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INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Web: www.mircom.com
MIX-4020 MULTI-SENSOR DETECTOR
MIX-4020-ISO MULTI-SENSOR DETECTOR
ABOUT THIS MANUAL INSTALLATION
This manual is included as a quick reference for installation. For fur- This detector must be installed on a ceiling or wall using a compatible
ther information on the use of this device with a FACP, please refer to base. SLC line and remote output connections for the most common
the panel’s manual. For more information regarding maintenance, base MIX-4001 are show in figure 2. A twisted pair cable should be
testing, spacing, and locating detectors, please refer to the LT-9420 used for the SLC line. If a shielded cabled is used, connect the
MIX-4000 series detector technical bulletin. shields to the proper terminal on the base. Do not connect shields to
Note: This manual should be left with the owner/operator of this earth ground. If a ground continuity wire is required by the local
code, it should be a separate conductor. Please note that shielded
equipment
cables may reduce the SLC loop length that can be achieved due to
DETECTOR DESCRIPTION their high capacitance.
The MIX-4020 smoke detector continuously checks air obscuration The detector address should be programmed using the MIX-4090
and reports it to the Fire-Alarm panel using a fully digital hand-held device before inserting the detector on the base.
communication protocol. It can also measure ambient temperature Addresses 1 to 240 can be used for any device on a SLC loop. Each
device on a loop must have a unique address.
and can be set to report an alarm when sampled temperature A breakaway tab inside the base can be inserted in the outer rim of
exceeds 135F (57C). Excessive temperature rises can also be the base to visibly identify each detector with their address. See
figures 2 and 4. The detector can then be placed on the base using
reported if the detector is configured for rate-of-rise operation. The the following steps:
MIX-4020 must be used with a Mircom series 4000 compatible 1. Position the detector centrally on its adapter base ensuring it is
control panel. Operational mode and levels are selected at the Fire level.
alarm panel through the Mircom configuration tool. It also has a 2. Rotate clockwise applying gentle pressure. The detector will drop
remote output that can be controlled by the panel. Please see into its keyed location.
specifications for compatible devices that can use the remote output 3. Continue to rotate clockwise a few degrees until the detector has
feature. fully engaged in the adaptor base.
4, When the detector is firmly engaged, check the alignment of the
Note: MIX-4020-ISO is equipped with a bi-directional short-circuit raised reference marks on the detector and on the base (figure 4).
isolator to help protect against wiring faults that may otherwise result
in a loop failure." IMPORTANT NOTES ON DETECTOR INSTALLATION
Disconnect loop power before installing the detector.
Before installing this device please thoroughly read this manual and
refer to the applicable codes for guidance on location, spacing and This detector comes with a dust cover to protect the device during
shipping and when first installed. It is not intended to provide
acceptable use. Also seek guidance from the compatible control
complete protection against contamination, therefore, detectors
panel instructions for the device operation modes and the
should be removed from their base before construction, major re-
configuration requirements. decoration or other dust producing work is started. Dust covers must
Note: If the detector is used with the remote indicator, then the be removed before the system becomes operational.
voltage value of the detector must be at least 18V as the indicators
Heat detectors should installed away from normal heat sources. Do
do not operate below 18V.
not use in locations where ambient temperature is within 20F (10C)
FIGURE 1 DETECTOR FRONT:
of the alarm setting. Long term ambient temperature should not
exceed 120F (49C).
When configured for rate of rise operation, do not use heat detectors
in locations such as an heated building entrance where large
temperatures swings can be expected.
Smoke detectors are not to be used with detector guards unless the
combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
When duplicate terminals are not provided to facilitate monitoring of
the installation wiring connections, and there is no provision to pre-
SPECIFICATIONS vent looping an unbroken wire around or under a terminal, the word
Normal Operating Voltage: 15 to 30VDC
Maximum Alarm Current (LED on): 3.2mA (LED on) "CAUTION" and the following or equivalent text in letters not less
Standby Current: 160uA (LED flashing) than 2.38 mm (3/32 inch) high shall be included on the installation
Maximum Input Wiring Resistance: 40 Ohms drawing: "FOR SYSTEM MONITORING - FOR TERMINALS "Loop
Temperature Range (no alarm): 32F to 100F (0C to 37.8C) out (+)" AND "Remote Device (+)", DO NOT USE LOOPED WIRE
Humidity: 10% to 93% Non-condensing
Dimensions: 4 1/4” Diameter, 1 3/4” Height UNDER TERMINALS. BREAK WIRE RUN TO PROVIDE MONITOR-
Mounting: 4” square by 2 1/8” deep box ING OF CONNECTIONS.
Accessories: MIX-4090 Programmer
MIX-4001/4002 Detector Base
RA100Z Remote LED
Wiring range on all terminals: 22 to 12 AWG
LT‐6137 rev 1.1 7/16/19
FIGURE 2 DETECTOR WIRING:
FIGURE 3 LOOP WIRING:
FIGURE 4 ALIGNMENT MARKS:
Sensitivity Level Typical Note
Detector LED Colors Level 1 2.0 %/feet Most sensitive level
Alarm Red (Steady on) Level 2 2.5 %/feet
Air and Temperature Green (Flash) Level 3 3.0 %/feet
Level 4 3.5 %/feet Least sensitive level
Sampling
Fault Yellow (Steady on) Heat detection settings
135F (57C)
135F with rate of rise as per UL268
LT‐6137 rev 1.1 7/16/19
