User manual
OEM Device Configuration Guide
revision 3 — 7
1. Fire Panels
Currently, two types of panels are supported: Pyrotronics (MXL series) and Notifier.
1.1. Pyrotronics Fire Panel
Communication to the fire panel must be established through an RS-485 4-wire connection to a NIM-1R
module. Use the following settings to configure this.
Black Box Settings:
Jumpers:
W5 should be on B-C to set RTS/CTS/CD.
W8 should be on A-B to set 4-wire.
W9 should be on D to set ON.
W15 should be on A-B to set RTS/CD Enabled.
W16 should be on A to set 0 ms Turn Around Delay.
W17 should be on E to set 0.15 ms Driver Enable Hold.
W19 - NO JUMPER. This is for testing purposes only.
XW1A - Jumper-block must be installed here to set DCE Emulation Mode.
XW1B - Jumper-block must NOT be installed here (this would change mode to DTE Emulation).
Switches:
S1 - Out to set Normal
S2 - ON to set Terminated or OFF to set Not Terminated
S3 - OFF to set Not Biased.
Notes: 18 AWG minimum
80 Ohms maximum per pair
Use twisted pair or shielded twisted pair
Terminate the shields at the NIM-1R enclosure only
Maximum voltage: 9 V
Maximum current: 150 mA