SX501 Addressable Fire Control Panels

Quick-Start Setup Guide

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 Contents

Important Notes .......................................................................................................................................................... 3

Cable Requirements ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Cable Types ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Earthing ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Screening .................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Cable Routing ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Mains Supply ............................................................................................................................................................... 4
STEP 1 – Mounting the panel .................................................................................................................................... 4
STEP 2 – Pre-Commissioning Checks ..................................................................................................................... 5
STEP 3 – Install the Batteries .................................................................................................................................... 5
STEP 4 – Commissioning .......................................................................................................................................... 6
STEP 5 – Useful Menu Options ............................................................................................................................... 10

SX501 Addressable Fire Control Panel

Quick-Start Setup Guide

This document has been designed to guide you through the BASIC installation and setup process for SX501 control panels. A
full reference Installation and Commissioning manual is available on disk with all panels, or can be downloaded from our web
site at www.simplex-fire.com.

References
All SX501 panel manuals are available on the CD supplied with the panel. All SX501 panel manuals and datasheets are availa-
ble on our website www.simplex-fire.com.

The manufacturer reserves the right to change the technical specifications of these products without prior notice.
 SX501 Addressable Fire Control Panels Quick-Start Setup Guide

ENGLISH

Important Notes
!pletely
WARNING: Please read this section com-
before commencing installation.
The SX501H and SX501HK models support 3 loops of
128 addresses or 128 addresses in one loop only. Loop
lengths are to be a maximum of 2 Km (Dependant on The control panel must be installed by competent engi-
device types, quantities connected & cable type). neers familiar with the installation of fire detection sys-
tems. In addition, it is recommended to refer to the
The Loop devices can be addressed and configured following information:
from the panel menu (for details, see the “Au-  The current edition of the local laws regarding
toaddressing Procedure” section). wiring regulations.
 Fire detection and alarm systems in buildings or the
Alternatively, the SX Device Programmer service tool installation standards for the relevant country.
can be used to address your field devices.  Any specific site requirements.
 Simplex field device installation instructions.

KEY

DET- ADDRESSABLE DETECTOR

CP- CALL POINT
RIM- RELAY INTERFACE MODULE
CIM- CONTACT INPUT MODULE
ALARM RELAY

FAULT RELAY
24V – +

REMOTE
BUS

SOUNDER CIRCUIT 1

SOUNDER CIRCUIT 2 PLANT

– RIGHT +

CONTROLLER
DET DET CP RIM

CONFIGURATION USB PC-LINK CONFIGURATION CONTACT

UPLOAD/DOWNLOAD PORT UPLOAD/DOWNLOAD

EOL

CIM
+ LEFT –

ADDRESSABLE
CIRCUIT

AUX 24V
24V
BATTERY BAW75T24 OUT
110/230VAC 60/50HZ -15/+10%

NOTE: Fire alarm cables should be segregated from all other (non-fire alarm) cables.
Figure 5 - A schematic diagram for a typical system layout.

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Mains Supply
Cable Requirements
The mains supply final circuit(s) to all parts of the fire
All cables should be specified and installed to meet the alarm system should be dedicated solely to the fire
requirements of local laws (see the schematic diagram alarm system, and should serve no other systems or
for a typical system layout). equipment. To facilitate local isolation during mainte-
nance, suitable means should be provided for double
pole isolation of the low voltage supply circuit that
Fire alarm cables must be separated from all other serves the power supply and control equipment.
wiring (not related to the fire alarm system).
The power circuits of this Control panel comply with the
EN54-4 standard.
Cable Types
For specific details on the cable types, and how they
should be run, refer to local practices and regulation.
!Ininorder to comply with the Safety regulations
force, the Mains must be equipped with a
You should refer to these for details. For the address- bipolar isolating device for protection against
able loops there is a wide range of cable types that can over voltage and short-circuit to the Earth
be used. (e.g. an automatic isolating switch).

This Control panel is powered from the Mains:

Earthing 110/230 VAC 60/50 Hz -15/+10%.

The addressable loop conductors must be isolated  The SX501H control panel provides housing for a
from the earth. Any current leakage to the earth is 2.7 A switching power supply (BAW75T24).
indicated as a fault.  The SX501HK control panel provides housing for
a 2.7 A switching power supply (BAW75T24).

Screening
STEP 1 – Mounting the panel
If a cable with a conductive screen or a metal sheath
is used, this must not be connected to the addressa- Note: The control panel is not weatherproof. Check
ble loop conductors. The recommendation is to join that the location is indoors, dry and free from ex-
the screens from each section of cable within each cessive dust. The cover of the Fire Panel must be
loop de- vice to form a continuous cable screen. able to open fully; the cover must be able to be
removed leaving the inside of the Fire Panel freely
accessible.
Cable Routing
Work carefully through the following steps.
Ensure cables are routed to minimise coupling effects.
Try to avoid grouping power and signal cables together 1. Remove the two screws and open the control panel
in the same conduit or trunking. Feed the mains supply cabinet. Then lift the cover from the bottom to sepa-
into the housing through its own dedicated knockout. rate it from the backplate.

2. Place the backplate on the selected wall and mark

the points for the drill holes, using the appropriate
tubular spirit level. For a more secure mounting
when particularly heavy batteries (12 Ah) are
used, utilize all the openings provided.

! Check for water pipes and electrical wiring

before drilling.

3. Drill the holes and insert the plugs.

4. If necessary, remove the surface conduit wire

knockouts.

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! The cable conduit union with the cabinet must

be secured by HB Flame Class (or higher)
! WARNING: Danger of damage to equipment.
Before using a high-voltage insulation tester,
lock nuts. ensure that no devices liable to be damaged are
fitted to the circuit. This includes isolator bases
5. Pull the channelled undertrack cables through the and ancillary modules.
cable entry and for the power supply cable.
Then, using the anchor screws locations, secure 5. Ensure that the insulation check, the cabling re-
the backplate to the wall. sistance check and all other necessary checks
comply with the current local laws.
6. Make sure all debris is removed from the enclosure.

Note: make sure that the mains earth is connected

On the last page of the manual, at the bottom, to the safety earth bar located in the upper part
you can cut the identification label of the SW of the panel backplate.
zones, to be inserted in the pocket of the User in-
terface (see t h e Installer Manual).
STEP 3 – Install the Batteries
STEP 2 – Pre-Commissioning Checks
! WARNING: The standby batteries can deliver
You will need to make temporary connections so that high current presenting danger of injury and
you can test the wiring for continuity, insulation etc. equipment damage while working on the panel.
Take care not to accidentally short the battery
1. Run the loop wiring around the building and wire up terminals.
the detector bases according to the system
plan/design. Run any other wiring required for an- The SX501H and SX501HK control panel can be
cillary modules. Clearly label the “+” and “-” conduc- connected to two 12 V, 7 Ah or 12 Ah, for power in
tors. Connect these to the corresponding terminals the event of a Mains failure.
of the detector bases. Where screened cables have
been used and no earth connections are provided 1. Locate the backup batteries in the housing in the
at the device, join the loop screen connections bottom of backplate:
together using terminal block connector thus  secure the batteries with the plastic straps to the
maintaining the integrity of the loop earth. At this backplate of the panel using the appropriate open-
stage do not wire in any isolator bases and mod- ing;
ules or fit the detectors. This is because these  Using the Jumper (supplied), connect the batteries
items will be damaged by any high voltage in- in series.
sulation checks performed. Use terminal block
connectors for any temporary connections to pre- 2. Observing the battery polarity, connect the battery
serve continuity. Details of wiring individual de- terminals to terminals -BAT+ on Main Board (wires
vices are provided with the items themselves. At supplied).
this stage do not make the final connections at the
control panel as you will be testing the wiring and The SX501 control panel supports the KST thermal
you will need access to the free ends of the wire. probe. The probe will optimize the battery charging
process by regulating the charge voltage in accor-
2. At the control panel, feed cables through the appro- dance with the battery temperature.
priate knockouts. Use glands as appropriate.
Leave generous tails of wire. 3. Connect the probe to the dedicated connector on
the switching Power supply. Attach the probe to
3. Connect the loop wiring tails to a terminal block one of the batteries, in such a way as to obtain opti-
connector. Place this loosely in the housing (in or- mum heat transfer.
der to avoid accidental connection to the panel be-
fore pre-checks). 4. Re-fit the label of the batteries with the current date.

4. If any conventional sounder circuits are run then

check that the correct polarity is maintained, all de-
vices have correct polarity and that the 3.9 Kohm
end of the line resistor has been fitted within the
last device of the circuit.

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7. Press the 3 key to enter in MODIFY mode.

STEP 4 – Commissioning
8. Enter the User PIN (by default, it is 11111). Each
The next stage is commissioning. This involves con- digit will be masked by an asterisk (*), the Installer
figuring and testing the system. A fully comprehensive PIN (by default, it is 00000). Each digit will be ma-
test procedure cannot be provided. This is because the sked by * (asterisk).
test- ing must be in accordance with local regula-
tions and practice. Also, sites differ in terms of the sys- 9. Select option 4, TIME and DATE
tem design. This means the tests must be individual-
ly planned to suit the specific site requirements. In- 10. The alphanumeric keypad is used to enter the Time
stead of a compre- hensive test procedure, this and Date values.
chapter provides guide- lines in the form of an exam-  Press the Right Key to select the next value to be
ple procedure. For details of the control panel operator inserted/modified;
functions, refer to the control panel user guide.  Press the Left Key to select the previous value to
be inserted or modified;
■ Panel Checks  Press the ENTER key to confirm the Time and
1. Energise the mains to power up the control panel: the Date;
the panel will initialise for 10 sec. max.  Press the ESC key to step back to previous page.

2. The internal buzzer might now sound to alert you to 11. Set the language of the User Interface.
faults. To silence the buzzer press the Silence
Buzzer key . On the User Interface press the
ESC key to go back to the MAIN menu. When the panel starts for the first time, it will
prompt you for the User Interface language,
To silence the buzzer permanently during installa- press the cursor keys to select the Language and
tion, engage the control panel at Access Level 3 then press ENTER.
and remove the Jumper J5. If the buzzer is dis-
abled, the control panel User Interface does the fol- 12. Press the 1 key to enter in PROGRAMMING mode.
lowing: the zonal LEDs flash and the time and
date and BUZZER OFF are shown alternatively. 13. Enter the Installer PIN (by default, it is 00000).
The timeout for the installer access is not Each digit will be masked by an asterisk (*).
changed as a result of this procedure. To reacti-
vate the buzzer, replace the Jumper J5 when the 14. Select option 8: SYSTEM LANGUAGE: the system
installation process is complete language selection page.
 Press the Right key to select the next language.
3. Start to make panel checks.  Press the Left key to select the previous lan-
guage.
4. On the control panel use the LAMP Test key;  Press the ENTER Key to accept the selection.
the LEDs will glow and the buzzer will emit a con-
tinuous beep.

5. Check the brightness and the LCD contrast. (see ■ HELP key
MAIN PAGE User Manual page 8, 9). To explain the information on the LCD display in the dif-
 UP Key: increase the brightness of LCD display; ferent pages, an embedded help feature is present
 Down Key: decrease the brightness of LCD display; on the panel LCD display.
 Right Key: increase the contrast of LCD display;
 Left Key: decrease the contrast of LCD display; For each active User Interface page, when the help key
is pressed, the full text in memory will be scrolled, line
6. Set the Date and Time (User Interface). by line, in the window of Help page.

A dedicated text will be present in every page of User

At the first start-up the panel will prompt for the data interface.
and time (this step is important to guarantee the
Log file consistency).

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■ Auto addressing procedure The control panel is ready to work, at this time
Auto-addressing allows the installer to make all of the (with the default programming).
devices accessible from the panel without the need to
execute any previous configuration action on the de- If the installer wants to modify the factory default, for
vices, during the installation phase (the device acquire example, to set the address 1 to detector 1, or to set
phase). the address 2 to detector 2, and so on:

This involves considerable cost and time savings 7. Press the ENTER key, so the fire panel initiates
for the installer as the loop programming tool, SX De- the MAPPING DEVICES phase.
vice Programmer, is no longer required for the man-
ual assignment of the device addresses. First phase
8. In this phase, the installer must activate in
Furthermore, the auto-addressing procedure allows sequence all of the input devices: detectors, in-
the installer to know or t o set the geographical posi- put modules, Manual Call Point, and then return in
tion of the devices on the site (the device mapping front of the fire panel.
phase). The auto- addressing procedure is part of
the loop devices enroll process in the SX501 panel 9. Report the sequence of activation on the map of
(see the “Quick Start Procedure” chapter in the In- system.
staller Manual).
The fire panel will store the activation sequence
The loop devices enroll process is initiated by the (even temporarily).
installer:
10. You can use the User Interface UP and DOWN
1. Press the 1 key to enter PROGRAMMING mode. keys to start to examine the first activated device.

2. Enter the Installer PIN (by default, it is 00000). 11. Select the device, the address will blink so that
Each digit will be masked by an asterisk ( *). you can change the address.

12. Press ENTER to confirm. T he address will be-

3. Select option 1: AUTO.
come fixed.
If an open circuit or a double address is detected dur-
13. If the RIGHT key is pressed, you can switch to the
ing the enrolling phase, the control panel display
programming phase of the selected device.
shows the instructions to fix it (refer to the Installer
manual for more information.
“Unique”, in the time field, tags the device which
4. After all the devices are initializing in a l oop, type is singularly present over the loop. So it is not
the panel will prompt you to choose the type of necessary to activate it, the installer knows where
automatic zones assignment: it is.
 1 = according to the Loop
 2 = based on the addresses of the devices Second phase
 3 = do not assign. In this phase, the installer can examine the sounders,
the beacons and the output modules.When an install-
5. Then the panel will prompt you to choose the er scans the list of previously auto-addressed devices
sounder trigger event: and reaches an only output device type, this device
 1 = Zone Alarm becomes active (if it is a sounder, it makes a sound; if
 2 = Panel Alarm it is a beacon, it starts to flash; if it is an output mod-
ule, its LED lights up) until a new device is selected or
6. When you select an option, the panel enters the the permanent address is entered.
results phase.
 Press the ENTER key to activate the AU-
TOADDRESSING phase; The enroll process does not take place until all
 Or press ESC to the FAULT page (not addressa- loop wiring trouble has been removed.
ble devices).
The auto-addressing procedure can be used
By default, any addressable device has the address when there are devices manufactured after 2010
255; the fire panel examines the serial number of on the loop, otherwise it does not have an effect.
each device and assigns to each an address from 1 to
128. If the control panel finds a device with an ad- The device mapping process does not take
dress other than the default (255), it leaves the setting place until all double address faults have been
of the address to the device. removed.

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Master panel
Detector: 50
Lev.3: Program
Modules: 44 “Unique”, in the time field, indicates that it is the
Iloop=073 mA (400ma MAX)
Not addressed dev.> ENT to AUTO-ADDRESS only device of its type on the loop.
EXIT
ESC FAULT PAGE
(not addressable devices)
For example if only one Contact I/P Module is
used in the system, it is tagged as “Unique” so it is
not necessary to activate it, the installer knows
where it is.
DEVICE ACQUIRING

AUTO ADDRESSING RUNNING

PLEASE WAIT
“Active”, in the time field, indicates that the rele-
BY DEVICE

ESC to exit vant device is active, it is applicable ONLY to the

ESC
EXIT
FAULT PAGE
(not addressable devices)
output device type like sounders, beacons, etc.
When the installer, scanning the list of previously
PANEL IS READY auto-addressed devices, reaches an output-only
TO WORK
AUTO ADDRESSING END AT THIS TIME device type, this device becomes active (a sounder
Found: 018 detectors, 004 modules

ENT to DEVICE MAPPING, ESC to exit

(with the default basic
programming)
starts to sound, a beacon starts to flash, an output
ESC
module illuminates its LED) until a new device is
EXIT
MAIN PAGE
selected or the permanent address is entered. In
this way it will be possible to locate where the
DEVICE MAPPING PHASE

device is.
DEVICE MAPPING RUNNING 0=stop
BY WALKING

Evt time type add counter 017

016 10:15:33 PH L1:---
017 10:17:19 PH L1:---

0 ESC EXIT
MAIN PAGE

MS: Det 089 lev.3 :PROGRAM

WORKING MODE Master panel
[First
MS:MS:DetDet flo
089089 ]lev.3
lev.3 :PROGRAM
:PROGRAM
ASSIGNED ZONE ^
DEVICE NAME Master
Master panel
panel
[First
MS: Detflo
089 ] lev.3 :PROGRAM
DEVICE MAPPING STOPPED 1=run DEVICE MAPPING STOPPED 1=run
DEVICE NAME ^ Master panel
Evt time type add done:000/022 Evt time type add done:001/022
[First flo ]
001>10:15:33 PH L1:---< enter the add. 001>10:15:33 PH L1:089< ENT to config.
^
002 10:17:19 PH L1:--- 002 10:17:19 PH L1:---
CONFIGURATION PHASE

MS: Det 015 lev.3 :PROGRAM

TRIGGER ZONE EVENT Master panel
MS:[First
MS: DetDetflo
015089 ]lev.3 :PROGRAM
lev.3 :PROGRAM
DEVICE MAPPING STOPPED 1=run DEVICE MAPPING STOPPED 1=run TRIGGER NAME ^
DEVICE ZONE#1 Masterpanel
Master panel
Evt time type add done:017/022 Evt time type add done:018/022 [First
MS:MS:DetDet flo
015089 ]lev.3
lev.3 :PROGRAM
:PROGRAM
(Panel +installer)

--- unique RIM L1:---< enter the add. --->unique RIM L1:015< ENT to config. NAME ^
BASIC DEVICE

DEVICE ZONE#1
TRIGGER Master
Masterpanel
panel
--- unique LPAV L2:--- --- unique LPAV L2:--- [First
MS: Detflo
015 ] lev.3 :PROGRAM
DEVICE NAME ^ Master panel
[First flo ]
^
DEVICE MAPPING STOPPED 1=run DEVICE MAPPING STOPPED 1=run
Evt time type add done:020/022 Evt time type add done:021/022 MS: Det 005 lev.3 :PROGRAM
--->*active*LPSB L3:---<enter the add. --->--:--:--LPSB L3:005<ENT to config. TRIGGER ZONE EVENT Master panel
--- --:--:--LPSB L3:--- --- --:--:--LPSB L3:--- MS:[First
MS: Det flo
005
Det 089 ]lev.3 :PROGRAM
lev.3 :PROGRAM
TRIGGER NAME ^
DEVICE ZONE#1 Master
Master panel
panel
[First
MS:MS:DetDet flo
005089 ]lev.3
lev.3 :PROGRAM
:PROGRAM
TRIGGER NAME ^
DEVICE ZONE#1 Master
Masterpanel
panel
[First
MS: Detflo
005 ] lev.3 :PROGRAM
DEVICE NAME ^ Master panel
[First flo ]
^

Figure 6 - Autoaddressing procedure.

4. Press F2 to enter the address program, this will

■ Programming Device Addresses Using the show the current address of the device on the
Programmer screen (brand new devices will always be 255).
As an alternative to the procedure of Auto-addressing
the Installer can use the service tool SX Device 5. Press F2 to choose the “write” menu option.
Programmer to address the devices on loop.
6. Using F3 and F4, change the address to the
1. Connect your detector to the programmer. If you required address.
need to program a sounder or a module, con-
nect the programming lead into the AUX port of 7. When the correct address is displayed, press F2
the programmer and the other end of the lead into to write.
the device‘s programming port
8. The programmer will display the message: “pro-
Note you cannot address a detector while the pro- grammed ok” and then it will show the next ad-
gramming lead is plugged in. dress.
2. Press and hold F1 to switch the programmer on.
9. Label the device ready for installing.
3. When prompted, enter the password: F1, F2, F1,
F2, F3, F4.

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Test the sounders (local and loop) Press the control

■ Adding Text and Zone Information without panel Evacuate key (this issues an alarm). Then
Software check that sounder has operated. After the test, press
From MAIN page of the User Interface:
the SILENCE/RESOUND key , then the RESET
1. Press 1 - PROGRAM. key (depending on the programming performed).
Be aware of the possible nuisance caused by the
2. The panel will prompt the Installer password; the alarms, and take any required measures.
default installer PIN is 00000: every digit will be
hidden by an asterisk (*) symbol. Test the open circuit monitoring Disconnect any
EOL resistors or associated circuits in the system.
3. Press the ENTER key. Then ensure that the control panel reports the appro-
priate faults. Afterwards, restore the system to nor-
4. Select the option 2 - DEVICE.Use the cursor keys mal.
RIGHT and LEFT to select the Loop and press
the ENTER key. Test the short circuit monitoring Replace any EOL
resistors or associated circuits in the system with a
5. Use the cursor keys RIGHT and LEFT to select the short circuit. Then ensure that the control panel re-
device and press the ENTER key; the control pan- ports the appropriate faults. Afterwards, restore the
el will prompt you whether you want to remove the system to normal.
device.
■ Walk Test procedure
6. Use the cursor keys RIGHT and LEFT to select NO; From MAIN page of the User Interface:
and press the ENTER key.
1. Press 1 - PROGRAM.
7. Use the Alphanumeric keypad, to enter the re-
quired text in the dedicated field; the cursor key 2. The panel will prompt you for the Installer pass-
UP will change the text to capitals and the cursor word, the default installer PIN is 00000, every
key DOWN will change the text to lower case, 0 is digit will be hidden by an asterisk (*) symbol and
space. press the ENTER key.

8. When you add the text, press ENTER; press EN- 3. Select the option 3 – SOFTWARE ZONE.
TER again if you do not want to change the
WORKING MODE until the zone number is high- 4. Enter the number zone and press the ENTER key.
lighted.
5. Use the RIGHT and LEFT cursor keys to select:
9. Use the Alphanumeric keypad, to enter the re-  OFF, it does not perform the procedure;
quired zone number and press the ENTER key to  ALL, all the devices assigned to zones in WALK
confirm. TEST mode, will NOT generate alarm in the case of
their activation but will reach the TEST status;
10. If the change of the device Base is not required  DET, only the detectors assigned to zones in WALK
press the ENTER key. The control panel will re- TEST mode, will NOT generate alarm in the case of
set. their activation but will reach the TEST status;
 CP, only the call-points assigned to zones in WALK
11. Repeat the process for all of the addresses you TEST mode, will NOT generate alarm in the case of
wish to edit. their activation but will reach the TEST status.

■ Testing the Devices and monitoring 6. Press the ENTER key;

On the control panel check that each device will acti-
vate correctly (for example, test call points by inserting The presence of a zone in WALK TEST mode is
the activate key or test smoke detectors with a smoke signalled by the TEST yellow LED on the User Inter-
aerosol can). Use the one man test facility or do a live face . More than one zone can be put in WALK
test. TEST mode at the same time.

If the auto addressing procedure has been

used, some devices have been already verified.

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6. Press the ESC key to step back to MAIN page.

STEP 5 – Useful Menu Options
■ How to Disable Points
■ How to Access the Event Log From the MAIN page of the User Interface:
From MAIN page of the User Interface:
1. Press 2 - DISABLE.
1. Press 1 -ANALYZE, then select option 8 –LOG.
Alternately: 2. The panel will prompt the User password, the de-
fault User PIN is 11111: every digit will be hidden
2. Press 3 - View LOG. by an asterisk (*) symbol.

3. Use the alphanumeric keypad to select the visual- 3. Press the ENTER key.
ization of the filters:
 Option 1: Alarm events only 4. Press option 2 - DEVICE.
 Option 2: Pre Alarm events only
 Option 3: Warning events only 5. Press the RIGHT and LEFT cursor keys to scroll
 Option 4: Test events only through the device loop to disable a device, then
 Option 5: Fault events only press the ENTER key.
 Option 6: Restore events only
 Option 7: Generic events only. 6. Press the RIGHT cursor key to select the next
available device and the LEFT cursor key to se-
The selection allows you to observe only a certain lect the previously available device then press the
type of event, for example after a Walk Test, the ENTER key to accept the selected device.
events of testing.
7. Press the ENTER key to accept the request to
4. Press the RIGHT and LEFT cursor keys to scroll Disable or press the ESC key to exit from the pro-
the data blocks to view. cedure.

5. Press the UP and DOWN cursor keys to scroll ■ How to Disable Sounders
through the events. From MAIN page of the User Interface:

■ Loop Check Screen 1. Press option 2 - DISABLE.

From MAIN page of the User Interface:
2. The panel will prompt you for the User pass-
1. Press 1 -ANALYZE. word, the default User PIN is 11111: every digit
will be hidden by an asterisk (*) symbol.
2. Select the option: 1, LOOP.
3. Press the ENTER key.
3. Press the UP and DOWN cursor keys to select the
Loop to view. The panel will check both sides of the 4. Press option 4 - OUTPUT.
loop before displaying how points are configured.
5. Press the UP and DOWN cursors keys to scroll
4. Press the ESC key to step back to MAIN page. through the type of Output to Disable or enter the
SC number (sounder) and then press the ENTER
■ How to View the Device Status key.
From MAIN page of the User Interface:
6. If the sounder is disabled, the panel will prompt
1. Press 1 - ANALYZE. you to enable it or vice versa, then press the
ENTER key to confirm.
2. Select the option: 2, DEVICE.

3. Press the RIGHT and LEFT cursor keys to scroll

the Loop to view then press ENTER key to select
the Loop.

4. Press ENTER key to view all the devices.

5. Press the RIGHT cursor key to select the next de-

vice and LEFT cursor key to select the previous
device.

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If blinking
Panel Status the panel works
properly PAGE for
access level SELECT THE LANGUAGE

SX501 Panel lev.3 : PROGRAM SX501 Panel lev.3 : PROGRAM

1=load first lang.

2=load second lang.
4=Save PROG 5=FW Upgrade 6=Save LOG

Types of activities Choice of Language

ESC 1 ABC o 2 DEF

Gathering information
RUNNING
wait please

USB File USB File

TROUBLE OK
SX501
USB SX501 USB

FAILED FRANCAIS
CORRUPTED FILE ESPANOL >>> [ ESPANOL ]
PORTUGUESE

ESC
Go to select language
to change page

Figure 7 - LCD pages sequence required by the feature "Language strings download during panel run time".
POWER ON
■ How to load a language from the USB stick
The languages in the USB stick connected to the LANGUAGE LIST WAITING PAGE

Panel have been previously downloaded from the CD _ _ _

supplied with the panel or from the Simplex website. _ _
_ _
_ _
_ _ _
Procedure while the panel is running ESC

List of languages In the USB Animation

memory stick
1. Press 1 – PROGRAM (enter the Installer pass-
word). USB SX501
FRANCAIS
2. Press 7 – USB. ESPANOL >>> [ ESPANOL ]
PORTUGUESE

3. Press 0 – EXTRA (see scheme on Figure 7). Go to the native

languages ESC
selection page

In reference to point 3) “EXTRA”, at the first panel

power-up and/or at the end of the FW upgrade pro-
cess, only a language can be loaded overwriting the
second languages previously present (the first will be USB SX501
English). The available language will be contained in a
file in a dedicated folder on a USB stick connected to ESPANOL >>> [ ESPA------- ]
the control panel before first Power up. This loaded 40%

language will be the language of the control panel. If

the USB stick is not present at the first panel power- Figure 8 - LCD page sequence required by feature
up, the system will propose the default languages: "Language strings download via USB key at the first
Italian and English. panel power-up" (USB memory stick inserted and
correct language file present): at the end of this pro-
In the case of a firmware UPGRADE of the control cess the initial configuration steps (front page) will
panel, at the end of the FW upgrade process, the continue. If the language strings transfer process,
panel will start the procedure “Language strings down- from USB to panel, fails, a fault page is displayed and
load via USB key at the first panel power-up”, (see the native Italian language is restored.
figure 8) in order to allow you to load the correct lan-
guage again.

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NOTES
This product uses the FreeRTOS.org real time kernel.
The FreeRTOS.org source code can be obtained by visiting
http://www.FreeRTOS.org
0051
FreeRTOS LICENSING:
"The FreeRTOS source code is licensed by the GNU General Public License (GPL) with Tyco Fire & Security GmbH,
an exception.
The full text of the GPL is available here: Victor von Bruns-Strasse 21,
http://www.freertos.org/license.txt
The text of the exception is available on FreeRTOS official website:
8212 Neuhausen am Rheinfall,
http://www.FreeRTOS.org Switzerland
- License and Warranty Page
The exceptions permits the source code of applications that use FreeRTOS soley 18
through the API published on this WEB site to remain closed source, thus permitting the
use of FreeRTOS in commercial applications without necessitating that the whole appli-
DoP-2018-4255
cation be open sourced. The exception should only be used if you wish to combine EN 54-2:1997+A1:2006
FreeRTOS with a proprietary product and you comply with the terms stated in the excep- EN 54-4:1997+A1:2002+A2:2006
tion itself.”
EN54-21:2006
LwIP LICENSING: Control and indicating equipment with integrated power supply
"lwIP is licenced under the BSD licence: equipment for fire detection and fire alarm systems for building with
Copyright (c) 2001-2004 Swedish Institute of Computer Science.
All rights reserved. alarm transmission and fault warning routing equipment.
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are EXPECTED OPTIONS
permitted provided that the following conditions are met: Fault signals from points
1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of
conditions and the following disclaimer. Dependencies on more than one alarm signal: type A and B
2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of Delays to outputs
conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials Disablement of addressable point
provided with the distribution.
3. The name of the author may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from Test condition
this software without specific prior written permission. Output to fire alarm device
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE AUTHOR ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WAR-
EN 54-2 ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS
RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Performance under fire conditions Passed
ARE DISCLAIMED.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, Response delay (response time to fire) Passed
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUD- Operational reliability Passed
ING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SER-
VICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOW- Durability of operational reliability, Temperature resistance Passed
EVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, Durability of operational reliability, Vibration resistance Passed
STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING
IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE Durability of operational reliability, Electrical stability Passed
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE." Durability of operational reliability, humidity resistance Passed
EN 54-21 ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS
For more information about Simplex fire detection tecnology visit:
www.simplex-fire.com Performance of transmission Passed
Operational reliability Passed
Simplex location:
Tyco Fire & Security GmbH Durability of operational reliability, Temperature resistance Passed
Victor von Bruns-Strasse 21 Durability of operational reliability, Vibration resistance Passed
8212 Neuhausen am Rheinfall
Switzerland Durability of operational reliability, Electrical stability Passed
Durability of operational reliability, humidity resistance Passed
Simplex and any other product name listed above are marks and/or registered marks.
Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. Copyright © 2018 Tyco Fire Products LP. All rights
EN 54-4 ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS
reserved. Performance of power supply Passed
Operational reliability Passed
Durability of operational reliability, Temperature resistance Passed
Durability of operational reliability, Vibration resistance Passed
Durability of operational reliability, Electrical stability Passed
Durability of operational reliability, humidity resistance Passed

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