 User manual

MX1 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
NEW ZEALAND INSTALLATION GUIDE
IMPORTANT
CARE REQUIRED FOR FIRST POWER ON
READ PAGE 21 INSIDE
REMOVE POWER TO MX1 PANEL BEFORE PLUGGING IN OR
DISCONNECTING MODULES SUCH AS THE 16-ZONE LED DISPLAY,
LCD/KEYBOARD, MX LOOP CARD, ETC.
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date and are subject to change without notice.
LT0360 V2.43

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INTRODUCTION
This manual covers installation and wiring of the Vigilant MX1 (NZ) fire alarm system. It covers both the Slimline
(FP0893) and 15U (FP1010) cabinet formats, but is applicable also (with adaptation) to build-to-order systems in
other cabinets.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Location
The MX1 Slimline cabinet is designed to
be easily surface mounted on a wall or
inset into a window frame or other cavity.
The 15U cabinet is designed to be surface
mounted on a wall.
The cabinet location should:
Be dry, with a moderate ambient
temperature, 45°C absolute maximum.
Not be subject to outdoor conditions
without suitable protection.
Position the LCD to be at typical eye
level (see Figure 1).
Have clear access and viewing for
brigade staff and operators.
Allow for the door to open at least 120°.
The MX1 must not be installed in
hazardous areas as defined in
AS/NZS 3000.
Fire Alarm
System
MX
1
1 m
1300 to
1850
mm
Finished floor level
Rear wall
Cabinet
can be
flush
mounted in
a wall or
window
frame
Side
wall
Side wall
At least
300mm
Side
wall
Figure 1(a) –Recommended Clearances –Slimline Cabinet
Fire Alarm
System
MX
1
1 m
1300 to
1850
mm
Finished floor level
Rear wall
Cabinet
can be
flush
mounted
Side
wall
Side wall
At least
600 mm
Side
wall
600mm600mm MX1
Figure 1(b) –Recommended Clearances –15U Cabinet

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Wall Mounting (Slimline Cabinet)
(front-service use) –see Figure 2(a)
Mark a horizontal line on the wall 27mm below
the intended top of the cabinet.
Mark a vertical line from the first line where the
centre of the cabinet will be.
Hold the mounting bracket against the wall with
its top edge against the horizontal line and its
central hole over the vertical line. Mark the
location of the mounting screws.
Fasten the mounting bracket to the wall but do
not completely tighten the screws.
Hang the cabinet on the mounting bracket and
then tighten the screws.
Drill a hole at the base of the cabinet and put a
screw through it to lock the cabinet in position.
Window Mounting Slimline Cabinet
(rear-service use)
The MX1 Slimline cabinet can be mounted in a
window frame for rear-service use in New Zealand.
To do this, mounting holes must be drilled where
necessary in the side and top or bottom of the
cabinet. The mounting bracket cannot be used.
Note that the cabinet door opens within the vertical
profile of the cabinet body, so the cabinet can be
mounted flush in a cavity if required.
Wall Mounting (15U Cabinet)
The 15U cabinet is supplied pre-drilled with four
keyholes suitable for mounting screws of not more
than 8mm shaft diameter and 11mm head
diameter. A drilling template is supplied with each
unit. Refer Figure 2(b). The keyhole detail is shown
in Figure 2(c).
EXTERNAL WIRING
Cable Entry
Slimline Cabinet
There are five 20mm knockouts provided in the top
and five knockouts in the bottom of the cabinet.
Refer Figure 3(a). Other entry holes can be drilled
as required.
To prevent water entering the cabinet, seal unused
knockouts and any top cable entries. Where
possible, use bottom cable entry with cables going
down 100 mm below the cabinet before rising.
15U Cabinet
The 15U cabinet has 2 x 50mm and 5 x 20mm
knockouts in the top and 2 x 50mm and 4 x 20mm
knockouts in the bottom. Refer Figure 3(b).
Figure 2(a)
Marking for the Slimline Cabinet Mounting Bracket
NOTE: If any drilling or filing is required inside the
cabinet, remove the gear plate containing the circuit
boards and the mains cover containing the power
supply.
Unplug the power supply loom from the controller
board, and unclip it from the cable clamps on the gear
plate. Unplug the 10-way loom from the keyboard and
unclip the loom from the front panel before removing the
gear plate.
Clean out all swarf from the cabinet before replacing the
gear plate and power supply.
Figure 2(b)
Keyhole Pattern for Mounting 15U Cabinet

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Additionally, the 15U cabinet has two knockouts in
the rear of the cabinet –behind matching slots in
the gearplate. Refer Figure 2(b).
Figure 2(c) –Keyhole Detail
20mm knockouts for
other cabling
(top and bottom)
20mm knockout for
mains cable
(bottom only)
Figure 3(a) –Knockout positions on Slimline cabinet
Figure 3(b) –Knockout positions on 15U cabinet
Slimline Cabinet General Power
Outlet (current version)
A single switched GPO outlet is mounted on the
right side of the cabinet, and the power supply
module is plugged into it. See Figure 4(a).
The mains outlet is supplied with the MX1 and must
be wired by a suitably qualified electrician to comply
with NZ electricity safety regulations. A dedicated
current-limited supply must be used.
Terminate the incoming Mains earth wire to the
screw terminal block beneath the GPO. Do not
loosen or remove the earth wire from the terminal
block to the GPO.
Figure 4(a) –Slimline Cabinet General Power Outlet

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15U Cabinet
A dual switched GPO is supplied
with the MX1 and must be wired by
a suitably qualified technician. The
mains outlet is supplied with the
MX1 and must be wired by a
suitably qualified electrician to
comply with NZ electricity safety
regulations. A dedicated current-
limited supply must be used.
It is recommended the cable entry
knockout behind the mains block be
used for the mains cable entry.
Alternatively route the mains cable
as shown in Figure 4(b) to minimise
electrical interference between the
mains supply and the other circuits
connected to the electronics.
Terminate the incoming Mains earth
wire to the screw terminal block
beneath the GPO. Do not loosen or
remove the earth wire from the
terminal block to the GPO.
Figure 4(b) - 15U Cabinet Mains Wiring
Battery Wiring
The MX1 Slimline cabinet has space for a pair of 12V
batteries up to 17Ah (or 24Ah mounted on their sides).
These will be sufficient for most brigade-connected
systems.
The MX1 15U cabinet has space for a pair of 12V
batteries up to 40Ah.
Many non-brigade-connected systems will require up to
40Ah batteries to meet the 72 hour standby operation
requirements. These will not fit in the MX1 Slimline
cabinet, and will require a separate cabinet which must
be located as near as practical to the MX1.
The wiring between the external battery cabinet and the
MX1 should use 4mm2cable to minimise voltage drop.
A 10A thermal cutout (e.g., SU0159) should be wired
into the positive battery lead inside the battery cabinet
(check maximum loading first). Refer Figure 5.
+ -+ -
BATT-
MX1 CONTROLLER
10A thermal cutout when
using external battery cabinet
BATT+
Figure 5 –Battery wiring to MX1 Controller

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Addressable Loop Wiring
Figure 6 shows the
general form of the
addressable loop wiring
from the MX1.
The screw terminals on
the controller board can
accommodate loop wire
of up to 4.0mm2in size.
Correct polarity must be
maintained around the
loop as most MX
devices are polarity
sensitive.
NZS 4512:2010
requires that short
circuit isolators (isolator
base, isolator module,
or in-built to
module/detector) be
located at zone
boundaries to restrict
the effect of short
circuits or overloads to a
single zone.
FIREDEF
NC2C2NO2
MX1 CONTROLLER
NC2C2NO2
AR-
BRIGADE SIGNALLING
INTERFACE
ASE+ 0V
ASE
INTERFACE
Detector
DetectorDetector
Detector
Detector
Detector Detector Module
Module
Detector
AR+
AL-
AL+
Figure 6 –Addressable Devices on MX Loop
Note that the 850P, 850PH, 850PC and 850H detectors have built-in short circuit isolators when fitted to 4B-C
bases.
Refer to the MX1 System Design Manual (LT0361) for detailed information on acceptable current loads and wire
sizes for the addressable loop wiring.
A range of brackets is available for mounting certain MX modules in the MX1 15U Cabinet –typically where the MX
Loop Cards mount. Refer to the relevant installation instructions LT0557 and LT0591 for details.

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INTERNAL WIRING
T-Gen2
These instructions describe a basic installation of
a T-Gen2 tone generator on the left hand side of
an MX1 15U gearplate (T-Gen 60 or the T-Gen
120) or the MX1 slimline gearplate (only the
T-Gen 60) and wiring it to the usual ANC1
terminals.
Refer to LT0667 T-Gen2 Installation and
Operating Instructions and LT0442 MX1 Wiring
Diagrams for installations involving:
Mounting in other positions on the 15U or BTO
gearplates.
Mounting and use of the 3U T-Gen2 User
Interface door.
Mounting and use of the 100V Splitter or 100V
Switcher modules.
Use of slave T-Gen2 units.
Connection of paging consoles.
Configuring the T-Gen2 to use non-default
operation.
The T-Gen 60 mounts onto the MX1 gear plate in
the ‘responder footprint’ position, which has five
holes for plastic standoffs and one metal
standoff.
The T-Gen 120 mounts onto the 15U MX1 gear
plate in the ‘responder footprint’ position, but is
fixed in place using four M4 screws and the MX
Loop card mounting holes.
The T-Gen2 can be connected to the ANC1 relay
output as shown in Figure 7a, with power wiring
modifications, as shown, to the pre-made loom
(LM0319) included for this purpose. The loom
plugs in to the 6 way header on ANC1 (remove
the red +VBF and black 0V wires if present). The
T-Gen2 takes its power from the MX1 Loop
Interface Supply Terminal (J33) through a 10A
fuse. Use the LM0459 and fuse provided with the
T-Gen2.
This wiring provides complete supervision of
wiring open and short circuits, as well as passing
the state of the T-Gen2’s fault relay to the MX1
controller.
The 10kresistor is critical to this supervision
and should not be omitted, or a different value
substituted.
ANC2 could be used to control the T-Gen2
instead of ANC1, but this will require manual
wiring as the supplied loom supports only ANC1.
The MX1 must be configured to have “Contact”
supervision enabled for whichever ANC 1 or 2
output is being used.
10k ohm
Resistor
Optional
connection for
separate control
of Alert tones
0V
SUP
NC
C
+VBF1
NO
VBF
+
OUT
1
OUT
2
NC
DEF-
NO
COM
MX1 CONTROLLER
T-Gen2
ANC RELAY 3 ANC RELAY 2 ANC RELAY 3
Fault Outputs
IN
GPIN1
GPIN2
GPIN3
0V
GPIN4
GP Inputs
ALM-
0V
A/I/E- J13
J16
J15
24Vin
0V
+
10A Fuse
Loop
Interface
Supply
+0V
Battery
E + -
Use Double-Sheathed
Cable for 100V Wiring
LM0459
Figure 7a –Wiring Ancillary Relay 1 to T-Gen2
When the T-Gen2 Alert tone must be controlled by the MX1,
one of the GP OUT terminals can be connected to the T-
Gen2’s A/I/E- input, as shown in the diagram. This is not
default operation, and the MX1 must be specially configured.
T-Gen2 must be programmed to use the AS2220
configuration (refer to LT0667 for details on how to do this).
The default configuration means that once the T-Gen2 is
wired, it is ready for operation without further programming.
A T-Gen2 can be controlled by the MX1 ANC3 relay, using the
wiring shown in Figure 7b. ANC3 supervision is set to “ANC3”.
T-Gen2
NC
NO
COM
ALM-
0V
Fault
Relay
Alarm
Input
MX1
0V
SUP
NC
C
NO
ANC3
9k1
10K
Figure 7b –T-Gen2 Wiring Using ANC3

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T-GEN 50
Both the Slimline cabinet and 15U cabinet gear
plates are fitted with five plastic standoffs and one
metal standoff to mount a T-GEN 50 tone generator.
This can be connected to either of the ANC1 or
ANC2 relay outputs as shown in Figure 8.
A pre-made loom is available for this purpose, part
number LM0319, which will plug in directly to the 6
way header on ANC1. An LM0319 is supplied with
each MX1.
If the T-GEN 50 is fitted elsewhere, for example in a
separate FP0944 empty Slimline MX1 cabinet, then
an LM0401 (1.3m long) can be used or the LM0319
wiring can be extended.
This wiring provides complete supervision of wiring
open and short circuits, as well as passing the state
of the T-GEN 50’s fault relay to the MX1 controller.
The 10kresistor is critical to this supervision and
should not be omitted, or a different value
substituted.
When the T-GEN 50 Alert and Evacuation tones
must be separately controlled by the MX1, one of the
GP OUT terminals must be connected to the
T-GEN 50’s A/I/E- input, as shown. This is not
default operation, and the MX1 must be specially
configured.
Refer to the T-GEN 50 Installation Manual (LT0186)
for information about its DIP switch and link settings,
but the following settings are required at least:
10 k ohm
resistor
MX1 CONTROLLER
ANC RELAY 1ANC RELAY 2ANC RELAY 3
0V
SUP
NC
C
VBF+
NO
VBF+
OUT 1
OUT 2
T-GEN 50
Optional connection for
separate control of Alert
and Evac tones
DC INPUT
+24V
+24V
0V
0V
ALM-
A/I/E-
SIG
DEF-
FAULT RELAY
OUTPUT
COM
NC
NO
LINE -
LINE +
EARTH Mains
rated
cable for
100V
wiring
Figure 8 –Wiring Ancillary Relay 1 to T-GEN 50
SW4 = ON, to enable Alarm Input supervision
SW5=OFF, for non-latching ALM
LK7 = RELAY, to enable the Fault Relay output
LK2 and LK6 = MASTER
The MX1 must be configured to have “contact” supervision
enabled for whichever of ANC1 or ANC2 relay is used.

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Mini-Gen
Mini-Gen is an alternative tone generator to
T-GEN 50, but with lower power and fewer
facilities.
The MX1 Slimline cabinet gear plate has
mounting footprints for two Mini-Gens,
overlapped with the T-GEN 50 footprint. The
first Mini-Gen should be mounted in the lower
position, so that it is earthed by the metal
standoff. The second Mini-Gen is mounted
on plastic standoffs, and should be earthed
to the first Mini-Gen as shown in Figure 9.
On the 15U cabinet gear plate both Mini-
Gens are mounted on plastic stand-offs.
Earth the Mini-Gens using the spare earth
lead included in the panel.
Mini-Gens must be connected to the ANC3
relay output since this has sufficient current
rating. This relay can be configured for full
supervision of loudspeaker wiring, using the
27kEOLRs provided with the MX1.
All Mini-Gens must have their 2W
supervision link fitted. If only one Mini-Gen is
used, the unused 27kEOLRs must be
connected to its DC terminals so that there
are still three EOLRs in total.
The MX1 must be configured to have “ANC3”
supervision enabled for the ANC3 relay.
Figure 9 –Wiring Ancillary Relay to Mini-Gen(s)
Multiple Branched Loads
Ancillary relay ANC3 can supervise wiring to
controlled loads on up to three branches. This
output can switch loads up to 5A resistive at
30V. Figure 10 shows the necessary wiring.
The loads must all be isolated with diodes as
shown in the figure. A suitable diode for loads
up to 1A each is 1N5404.
Inductive loads such as bells must have
suppression capacitors or diodes fitted as well.
For a single branch, the EOLR is 9.1k. For
two branches, each EOLR is 18k. For three
branches, each EOLR is 27k.
Suitable EOLRs are supplied with the MX1.
The MX1 must be configured to have “ANC3”
supervision enabled for the ANC3 relay.
+ - + -
+ - + -
+ - + -
EOLR
EOLR
EOLR Diode
isolated
loads
MX1 CONTROLLER
ANC RELAY 1
ANC RELAY 2
ANC RELAY 3
0V
SUP
NC
C
VBF+
NO
Figure 10 –Wiring for multiple branched loads with supervision
2 W link
fitted
Optional Control of Alert
2 W link
fitted
GP Output
MINI GEN
MK2
MINI GEN
MK2
+
-
LINE
OUT
+
-
LINE
OUT
27k EOLR on
100V line
27k EOLRs
on
100V line
Optionally link SYNC terminals if
tones must be synchronised
MX1 CONTROLLER
ANC RELA Y 1
ANC RELAY 2
ANC RELAY 3
0V
SUP
NC
C
VBF+
NO
DC
IN
+
VE
-VE
SUP
+
ALERT
-
SYNC -
Earth second Mini-Gen
to first Mini-Gen DC
IN
+
VE
-VE
SUP
+
ALERT
-
SYNC -
Mount PCB with M3 crosshead
screw to metal standoff here for
earthing to gearplate
(all other pcb standoffs used are
plastic)

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Ancillary Relay Load Supervision
Ancillary relays ANC1 and ANC2 can be used
to supervise load wiring for short and open
circuit faults, using the wiring shown in
Figure 11.
Full supervision is only possible for a single
load, or multiple loads wired in series. Multiple
parallel loads cannot be reliably supervised.
The load can be wired directly if its resistance
is 400to 18k. Loads of less than 400
require a series diode for correct supervision.
A suitable diode is 1N5404. The minimum
rated load is 25.
The MX1 must be configured to have the
supervision input operate in “load” mode.
Load
Series diode
is required if
load is less
than 400
ohms
MX1 CONTROLLER
ANC RELAY 1
ANC RELAY 2
ANC RELAY 3
0V
SUP
NC
C
VBF+
NO
Figure 11 –Wiring for switched load with supervision
Door Holders
Figure 12 shows wiring for a method of connecting
normally-energised loads such as door holders to the
ancillary relays, powered from the non-battery-backed
supply VNBF, and with wiring supervision.
This method supervises both supply leads, and can
be used with either ANC1 or ANC2 relays. The two
EOLRs must have the same value, but this can be
anything between 2.7kand 27k. Either of the
18kor 27kEOLRs provided with the MX1 are
suitable.
Inductive loads such as door holders must have a
suppression diode connected as shown. A suitable
diode is 1N5404.
Note that ANC1 and ANC2 contacts are only rated at
1A inductive at 30V.
The MX1 must be configured to have the supervision
input operate in “door holder” mode.
Normally
energised loads
EOLR
EOLR
EOLR values can
be from 2k7-27k,
but must be the
same value
MX1 CONTROLLER
ANC RELAY 1
ANC RELAY 2
ANC RELAY 3
0V
SUP
NC
C
VNBF+
NO
VBF+
Suppression
diode
Figure 12 –Wiring to Normally-Energised VNBF Loads
with supervision
General Purpose Inputs (IN1, IN2)
MX1 has two identical protected inputs which can be used
for supervised connection to clean contacts or open
collector style outputs of other equipment, e.g., sprinkler
FBA/DBA.
Figure 12 shows examples of connection to a normally-
open contact and to an open collector output, both with
defect supervision. The EOLRs can be any value between
1.5kand 3.3k; 2.7kEOLRs are provided with the
MX1. The diode can be any general purpose silicon diode
such as 1N4004.
If supervision is not required, the EOLR can be omitted. If
short circuit defect supervision is not required, the diode
can be omitted, i.e., wired through. Note that short circuit
supervision is not possible for a connection to an open
collector output.
The MX1 must be configured with user logic or a zone
mapping for these inputs to produce any effect. There is
no default action.
MX1 CONTROLLER
EOLR
EOLR
ANC RELAY 1
VBF+
OUT 1
OUT 2
IN 1
IN 2
0V
Figure 13 –Wiring General Purpose Inputs

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General Purpose Outputs (OUT1, OUT2)
MX1 has two protected open collector outputs which can be
used for driving small loads, e.g., external buzzers or relays.
Figure 14 shows examples of connection to a fault buzzer
and an external relay. The maximum load current is 500mA
for each output, i.e., 54minimum load resistance. The
relay suppression diode can be any general purpose diode
such as 1N4004.
Each output can be configured for open circuit fault
detection if this is required.
The MX1 must be configured with user logic or a zone
mapping for these outputs to produce any effect. There is
no default action.
MX1 CONTROLLER
ANC RELAY 1
VBF+
OUT 1
OUT 2
IN 1
IN 2
0V
Buzzer Relay
Figure 14 –Wiring General Purpose Outputs
SGD or Brigade Relay Interface
The gear plate has
plastic standoffs fitted to
mount a GP SGD, part
number PA0862, or GP
Brigade Relay Interface,
part number PA0861; in
the top left part of the
Slimline cabinet or on
the top of the right-hand
gear plate return of the
15U gear plate.
The PA0861 or PA0862
is connected to the
Brigade Signalling
Interface connector on
the Controller either by
an FRC loom, part
number LM0172,
supplied with the unit, or
a (longer) LM0084
supplied with the 15U
MX1.
Figure 15 –FRC Connection to GP SGD or Brigade Relay Interface
N
C
2
C
2
N
O
2
MX DETECTOR
LOOP INTERFACE
AR
R
-
AR
+
AL
L
-
AL
+
BRIGADE SIGNALLING
INTERFACE
E
ASE
+
0
V
ASE
INTERFACE
ISOL
NORM
FIRE
DEF
F
POLLED
ISOLATE
NORMAL
+
-
B
A
+
V
0
V
TO FIRE PANEL
GENERAL PURPOSE
SGD
D
BRIGADE
ISOLATE
NORMAL
TEST
10
way FRC loom LM
0172
F
I
R
E
D
E
F
N
C
2
C
2
N
O
2
I
S
O
L
N
C
3
C
3
N
O
3
+
0
V
V
R
Z
D
U
T
MX1 CONTROLLER
LM0084
15U Cabinet
SGD
mounted on
right-hand
return

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RZDU
Up to eight Remote Display Units or Alarm Display
Units (Nurse Station Annunciator or Compact FF)
can be connected to the RZDU interface on the MX1.
Other RZDU protocol devices (e.g. IO-NET or QE90
EWIS) can also be connected to the MX1 via the
RZDU bus.
RZDU devices that are separately powered should not
be connected to the +VRZDU line, but must be
connected to the 0V line.
The TXRZDU and RXRZDU signals must “cross-over”
between the MX1 panel and the first RZDU device, as
shown in Figure 16. There must not be any wiring
crossover between subsequent RZDU devices.
Wiring between RZDU devices can be a daisy chain
or a star format.
The cable can be a single four core type or a pair of
twin core types.
MX1 CONTROLLER
RDU 2, Self
powered
RDU 1, Line Powered
TXRZDU
RXRZDU
0V
TXRZDU
RXRZDU
+V
0V
TXRZDU
RXRZDU
+V
0V
RXRZDU
0V
QE90
RDU 3, Line Powered
RX
0V
TX
VRZDU
Tx and Rx
crossover
between
Master and
first RDU
Figure 16 –Wiring to RZDU Devices
ZONE LED DISPLAYS
Rear Service Slimline Cabinet
MX1 is supplied with one zone LED display board
fitted on the gear plate in a rear service format, as
shown in Figure 16.
Figure 17 –Single Zone Display on gear plate
(Rear Service format)
A second zone display (part number FP1002) can be
fitted, as shown in Figure 17.
Note that the FRC loom from the LCD/keyboard on the
door must be moved from the first display board to the
second display board, and the second display board
connected to the first display board with the LM0291
FRC loom provided with the zone display kit (FP1002).
LM0291
Zone Display
Board 1 -
Common
Indicators
And
Zones 1-15
(FP1002)
LM0335
From LCD/
Keyboard
Zone Display
Board 2 -
Zones 18-31
(FP1002)
FROM PREVIOUS TO NEXTFROM PREVIOUS TO NEXT
Figure 18 –Double Zone Displays on gear plate
(Rear Service format)
LM0335
From LCD/
Keyboard
Zone Display
Board 1 –
Common
Indicators
and
Zones 1-15
(FP1002)
FROM PREVIOUS TO NEXT

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Front Service Slimline & 15U Cabinet
A rear service Slimline cabinet can be converted to front
service format by unclipping the display board(s) from
the plastic standoffs on the gear plate and moving them
to the metal standoff mounts on the front panel, as
shown in Figures 18 and 19.
The excess length of the LM0335 loom can be folded
and clipped in place on the front panel.
A front service index will also require fitting (see next
section).
The 15U cabinet is front service only.
Figure 19 –Single Zone Display on front panel
(Front Service format)
A second front service zone display
board (part number FP1002) can be
fitted, as shown in Figure 19.
Note that the FRC loom from the
LCD/keyboard must be moved from
the first display board to the second
display board, and the second
display board connected to the first
display board with the LM0291 FRC
loom provided with the zone display
kit (FP1002).
Figure 19 –Double Zone Displays on front panel (Front Service format)
The 15U cabinet can optionally be fitted with up to two 4U doors (ME0457) which can each hold five of these
zone display modules, giving a total of 191 zones of indication. One LM0092 cable will be needed to run from the
LCD/keyboard to the highest number zone LED board on the ME0457, and 1 x LM0056 will be needed to
connect LED displays on one ME0457 to either the next or to the MX1 4U inner door. An additional LM0056 will
be needed when the second ME0457 is fitted. Drawing 1982-88 shows example arrangements.
ZONE DISPLAY LABELLING
Front Service Slimline & 15U Cabinet
Zone displays mounted on the front panel can be labelled with strips of card slipped through the slot in the panel
above each display. A pre-printed set of labels on grey card is available as LB0600 (5 strips per sheet). One sheet
is supplied with each MX1.
Alternatively, a template file (LT0369) is available. The required text is entered into this template document, which is
then printed at 100% scaling onto suitable material (grey card).
The optional Slimline cabinet front service index (part number FA2417) is fastened to the door of the cabinet with
four hex head screws supplied with the MX1. The engraving on the front service index needs to match the wording
of the zone indicator labelling.
PA1057 / PA1010
LCD/Keyboard PCB
LM
0335
Zone
Display Board
1
-
Common
Indicators and
Zones
s
1
-
15
J
2
FROM PREVIOUS TO NEXT
FP1002
LM
0291
J
2
Zone Display
Board 2
-
Zones 16-31
(FP1002)
FROM PREVIOUS TO NEXT
(FP1002)
FROM PREVIOUS TO NEXT
LM0335
Zone Display
Board 1
-
Common
Indicators and
Zones 1-15
PA1057 / PA1010
LCD/Keyboard PCB

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Plastic push-in blanking plugs (HW0287) are also supplied with the MX1. These are a press-fit into the front door
index mounting holes when a front service index is not required. Refer Figure 20. 15U cabinets will generally
require a separate index and zone display unit for brigade use.
Figure 20 –Positions of Push-in blanking plugs (HW0287)
Rear Service Slimline Cabinet
Zone displays in a rear service format are labelled by engraving the rear service index. The rear service index,
supplied with each MX1 Slimline cabinet, can be removed by removing the internal gear plate holding the controller
and other circuit boards. See page 3 for details of removing the gear plate.
Blank strips from LB0600 may be slipped into the unused front panel zone display positions to hide the holes and
fasteners in the panel.
MX Loop Card
The installation of the MX Loop Card is detailed in the MX1 Loop Card Install Instructions (LT0443). A copy of
LT0443 is included with every FP0950 MX Loop Card kit.
Remote Fire Brigade Panel (RFBP)
The MX1 Remote FBP is powered by and communicates with the MX1 panel. Installation and wiring of the RFBP is
described in LT0545, supplied with each RFBP.
MX1 15U Cabinet
Additional installation and wiring information is contained in the MX1-Au Fire Alarm System –Wiring Diagrams
(LT0442). Note that some information in LT0442 is Australian-specific.
MX1 Networking
MX1 panels can be networked together in a variety of ways normally using copper data cable or fibre optic cable.
Depending on the system design requirements the network interface will either be Intelligent Hubs (I-HUBs) or
Panel-Link IP Bridges (PIBs). I-HUBs are usually interconnected in a ring using RS485 data copper cable, but can
also be interconnected with fibre optic cable with the addition of OSD139 Fibre Optic modems. PIBs are usually
used with Fibre Optic switches, Ethernet Extenders, or shielded Ethernet (STP) cables. This section covers the
most common applications and includes the mounting of the I-HUB and PIB in the NZ Slimline and 15U cabinets,
the wiring between the I-HUB / PIB and the MX1 Controller board, and the mounting and wiring of OSD139 Fibre
Optic modems for use within I-HUB and the mounting and wiring of Moxa Fibre Optic Ethernet switches for use with
the PIB.

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Ring Networking Using I-HUBs
For detailed information on mounting, wiring and programming of the I-HUB including use in other configurations
and network topologies please refer to the Panel-Link Intelligent I-HUB User’s Manual (LT0229).
The I-HUB can be used in a number of different network configurations. It is recommended to use the “RING”
configuration shown in Figure 21. The I-HUB comes pre-configured for ring operation, with Port 5 (J4) connected to
the MX1 serial port configured for networking.
Figure 21 –Network Ring Example
I-HUB Wiring
The I-HUB is powered by one of the MX1’s +VBF supplies. This supply must not be used for any directly-connected
field wiring, to ensure that fuse failure caused by an external wiring fault does not disable the network. Alternatively,
the I-HUB (and fibre modems if included) could be powered off the Loop Interface Supply terminals J33 using a
fused power lead (e.g., a spare LM0459 supplied with an MX Loop Card). The I-HUB’s J4 TTL serial port is
connected using loom LM0152 to whichever serial port (0, 2, 3 or 4) is configured in the MX1 for networking as
shown in Figure 22.
Figure 22 –I-HUB to MX1 Wiring
I-HUB Copper Ring
The I-HUBs are typically connected in a ring configuration as shown in Figure 23.
I-HUB
Port 1
I-HUB
Port 2
I-HUB
Port 1
I-HUB
Port 2
I-HUB
Port 1
I-HUB
Port 2
LM0152
MX1 Controller Board
I-HUB Board
J4 Port 5
2
3
4
0
Power
MX1 Serial
Ports
+24V
0V
+24V
0V

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SHLD RXA+ RXA
-TXA+ TXA-
RS485 PORT 1 SHLDTXB-TXB+RXB-RXB+ RS485 PORT 2
LK11
LK13
LK12
LK14
SHLD RXA+ RXA
-TXA+ TXA-
RS485 PORT 1 SHLD
TXB-
TXB+
RXB-
RXB+ RS485 PORT 2
LK11
LK13
LK12 LK14
SHLDRXA+RXA
-TXA+TXA-
RS485PORT1 SHLD
TXB-
TXB+
RXB-
RXB+RS485PORT2
LK11
LK13
LK12 LK14
TXB-
TXB+
RXA-
RXA+
RXA+
RXA-
TXB+
TXB-
TXB-
TXB+
RXA-
RXA+
Figure 23 –I-HUB Ring Wiring
Links LK11, LK12, LK13 and LK14 must be installed on each I-HUB.
Wire the RS485 ring, preferably using shielded cable, from Port 2 TXB+ and TXB- to Port 1 RXA+ and RXA- on the
next I-HUB, repeating around the ring. The cable shields should be wired to the shield terminals. The two shield
screw terminals are joined together and are isolated from the chassis and I-HUB power grounds.
In ring mode, the I-HUB network ports 1 and 2 are pre-configured to operate at 57,600 baud. The recommended
maximum cable length is 300 meters un-terminated (when using 0.75mm² screened cable). When ports 1 and 2 are
terminated, the cable length (0.75mm² screened cable) may be increased to 1,500 meters. Termination is detailed
in Section 3.9 of the I-HUB User Manual (LT0229).
I-HUB Fibre Optic Ring
Ports 1 and 2 can be combined to operate in a 2-wire ring arrangement with other I-HUBs using fibre optic modems
and fibre optic cable. Fibre optic modems convert the RS485 signal interface into optical signals for transfer via
optical cable. Fibre optic transmission is not affected by electrically ‘noisy’ environments and offers significant
advantage where long ‘cable’ lengths are required.
For fibre segments, I-HUB links LK11 and LK13 (Port 1), LK12 and LK14 (Port 2), (located either side of the screw
terminal block) must be removed.
Figure 24 shows a wiring diagram for use with OSD139AF optical modems. These are the recommended fibre optic
modems for use with the I-HUB. These units support a maximum baud rate of 57,600 over two fibres per leg. The
DTE/DCE switch needs to be set in the DTE position.
SHLD RXA+ RXA- TXA+ TXA-
RS485 PORT 1 SHLD
TXB-
TXB+RXB-RXB+ RS485 PORT 2
LK11
LK13
LK12
LK14 SHLD RXA+ RXA- TXA+ TXA- RS485 PORT 1 SHLD
TXB-
TXB+RXB-RXB+ RS485 PORT 2
LK11
LK13
LK12
LK14
OSD139
RX
TX
TO NEXT I-HUB FROM PREV I-HUB
+24VDC +24VDC
OSD139
RX
TX
I-HUB PTS0006
LM0572LM0572
0V 0V
Figure 24 –I-HUB Fibre Ring Wiring

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Figure 25 –I-HUB mounting in
Slimline cabinet
The LM0572 cable should have the 10 way FRC connector cut off, and the labelled leads wired into the appropriate
terminals of the I-HUB.
The OSD139 fibre optic modem is available in both single-mode (OSD139AFL) and multi-mode (OSD139AF)
variants.
Typically, single-mode fibre is suitable for a least 25km and multi-mode for at least 3km. However specific optical
loss budget calculations will need to have been carried out for the design of the network.
Note: In Figure 24 the isolated RS485 ports 1 and 2 are connected to the I HUB’s 0V and 24V. This could violate
the earth isolation system and therefore both the segment on port 1 and the segment on port 2 must use fibre optic
cabling. Isolation is still maintained between I HUBs via the non-conductive nature of fibre cabling.
If an I-HUB requires both copper and fibre connections contact Johnson Controls technical support for details.
I-HUB Mounting
Slimline Cabinet
The I-HUB (FP0771) is mounted in the left side of the cabinet. Remove the I-HUB module from its mounting plate
and mount it on the standoffs using 8 screws as shown in Figure 25. Optional OSD fibre modems can be mounted
on the gear plate or on the right-hand side of the cabinet in place of the MX1 Loop Card using the FP1032 OSD139
Fibre Optic Modem Bracket (see Figure 25 & 26).
Note: When using fibre cabling you must allow for cable entry and the minimum bend radius in deciding the cable
route to the modems (commonly 60-90mm for field cables, 40mm for patch leads).
15U Cabinet
The I-HUB (FP0771) is usually mounted on the right hand gearplate
flange (see Figure 27). Optional OSD fibre modems can be mounted on
the MX1 gearplate in place of MX1 Loop Cards by using the FP1032
OSD139 Fibre Optic Modem Bracket (see Figure 26).
Note: When using fibre cabling you must allow for cable entry and the
minimum bend radius in deciding the cable route to the modems
(commonly 60-90mm for field cables).
Networking Using PIBs
For detailed information on mounting, wiring and programming the PIB,
Moxa switch and Ethernet Extender please refer to the PIB User Manual (LT0519).
The PIB comes pre-configured for the recommended “RING” configuration using Moxa fibre switches as shown in
Figure 28.
I-HUB
OSD139 Fibre Optic
Modem mounting
position
Figure 26 –OSD139 Fibre Optic Modem Bracket
(FP1032) with two OSD139 modems
I-HUB
Figure 27
I-HUB Mounted on right side Flange

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Figure 28 –PIB Ring Network
PIB Wiring
The PIB and other network equipment are powered by the MX1 via one of the MX1’s +VBF supplies. This supply
must not be used for any directly-connected field wiring. Alternatively, the PIB, Moxa switch, and Ethernet Extender
(if present) can be powered off the LOOP INTERFACE supply terminals J33, using a fused lead (e.g., a spare
LM0459 supplied with an MX Loop Card). The PIB’s J24 serial port is connected using loom LM0576 to whichever
serial port (0, 2, 3 or 4) is configured in the MX1 for networking.
Figure 29 –PIB to MX1 Wiring
To enable the PIB to be used to remotely access the MX1 for programming, remote diagnostics or remote
operation, then a null modem serial cable LM0076 must be fitted between the PIB’s RS232 Port J22 and the MX1’s
Diag/Prog port J22 as shown in Figure 29.
Copper or Fibre
Copper or Fibre
Copper or Fibre
LM0576
MX1 Controller Board
PIB Board
2
3
4
0
MX1 Serial
Ports
LM0076
DIAG/PROG
Port
J24
J22
J21
J22
0V
24V

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9-30V+
-
+
FAS2
-
SERIAL PORT (DB9)
RS485
PORTS
+
FAS1
0V
+
FAS2
0V
PIB
RJ45
9-30V DC FROM
PANEL, PSU, ETC,
REFER SECTION 4.2
FOR PA1031
PSU FLT-
0V
DIAGNOSTICS (DB9)
NETWORK
PORT
FIRE PANEL
EITHER
COMM PORT
for PIB
Diagnostics
(DB9)
RELAY
ETHERNET
RJ45
MOXA
Ethernet Patch Cable
+24V 0V
+24V 0V
RJ45
RJ45
Fibre TX
Fibre RX
To Other MOXAs
Ethernet To Other MOXAs
Ethernet
LM0076
LM0576 or LM0434
+VBF 24V
0V 0V
To Other MOXAs
The PIB is connected to the Moxa Fibre/Ethernet switch as shown in Figure 30.
Figure 30 –PIB and Moxa Switch Wiring
Two standard versions of the Moxa fibre switch are available from Johnson Controls:
Part No
Description
Comment
SU0319
MOXA 5 PORT E/NET SW
(2 MULTI MODE FIBRE)
This switch has 3 Ethernet ports and 2 multi-
mode fibre ports with SC connectors.
SU0320
MOXA 5 PORT E/NET SW
(2 SINGLE MODE FIBRE)
This switch has 3 Ethernet ports and 2 single-
mode fibre ports with SC connectors.
If shielded CAT3/5/6 copper Ethernet cable (STP) is being used to connect from one Moxa switch to the next
(<100m) refer to the PIB User Manual (LT0519) for installation and wiring details.
A Westermo Ethernet Extender module (SU0328) may be used to provide a bidirectional extension of Ethernet
signals over a single cable pair. It is designed for use with telephone cable, but will generally work with other cable
types, albeit over a shorter distance for the same speed.
The quoted performance is 9 Mbps over 2,000m or 3 Mbps over 5,000m (0.5mm2cable). However the speed
achieved may vary depending on the cable. If you propose to use an Ethernet Extender over existing cabling that is
not telephone cable, it would be prudent to do some tests before assuming that the existing cable will be
satisfactory.
Note: 3 Mbps is adequate for most fire networks.

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See Figure 31 for wiring, and refer to the PIB User Manual (LT0519) for configuring the Ethernet Extenders as “CO”
(Central Office) or “CPE” (Customer Premises Equipment).
Ethernet
RJ45
Moxa
Switch
Westermo
Ethernet
Extender
“CO”
0V 24V
Ethernet
Cable Copper
“Telephone”
Pair
0V
24V
Westermo
Ethernet
Extender
“CPE’
0V 24V
24V
0V
Figure 31 –Ethernet Extender Wiring
PIB Mounting
The PIB (FP0986) is required to be earthed and the recommended earthing method is via 2 metal standoffs (J17
and J19) in the positions shown in Figure 32. The other standoffs may be plastic or metal. If J17 and J19 are not
earthed this way, then earth leads (included with the PIB) must be fitted to the adjacent earth tabs J23 and J25, with
the leads electrically connected to the gearplate/cabinet earth.
Figure 32 –PIB Earthing
Slimline Cabinet
The PIB is mounted on the 5 plastic standoffs and 1 metal
standoff on the left side of the gear plate as shown in Figure
33.
An Earth loom must be connected between the J25 Earth
tab (top left) on the PIB to the Earth stud on the left side of
the cabinet.
A Moxa switch and one Ethernet extender (or 2 Ethernet
extenders) can be mounted using one FP1012 mounting
bracket. This bracket is mounted using 4 screws as shown
in Figure 33.
Note: The Moxa switch needs to be earthed to the cabinet
via the earth screw on its top, and the Ethernet extender
requires 10mm of clear air around it for ventilation.
Note: When using fibre cabling you must allow for cable
entry and minimum bend radius in deciding the fibre cable
route to the switch (commonly 60-90mm for field cables,
40mm for patch leads).
Metal Earth Stud
Metal Earth Stud
Figure 33 –PIB mounting in Slimline
cabinet
Earth Stud
J25
PIB
Moxa
Switch
FP1012
Mounting
bracket