ANALOG, ADDRESSABLE
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
AUTOCALL
TFX-400 Series
Features
n 198 Analog,
Addressable Points
n Fully Upgradeable
n Ideal for Retrofit
Applications
n System Status
Information at a
Glance
n One Panel Size with
Many Features of
Larger TFX Panels
n Compact Cabinet Fits
Between Wall Studs
n Cabinet Space for Up
To 17 Amp Hours of
Battery
n Semiflush or Surface
Mount Flexibility
n Low Cost
Options
n Remote OCP and
Virtual Front Panel
n Networking Capability
n Graphical User
Interface
General Information
The AUTOCALL TFX-400 is a
self-contained, small addressable
panel in a single cabinet. The
AUTOCALL TFX-400 includes
two (2) analog, addressable sig-
naling line circuits that provide
99 points each.
The AUTOCALL TFX-400
uses proven technology, used in
the TFX-500M and TFX-800M
fire alarm and detection sys-
tems. The AUTOCALL TFX-400
control is designed to be used
with conventional or analog, ad-
dressable fire detection devices,
in any combination. As a stand
alone panel, the AUTOCALL
TFX-400 meets the needs of
any small-to-mid size building
or building complex; networking
capability allows the TFX-400 to
be used in larger buildings or
building complexes.
Description
AUTOCALL TFX panels provide flexible opera-
tor displays including a backlit LCD and field
configurable LED annunciators. The LED annun-
ciators provide quick identification of fire, trouble,
and supervisory events by zone, group, or de-
vice, while the LCD provides user defined text to
describe the event type and its precise location.
When used with Grinnells 550 series analog
smoke sensors, the AUTOCALL TFX panels pro-
vide continuous detector sensitivity monitoring
and automatically compensate for environmental
influences. Alarm and pre-alarm threshold smoke
levels can be defined per device and can be
automatically or manually switched between mul-
tiple sensitivities based on the time-of-day, day-
of-week, or date.
Our exclusive CONSYS software configuration
tool for site specific user programming easily
guides the trained installer through a menu
prompted decision process. TFX-400 Fire Alarm Control Panel
Up to 1600 discrete contact inputs and voltage
outputs in any combination, can be configured
into the TFX system. These are typically used for
audio evacuation and HVAC control switches, Full remote operation of any AUTOCALL TFX
and annunciation LEDs at the main (or remote) control panel connected to the optional
control panel. AUTOCALL TFXnet network is available from the
New and existing circuits of conventional 2- TFX-400. A Virtual Front Panel (VFP) allows the
wire or 4-wire smoke detectors can be com- operator to use the LCD and keypad of the
pletely supervised by the AUTOCALL TFX-400. TFX-400 as if they were standing at any other
The conventional circuits are interfaced by using AUTOCALL TFX control unit. Once the other con-
Addressable Detector Monitor Modules trol unit is selected, the TFX-400 LCD shows the
(IXA-500DMA ) which can be placed anywhere status of the other control unit and its attached
on an analog, addressable communications loop. circuits and devices.
The AUTOCALL TFX offers a UL Listed alarm Operations (such as isolating devices) be-
verification feature for use with connected circuits come much easier with the optional networking
of conventional smoke detection (IXA-500DMA) capability of the graphical user interface for fire
or any 550 series analog, addressable smoke or alarm annunciation and control.
heat detector.
The AUTOCALL TFX system logs all alarm,
trouble and supervisory events into electronic
memory with the time and date of occurrence.
These events can be displayed on the LCD, or
printed. Listings & Approvals
Coincidence alarm grouping (cross-zoning) UL 864 Listed, File S2561
relates multiple device actuations before confir-
mation of an alarm occurs. The user can select Local
the number of successive device actuations (2, 3, Local with Releasing Device Service
or 4) required to trigger an output response. Auxiliary
Remote Station (Protected Premises
The user can define different coded patterns
to audible and visual signal circuits. These Unit) Proprietary Protected Premises Unit
Central Station (Protected Premises Unit)
patterns are typically used to differentiate be-
tween alert and evacuate conditions. They Fire Alarm Control Unit
Proprietary Receiving Unit
can also be used as auxiliary signals, such as
tornado warnings. Central Station Receiving Unit
Up to seven (7) remote operator control panels CSFM No. 7165-1493:147, 7170-1493:167
can be connected to a TFX-400 panel. These
remote panels can be configured to duplicate the
LED and LCD displays, and control switch func-
tions.
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 Initiating Initiating
TFX-400 Device Device System Block Diagram
Circuit Circuit
Line
Addressable
Loop #1 Isolator
(SLC)

(4B/6B)
IXA- IXA-
500CMA 500DMA CAA-500LI IXA-RMS 912I 912P 912HP 912H 900D/900DR

Notification
Appliance Relay Output Agent
Circuit Circuit Releasing

Addressable
Loop #2
(SLC) OXA-
506SDA 504SDA IXA-RMS GAR-1 OXA-502RM GARA-1 506SDA/RM

TFXnet

(IBN-552/553/554)
ISN- ISN- IHN- IHN-
550I 550P 135 200 ISN-550DI/DP/R

TFX-500

TFX-400
Remote Bus
and
DC Power

Graphic Annunciator

TFX-800

Up to 7
Remote
Operator
Control
Panels

FireGraph

RS-232

LX-300 Printer -or- VT520 Video Terminal

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Addressable Manual
Stations - IXA-RMS
Series
Die cast metal construc-
tion
Low profile, functional design
Terminals for field wiring
Powered directly by signaling circuit
(no additional power required)
Programmable for one second alarm
reporting
Dual action option
Break glass option
Hex screw or key lock reset option
Analog Addressable Smoke
Detectors and Heat Detectors -
900 Series
Detector address in
the base is visible
from the floor
Complete service and maintenance
from the floor; no ladders required
Low profile appearance
Attractive design
Interchangeable 4" and 6" bases
Designed for fast and easy installa-
tion
Integral alarm LED
Remote alarm LED output
Nonpolarized wire connections
Optional locking kit
Smoke Detector - 912 Series
Ionization or photo-
electric
Analog reporting of
measured smoke den-
sity
Detector service/cleaning messages
Pre-alarm and alarm threshold
Automatic compensation prevents
sensitivity drift
Chamber design provides high sta-
bility (models 912P and 912HP)
Meets NFPA 72 Chapter 7 Annual
Sensitivity Testing Requirements
Heat Detector - 912H Series
Analog reporting of
alarm level tempera-
ture
Two temperature se-
lections
Analog Addressable
Duct Smoke
Detectors - 900 Series
Ionization or photo-
electric
Integral alarm LED
Remote LED output
Rugged steel backbox with clear
plastic cover
Detector address in the base pro-
vides easy device identification
Analog reporting of measured smoke
density
Pre-alarm and alarm threshold
Automatic compensation prevents
sensitivity drift
Detector service/cleaning messages
Chamber design provides high sta-
bility (photoelectronic models)
2 sets of form C alarm relay contacts
(10A @ 24VDC/120VAC)
Analog Addressable Smoke
Detectors and Heat Detectors -
550 Series
Detector address in the base visible
from the floor
Complete service and maintenance
from the floor - no ladders required
Low profile appearance
Plug-in interchangeable 2-wire base
Tamper resistant locking head
Remote LED output
Nonpolarized wire connections
Smoke Detector - 550 Series
Ionization or photoelectric
Analog reporting of
measured smoke den-
sity
Detector service/cleaning
messages
Pre-alarm and alarm threshold
Automatic compensation prevents
sensitivity drift
Interchangeable bases
Fine mesh insect screen
RFI/EMI immunity
Removable cover for field cleaning
Heat Detector - 550 Series
Analog reporting of
alarm level temperature
Two temperature selec-
tions
Relay Base - IBN-553
Provides a single form
C relay contact output
for auxiliary control (2A
@ 30VDC, 400mA @
125VAC)
Individual and zonal activation
Sounder Base - IBN-554
Produces 85db audible signal
Modulated sound for increased audi-
bility
Individual and zonal activation
Analog Addressable
Duct Smoke
Detectors -
550 Series
Ionization or photo-
electric
Polling/alarm LED
Remote LED output
Rugged steel backbox with clear
plastic cover
Xpert address card provides easy
device identification
Analog reporting of measured smoke
density
Installation without cover removal
Automatic compensation prevents
sensitivity drift
Detector service/cleaning messages
Detector with 2 auxiliary relays avail-
able (10A @ 24VDC/120VAC)
LED indicates relay operation
High EMF/RFI noise immunity
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Addressable Field Modules
Contact Monitor Module -
IXA-500CMA and IXA-501CM
Supervises and monitors
dry contact devices
Normally open and normally closed
programmable options (IXA-
500CMA)
IXA-500CMA mounts on stan-
dard 2-gang electrical box
High EMF/RFI noise immu-
nity
Powered directly by signaling
circuit (no additional power required)
Programmable for normal or fast
(polling interrupt) alarm reporting
IXA-501CM fits inside standard elec-
trical Box
Detector Monitor Module -
IXA-500DMA
Supervises and monitors
2-wire smoke and heat de-
tectors
Supervises 24VDC detector power on
2-wire loop
Resets detectors on command from
control panel
Class B (Style B) and Class A (Style
D) initiating circuits
Contains bicolored LEDs to display
alarm fault status
High EMF/RFI noise immunity
Relay Module - OXA-502RM
Provides one form C pro-
grammable relay contact
(2A @ 24VDC, 0.6A @
120VAC)
Monitored and controlled from a sig-
naling line circuit (addressable loop)
Powered by signaling line circuit. No
external power
LED indicates relay operation
High EMF/RFI noise immunity
Notification Appliance Agent Releasing Kits -
Module - OXA-504SDA 506SDA/RM
Provides a Class B (Style Provides a Class B
Y) or Class A (Style Z) noti- (Style Y) releasing cir-
fication appliance circuit cuit
Supervises 24VDC appliance power LED annunciation at each device for
without supervisory relay normal, activated, and trouble condi-
2.5 amp output rating tions
2 Amp output rating
Silenceable and non-silenceable op-
eration High EMF/RFI noise immunity
High EMF/RFI noise immunity Power-limited
Notification Appliance Addressable Agent Releasing
Module - 506SDA Stations
Provides a Class B (Style
Y) or Class A (Style Z) au- Agent Releasing Station - GAR-1
dio or DC, notification ap- Series
pliance circuit Releasing station con-
LED annunciation at each device for structed of die-cast metal
normal, activated, and trouble condi- Low profile, functional de-
tions sign
Supervises 24VDC appliance power Dual action
without the need for a supervisory
Agent Releasing Station - GARA-1
relay
Series
2 A @ 24VDC, 50W @ 25/70VRMS Same features as
output rating
GAR-1 series
Silenceable and non-silenceable op- Abort switch
eration
High EMF/RFI noise immunity System activated
indication
Will not operate into a short circuit
fault System normal indication
Plug-in power-limiting option
Line Isolator Module -
CAA-500LI
Isolates short circuits on
signaling circuit to prevent
failure of entire circuit
Automatically resets on correction of
short circuit
Status LED indicates short circuit de-
tection
No external power required
High EMF/RFI noise immunity
Can be configured to meet NFPA
Style 7 requirements
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Remote Operator Control Panel Remote Reporting Options TFX Panel Operation
Option Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter Each panel can be configured to re-
Up to seven SK5128 spond to events from all or any subset of
remote an- 4 reporting other panels
nunciators channels Up to 3 panels can be configured to pro-
per TFX-400 Dual phone line vide full system annunciation, control and
Red fire monitor with line seizure logging; configuring two panels as identi-
alarm LEDs cal receiving units provides hot backup
Field configurable to transmit in one of central monitoring equipment
Yellow supervisory LED of eight different formats
Yellow fault LED Virtual Front Panel (VFP) feature allows
Used with SRA-550 supplemental operator interrogation and control of any
Yellow isolate LED relay assembly panel from any other panel
Green power-on LED City Box Transmitter - CEB-500 All TFX-500 and TFX-800 features and
Enable key switch NFPA 72 Auxiliary capabilities are retained
Panel silence button and yellow LED Protective Signaling TFX panels can be configured with inte-
Alarm silence button and yellow LED Systems grated single and multiple channel voice
Reverse Polarity Trans- and audio evacuation equipment when
System reset button and yellow LED required.
Drill button and red LED mitter - CVB-500
Three programmable yellow LEDs NFPA 72 Remote Sta- FireGraph
tion Protective Signaling Systems Option
Lamp test
Internal buzzer AUTOCALL TFXnet Option FireGraph PC
Seven optional sockets accept red, yel- based graphi-
Grinnells AUTOCALL TFXnet is a fault resil- cal user inter-
low or green LEDs for special require- ient and flexible peer-to-peer communi- face connects
ments cations network. Up to 62 AUTOCALL directly to the
Optional Operator Display Module TFX series fire panels connect to a single network
80 charac- AUTOCALL TFXnet network; supports up PC based multi-
ter (40 pro- to 61,380 analog, addressable points. user head end sys-
gram- The TLI-530 module operates as the in- tem provides security integration and
mable) terface between a TFX panel and the virtually unlimited expansion; supports
alphanu- TFXnet Network. One TLI-530 is required multiple 62 panel networks
meric dis- per TFX and is installed onto the TFX
play Printer Option
main processor board.
Numeric touch-pad Panels maintain full Hard-copy text printing
No/delete button of alarm and trouble
stand-alone functionality events
Scroll up button
Scroll down button Communications Convenient, versatile paper han-
dling
Yes/enter button True peer-to-peer communications; no
host or master controller High speed printing
Quit button Node failure does not affect remainder of Quiet operation
Fast access button network Simple control panel
Optional 16-Indicator Module Groups of nodes isolated due to circuit Compact design
Red zone faults continue to communicate within the
alarm LEDs group Video Display Option
Yellow zone Supported communication media - com- Displays system status
trouble binations of fiber optic, twisted/shielded and events
LEDs pair and dedicated telephone line ca- 25, 42, or 53 data lines
bling 14" flat-profile, antiglare
Supported topologies - combinations of screen
star, bus, and ring connections Selectable page size - 24, 25, 36, 42, 48,
Token-passing, non-collision (determinis- 50, and 72
tic) communications protocol with pat- Tilt and swivel adjustments
ented half-bit communications delay
Plug-in module connects equipment any- Self test
where on the network

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 Specifications
AUTOCALL TFX-400 is intended for use within a building interior, free from
exposure to moisture, condensation and excessive dust.
Temperature Range: 32F (0C) to 122F (49C)
Relative Humidity: 85% (noncondensing)
Battery Space Available in Cabinet: 7 1/4"H x 14" W x 4 7/8" D
Analog, Addressable Signaling Lines
Loop Styles: NFPA 72 Style 4 and 6. Line isolators optional
for short circuit isolation.
Maximum Addresses per Loop: 99
Maximum Loops per System: Two (2)
Voltage: 26VDC, 300mA
Supervisory Current: 20mA per loop (plus load)
Alarm Current: 24mA per loop (plus load)
Resistance: Maximum 75 Ohms
Capacitance: Maximum 0.5 microfarad (mutual)
Inductance: Maximum 1.5 millihenry (total)
Maximum Continuous Distance: 6500 feet

See Installation Instructions (Publication Number

19700427) for additional information.]

Main Processor Wiring

Diagram

Power Supply Wiring Diagram

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 3/4" AND 1" CONDUIT
KNOCKOUTS
TOP AND BOTTOM
(TYPICAL)
SURFACE
14.25"
MOUNTING

1.50"
WALL LINE

SEMIFLUSH
MOUNTING
WALL LINE
2.00" 2.00"

1.50"

14.75"

19.875" 20.25"

5.25"
5.13"

Cabinet Dimensions
Ordering Information
Part No. Model Description
976422 TFX-400 Fire alarm control panel
Addressable Manual Stations
976277 IXA-RMS Addressable pull station
976407 IXA-RMS-KL Addressable manual station, single action, keylock reset
Smoke, Duct, and Heat Detectors
515462 912I Ionization smoke detector head, amalog, addressable
515463 912P Photoelectronic smoke detector head, analog, addressable
515464 912HP High performance photoelectronic smoke detector head, analog, addressable
515461 912H Heat detector head, analog, addressable with programmable setting (135F fixed
temperature/rate-of-rise or 200F fixed temperature)
515467 4B 4" base, low profile w/remote LED output
515468 6B 6" base, low profile w/remote LED output
515472 900K Detector address key, unprogrammed, package of 10
515476 600/900LK Detector head locking kit, package of 100
515465 900D Duct detector housing, analog, addressable, less detector head
515466 900DR Duct detector housing, analog, addressable, with relay, less detector head
920095 ISN-550I Analog ionization smoke detector head, low profile
920096 ISN-550P Analog photoelectric smoke detector head; low profile
920097 IHN-135 Analog heat detector head, 135 degree F, low profile
920098 IHN-200 Analog heat detector head, 200 degree F; low profile
920192 IBN-552 6" low profile addressable base with remote LED output
920194 IBN-553 6" addressable relay base with remote LED output
920195 IBN-554 6" addressable sounder base with remote LED output
920102 ISN-550DI Duct housing with analog ionization smoke detector head
920103 ISN-550DP Duct housing w/analog photoelectric smoke detector head
920353 ISN-550DPR Duct housing w/analog photoelectric head and auxiliary relays
920354 ISN-550DIR Duct housing w/analog ionization head and auxiliary relays

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ANALOG, ADDRESSABLE
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
AUTOCALL
TFX-400 Series

Ordering Information (continued)

Part No. Model Description
Addressable Field Modules
976122 500PSM Addressable power supply monitor module
976092 IXA-500CMA Contact monitor module, mounted to 2-gang plate
976081 IXA-501CM Mini contact monitor module
976093 IXA-500DMA Addressable detector monitor module mtd to 4" sq.
cover
976258 OXA-502RM Addressable relay module mounted to 2-gang plate
976378 506SDA Notification appliance module kit mounted to 2-gang
plate
976216 OXA-504SDA Notification appliance module mounted to 2-gang plate
976026 CAA-500LI Line isolator module mounted to 2-gang plate
Agent Releasing Kits
976413 505SDA/RM Agent releasing kit - panel mount
976414 506SDA/RM Agent releasing kit - remote mount
Agent Releasing Stations
976376 GARA-1 Agent releasing station with abort
976381 GAR-1 Agent releasing station
Remote Operator Control Panel
976401* - Remote OCP with fire control and blank module
976402* - Remote OCP with fire control and operator display
module
976403* - Remote OCP with fire control and 16-indicator module
976404 - Backbox, semiflush mounting
976416 - Backbox, surface mounting
Remote Reporting Options
910688 SK5128 Digital alarm communicator transmitter
976080 SRA-550 Supplemental relay assembly
976030 CVB-500 Reverse polarity transmitter
976031 CEB-500 City box transmitter
Network Option
976165 TLI-530 TFXnet - Networking board. (1) required per TFX panel.
Interface between TFX panel and TFXnet
Accessory Devices
976264 LX-300 Printer, 9-pin dot matrix
976263 VT520 Video terminal
Please reference both the model and part numbers when ordering.
* Add S suffix to part number for socketed LED option.

This literature does not cover all the variations in the equipment described, nor does it provide for every possible contingency to be met in connection with installation, operation and
maintenance. All specifications and listings are subject to change without notice. If you need more information on this product, or have a question, contact Grinnell Fire Protection Systems Com-
pany, Westlake, Ohio 44145. 1998 Grinnell Fire Protection Systems Company, a Division of the Grinnell Corporation. AUTOCALL is a registered trademark of the Grinnell Corporation.
835 Sharon Drive, Westlake, Ohio 44145
Phone: (440) 899-5445; FAX (440) 871-2301
http://www.grinnellfire.com
A tyco INTERNATIONAL LTD. COMPANY

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