FX-3500

Intelligent addressable fire alarm with releasing control.

GENERAL BENEFITS

• New fast AP protocol, extending number of devices on the loops, up to 954 (318 X3)
• Panel supports both AP and CLIP protocol
• Uses USB key for enhanced security
• Utilizing cross-zoning or counting detection
• Flush or Surface mountable with no additional hardware required
• Utilizes the universal Mircom enclosure
• The FX-3500 Series RCUs are fully expandable to meet the demanding requirements for mission critical facilities, both inside the high value asset areas and also in the office environments

HARDWARE FEATURES

• One onboard SLC/DCL communication circuit that supports up to 318 addressable devices/points
• Expandable to three SLC/DCL communication circuits that supports up to 954 addressable devices/points
• Reliable and industry proven dedicated releasing power supply
• Six dedicated hazard zone LED indicators
• Convenient USB Programming port
• Built-in UDACT/DACT for remote monitoring
• Enhanced tactile response for operator interface
• 4 x 20 character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
• Easy to read numerical keypad
• 10 Ampere (Amp.) Power Supply to satisfy typical releasing load requirements
• Four Class A/B Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC) rated at 1.5Amp. each
• SLC is capable of NFPA 72 Style 4, Style 6, or Style 7 wiring & ULC’s DCL-A & DCL-B
• Resettable auxiliary power supply
• Four easy to read status queues with selector switches and LEDs for Alarm, Supervisory, Trouble and Building Safety (Formerly Monitor) Input visual indications
• Supports up to seven remote annunciators
• Accessible multifunction RS-232 port for:
  • Audio Interface
  • Serial Communication interface
• RS-485 Interface for remote LCD/LED Annunciators and other devices
• Optional City Tie/Polarity Reversal module for central station monitoring
• Cross-zoned or Counting Zone Smoke Detection programming to enable release by either counting active zone detection circuits or active cross-zoned detection circuits (includes options for single, double, triple and 2 different inputs counting zones)

SOFTWARE AND OPERATIONAL FEATURES

• Audible alarm response within three seconds of activation in Advanced Protocol mode (when using AP devices only);
• AP is a completely digital protocol
• AP is an Interrupt base protocol
• Individual LED Control
• Releasing capability for up to 6 Zones
• Supports Pre-Action/Agent Release and Deluge Applications
• Supports up to 3 SLC loops and 954 points
• Supports CLIP and AP System Sensor protocols
• Built-in strobe synchronization support for Mircom, Potter/Amseco, System Sensor, Gentex and Wheelock protocols
• Grouped inputs and outputs
• NACs can be configured as Silenceable or Non-Silenceable for both signals and strobes
• Group bypass with built-in false alarm prevention technology
• Zone Counting
• Built-in Drift Compensation for AP protocol
• Positive Alarm Sequence
• Configurable Signal Silence Inhibit, Auto Signal Silence, Two Stage Operation and One-Man Walk Test
• Relay contacts for Common Alarm, Auxiliary/Alarm (Disconnectable), Common Supervisory and Common Trouble
• Two event history logs comprised of a 400 event alarm log for alarm related events and a 400 event general log for all other events

MECHANICAL FEATURES

• The FX-3500 supports both flush and surface mount applications
• Dimensions 26” x 14.5” x 4.2”
  66 cm x 36 cm x 11 cm
• Modular display placement options
• Fits up to 2, 18 Ampere Hour batteries
• Durable CAT-30 lock and key
• Removable enclosure door
• Easy access to all modules for serviceability

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Compatible with INX-10A Addressable Intelligent NAC Expander Panel
• Supports Acclimate smoke detection sensors