FleX-Net is a ‘next generation’ modular network system that is designed for the most demanding fire protection and emergency communications applications. FleX-Net introduces an impressive new range of system configurations, including a wide array of cabinets and sizes for control and annunciation requirements.
FleX-Net’s modular design provides almost limitless freedom to configure local, group and global control and annunciation where it is needed – including the ability to configure up to 7 LCD display/control chassis in a single node.
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Mircom’s FleX-Net FX-2000N Series is a powerful intelligent networkable fire alarm solution designed with many levels of flexibility to meet virtually any application of detection, control, notification and emergency communications. Features such as fire detection & alarm, audio/voice evacuation, BACnet, Boolean logic, networking and graphical work stations allow this modular solution to accommodate the simplest systems up to the most complex solutions. With the addition of the Advance Protocol (AP), Fire/CO detection and 520 Hz support on both the addressable loop and through the audio/voice evacuation, Mircom’s FleX-Net is poised to take you even farther into the future with expanded capabilities.
520HZ UPDATE
The QAA Series amplifiers have been listed as compatible for 520Hz low frequency operation with select System Sensor and Gentex speakers and speaker/strobes. For the complete list of compatible speakers for use with the QAA Series amplifiers, please refer to the attached LT-1023 Device Compatibility Guide.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 software version of the MGC Configurator, select the ‘Help’ menu within the Configurator, then ‘About MGC Configurator’. The software version is displayed there.
Mircom recommends that all technicians become familiar with all new product enhancements. There are multiple avenues available for knowledge acquisition that will depend on the level of knowledge required.
The Mircom web site is a great resource to navigate all available training channels.
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 the panel firmware can be upgraded or downgraded to either version, a configuration created in a higher software version cannot be downgraded to a lower software version.
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.
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