Section 2 – Agency Requirements
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2.4.2 Operational
Requirements
1. The transmitters reporting to the MX8000 must be UL Listed DACTs (digital alarm communicator
transmitters).
2. The central station must provide a minimum of 24 hours of backup power within 30 seconds of an AC
power loss. The backup must either be in the form of a UL Listed UPS or electrical generator.
3. If the MX8000 is not automated, the central station operator must check for the 24-hour test signals
from the communicators. (Note: This requirement does not apply to burglary-only installations.)
4. The connection between the MX8000 and the UL Listed computer should be according to the pin
configuration for Com Port 1 as shown in Section 3.13, Figure 3–15 and Figure 3–16, of this manual.
(Note: This port is for ancillary use only.)
5. If a computer is used, the computer and its accessories must be installed in the same room as the
receiver.
6. Com Port 2 is for ancillary use only. If used, the device connected to Com Port 2 must be installed in the
same room as the receiver.
7. The UL Listed printer connected to the receiver printer port must be installed in the same room as the
receiver.
8. When using a MX8000–LRR line card, the transceiver connected to the MX8000–LRR P1 connector must
be installed in the same rooms as the receiver.
2.4.3 Programming
Requirements
In a UL Listed installation, the MX8000 receiver must be programmed according to the following procedure:
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Do NOT use the alarm output relay in UL installations.
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Each log-on code must have at least four digits.
