We are excited to inform you about significant enhancements we’ve made to our FX-400 and FX-401 Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panels. These enhancements bring added functionality and versatility to your fire safety systems. Here’s what you need to know:
Upgrade Requirements
To benefit from these enhancements, please ensure that your systems meet the following requirements:
- Minimum Firmware Version: SO-434 Firmware V2.1.3
- Minimum Configurator Version: MSW-045 V2.1.0
To access the latest firmware and configurator, kindly visit the ESD Portal.
List of Enhancements
Our latest update includes:
- Device sub-addressing for efficient utilization of physical address space
- Support for new MGC MIX-4000 devices, such as the Photoelectric Duct Detector and Multi-Modules
- 4-20mA functionality now available on the MIX-4042 module
- Compatibility with IPS-2424DS and IPS-4848 switch adders
- Introduction of a group bypass switch
- Output zones that can be operated through group commands
- A dual relay module for independent relay operation
- Event time stamps now provided in seconds
- Buzzer Silence can be repurposed as Auxiliary Reset
- Migration to 32-bit correlations, allowing larger correlation tables
- Repurposing of the “No Flashing” flag to indicate devices that will not flash their LED
- Support for auto suite silence
Applicable Products
These enhancements apply to the following Fire Alarm Control Units:
| Part Number | Description |
| FX-400R | Addressable Fire Alarm Control Unit c/w 1 x Addressable Loop compatible with MIX-4000 Series, Black backbox, and RED door enclosure. |
| FX-400B | Addressable Fire Alarm Control Unit c/w 1 x Addressable Loop compatible with MIX-4000 Series, Black backbox, and BLACK door enclosure. |
| FX-401R | Addressable Fire Alarm Control Unit c/w 1 x Addressable Loop compatible with MIX-4000 Series, Black backbox, and RED door enclosure. Expandable to three SLCs with the addition of the Dual Loop Controller ALC-480. |
| FX-401B | Addressable Fire Alarm Control Unit c/w 1 x Addressable Loop compatible with MIX-4000 Series, Black backbox, and BLACK door enclosure. Expandable to three SLCs with the addition of the Dual Loop Controller ALC-480. |
If you have any questions, require further information, or need assistance with the upgrade process, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
Thank you for choosing Mircom as your trusted partner for fire safety solutions. We look forward to continuing to serve you with the highest quality products and support.
Sincerely,
Mircom Group of Companies
