Fire Panel Configuration Kit

1. Contents of the Kit

Name Photo Description
UIMA interface
• For configuring the following panels:
• FleX-NetTM
• FA-300
• FX-350
• FX-2000
• QX-5000
• UDACT-300
• MR-2300
• MR-2350
• MMX
• For connecting the MGC Firmware Update
Wizard to a FleX-NetTM audio controller or
loop controller
RPL-MD-803
9 pin male to
female serial • For use with the UIMA interface
cable • For use with the MGC Firmware Update
Wizard
MD-508

TRENDnet USB to
Serial Converter • For use with the UIMA interface and the
serial cable if the computer does not have a
serial port
• For use with the MGC Firmware Update
Wizard
USB-2920

UIMA2 interface
• An alternative to the UIMA interface
RPL-MD-1172

10 to 8 Pin
• For use with the MGC Firmware Update
Adapter
Wizard to connect the UIMA interface to a
FleX-NetTM audio controller or loop
controller
RPL-MD-1211
USB A Male to
Female Extension
Cable
• For use with the UIMA2 interface
WC-00005

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Name Photo Description
USB A to B Male
• For configuring the following panels:
Cable
• FX-3500
• QX-mini
• AUDMAX
MD-813
UIMA2 Driver
• Refer to this manual for instructions on
Installation
installing the drivers for the UIMA2 interface
Instructions
LT-1197
MGC Network
• Refer to this manual for instructions on using
Firmware Update
the MGC Network Firmware Update Wizard
Wizard Manual
LT-6150

2. Install Software
2.1. Install TRENDnet Software
1. Insert the TRENDnet CD into the computer.
2. Open the User Guide on the CD and follow the instructions to install the software.

2.2. Install UIMA2 Software

Refer to the included manual LT-1197 for instructions on installing the software for the UIMA2
interface.

3. Connections for Configuration

3.1. Computer with Serial Port

Computer Serial cable UIMA interface

FACP

3.2. Computer without Serial Port

Computer USB to serial converter Serial cable UIMA interface

FACP

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 3.3. Computer without Serial Port: Alternative Method

Computer USB A male to female cable UIMA2 interface

FACP

3.4. Computer to FX-3500 or QX-mini/AUDMAX

Computer USB A to B male cable FACP

4. Connections for the Firmware Update Wizard

! Note: If the computer has a serial port, you do not need to use the USB to serial
converter. You can connect the serial cable directly to the computer.

Refer to the included manual LT-6150 for instructions on using the MGC Network
Firmware Update Wizard.

4.1. Main CPU on FX-2000N and MMX-2000N Series Panels

RS232 port on
Computer USB to serial converter Serial cable main board

RS232 port

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 4.2. Remote Annunciator

RS232 port on
Computer USB to serial converter Serial cable remote annunciator

RS232 Port

P6 P7

P5
1 8

MENU

ENTER CANCEL

INFO

A.C.
ON

PRE-
ALARM SUPV. TROUBLE MONITOR ALARM
QUEUE QUEUE QUEUE QUEUE

GROUND
FAULT

SIGNAL GENERAL ACKNOW- FIRE SYSTEM LAMP

SILENCE ALARM LEDGE DRILL RESET TEST

4.3. Audio Controller

USB to serial
Computer converter Serial cable UIMA interface Adapter P4 on
audio controller

P4 (RS-232 Debug Interface)

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USB to serial P5 on
Computer converter Serial cable UIMA interface Adapter loop controller

P5 (RS-232 Debug Interface)

! Note: For connecting to the audio controller and loop controller, you can use the USB
male to female cable and the UIMA2 interface (as shown in section 3.3) instead
of the USB to serial converter, serial cable, and UIMA interface.

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