FleX-Net FX-2000N Series Components

Mircom panels starting with FX-XXXX Series are proprietary panels, which can be programmed by a particular user ESD number. To reprogram a panel, you will be required to fill out a panel takeover form, after which the existing ESD number of the panel would be transferred to your account temporarily, so you can program the panel.

For further assistance, please contact techsupport@mircom.com

While FleX-Net V11 does not support Advanced Protocol, several System Sensor devices are now equipped with AP addressable rotary switches. The devices will continue to operate in ‘CLIP’ mode, provided that the address remains within a value of 1 through 99. If an AP device is addressed outside the range 1 through 99 and connected to an earlier than V12 panel, that device will be treated by the panel as an ‘unconfigured’ device at address 00 regardless of the actual code wheel setting.

Please note that some devices such as the MIX-COSAP/MIX-FC351AP will only operate in AP mode. Please refer to the FleX-Net Device Compatibility Guide for further information LT-1023 Device Compatibility Guide.

The MGC Software Update Wizard is a stand-alone program that enables you to upgrade or downgrade the firmware on a single CPU in a FleXNet/MMX system.

For further information regarding the MGC Wizard, please refer to the MGC Network Firmware Update Wizard document posted on our Web site.

Model #MGC-FACP-CFG-KIT1. This kit contains all the required interface components, such as adapters, cables, etc., to be used with the MGC Configurator tools, along with the MCG software update wizard.

The panel event “Loop re-initialization” is related to the start-up polling period of Advanced Protocol (AP) devices. The event typically occurs following the panel system start-up process or removal/ restoral of an Advanced Logic device. The event will restore once all AP devices have successfully re-initialized with the panel.

Before conducting any upgrade to V12, contact Mircom Application Group at applicationGP@mircomgroup.com to determine an appropriate system upgrade plan.

You will require the use of the MGC Fire Panel Configuration Kit: Model #MGC-FACP-CFG-KIT1.

It may be necessary to upgrade other system integrated equipment such as the INX-10A booster panel.

FleX-Net V12 enhancements include:

• Advanced Protocol (AP), which is a high speed communication protocol that greatly increases the speed of communication between intelligent devices.
• 159 Sensors and 159 Modules can now be placed on a single SLC Loop.
• Supports the new COSAP/FireCO Detector and APB200 Series Sounder bases.
• The QAA Series amplifiers are compatible with 520Hz low frequency operation with select System Sensor and Gentex speakers and speaker/strobes. A complete list of compatible speakers for use with the QAA Series amplifiers can be found in the LT-1023 Device Compatibility Guide.

Yes, the panel hardware can be used for either V11 or V12. This is strictly a firmware/software upgrade.

As for device compatibility, please refer to the panel device compatibility documentation.

A total of three AP addresses (1 Sensor + 2 Modules) will be reserved per single MIX-COSAP/MIX-FC351AP and APB200 combination. Please refer to the ‘MGC FleX-Net Sales Guide (COSAP)’ for diagrams and further details. V12 uses sub-addressing, only 1 physical address is used.

The MIX-COSAP/MIX-FC351AP detector provides both fire and carbon monoxide (CO) detection. The detector provides a test means whereby it will simulate an alarm condition and report that condition to the control panel.

Such a test may be initiated at the detector itself (by activating a switch) or initiated remotely on command from the control panel.

There are four test methods:

1. Functional magnet
2. Smoke entry aerosol
3. Carbon monoxide aerosol
4. Direct heat method

FleXNet utilizes three-part semantic versioning to differentiate between software versions. The change in the software version numbering is dependent on the type of change that has occurred between two versions.

The degree of change (major, minor or incremental) is indicated by the position of the number between decimal points, e.g. Version V11.1.0 to V12.1.0 would indicate a major change to API has occurred, affecting backwards compatibility.

The temp-4 tone (built-in to the APB200 & APB200-LF Intelligent Sounder bases) is emitted during the activation of a CO operation within the MIX-COSAP device.

The CO alarm Input Zone must contain the ‘CO’ flag (F4 column within the MGC Configurator) to drive the temp-4 tone.

To check the firmware version on a panel, press the menu button, or ‘M’ symbol, then hold the info button, or ‘?’ symbol.

Alternatively, the firmware version is displayed on the panel LCD display during the initialization process or system start-up.

The Mircom Application Group can be reached via email at applicationGP@mircomgroup.com

OpenGN can be used to graphically monitor and control a V12 FleXNet system.

To upgrade to V12, please contact the Mircom Application Group at applicationGP@mircomgroup.com to determine an appropriate system upgrade plan.

Yes, the configurator version must match the firmware version in order to perform any configuration functions.

This is to ensure that features within the configurator are supported by the firmware within the panel.

Before conducting any upgrade to V12, contact Mircom Application Group at applicationGP@mircomgroup.com to determine an appropriate system upgrade plan.

You will require the use of the MGC Fire Panel Configuration Kit: Model #MGC-FACP-CFG-KIT1.

Yes, it is possible to install both the V11 and V12 Configurator Programs on the same PC.

However, this is limited to the latest software version V11.11.7 for V11 and V12.1.9 for V12. Installing an earlier version to that mentioned in this note may increase the risk of potential data loss. It is strongly recommended to perform a database backup prior to installing a new Configurator version.

If you are unsure, please contact technical support for further clarification prior to installing the configurator software.

While FleX-Net V11 does not support Advanced Protocol, several System Sensor devices are now equipped with AP addressable rotary switches. The devices will continue to operate in ‘CLIP’ mode, provided that the address remains within a value of 1 through 99. If an AP device is addressed outside the range 1 through 99 and connected to an earlier than V12 panel, that device will be treated by the panel as an ‘unconfigured’ device at address 00 regardless of the actual code wheel setting.

Please note that some devices such as the MIX-COSAP/MIX-FC351AP will only operate in AP mode. Please refer to the FleX-Net Device Compatibility Guide for further information LT-1023 Device Compatibility Guide.

The ‘Get’ job function is not intended as a primary method to obtain panel configuration, since NFPA-72-2013 requires that a copy of the panel configuration file should be stored on the building premises in a non-writeable format (e.g. CD-R) at all times.

With V12, the ‘Get’ job function can be used to extract the job file from the panel with version V12.1.9 or later.