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Section 1 System Overview
This manual describes installation, operation, and programming of the MX8000 Digital Alarm Receiver. The
MX8000 can be used as a desktop receiver, however it must be rack-mounted for UL Listed installations.
This section will list features, optional accessories, compatible formats, and SIA options supported. This
section also contains conventions held throughout the manual, terminology relevant to this product, and
other information.
To ensure the best possible performance from this product, please check the Honeywell Online Support web
site (HTTP://WWW.HONEYWELL.COM/SECURITY) for the latest code upgrades before placing this
product into service.
1.1 Features
Hardware:
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Supports both 120 and 240 VAC installations at 60 and 50Hz operation.
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External annunciation with auxiliary Form C dry contact relay. (Programmable)
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On-board programmable piezo alert sounder.
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1 parallel port.
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2 serial ports.
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2 rear SBUS connectors.
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Modular configuration for easy replacement and repair.
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4 line Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) with 20 characters for each line.
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On-board touchpad for manual operation and programming.
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LEDs to indicate system operations.
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Rack mountable design.
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One line card will communicate with all supported formats.
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Supports up to 12 3-port line cards where the ports operate independent of each other.
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Line Device parameters are stored in the Master Central Processing Unit for faster removal and
replacement.
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Line Devices support Caller ID.
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Line Devices are individually programmable for format priority and ring parameters.
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Line Devices support direct connect phone lines monitoring.
Software:
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Programmable display options for time and date information.
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View or print the history information by priority or by call or by event.
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Two user profiles to control user access to the receiver.
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Supports up to 40 users.
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Listen-in accounts support wild card variables.
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Listen-in selectable for direct, hook flash, or PBX phone system.
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Programmable port configuration for automation, printer and backup support.
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500 event history buffer.
1.2 Optional
Accessories
Table 1–1 lists optional accessories for the MX8000 receiver. These accessories are available from our sales
department unless otherwise indicated.
