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MXL/MXL-IQ to FireFinder XLS Total Migration Solution. Intro. Siemens is in the process of developing a MXL to FireFinder XLS total migration solution. Topics. Why migrate existing installations? Advantages of Siemens MXL to XLS migration solution
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Intro • Siemens is in the process of developing a MXL to FireFinder XLS total migration solution
Topics • Why migrate existing installations? • Advantages of Siemens MXL to XLS migration solution • What MXL installations should be targeted for migration? • How to estimate a migration opportunity
Why start the rollout now? • Customer awareness of the ability to migrate • Protection of your installed base • Sales Cycle can take up to 18 months • Customer needs time to plan for upgrade • Must align with customer budget cycle / funding ability
Why Migrating MXL systems is a good business opportunity • It is estimated that over 70,000 MXL systems have been sold since MXL was introduced in 1992 • Early installed systems are prime candidates for migration • Minimizes competition via cost and time effective solution • Profitable business and a win-win solution (sales outlet and end user)
How do you convince a customer to modernize a system? • The components used in legacy fire alarm systems become difficult to secure, resulting in higher maintenance costs • Replacement parts become more expensive or unobtainable • Fire alarm system down for long periods of time. • Siemens provides a cost effective migration solution to modernize the fire alarm system in phases while staying within the customer’s budget • FireFinder XLS uses more advanced technology • FireFinder XLS is an enabler for future technology
Features of the MXL to XLS migration solution • MXL Line Card (MLC) that allows XLS to communicate to existing ALD devices • Enclosure adapters that allow XLS components to fit into existing MXL and MXL-IQ backboxes MSE-2, MSE-2R, MME-3, MME-3R, MBR-2, MLE-6, MLE-6R, MSE-3M, MSE-3MR, MSE-3L, MSE-3LR • Enclosure adapters that allow SSD to fit into remote annunciator backboxes RCC-1, RCC-3, RCC-3R, RCC-1F, RCC-3F, RCC-3FR • Ability to import MXL device custom message database into XLS programming tool which reduces programming time
Advantages • Competitive cost advantage for replacement of installed MXL systems due to ability to keep existing field devices and wiring • Less downtime for fire alarm system during migration • Ability to use existing backbox which eliminates an additional cut-out in the wall • Reduced programming time, reduces labor costs • Gets the customer’s solution accomplished faster than any competitor’s approach • Advanced system with improved response time that is easier to maintain
MXL Configurations to Target • Single node MXL • MXL-IQs without high levelVESDA interface • Single node MXL with transponders • Single node MXLV Voicewith transponders • Networked MXLs • MXL to XLS interpanel logic is not supported (Proper Planning is required)
MXL with XLDs • XLD Loops are required to be replaced with DLCs and H series devices • Please consult Florham Park to ensure DLC and MLC circuits can be run in the same conduit • DLC could cause noise on the MLC circuit with distances over 2000 ft when Unshielded, Untwisted wire is used!
MXL Configurations to Not Target at this time • MXL-IQs with high level VESDA interface • Networked MXLVs with RCMs • MXLVs with more than 4 prerecorded digital messages or spoken zone coding • MXL(V)s connected to Apogee Insight • MXLs connected to NCC-WAN via the HUB-4/CMI-300 • MXL installations requiring FM or US Coast Guard approval
MLC (MXL Line Card for FireFinder XLS) • Optional card for the FireFinder XLS panel utilizing the ALD Model "I" Series; Model "ID" Series; Model "IL" Series or Model "FP" Series type intelligent devices • Each card supplies 2 circuits • Each circuit supports 60 intelligent (addressable) devices • Each MLC supports 120 devices • Fits in XLS CC-5 or CC-2 card cage • Allows FireFinder XLS headend to use existing field devices and wiring • Consult XLS Wiring Compatibility Guide P/N 315-034786 found on Tech Support website
Adapter for MSE-2 Small Enclosures Includes Adapter Plate, Inner Door and Outer Door Required CAB-MP sold separately Space for up to BTX-1 31 AH Batteries Space for one PTB Keep the same backbox. Keep the same field wiring. Keep the same field devices. CAB-MP Adapter Plate
Adapter for MME-3/MBR-2 Medium Enclosures Keep the same backbox. Keep the same field wiring. Keep the same field devices. • Includes Adapter Plate, Inner Door and Outer Door • Required CAB-MP(s) sold separately • Space for up to BTX-1 31 AH Batteries • Space for one PTB CAB-MP CAB-MP Adapter Plate
Adapter for MLE-6 Large Enclosures Keep the same backbox. Keep the same field wiring. Keep the same field devices. • Includes Adapter Plate, Inner Door and Outer Door • Space for up to BTX-1 31 AH Batteries • Required CAB-MP(s) sold separately • Space for two PTBs
Enclosure Adapter for MXL-IQ MSE-3M and MSE-3L Backbox Keep the same backbox. Keep the same field wiring. Keep the same field devices. • Includes Adapter Plate, Inner Door, Outer Door and Lens Plate • Space for up to 18 AH Batteries (Ensure batteries can take 5A charge!) Werker brand P/N WKA12-18NB
Remote Annunciator Enclosure Adapter for Flush Mount RCC-1F and RCC-3F Keep the same backbox. Keep the same field wiring. • Includes Adapter Plate and Outer Door
Remote Annunciator Enclosure Adapter for Surface Mount RCC-1 Keep the same backbox. Keep the same field wiring. • Includes Adapter Plate and Door Plate
Database Import Capability • Import MXL CSGM device custom messages and properties into FireFinder XLS Zeus Windows based programming tool • Greatly reduces programming time
Other reasons to upgrade to FireFinder XLS • Innovative electrical and software features allow the panels to be installed faster than competition – This also results in reduced maintenance. • Reduced cabling and removable terminal blocks • Diagnostic LEDs • Windows based configuration tool • The XLS offers new and superior industry-leading features, such as: • Improved performance • PMI that provides ATM-like interface for easy annunciation and control • Digital Voice • Background music and convenience paging on voice systems FireFinder XLS is the platform for future enhancements.
Basic MXL System Conversion • MLC has List Price (TradeNet) of $1358 • CC-5 cardcage required • PMI-INT is required if Spanish, Portuguese or French overlays are needed
Fire Module Conversion • Determine required CC-5/CC-2 cardcages for cards and necessary cabinet space for modules
Fire Module Conversion (cont’) • FSI connection – Consult with Florham Park.
Voice Module Conversion • Determine required CC-5/CC-2 cardcages for cards and necessary cabinet space for modules
Voice Module Conversion (cont’) • Determine necessary cabinet space for modules
Estimating Migration for MXLV with FireFighter’s Phones • ICPs used for telephone applications are not supported. Should replace with HCP driven by DLC or use alternate design • Determine required CC-5/CC-2 cardcages for cards
Estimating Migration for MXLV with FireFighter’s Phones (cont’) • Remote Wardens Telephones have to be replaced with either FTS, FTS-P, FTS-C, FTS-CL, FTS-PLC • FB-300, FB-301S Warden Station Boxes can remain. • FJ-303, FJ-304, FJ-303SS, FJ-304SS phone jacks can remain
Reuse of Wire and other Considerations • Consult XLS Wiring Compatibility Guide P/N 315-034786 (found on Tech Support website) to ensure existing wiring can be reused. • Shielded analog audio riser cannot be used for DNET communication between DAC-NETs. • DNET communication requires 2 pairs of wire • XLS(V) NAC End of Line (EOL) Resistor Values are different than MXL(V) • MXL nodes with over 2500 addressable points need to converted to networked XLSs
Estimating MXL Enclosure Adaptation for FireFinder XLS • XLS-EXT-CABLE-PKG (List Price $286) is recommended for desired placement of PMI and CAN submodules. • If the battery calculations exceed 31AH then the CAB-BATT must be installed. • Each row of installed equipment also requires a CAB-MP mounting plate (sold separately). • Inner and Outer Door Plates (sold separately).
Estimating MXL-IQ Enclosure Adaptation for FireFinder XLS • If the battery calculations exceed 18AH then the CAB-BATT must be installed.
Estimating RCC Enclosure Adaptation for FireFinder XLS • Adapting the above enclosures assumes a SSD(-C) (sold separately) will be the replacement remote annunciator. • RCC-2 needs to be replaced with a SSD(-c) or SSD-C-REM with REMBOX2. • A Global MKB in RCC needs to be replaced with a Global PMI in a REMBOX2. • A Global PMI in a REMBOX2 may be required to satisfy a customer request in order to provide Function Keys or maintain the functionality of an existing MKB-5 multiline display. • PMI-INT is required if Spanish, Portuguese or French overlays are needed
XL3 and System 3 Enclosures • There are no adapters for XL3 and System 3 Enclosures • Replace with standardXLS CAB • For example, it is recommended to converta MXLV and associated System 3 enclosure withEL-410’s into CAB3’s with ZAM-180’s and CAB-BATT’s
1 Determine if it is a MXL configuration that can be migrated 2 Determine XLS equivalent list 3 Determine Power and Battery requirements using Calculation worksheet 4 Determine if existing wiring can be reused by consulting XLS WiringCompatibility Guide P/N 315-034786 (found on Tech Support website) 5 Design Review and proper planning for system migration 6 Enter information in estimating tool Estimating Is Easy
System Qualification Checklist Is the current system a MXL-IQ with high level VESDA interface? no Is the current system networked MXLVs with RCMs? no Is the current system a MXLV with more than 4 prerecorded messages or spoken zone coding? no Is the current system a MXL(V) connected to Apogee Insight? no Is the current system MXL system connected to the NCC-WAN via the HUB-4/CMI-300? no Does the MXL installation require FM or US Coast Guard Approval? no Is the current MXL/MXL-IQ system a good candidate for migration? Yes
Sales Tools and Recommendations • XLSV-DEMO • XLS Product Overview CD • End User Presentation • Phase-Out Announcements • SpecWriter Tool • Revised Power/Battery Calc Worksheet • MXL to XLS ConversionTool • Brochures, Catalog Sheets
Modernization with XLS Is Smart Business • Great Business opportunity due to number of existing MXLs • Competitive cost advantage due to the ability to retain existing field device and wiring investment • Less downtime during system modernization due to ease of migration