FleX-Net Network Series Overview

The FleX-Net system is designed to establish

Mircom as major player against key competitive

fire alarm manufacturers with networking

capabilities;

Notifier

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Siemens

Simplex

FleX-Net Network Series Overview

Based on the proven and reliable FX-2000 Series platform

Most of the existing functionality of the FX-2000 is maintained or enhanced

QX-5000 Series audio system is integrated into the FleX-Net system

Network system provides a fully distributed audio system

Firefighter’s telephone are integrated into the FleX-Net to form a networked telephone system

FleX-Net Network Series Overview

Unites multiple FleX-Net intelligent

fire alarm control panels as one

system

Supports copper and/or fiber optic

network cable

All control panels operate

independently, but as a cohesive

system for unified response

Enhanced survivability –

communications loss will not

compromise the system

Easily accommodates future growth

FleX-Net Network Series Overview

FleX-Net main board is equipped with one Signaling Line Circuit, two conventional non-addressable loops, and 4 Notification Appliance Circuits

The FleX-Net system has the look and feel of the FX-2000

Each node supports up to 28 SLCs and up to 7 remote annunciators

Each node supports a maximum of 5000 addressable points

The FleX-Net system has a faster processor with more memory to allow for future enhancements

FleX-Net Series Network Features

Up to 63 nodes

A node can be;

Building

Command Center

A group of floors within a building

Multiple Control Centers

Peer-to-Peer Network Communications

Proprietary ARCnet Communication Protocol

Long track record as industrial networking technology

Redundant Class B or Class A Wiring Configuration

FleX-Net Series Network Features

Built-in BACnet Compatibility

Built-in Computer Graphics software

Built-in Web Server

RS-232 port for event printer or hyperterminal

FleX-Net Series Configuration Features

FXConfig software supports network wide

configuration

DACT and Audio system are integrated into the

Configuration software

Simple easy-to-use interface and one-click

downloading of job to panels

Ability to export to XML

Generate reports for maintenance

FleX-Net Network Applications

Airports

Hotels & Resorts

Colleges & Universities

Office Buildings

Hospitals

High Rise Buildings

Target Customers Medium to large-scale facilities

Hospitality Hotels

Resorts

Retail/Shopping Malls

Department Stores

High Rise Buildings

Banks

Education Schools (Elementary, High and Middle Schools),

Universities/Colleges Dormitories, Campus Buildings, Administration Buildings

Manufacturing Facilities

Corporate Headquarters

Airports

Healthcare Hospitals

Long Term Care Facilities

FleX-Net Network

Supports all FleX-Net

intelligent systems

FX-2003-12NDS

FX-2017-12NDS

FX-2009-12NDS

FX-MNS

FleX-Net Series Network Main Chassis

The FleX-Net Network Main Chassis:

Support the FNC-2000 Fire Network Controller

Module

Support conventional, non-addressable adder

modules

Have the same design as the existing FX-2000 main

chassis

FX-2003-12NDS Compact Network Main Chassis

One SLC, Class C or Class A.

Four NACs, Class B or Class A, rated for

1.7A each.

Includes a 4 line by 20 character back-lit

LCD display.

12A Power Supply.

Will accommodate three internal adder

modules (e.g. network card, DACT, quad

loop adder).

Will accommodate two display adders

(e.g. IPS-2424, RAX-1048, FDX-008).

FX-2003-12NDS Compact Network Main Chassis

FX-2000 Main BoardMain Board

Left-most slot is reserved for a DACT or PR-100 adder module. If neither is required, this slot can be used for other adder modules.

It is recommended to locate the

network card at position #2

FX-2017-12NDS Mid Size Network Main Chassis

One SLC, Class C or Class A.

Four NACs, Class B or Class

A, rated for 1.7A each.

Includes a 4 line by 20

character back-lit LCD

display.

12A Power Supply.

Will accommodate 17

internal adder modules (e.g.

network card, DACT, quad

loop adder).

Will accommodate three

display adders (e.g. IPS-

2424, RAX-1048, FDX-008).

FX-2017-12NDS Mid Size Network Main Chassis

It is recommended to locate the

FNC-2000 network card at position #2

FX-2009-12NDS Large Network Main Chassis

One SLC, Class C or Class A.

Four NACs, Class B or Class A,

rated for 1.7A each.

A 4 line by 20 character back-lit

LCD display.

12A Power Supply.

Will accommodate 9 internal

adder modules (e.g. network card,

DACT, quad loop adder).

The BB-5008 box will

accommodate 7 display adders,

using expansion chassis’.

The BB-5014 box will

accommodate 13 display adders

using expansion chassis’.

or

FX-2009-12NDS Large Network Main Chassis

It is recommended to locate the

network card at position #2

FleX-Net Applications

Size of

Application

FX-2003-12NDS FX-2017-12NDS FX-2009-12NDS

Small X

Medium X X

Large X

With Voice

Evacuation and

Fire Fighter

Telephones

X

FNC-2000 Fire Network Controller Module

Provides network capability to

the FleX-Net Series

Interface for connecting the

optional FOM-2000-SP Fiber

Optic Network Adder Module

Mounts in any of the FleX-Net

fire alarm main chassis

FOM-2000-SP Fiber Optic Network Adder Module

Allows for the use of fiber

optic cabling on the FleX-

Net Series panels

Seamlessly connects to

the interface on the FNC-

2000 Fire Alarm Network

Controller Module

FleX-Net Adder Modules

FleX-Net supports the following adder modules;

Loop Controller

ALC-792M Quad Loop Adder

Conventional Adder Modules

DM-1008A Initiating Device Ckt

SGM-1004A Supervised Output

RM-1008A Relay Module

Auxiliary Adder Modules

UDACT-300A

PR-300 Polarity Reversal Module

RAXN-LCD Network Remote LCD Annunciator

4 lines x 24 character LCD Annunciator

Connects to any node via RS-485 to annunciate the network system

Does not take up a node address

3 ribbon headers support display adders

Mounts in a BB-1000 or BB-5000 Series enclosure

Mircom FleX-Net Fire Alarm Control Panel

Normal Condition

June 18, 2014

24 lines x 40 character LCD Annunciator

Connects to any node via RS-485 to annunciate the network system

Does not take up a node address

3 ribbon headers support display adders

Mounts in a BB-1000 or BB-5000 Series enclosure

RAXN-LCDG Remote Graphic Annunciator

FleX-Net Annunciators and Programmable Modules

FleX-Net supports the

following display adders;

LED Annunciator

RAX-1048TZ

Graphic Driver Modules

MDG-32

AGD-048

Programmable Switches

FDX-008

IPS-2424

Intelligent network panel that supports:

Main fire alarm chassis

Network Controller Modules ▪ Fire, Audio, & Telephone modules

Audio card cage ▪ Supports up to four 60-watt QAA style

amplifiers

30 Amp power supply

Room for up to a 40AH battery-set

Requires BBX-FXMNS enclosure

FleX-Net Integrated Fire and Audio Network Panel

FX-MNS Integrated Fire Alarm Network Main Chassis

One SLC, Class C or Class A.

Four NACs, Class B or Class A,

rated for 1.7A each.

A 4 line by 20 character back-lit

LCD display.

12A Power Supply.

Will accommodate 17 internal

adder modules (e.g. network card,

DACT, quad loop adder).

Will accommodate three display

adders (e.g. IPS-2424, RAX-1048,

FDX-008).

QMB-5000N Main Audio Network Card Cage

Audio and Telephone Control

Multi-channel operation

Distributed audio

5 telephone channels (with TNC-5000)

Multiple amplifier sizes

Uses existing QAA style amplifiers Maximum of 4 QAA style amplifiers

Maximum of 180 watts per enclosure

Amplifiers mount in audio card cage

Maximum of 3 QBB-5001 audio cabinets can be connected to the FX-MNS

Maximum of 3 X 360 Watts

Up to 540W per node

FleX-Net Audio Features

Multi-Channel Operation

Alarm tone can be different per node

Alert tone can be different per node

Paging is common per system

Five Telephone Handset Circuits on the node

Conventional or;

Addressable

Each node will support a master telephone

ANC-5000 Audio Network Controller Module

Provides audio microphone

control on the network

system

Provides space for an Alert

and Evacuation digital

voice message

Mounts on a plate in the

QMB-5000N audio card

cage or in the FX-MNS

main chassis

TNC-5000 Telephone Network Controller Module

Provides 5 hardwired

telephone circuits for the local

floor panel with circuit #1

configurable for the master

telephone handset

Provides network

communication path

Mounts with the ANC-5000 on

a plate in the QMB-5000N

main chassis or in the FX-MNS

QMB-5000N Audio Card Cage

TNC-5000

Telephone

Network

Controller

Module

ANC-5000

Audio

Network

Controller

Module

The black plate mounts

in the first slot

of the QMB-5000N

audio card cage

Space for

4 QAA

style

amplifiers

Both the ANC-5000 and TNC-5000

mount on a black plate

QAA Style Amplifiers

System uses existing QX-5000 Series audio amplifiers

25/70 volt models QAA-5415-25

QAA-5415-70

QAA-5230

QAA-5160

Amplifiers mount in the QMB-5000N audio card cage

Audio Expansion

Ribbon Cable

Maximum of 3 QBB-5001 cabinets FleX-NetTM

Integrated Fire & Voice Panel

Max. 180 watts

QBB-5001

Max. 360 watts

QBB-5001

Max. 360 watts

QBB-5001

Max. 360 watts

QMB-5000 card rack in a

QBB-5001 Box yields 360W

Audio Expansion

Up to 7 Remote LOCs per Node FleX-NetTM

Integrated Fire & Voice Panel

ACU – Autonomous Control Unit

Remote LOCs

QMP-5101N Network Master Microphone Paging Module

Network capable

Includes master paging

microphone and common

control functions

Used with the QAZT-

5302 selector panel

Mounts in a BB-5008 or

BB-5014 enclosure

QMT-5302N Network Master Telephone Control Module

Network capable

Includes master telephone handset and common control functions

Used with the QAZT-5302 selector panel

Mounts in a BB-5008 or BB-5014 enclosure

QAZT-5302

Paging and Telephone Selector Module

Provides zoned

paging and telephone

selection

Connects to:

QMP-5101N Master

Paging Module

QMT-5302N Master

Telephone Control

Module

OpenGN Graphics Software

An aesthetically pleasing high quality

customizable graphical interface between

administrators and monitored buildings

Building ready monitoring control system

with full software management in a user

friendly graphical enabled interface

Easy configuration and customization of

alarm devices

Remote desktop programming from any

location

Upload/download configuration files

without taking the whole system off-line

Customizable fire annunciation graphical

icons to provide customer specific site

representation

In Conclusion …