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11.0
Hardware Layouts
The FleX-Net™ Fire Alarm Control System contains two major types of nodes: Fire Nodes and
Mass Notification Nodes. The entire system is modular and any number of combinations are
possible when building a system.
The Fire Nodes use the BBX-1024DS(R), the BBX-1072A(R)DS, the BB-5008, and the
BB-5014 model backboxes.
The Mass Notification Node uses the BBX-FXMNS model backbox.
The system can also include Audio-Signaling Enclosure Cabinets that can connect to either
node and use the BBX-MSNXP backbox. Local Operating Consoles use the FX-LOC backbox
and are used with Mass Notification Nodes.
11.1
Hardware Nomenclature
For a chassis:
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The number before the dash indicates the number of modules that the chassis holds.
For instance, the FX-2003-12NDS can accommodate 3 modules, and the
FX-2017-12NDS can accommodate 17 modules.
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The number after the dash indicates the output of the transformer. For example, the
transformer on the FX-2003-12NDS has an output of 12 A.
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The N suffix indicates that the device is part of a networked fire panel.
For an annunciator:
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The number represents the number of LEDs the device has. For example, the
RAX-1048TZDS has 48 LEDs.
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The TZ suffix indicates that the device has trouble LEDs.
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The DS suffix indicates that the device has a newer kind of switch (a dome switch).
For a backbox:
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For backboxes with the BB prefix, the number indicates the number of annunciators that
the backbox holds. For example, the BB-1002 holds 2 annunciators.
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The DS suffix indicates that the backbox has a window that accommodates DS displays
(with dome switches).
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B or R indicates whether the door is black or red. If there is no letter, then the door is
white or the same colour as the cabinet.
Note:
The information in this chapter is for reference only and is subject to change
without notice. For complete details refer to the respective manual for the product
in question.
Note:
Leave at least ¼ inch (6.35 mm) between the door and any metal parts inside the
cabinet or chassis.
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