For projects where flexibility is needed, Mircom’s FleX-Net FX-4003-12N is a powerful multi-protocol solution.

FleX-Net FX-4003-12N is designed 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 workstation support allow this modular solution to accommodate projects from the simplest systems up to the most complex solutions.

• FleX-Net FX-4003-12N supports multiple intelligent protocols:
– MIX-4000 Devices
– Advanced Protocol (AP)
–  Classic Loop Interface Protocol (CLIP)

• Multiple User Interface Options including:
– 80 characters or 960 characters backlit LCD with the user-friendly menu;
– LED displays adders
– Up to 7 remote annunciators per node.

• Multiple languages are supported including English, French, Arabic, Hebrew, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.

The base panel includes:

• Main Processor Board with built-in Network card interface, Voice Evacuation System Interface, and IP Port for OpenGN Workstation or BMS Integration.
• Four (4) Style Z/Y (Class A/B) Notification Appliance

Circuits

• RS485/RS232/Ethernet Communication Ports
• Software Features:
• Boolean Logic Engine for complex sequences of Operations
• Storage and Management for up to three configuration versions for phased commissioning
• Audio Message Sequencer
• Built-in BACnet for BMS System Integration
• Built-in Webserver for Remote Event Notification

Networking Features

The network configuration allows multiple FleX-Net 4000N Series control panels to be connected using supervised Class A/B circuits to expand the available SLCs, input circuits, visual indication zones, programmable notification appliance circuits, relay outputs and monitor points in the application. The network interface module creates a robust peer-to-peer network via a proprietary protocol that ensures network segments operate independently in case of network impairment. The high baud rate of the network allows for multiplexing of control, audio, and telephony communications over a single copper or fiber interface using advanced compression algorithms. Twisted-Pair Copper, Single-Mode Fiber & Multi-Mode Fiber networking is supported.

Fire Alarm Control Features

• Expandable up to 8 SLC
• Each SLC current capability is 200mA in standby and 400mA in alarm. SLC Maximum line resistance 40 Ohms and maximum line capacitance 0.47uF
• Four Style Z/Y (Class A/B) Notification Appliance Circuits rated at 1.7 Amps each with built-in sync protocol
• Supports both 80 characters and 960 characters backlit LCD displays with a user-friendly menu
• Menus and Tags in English, French, Arabic*, Chinese*, Russian*, Spanish and Portuguese. (*needs DSPL-2440DS or RAXN-4000LCDGC)
• Tags only: it accepts all languages supported by Windows 10 (requires graphic annunciator)
• Correlatable Switch Inputs which allows for multifunctional outputs
• Sub-addressing to optimize the number of devices in each loop
• Four Alarm Queues with selector switches and LEDs for Alarm, Supervisory, Monitor and Trouble
• RS-232 output for remote system printer or terminal
• RS-485 port for system expansion
• Ethernet port for OpenGN workstation or BACNet interface
• Two Event History Logs: Alarm Events and General Events
• The system can be configured without taking the panel off-line
• Supports three configuration files (current, previous, and next configuration) with “hot swap” support
• Supports Boolean logic functions
• Built-in Ethernet port
• Remote diagnostics via a built-in web server
• UL listed for Smoke Control (UUKL)

Network Features

• Up to 63 nodes
• Up to 8 SLCs
• Peer-to-peer network communications
• Fully integrated digital network audio and control over a single pair of copper wire or fiber optic cable (single or multi-mode)
• Remote diagnostics via a built-in web server and standard Ethernet port in every node
• Style 4 (Class B) or Style 6 or 7 (Class A) wiring configuration
• Proprietary ARCnet Network Communications protocol

MGC Protocol Features

For the new or retrofit expansion of existing applications, MGC Protocol, supports up to 240 devices per SLC Supports:

• Photo, Heat, and Multi-criteria Sensors
• Optional Built-In Isolation on Sensors
• Multiple Input and Multiple Output modules

AP Protocol Features

Advanced Protocol (AP) supports up to 318 devices per SLC (159 sensors & 159 modules). Supports:

• Smoke, Heat and Fire/CO detection
• 520 Hz sounder base support on both the addressable loop and through the audio/voice evacuation system.
• CLIP mode devices – address range for sensors S1-S99 – address range for modules M1-M99.
• Interrupt operation on the input side to speed detection of an event communication back to the panel
• Group activation on the output to speed up actions on the outputs