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GE Interlogix NX-8 - Security NetworX System User Manual

GE Interlogix NX-8 - Security NetworX System
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NetworX NX-8
Control/Communicator
Installation Manual
Table of Contents
GE Interlogix
Gladewater, Texas
1-800-727-2339
General Description.............................................................................................2
Ordering Information...........................................................................................2
Feature Definitions .......................................................................................... 3-6
Programming the LED Keypads........................................................................ 7
Programming the NX-8.................................................................................. 9-11
Types of Programming Data......................................................................... 9-11
Enrolling the Modules & Keypads....................................................................11
L Quick Start Installations ............................................................................11
Communicator Formats ....................................................................................12
Reporting Events to Phone #1, #2, & #3.................................................... 12-15
Default Zone Types............................................................................................18
Zone Doubling....................................................................................................21
Programming the Outputs .......................................................................... 23-24
Programming Worksheets .......................................................................... 37-50
SIA and Contact ID Formats ....................................................................... 51-52
Expander Trouble Reporting Information........................................................53
Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................................54
Terminal Description .........................................................................................55
Telephone Interface Information......................................................................56
CE Notice / Declaration .....................................................................................57
Underwriters Laboratories Information ...........................................................58
Specifications................................................................................................Back
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GE Interlogix NX-8 - Security NetworX System Specifications

Power IconPower
operating power16.5 VAC 25, 40, or 50 VA Transformer
auxiliary power with 25 VA transformer12 VDC Regulated 500 mA
auxiliary power with 40 or 50 VA transformer12 VDC Regulated 1 AMP
auxiliary power with NX-320 power supply12 VDC Regulated 2 AMPS + Control
Loop Specifications IconLoop Specifications
standard loop resistance300 Ohms Maximum
2-wire smokes resistance30 Ohms Maximum
loop responseSelectable 50mS or 500mS
Operating Environment IconOperating Environment
operating temperature32 to 120 degrees F
built-in siren driver2-tone (Temporal and Yelp)
LED keypad current draw130 mA max.
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
metal enclosure dimensions11.25" Wide x 11.25" High x 3.50" Deep
shipping weight9 lbs.
LED keypad dimensions6.4" Wide x 4.0" High x 1.1" Deep
NX-148 LCD keypad dimensions6.4" Wide x 5.3" High x 1.0" Deep

Summary

General Description and Ordering Information

Feature Definitions

Abort Feature

Controls alarm reporting delay and allows manual cancellation of reports.

AC Fail / Low Battery Reporting

Enables reporting of AC failure or low battery conditions to the central station.

AC Power / Low Battery Sounder Alert

Activates keypad sounder for AC power loss or low battery detection.

Arm / Disarm Codes

Manages user codes for system arming and disarming.

Automatic Arming

Allows the system to arm automatically at a specified time.

Auto Cancel / Abort

Automates the cancel and abort features without manual keypress.

Automatic Bypass / Instant Arming

Automatically bypasses interior zones or makes entry delay zones instant.

Auto Test

Schedules automatic communicator tests to the central station.

Auxiliary Outputs

Configures four programmable outputs for relays, LEDs, etc.

Auxiliary Power Overcurrent

Illuminates 'Service' LED for excessive current draw from system devices.

Box Tamper

Enables reporting and sounding for tamper switch activation.

Built In Siren Driver

Features a built-in 112db siren driver.

Bypass Toggle

Allows users to toggle zone bypass status with the [Bypass] key.

Call Back

Enables a call back to the download computer before a download.

Cancel Report

Sends a 'Cancel' report if system is disarmed within 5 minutes of an alarm.

Code Required Options

Requires codes for zone bypassing and download initiation.

Communication Formats

Supports various communication formats like Contact ID and SIA.

Cross Zoning

Requires multiple trips on a zone within a time frame before reporting an alarm.

Dual / Split / Multiple Reports

Allows sending reports to multiple phone numbers by event or partition.

Duress Code

Sends a duress signal when the panel is armed/disarmed with a specific code.

Dynamic Battery Test

Performs battery tests at specified intervals or upon arming/disarming.

Entry-Guard

Low-level arming mode for reducing false alarms with specific zone handling.

Exit Error Report

Reports an 'Exit Error' if an entry/exit zone is faulted at exit delay expiration.

Expander Trouble

Reports expander trouble and illuminates 'Service' LED.

Fail to Communicate

Illuminates 'Service' LED if a report fails to reach the central station.

Fire Alarm Verification

Verifies fire alarms by requiring multiple smoke detector trips.

Force Arming

Allows arming with violated zones which are then bypassed.

Ground Fault

Reports ground faults or illuminates 'Service' LED.

Group Bypass

Enables bypassing a designated group of zones prior to arming.

Immediate Restore By Zone

Sends alarm/restore reports immediately as they occur.

Internal Event Log

Stores up to 185 events with date and time.

Keypad Activated Panics

Activates reports for Auxiliary 1 (Fire), Auxiliary 2 (Medical), and Keypad Panic.

Keypad Sounder Control

Programs the keypad sounder to activate for specific events.

Keypad Tamper

Disables keypad and reports tamper if invalid codes are entered.

Keyswitch Arm/Disarm

Allows any zone to be programmed as a keyswitch zone for arm/disarm.

LED Extinguish

Turns off keypad LEDs (except Power) after 60 seconds of inactivity.

Local Programming Lockout

Disables programming from the keypad for specified locations.

Log Full Report

Sends a report to the central station when the event log is full.

Lost Clock Service Light

Illuminates 'Service' LED if the internal clock has an invalid time.

Manual Test

Allows performing bell/communicator tests via keypad commands.

On Board Zone Disable

Disables the eight on-board zones for a wireless system.

Partitions

Allows partitioning the system into up to eight separate systems.

Program Code

Sets the code used to enter programming mode.

Quick Arm Feature

One-button feature to arm the system using [Exit] or [Stay] keys.

Recent Closing Report

Sends report if alarm occurs within 5 minutes of arming.

Re-exit

Restarts the exit delay by pressing the [Exit] key while armed.

Shutdown Mode

Turns off keypad LEDs and disables keypresses.

Siren Blast For Arming

Siren blast on arming, exit expiration, or closing acknowledgment.

Siren Supervision

Monitors siren circuit and reports wire cuts.

Silent Exit Option

Silences exit delay by pressing [*]-[Exit] before arming.

Start/End Programming and Downloading

Reports when programming or download sessions start and end.

Swinger Shutdown

Bypasses zones automatically after a specified number of alarms.

Telephone Line Monitor

Monitors telephone line voltage and current for faults.

Temporal Siren Disable

Affects fire siren behavior; not for UL installations.

Tone Sniff Answering Machine Defeat

Defeats answering machines with a single call and modem tones.

Two Call Answering Machine Defeat

Defeats answering machines by requiring two calls.

Walk-Test Mode

Enables a walk-through zone test mode with audible feedback.

Wireless Sensor Missing/Low Battery

Reports wireless sensor issues and illuminates 'Service' LED.

Zone Bypassed Sounder Alert

Beeps keypad sounder upon arming if a zone is bypassed.

Zone Doubling

Allows using eight zones as sixteen normally closed zones.

Zone Types (Configurations)

Determines zone function and reporting based on 20 programmable types.

Programming the NX-8 LED Keypads

Program Location [*][9][2]

Sets the starting zone number for keypads.

Set Keypad Options [*]-[9]-[3]

Configures keypad features like sounder, LED behavior, and panics.

Set Keypad Number and Partition [*]-[9]-[4]

Assigns a unique number and partition to each keypad.

Set Elapsed Increments [*]-[9]-[5]

Sets elapsed increments for the last autotest.

Set System Date [*]-[9]-[6]

Sets the current date for system operations.

Set System Clock [*]-[9]-[7]

Sets the current time for system operations.

User Code and Authority Level Management

Changing User Codes

Procedure for changing existing user codes.

Assigning Authority Level

Defines user permissions for system functions and partitions.

NX-8 Control Programming

Entering the Program Mode

Describes the procedure to enter the system's programming mode.

Selecting the Module to Program

Guides on selecting the specific module to program.

Programming a Location

Details how to access and modify programming locations.

Exiting a Location

Explains how to save changes and exit a programming location.

Exiting the Program Mode

Outlines the steps to exit the programming mode after changes.

Programming Data Types

Explains numerical and feature selection data types.

Numerical Data Entry

Describes how to input numerical data using keypad LEDs.

Control Panel Programming Locations

Location 0: Phone Number 1

Programs the primary telephone number for reporting.

Location 1: Account Code for Phone #1

Sets the account code for the primary phone number.

Location 2: Communicator Format for Phone #1

Selects the communication format for Phone #1.

Location 3: Dial Attempts/Backup Control for Phone #1

Configures dial attempts and backup control for Phone #1.

Reporting Events to Phone Number 1

Location 4: Events Reported to Phone #1

Selects which events are reported to Phone #1.

Location 5: Partitions Reported to Phone #1

Selects which partitions' events are reported to Phone #1.

Phone Number 2 Configuration

Location 6: Programming Phone #2

Programs the secondary telephone number for reporting.

Location 7: Account Code for the Phone #2

Sets the account code for the secondary phone number.

Location 8: Communicator Format for Phone #2

Selects the communication format for Phone #2.

Location 9: Dial Attempts/Backup Control for Phone #2

Configures dial attempts and backup control for Phone #2.

Phone Number 3 Configuration

Location 10: Events Reported to Phone #2

Selects which events are reported to Phone #2.

Location 11: Partitions Reported to Phone #2

Selects which partitions' events are reported to Phone #2.

Location 12: Programming Phone #3

Programs the tertiary telephone number for reporting.

Location 13: Account Code for Phone #3

Sets the account code for the tertiary phone number.

Location 14: Communicator Format for Phone #3

Selects the communication format for Phone #3.

Location 15: Dial Attempts/Backup Control for Phone #3

Configures dial attempts and backup control for Phone #3.

Location 16: Events Reported to Phone #3

Selects which events are reported to Phone #3.

Location 17: Partitions Reported to Phone #3

Selects which partitions' events are reported to Phone #3.

Advanced Programming Locations

Location 18: Custom Communicator Format

Allows creating custom communicator formats by overriding settings.

Location 19: Download Access Code

Sets the eight-digit access code for downloading.

Location 20: Number of Rings to Answer

Configures the number of rings before answering a download call.

Location 21: Download Control

Selects features for controlling download sessions.

Location 22: Download Call Back Number

Sets the number for call back after a download attempt.

Partition and Timer Settings

Location 23: Partition 1, Feature and Report Selections

Enables features and reports visible to users, configurable per partition.

Location 24: Entry / Exit Timers

Programs the entry and exit delay times for zones.

Default Zone Types

Zone Type and Partition Selection

Location 25: Zones 1-8 Zone Type

Sets the zone type for zones 1 through 8.

Location 26: Partition Select, Zones 1-8

Assigns zones 1-8 to specific partitions.

Location 27: Zones 9-16 Zone Type

Sets the zone type for zones 9 through 16.

Location 28: Partition Select, Zones 9-16

Assigns zones 9-16 to specific partitions.

Location 29: Zones 17-24 Zone Type

Sets the zone type for zones 17 through 24.

Location 30: Partition Select, Zones 17-24

Assigns zones 17-24 to specific partitions.

Zone Type and Partition Configuration

Location 31: Zones 25-32 Zone Type

Sets the zone type for zones 25 through 32.

Location 32: Partition Select, Zones 25-32

Assigns zones 25-32 to specific partitions.

Location 33: Zones 33-40 Zone Type

Sets the zone type for zones 33 through 40.

Location 34: Partition Select, Zones 33-40

Assigns zones 33-40 to specific partitions.

Location 35: Zones 41-48 Zone Type

Sets the zone type for zones 41 through 48.

Location 36: Partition Select, Zones 41-48

Assigns zones 41-48 to specific partitions.

Siren, Supervision, and Keypad Sounder Control

Location 37: Siren and System Supervision

Enables various system features and reporting options.

Location 38: Swinger Shutdown Count

Sets the trip count for zone bypassing after multiple alarms.

Location 39: Keypad Sounder Control

Configures keypad sounder activation for various events.

System Timers, Special Features, and Program Code

Location 40: System Timers

Configures system timing functions like battery test and dial delay.

Location 41: Special Features

Enables special system features like 6-digit codes and auto cancel.

Location 42: Go To Program Code

Sets the primary code for entering the program mode.

Location 43: Go To Program Code Partition and Authorization

Authorizes 'Go To Program' code for partitions and arm/disarm.

Location 44: Duress Code

Sets a duress code that triggers silent alarms.

Auxiliary Output Configuration

Location 45: Auxiliary Outputs 1-4 Partition Selection

Selects partitions for auxiliary output activation.

Location 46: Auxiliary Outputs 1-4 Special Timing

Configures special timing features for auxiliary outputs.

Location 47: Auxiliary Output #1, Event and Time

Programs event and timing for Auxiliary Output 1.

Location 48: Auxiliary Output #2, Event and Time

Programs event and timing for Auxiliary Output 2.

Location 49: Auxiliary Output #3, Event and Time

Programs event and timing for Auxiliary Output 3.

Location 50: Auxiliary Output #4, Event and Time

Programs event and timing for Auxiliary Output 4.

System Scheduling and Testing

Location 51: Autotest Control

Configures automatic system testing intervals and reporting.

Location 52: Opening Time

Sets the time when 'arm only' codes can disarm the system.

Location 53: Closing Time/Automatic Arming Time

Sets the time for auto-arming and disabling 'arm only' disarm capability.

Location 54: Days of the Week Each Partition is Open

Selects days partitions are open for 'arm only' disarming.

Location 55: Days of the Week for Auto Arming

Selects days for automatic system arming.

Location 56: Restore Communicator Code

Sets restore codes for slow speed formats.

Slow Speed Format Codes Worksheets

Location 57: Bypass Communicator Code

Sets bypass codes for slow speed formats.

Location 58: Tamper Communicator Code

Sets tamper codes for slow speed formats.

Location 59: Trouble Communicator Code

Sets trouble codes for slow speed formats.

Location 60: Sensor Low Battery Communicator Code

Sets low battery codes for slow speed formats.

Location 61: Sensor Missing Communicator Code

Sets sensor missing codes for slow speed formats.

Communicator Codes Worksheets

Location 62: Duress Code

Worksheet for Duress codes.

Location 63: Auxiliary 1 Code

Worksheet for Auxiliary 1 codes.

Location 64: Auxiliary 2 Code

Worksheet for Auxiliary 2 codes.

Location 65: Keypad Panic Code

Worksheet for Keypad Panic codes.

Location 66: Keypad Multiple Code Entry Tamper Code

Worksheet for Keypad Tamper codes.

Location 67: Box Tamper / Restore Codes

Worksheet for Box Tamper codes.

Location 68: AC Fail / Restore Codes

Worksheet for AC Fail codes.

Location 69: Low Battery / Restore Codes

Worksheet for Low Battery codes.

Location 70: Power Short / Restore Codes

Worksheet for Power Short codes.

Location 71: Bell Tamper / Restore Codes

Worksheet for Bell Tamper codes.

Location 72: Telephone Line Cut / Restore Codes

Worksheet for Telephone Line Cut codes.

Location 73: Ground Fault / Restore Codes

Worksheet for Ground Fault codes.

Location 74: Expander Trouble / Restore Codes

Worksheet for Expander Trouble codes.

Location 75: Failure to Communicate Code

Worksheet for Failure to Communicate codes.

Location 76: Log Full Communicator Code

Worksheet for Log Full codes.

Location 78: Closing Communicator Code

Worksheet for Closing Codes.

Location 79: Autotest Communicator Code

Worksheet for Autotest codes.

Location 80: Recent Closing and Exit Error Code

Worksheet for Recent Closing and Exit Error codes.

Location 81: Start Programming / End Programming Codes

Worksheet for Start/End Programming codes.

Location 82: End Download Code

Worksheet for End Download codes.

Location 83: Cancel Communicator Code

Worksheet for Cancel codes.

Location 88: Partition 1, Account Code

Worksheet for Partition 1 Account Code.

Location 89: Partition 2, Account Code

Worksheet for Partition 2 Account Code.

Partition Configuration Worksheets

Location 90: Partition 2, Feature and Reporting Selection

Worksheet for Partition 2 Feature and Reporting Selection.

Location 91: Partition 2 Entry/Exit Timers

Worksheet for Partition 2 Entry/Exit Timers.

Location 92: Partition 3, Account Code

Worksheet for Partition 3 Account Code.

Location 93: Partition 3, Feature and Reporting Selection

Worksheet for Partition 3 Feature and Reporting Selection.

Location 94: Partition 3 Entry/Exit Timers

Worksheet for Partition 3 Entry/Exit Timers.

Location 95: Partition 4, Account Code

Worksheet for Partition 4 Account Code.

Location 96: Partition 4, Feature and Reporting Selection

Worksheet for Partition 4 Feature and Reporting Selection.

Location 97: Partition 4, Entry/Exit Timers

Worksheet for Partition 4 Entry/Exit Timers.

Partition Configuration Worksheets (Continued)

Location 98: Partition 5, Account Code

Worksheet for Partition 5 Account Code.

Location 99: Partition 5, Feature and Reporting Selection

Worksheet for Partition 5 Feature and Reporting Selection.

Location 100: Partition 5, Entry/Exit Timers

Worksheet for Partition 5 Entry/Exit Timers.

Location 101: Partition 6, Account Code

Worksheet for Partition 6 Account Code.

Location 102: Partition 6, Feature and Reporting Selection

Worksheet for Partition 6 Feature and Reporting Selection.

Location 103: Partition 6, Entry/Exit Timers

Worksheet for Partition 6 Entry/Exit Timers.

Location 104: Partition 7, Account Code

Worksheet for Partition 7 Account Code.

Location 105: Partition 7, Feature and Reporting Selection

Worksheet for Partition 7 Feature and Reporting Selection.

Location 106: Partition 7, Entry/Exit Timers

Worksheet for Partition 7 Entry/Exit Timers.

Location 107: Partition 8, Account Code

Worksheet for Partition 8 Account Code.

Partition Configuration Worksheets (Continued)

Location 108: Partition 8, Feature and Reporting Selection

Worksheet for Partition 8 Feature and Reporting Selection.

Location 109: Partition 8, Entry/Exit Timers

Worksheet for Partition 8 Entry/Exit Timers.

Location 110: Zone Type 1 Alarm Event Code

Worksheet for Zone Type 1 Alarm Event Code.

Location 111: Zone Type 1 Characteristic Select

Worksheet for Zone Type 1 Characteristic Select.

Zone Type Configuration Worksheets

Location 112: Zone Type 2 Alarm Event Code

Worksheet for Zone Type 2 Alarm Event Code.

Location 113: Zone Type 2 Characteristic Select

Worksheet for Zone Type 2 Characteristic Select.

Location 114: Zone Type 3 Alarm Event Code

Worksheet for Zone Type 3 Alarm Event Code.

Location 115: Zone Type 3 Characteristic Select

Worksheet for Zone Type 3 Characteristic Select.

Location 116: Zone Type 4 Alarm Event Code

Worksheet for Zone Type 4 Alarm Event Code.

Location 117: Zone Type 4 Characteristic Select

Worksheet for Zone Type 4 Characteristic Select.

Location 118: Zone Type 5 Alarm Event Code

Worksheet for Zone Type 5 Alarm Event Code.

Location 119: Zone Type 5 Characteristic Select

Worksheet for Zone Type 5 Characteristic Select.

Location 120: Zone Type 6 Alarm Event Code

Worksheet for Zone Type 6 Alarm Event Code.

Location 121: Zone Type 6 Characteristic Select

Worksheet for Zone Type 6 Characteristic Select.

Location 122: Zone Type 7 Alarm Event Code

Worksheet for Zone Type 7 Alarm Event Code.

Location 123: Zone Type 7 Characteristic Select

Worksheet for Zone Type 7 Characteristic Select.

Location 124: Zone Type 8 Alarm Event Code

Worksheet for Zone Type 8 Alarm Event Code.

Location 125: Zone Type 8 Characteristic Select

Worksheet for Zone Type 8 Characteristic Select.

Location 126: Zone Type 9 Alarm Event Code

Worksheet for Zone Type 9 Alarm Event Code.

Location 127: Zone Type 9 Characteristic Select

Worksheet for Zone Type 9 Characteristic Select.

Location 128: Zone Type 10 Alarm Event Code

Worksheet for Zone Type 10 Alarm Event Code.

Appendix 1: Reporting Fixed Codes

Appendix 2: Reporting Zone Codes

Appendix 3: Expander Numbers

NX-8 Wiring Diagram

Terminal Description and Keypad Wire Run

Terminal Description

Details the function of each terminal on the NX-8 panel.

Keypad Wire Run Specifications

Provides maximum wire run lengths for keypads.

Local Telephone Company Interface Information

Notices and Declarations

Underwriters Laboratories Information

Board Installation and Warnings

Board Installation

Instructions for physically installing the circuit board within the enclosure.

Important Installation Warnings

Critical safety and procedural warnings for installers.

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