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2.0 Introduction
This document provides information for the successful installation and operation of the FX-400
Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP).
2.1 The FX-400 Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel
Mircom's FX-400 Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel provides the following:
• MGC Protocol with one addressable (SLC) loops with a maximum of 240 MGC devices
(MIX-4000 series) in total.
• Compatible with MGC devices (MIX-4000 Series).
• Compatible with conventional detectors using MGC MIX-4042 Analog Interface
(Conventional Zone) module, refer to document LT-1023 for compatible conventional
detectors.
• Four Power Limited Class B or Class A NAC circuits.
• NAC circuits may be configured as silenceable signal, non-silenceable signal,
silenceable strobes, non-silenceable strobes, or relay output. The audible signal may be
Steady, Temporal Code, California Code, or March Time.
• Supports sync strobe protocols from major manufacturers.
• Software configuration.
• Alarm verification and positive alarm sequence operations.
• Configurable Signal Silence Inhibit, Auto Signal Silence, and One-Man Walk Test.
• Subsequent Alarm, Supervisory, Monitor and Trouble operation.
• Relay Contacts for Common Alarm, Common Supervisory and Common Trouble all non-
disconnectable and Auxiliary Alarm Relay (disconnectable).
• Built-in Dialer.
2.1.1 Optional Items
• Semi-flush or surface mountable enclosures for retrofits and new installations.
Note: Installation of the FX-400 Fire Alarm Control panel should be in accordance with
National Electrical Code NFPA 70 and NFPA 72. Final acceptance subject to the
Local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
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