Chapter 5: Installation
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• 3X-FIB Fiber Network Option Module: Provides a communication path for up
to 64 EST3X control panels on an EST3X network. This module also provides
integration with an EST3 network (see below). Refer to the 3X-FIB Fiber
Network Option Module Installation Sheet (P/N 3101971) for installation
instructions, wiring, and specifications.
EST3X/EST3 combination network
The 3X-FIB Fiber Network Option Module allows you to integrate your EST3X
control panel with an EST3 network of up to 64 nodes. The combination network
provides EST3X control panel communication with the EST3 Mass Notification
Service, ULC Remote and Central Station Service, and certain UL/ULC Security
services. The communication path can be fiber optic or a combination of fiber
optic and RS-485. See Figure 33 on page 127 for an example of combined
EST3X and EST3 network cabling. Refer to the 3X-FIB Fiber Network Option
Module Installation Sheet (P/N 3101971) for installation instructions,
specifications, and additional cabling diagrams.
For more information about the EST3 fire alarm panel 3-CPU3, refer to the
3-CPU3 Central Processor Module Installation Sheet (P/N 3100648). For more
about the 3-ASU/FT, refer to the 3-ASU/FT Audio Source Unit with Firefighter’s
Telephone Installation Sheet (P/N 270481).