XR500/XR500N Installation Guide
Digital Monitoring Products
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INSTALLATION
15.4 LX-Bus LEDs
The two LEDs, located near the bottom-right corner of J21 indicate data transmission and receipt. The top LED
fl
ashes green to indicate the panel is transmitting LX-Bus data. The bottom LED
fl
ashes yellow to indicate the panel
is receiving LX-Bus data.
15.5 OVC LED
The Overcurrent LED (OVC) lights Red when the devices connected to the Keypad Bus and LX-Bus(es) draw more
current than the panel is rated for. The OVC is located above Outputs 1 and 2 on the panel and turns a steady Red
when lit. When the OVC LED lights Red, the LX-Bus(es) and Keypad bus shut down.
J21 Serial Connector
16.1 Description
Note:
J22 LX-Bus and J21 RS-232 connectors cannot be used at the same time. Either use J21 to connect a serial
device, or use J22 to connect an LX-Bus device. This is determined by where you install the jumper on the J23 6-Pin
Header.
To enable J21 to operate in RS-232 mode place a jumper on the two pins next to the letter “R” on the J23 6-Pin
header. The Serial Connector allows the following operation options.
XR500 Panel
XR500N Panel
Host Log Reports
Host Log Reports
Remote Link™ Programming
iCOM Installation for Host Log Reports
16.2 Serial Connector LEDs
The two LEDs, located near the bottom-right corner of J21 indicate data transmission and receipt. The top LED
fl
ashes green to indicate the panel is transmitting serial data. The bottom LED
fl
ashes yellow to indicate the panel
is receiving serial data.
J1 Ethernet Connector (XR500N only)
17.1 Description
The J1 Ethernet Connector is available on the XR500N Network version to
connect directly to an Ethernet network using a standard patch cable.
17.2 Ethernet LEDs
The two LEDs, located to the left of J1 Ethernet Connector, indicate network
operation. The top, Activity LED
fl
ashes green to indicate the network traf
fi
c is good. The bottom, Link LED
fl
ashes
yellow to indicate messages are being sent and received.
J3 Telephone RJ Connector
18.1 FCC Registration
The Model XR500/XR500N complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the
outside of the enclosure of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identi
fi
er in
the format US:CCKAL00BXR500. If requested this number must be provided to the telephone company.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the
applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. See installation instructions for details.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a
telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming
call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed
fi
ve (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices
that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company.
If the XR500/XR500N causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that
temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company
will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to
fi
le a complaint with the FCC
if you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect
the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you
to make necessary modi
fi
cations to maintain uninterrupted service.
Figure 6: J1 Header and LEDs
Activity LED
Link LED
J1
Ethernet
LED
Link LED
