TX3 Series

TELEPHONE ACCESS SYSTEMS

Installation and Operation Manual

Version 3.3
LT-969

Mircom
Copyright 2015

1 (125)

2 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Contents
1

Introduction 9

1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7

TX3 Systems 10
Features 11
Lobby Control Unit Enclosures 12
Lobby Control Unit Accessories 15
Warranty and Special Notices 16
About This Manual 16
Contact Us 17

Enclosure Installation 19

2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4

Grounding the Telephone Access System 20

Installing the Enclosures and Lobby Control Unit 20
Installing the Heater 26
TX3-2000-8K-A Installation 27

TX3 System 33

3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7

TX3 System 34
Single Lobby Control Unit 35
Dual Lobby Control Units 37
Three Lobby Control Unit Configuration 38
Multiple Lobby Control Units 40
Networking TX3 Panels 41
Lobby Control Unit Wiring 44

Lobby Control Unit Setup 45

4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12

Controller Board 46
Controller Board Connectors - Bottom 48
Controller Board Connectors - Top 52
Modem Board 55
MD-921 IP Module 56
MD-993 Module 56
Guard Phone Module 57
Guard Phone 58
Controller ID Setup 59
Configuration Using a PC 62
Updating Firmware 63
Beginning Configuration 63

NSL Relay Cabinet Installation and Wiring 65

5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4

NSL Relay Cabinet Mechanical Installation 66

NSL Relay Control Unit and Expanders 67
Wiring the TX3-NSL-8M Main Controller Board 70
Updating Firmware 87

Version 3.3
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

3 (125)

Elevator Restriction Unit Installation and Configuration 89

6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7

Elevator Restriction Cabinet Mechanical Installation 90

Elevator Restriction Units 92
Wiring the Elevator Restriction Unit 94
Elevator Restriction Controller Backplane 97
2012E Elevator Restriction Relay Card 98
Elevator Restriction Unit Configuration 99
Updating Firmware 102

Adding Controllers 103

7.1

Adding a Controller 104

Appendix 105

8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5

Specifications 106
Kits - Electronic Scrolling Directory 108
Kits - Telephone Access Slim-line 110
Kits - Continental Series Enclosures 111
Kiosk Free Standing 113

Resident Operating Instructions 115

9.1
9.2

NSL Resident Operating Instructions 116

ADC Resident Operating Instructions 118
Warranty & Warning Information 119
Special Notices 122

4 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

List of Figures
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 13
Figure 14
Figure 15
Figure 16
Figure 17
Figure 18
Figure 19
Figure 20
Figure 21
Figure 22
Figure 23
Figure 24
Figure 25
Figure 26
Figure 27
Figure 28
Figure 29
Figure 30
Figure 31
Figure 32
Figure 33
Figure 34
Figure 35
Figure 36
Figure 37
Figure 38
Figure 39
Figure 40
Figure 41
Figure 42
Figure 43
Figure 44
Figure 45
Figure 46
Figure 47

Version 3.3
LT-969

TX3-UFT Universal Series Flush Trim Ring 21

TX3-USFT Slim Line Universal Flush Trim Ring 24
Continental Enclosure Flush Mount 25
Heater TH-102 Installation Location 26
Dimensions of the 8 Line Kiosk (inches) 27
Reinforcement Bracket with bolts 28
Reinforcement Bracket with nuts 29
Kiosk Base Plate with bolts 29
Kiosk Mounting Holes 29
Base Plate Mounting Holes 30
Base Plate Dimensions (inches) 30
Fitting the Kiosk on the Base Plate 31
Fitting the Kiosk on the Base Plate (from below) 31
Attach the Kiosk to the base plate 32
Single Lobby Control Unit 35
Single Lobby Control Unit with ADC and NSL Lines 36
Single Entrance System Wiring 37
Dual Lobby Control Units 38
Multiple Lobby Control Units to Multiple Lines 39
Many Lobby Control Units to One Line 40
TX3 devices on an RS-485 network. 41
TX3 devices on an ethernet TCP/IP network. 42
Lobby control units using both ethernet and RS-485
networks 43
Lobby Control Unit Wiring 44
Lobby Control Unit Main Controller Board 46
Controller Board Connectors - Bottom 48
Tamper Switch 49
RS-485 Connections 50
Power Supply 51
Controller Board Connectors - Top 52
Main Door Dry Contact Wiring 54
Modem Module Telephone Connectors 55
IP Module Data and Ethernet Connectors 56
MD-993 Module 57
Guard Phone Module 58
NSL Relay Cabinet 67
TX3-NSL-8M Relay Control Unit 68
NSL Expanders 69
TX3-NSL-8M Main Controller Board 70
NSL System with Telephone Line 72
NSL Controller Telephone Lines 73
NSL Backplane 75
ADSL-100 Filter Module Installation 76
Backplane Number Section 77
2012 NSL Relay Board 80
CA-71A BIX Block Wiring Configuration 81
RJ-71C Punch-Down Block Wiring Configuration 84

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

5 (125)

Figure 48
Figure 49
Figure 50
Figure 51
Figure 52
Figure 53
Figure 54

6 (125)
LT-969

Elevator Relay Cabinet 91

Lobby Control Unit with Elevator Restriction 92
Elevator Restriction Unit 93
Elevator Controller Board 95
Elevator Restriction Controller Board Wiring 96
Elevator Restriction Controller Backplane 97
2012E Elevator Restriction Relay Board 98

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

List of Tables
Table 1
Table 2
Table 3
Table 4
Table 5
Table 6
Table 7

Version 3.3
LT-969

MD-933 Jumper Settings 57

Lobby Control Unit SW1 DIP Switch Settings 60
NSL Relay Cabinet Dimensions 67
Sample Backplane Relay Addresses 78
CA-71A BIX Block Identification Form 82
RJ-71C Punch-Down Block Identification Form 85
Lobby Control Unit SW2 DIP Switch Settings 99

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

7 (125)

8 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Introduction

This manual provides information about the installation and operation of the
Telephone Access System, and must be read in its entirety before beginning any
installation work.
Installation must be performed by a qualified technician and must adhere to the
standards and special notices set by the local regulatory bodies.
Note:

Mircom periodically updates panel firmware and Configurator

Software to add features and correct any minor inconsistencies.
For information about the latest firmware or software visit the
Mircom website at www.mircom.com.

For warranty and special notices information see the Warranty and Special
Notices chapter on page 119.
Warning:

The Telephone Access System assembly must be grounded by a

qualified electrician. An improperly grounded unit can result
in equipment malfunction and electrical shock.

This manual explains

Version 3.3
LT-969

Lobby Control Unit Installation and Operation

NSL Control Unit Installation and Operation

Elevator Restriction Unit Installation and Operation

Card Reader Unit Integration

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

9 (125)

Introduction

1.1

TX3 Systems
The Mircom's TX3 series of telephone access systems provide high quality twoway communication between residents and their visitors in a multi-unit dwelling
establishment.
The basic TX3 system consists of the TX3 Lobby Control Unit and depending on
the application, may be integrated with a combination of Mircom Elevator
Restriction Units, Card Access Units and Touch Screens. All access systems
may be networked together using either a peer-to-peer RS-485 connection, an
ethernet TCP/IP connections, or an ethernet TCP/IP network with RS-485
subnetworks.
The TX3 system is capable of providing ADC or NSL type telephone access
control from a single panel or from a networked system.
A maximum of 63 units are supported with any combination of Touch Screens,
Lobby Control Units, Elevator Restriction Units and Card Access Units. Valid
network addresses range from 1 to 63. One of the networked units with a real time
clock, such as Touch Screen, Lobby Control or Card Access must have their
network address set to 1. In addition, units can be connected to either an ethernet
TCP/IP network or a combination ethernet TCP/IP network with RS-485
subnetworks, both of which allow more than 64 units to be networked. See
Networking TX3 Panels on page 41 for more information.
The access system can be configured as an autodialer controller (ADC) or as a no
subscriber line (NSL) system. Both system setups can be configured for multiple
entrances with independent doors and control devices such as electric door locks,
cameras, and garage doors.

1.1.1

ADC and NSL Capability

TX3 supports full ADC and NSL telephone connectivity from a single Telephone
Access System panel or from a networked system. A single panel supports up to
five ADC and/or NSL telephone lines.
An ADC connection requires a dedicated subscriber telephone line service
connected to an outside telephone line. This connection lets the visitor call the
tenant and access their voice mail.
An NSL type connection uses the existing building telephone lines for
communication and does not require a separate telephone line. This system may
consist of one or more Lobby Control Units connected to TX3-NSL-8M NSL

10 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Introduction

Units, typically located in the electrical/telephone room of a building. The NSL

units intercept all telephone lines into the buildings suites and communicate
directly to the resident phone using the Lobby Control Unit.
Note:

1.1.2

Non-configurable PBX systems are not supported. For more

information, contact technical support at Mircom.

Elevator Restriction Units

The TX3-ER-8 or TX3-ER-8-A Elevator Restriction Units limit building
accessibility by granting visitor access only to the destination floor.

1.1.3

Other Controllers
Other Mircom controllers, such as the Elevator Restrictor Unit and the Card
Access controller, may be networked with the Lobby Control Unit. The network
options include a peer-to-peer RS-485 network, an ethernet TCP/IP network, or a
combination ethernet TCP/IP network with RS-485 subnetworks. See
Networking TX3 Panels on page 41 for more information.
Notes:

1.2

In order for a panel to connect to an ethernet TCP/IP network, it

must satisfy the following conditions.

It must be IP capable. Panels that are IP capable are

usually denoted by a -A at the end of their model
names.

If the panel is not a Touch Screen, it must have a TX3-IP IP

Module installed.

Features
Features of the TX3 series include:

Version 3.3
LT-969

Stainless steel front panel

Universal Series enclosure with a built-in rain hood

Large scrolling 8 x 20 LCD display that eliminates the need for an external
directory

Back-lit 16 digit keypad with dedicated operational buttons for Page Up,
Page Down, Call and Info

Provisions for postal lock and camera

Multilingual Display and Voice Greeting (English, French-Canadian and

Spanish) that provides instructions on how to use the Lobby Control Unit

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

11 (125)

Introduction

1.3

Concierge/Security Desk/Guard Phone capability

Card Access Interface

Supports both Auto Dialer (ADC) and NSL (no phone bill)

Ability to network panels together (peer-to-peer)

Hands free, full duplex communication

Flexible one to four digit resident dial codes

Dials up to 18 digit telephone numbers

System can be configured locally using the keypad or a computer with the
TX3 configuration software

Upload/download configuration files without taking the whole system offline

Programming from one location

Records a maximum of 5000 event logs

Elevator restriction capability

Schedule based call restrictions provide more security and flexibility

Auto Unlock to leave the main door based on the selected schedule

Capability of one person testing the NSL controller without using the
Lobby Control Unit

Industry Canada and F.C.C. approved

Lobby Control Unit Enclosures

There are four series of enclosures for Lobby Control Units:
Universal Series. The Universal Series enclosure is an indoor/outdoor unit for
the scrolling Lobby Control Unit.
Universal Slim-Line Series. The Universal Slim-Line enclosure is an indoor/
outdoor unit that is narrower and longer than the Universal and Continental
series, and is for the scrolling Lobby Control Unit. This series is also available as
a kit.
Continental Series. The Continental Series is a stainless steel indoor unit larger
than the Universal Series and is for the scrolling Lobby Control Unit.
Kiosk Free Standing.

12 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Introduction

1.3.1

Universal Series
The Universal Series enclosures are surface or semi-flush mounted with the
Lobby Control Units. Optional flush trim rings are available for semi-flush and
flush installations. A rain hood is included allowing for outdoor use.
The following Universal Panel models use the Scrolling Directory:
TX3-120U and TX3-120U-A. Stainless steel finish entry panel with speaker,
microswitch for postal lock, 200 name main controller board, 4x20 LCD
display, 120 name paper directory and one PS-4P transformer plug. Designed for
outdoor applications. The TX3-120U-A is IP capable.
TX3-200-8U and TX3-200-8U-A. Stainless steel finish entry panel with
speaker, microswitch for postal lock, 200 name main controller board, 8x20 LCD
display and one PS-4P transformer plug. Designed for outdoor applications. The
TX3-200-8U-A is IP capable.
TX3-1000-8U and TX3-1000-8U-A . Stainless steel finish entry panel with
speaker, microswitch for postal lock, 1000 name main controller board, 8x20
LCD display and one PS-4P transformer plug. Designed for outdoor
applications. The TX3-1000-8U-A is IP capable.
TX3-2000-8U and TX3-2000-8U-A. Stainless steel finish entry panel with
speaker, microswitch for postal lock, comes with a 2000 name main controller
board, 8x20 LCD display and one PS-4P transformer plug. Designed for outdoor
applications. The TX3-2000-8U-A is IP capable.

1.3.2

Universal Slim-Line Series

The Universal Slim-Line series enclosure houses the following models and can
be surface or semi-flush mounted:
TX3-200-4U and TX3-200-4U-A. Stainless steel finish slim-line entry panel
with speaker, microswitch for postal lock, 200 name main controller board, a
4x20 LCD display and one PS-4P transformer plug. Designed for outdoor
applications. The TX3-200-4U-A is IP capable.
TX3-1000-4U and TX3-1000-4U-A. Stainless steel finish slim-line entry panel
with speaker, microswitch for postal lock, 1000 name main controller board, a
4x20 LCD display and one PS-4P transformer plug. Designed for outdoor
applications. The TX3-1000-4U-A is IP capable.
TX3-2000-4U and TX3-2000-4U-A. Stainless steel finish slim-line entry panel
with speaker, microswitch for postal lock, 2000 name main controller board, a
4x20 LCD display and one PS-4P transformer plug. Designed for outdoor
applications. The TX3-2000-4U-A is IP capable.

Version 3.3
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

13 (125)

Introduction

1.3.3

Universal Slim-Line Kit

The Universal Slim-Line series is available as a kit:
TX3-NSL-12K. The TX3-NSL-12K kit consists of:

TX3-200-4U slim-line entry panel with speaker and microswitch

for postal lock

4x20 LCD display

PS-4P transformer plug

TX3-NSL-8M Master NSL Relay Cabinet with one PS-4P

transformer plug

2012K Twelve Telephone Relay Kit with a 2012 Twelve Telephone

Relay board and a 9106 Cable

RJ-71C Punch Down Block for outdoor applications

TX3-NSL-12K-A. This is the IP capable version of the TX3-NSL-12K and

comes with the TX3-200-4U-A panel instead of the TX3-200-4U.
The Universal Panel Accessories consist of the following:
Model TX3-UFT. Universal Flush mounting trim for use with TX3-120U, TX3200-8U, TX3-1000-8U and TX3-2000-8U. Stainless steel.
Model TX3-USFT. Universal Slim-Line Flush mounting trim for TX3-200-4U.
Stainless steel.

1.3.4

Continental Series
The Continental Series enclosure for Lobby Control Units are flush mounted and
for indoor use only. The following Continental Series models use the Scrolling
Directory:
TX3-120C and TX3-120C-A. Stainless steel finish Lobby Control Unit with
speaker, microswitch for postal lock, 120 name paper directory, flush mounting
back box and a PS-4P transformer plug. Designed for indoor use. The TX3120C-A is IP capable.
TX3-200-8C and TX3-200-8C-A. Stainless steel finish Lobby Control Unit
with speaker, microswitch for postal lock, 200 name main controller board, 8x20
LCD display, flush mounting back box and one PS-4P transformer plug.
Designed for indoor use. The TX3-200-8C-A is IP capable.
TX3-1000-8C and TX3-1000-8C-A. Stainless steel finish Lobby Control Unit
with speaker, microswitch for postal lock, 1000 name main controller board,
8x20 LCD display, flush mounting back box and one PS-4P transformer plug.
Designed for indoor use. The TX3-1000-8C-A is IP capable.

14 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Introduction

TX3-2000-8C and TX3-2000-8C-A. Stainless steel finish Lobby Control Unit

with speaker, microswitch for postal lock, 2000 name main controller board,
8x20 LCD display, flush mounting back box and one PS-4P transformer plug.
Designed for indoor use. The TX3-2000-8C-A is IP capable.
TX3-200-8CH and TX3-200-8CH-A. Stainless steel finish Lobby Control Unit
with speaker, microswitch for postal lock, 200 name main controller board, 8x20
LCD display, handset, flush mounting back box and one PS-4P transformer plug.
Designed for indoor use. The TX3-200-8CH-A is IP capable.
TX3-1000-8CH and TX3-1000-8CH-A. Stainless steel finish Lobby Control
Unit with speaker, microswitch for postal lock, 1000 name main controller board,
8x20 LCD display, handset, flush mounting back box and one PS-4P transformer
plug. Designed for indoor use. The TX3-1000-8CH-A is IP capable.
TX3-2000-8CH and TX3-2000-8CH-A. Stainless steel finish Lobby Control
Unit with speaker, microswitch for postal lock, comes with a 2000 name main
controller board, 8x20 LCD display, handset, flush mounting back box and one
PS-4P transformer plug. Designed for indoor use. The TX3-2000-8CH-A is IP
capable.

1.3.5

Kiosk Free Standing

TX3-2000-8K-A: 8 line Voice Entry panel, Kiosk style mount for 2000 names.

1.4

Lobby Control Unit Accessories

The Lobby Control Unit accessories consist of the following items:

Version 3.3
LT-969

TX3-UFT Universal series flush trim ring.

TX3-USFT Slim line Universal Series flush trim ring.

TX3-UGA Gooseneck mounting adapter designed for use with the

standard Universal Series enclosure for pedestals.

TX3-USGA Gooseneck mounting adapter designed for use with the TX3200-4U Slim Line Universal enclosure pedestals.

TH-102 Thermostat Heater with one PS-24P Transformer Plug

CAM-2 TX3 Camera

TX3-MDM Modem Module

TX3-GPM Guard Phone Module

TX3-USB-AD Kit

TX3-IP IP Module

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

15 (125)

Introduction

1.5

Warranty and Special Notices

Mircom values your business and always attempts to provide you with the very
best service.
Please see the Warranty and Special Notices chapter on page 119 for information
about the warranty and special notices about equipment use.

1.6

About This Manual

This manual provides comprehensive information on the installation and
configuration of the TX3 Series Telephone Access System by the installation
technician. Tasks are described in the order that they are likely to be performed.
This manual applies to the following models:

TX3-120/200-4 and TX3-120/200-4-A (4x20 LCD)

TX3-200-8 and TX3-200-8-A (8x20 LCD)

TX3-1000-4 and TX3-1000-4-A (4x20 LCD)

TX3-1000-8 and TX3-1000-8-A (8x20 LCD)

TX3-2000-4 and TX3-2000-4-A (4x20 LCD)

TX3-2000-8 and TX3-2000-8-A (8x20 LCD)

Chapter 9 describes the Telephone Access System resident operating instructions

for NSL and ADC systems.

1.6.1

Version Control
The version number appears on the front cover and changes whenever there is a
major or minor update to any part of the system regarding operation or
configuration.
The following convention indicates major or minor changes:
Initial release. Version 1.00.0
Major change. Version 2.00.0
Minor change. Version 2.01.0
Pre-release changes. Version 2.01.1

16 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Introduction

1.6.2

Additional Documentation
For additional documentation, see the following Mircom literature:

1.7

TX3-CX Touch Screen Administrators Guide LT-995

TX3-CX Card Access System Installation and Operation Manual LT-980

LT-1160 TX3-CX-A8 Aperio Interface Panel Installation and Operation

Manual.

TX3 Telephone Access System Users Guide LT-968

TX3 Two Door Card Access System Kit Catalogue Number 6531

TX3 Series Elevator Restriction Accessories Catalogue Number 6532

Contact Us
Mircom fosters a collaborative support process and environment in providing
early feedback to meet your specific needs.

You can contact us from Monday to Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. E.S.T.

1.7.1

General Inquiries
For general inquiries call us at the following numbers:
Toll Free: 1-888-660-4655
Local: 905-660-4655

1.7.2

Customer Service
Customer service is available at the following numbers:
Toll Free: 1-888-MIRCOM5
Local: 905-695-3535

Version 3.3
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

17 (125)

Introduction

Local Fax: 905-660-4113

Toll-Free Fax: 1-888-660-4113

1.7.3

Website
Visit the Mircom website, at www.mircom.com, to find the product information
you are looking for and to learn about troubleshooting, training and technical
support options.
The website provides avenues for customers to ask questions about new and
existing technologies, and receive expert technical support about software and
products. Visit www.mircom.com/chat.

1.7.4

Email
As a customer you quickly become informed on how we can help with new
products and technologies. Contact Mircom at [email protected].

1.7.5

Technical Support
For technical support contact Mircoms Technical Support Department between
8 A.M. and 5 P.M. (EST) Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Toll Free: 1-888-MIRCOM5
Local: 905-695-3535
Local Phone: 905-660-4655
Toll Free Phone: 1-888-660-4655
Email: [email protected]

18 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Enclosure Installation

This chapter provides information on how to install the various enclosures and
panels.
This chapter explains

Version 3.3
LT-969

Enclosure installation

Lobby Control Unit installation

Heater installation

TX3-2000-8K-A Installation

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

19 (125)

Enclosure Installation

2.1

Grounding the Telephone Access System

Grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an alternate escape
route for the electrical current. Telephone Access System is equipped with a
16 gauge electrical wire attached to the panel chassis ground post.
To ground the Telephone Access System attach one end of the supplied cable to
a suitable grounding wire and connect it to the site ground.

2.2

Installing the Enclosures and Lobby Control Unit

Lobby Control Units use one of the following three types of Lobby Control Unit
enclosures:
Universal Series. The Universal Series are surface or semi-flush mounted with
the lobby Lobby Control Units. Optional flush trim rings are available for semiflush and flush installations. The semi-flush trim is the TX3-UFT. A rain hood is
included allowing for outdoor use.
Universal Slim-Line Series. The Universal Slim-Line series enclosure houses
the TX3-200-4U model and can be surface or semi-flush mounted. The semiflush trim is the TX3-USFT.
Continental Series. The Continental Series enclosure for Lobby Control Units
are flush mounted.

20 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Enclosure Installation

2.2.1

Installing the Universal enclosure

The Universal enclosure mounts inside the wall with or without the TX3-UFT
Universal Series Flush Trim Ring TX3-UFT. This Trim Ring houses the
universal series enclosure as shown in Figure 1.

10 5/8"

19 5/8"
4 1/2 "

16 1/4

13 1/8 "
2 3/4"

Semi-Flush Trim
TX3-UFT

Universal
Enclosure

Dimension of the Enclosure without

the flush trim.
Cut out in wall should be :
16.25 H x 10.6 W x 2.75 D at the bottom
3 at the top

Figure 1.

TX3-UFT Universal Series Flush Trim Ring

To install the Universal enclosure with the Flush Trim Ring to the
wall stud

Version 3.3
LT-969

1.

Find a suitable location for the enclosure next to a wall stud.

2.

Using the enclosure as a template, trace an opening in the wall for the cut
out with one side aligned with the side of the wall stud.

3.

Cut an opening in the wall ensuring that one side is aligned with the wall
stud.

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

21 (125)

Enclosure Installation

4.

Using the semi-flush trim ring as a template, insert the trim ring into the
wall cut out and mark the top mounting hole location as shown in Figure 1.
Ensure that at least one side is beside a wall stud.

5.

Place the screw halfway into the wall into the marked hole location using
the supplied screw.

6.

Hang the Trim Ring onto the top screw.

7.

Screw the lower two screw at the bottom of the trim ring halfway into the
wall.

8.

Tighten the two screws into place.

9.

Insert the universal enclosure with the rain hood inside the trim ring.

10.

Secure the universal enclosure into the trim ring using the supplied four
screws as shown in Figure 1.

To surface mount the Universal enclosure

1.

Find a suitable location for the Universal enclosure over a wall stud.

2.

Using the Universal enclosure as a template, mark the two side mounting
hole locations as indicated in Figure 1. Ensure that at least one side is over
a wall stud.

3.

Remove the enclosure and place the screws halfway into the marked hole
location and wall stud using the supplied screws.

4.

Place the Universal enclosure onto the two screws.

5.

Screw the two side screws of the Universal enclosure halfway into the
wall.

6.

Tighten all four screws into place.

Note:

The enclosure can also be mounted directly onto the drywall using
anchors.

To install the Universal enclosure with the Flush Trim Ring to the
back wall

22 (125)
LT-969

1.

Find a suitable location for the enclosure. Using the enclosure as a

template trace an opening in the wall for the cut out.

2.

Cut an opening in the wall.

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Enclosure Installation

3.

Using the semi-flush trim ring as a template, insert the trim ring into the
wall cut out and mark the top two mounting hole locations as shown in
Figure 1.

4.

Place the screws halfway into the wall into the marked hole location using
the supplied screws.

5.

Place the Trim Ring onto the two screws.

6.

Screw the lower two screws at the bottom of the trim ring halfway into the
wall.

7.

Remove the screws and trim ring.

8.

Place the universal enclosure with the rain hood, inside the trim ring and
insert into the wall cut out.

9.

Tighten all four screws into place.

To install the Universal enclosure without the Flush Trim Ring to the
back wall

Version 3.3
LT-969

1.

Using the semi-flush trim ring as a template, insert the Universal enclosure
into the wall cut out and mark the top two mounting hole locations as
indicated in Figure 1.

2.

Place the screws halfway into the wall into the marked hole location using
the supplied screws.

3.

Place the Universal enclosure onto the two screws.

4.

Screw the lower two screws at the bottom of the Universal enclosure
halfway into the wall.

5.

Tighten all four screws into place.

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

23 (125)

Enclosure Installation

2.2.2

Installing the Universal Slim-line enclosure

The Universal enclosure mounts inside the wall with or without the Universal
Series Flush Trim Ring TX3-USFT. The Trim Ring houses the universal series
enclosure as shown in Figure 2

6 13/32 "
19 5/8"

4 1/2 "

16 1/4"

8 7/8"
2 3/4"

TX3-USFT SLIM LINE

SEMI-FLUSH TRIM

UNIVERSAL SLIM
LINE ENCLOSURE

Figure 2.

Dimension of the Universal Slim Line Enclosure

without the flush trim is:
16.25 H x 6.4 W x 2.75D at bottom, 3 D at top

TX3-USFT Slim Line Universal Flush Trim Ring

To install the Universal Slim-line enclosure with or without the Flush

Trim Ring
1.

24 (125)
LT-969

Follow the instructions in section 2.2.1 using the Universal Slim-line

enclosure.

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Enclosure Installation

2.2.3

Installing the Continental enclosure

The Continental enclosure flush mounts directly inside the wall to the wall stud as
shown in Figure 3. Mount the back box flush with the wall and right-side up (the
ground screw location is at the bottom).
WALL
10 3/8"

Use the two side

slots for mounting
the box to the
wall stud

OUTSIDE
FRAME

TOP

BACKBOX
18 1/2"

16 7/8"

MOUNTING
KNOCKOUTS

FRONT

GROUND
SCREW
LOCATION
Cut out in wall should be :
16 7/8 H x 10 3/8 W x 3 D

1 2"

0.5
3.0

Outside Frame dimensions are:

18 1/2H x 12 W x 1/2 D

SIDE VIEW
The Continental enclosure back box must be
flush mounted with wall

Figure 3.

Continental Enclosure Flush Mount

To install the Continental enclosure

Version 3.3
LT-969

1.

Find a suitable location for the Continental enclosure beside a wall stud.

2.

Using the enclosure as a template, trace an opening in the wall for the cut
out with one side aligned with the side of the wall stud.

3.

Cut an opening in the wall ensuring that one side is aligned with the wall
stud.

4.

Insert the enclosure into the wall cutout and using the enclosure as a
template mark the top mounting hole location as shown in the side view in
Figure 3. Ensure that at least one side is beside a wall stud.

5.

Remove the enclosure and place the screw halfway into the wall into the
marked hole location using the supplied screw.

6.

Place the enclosure onto the top screw.

7.

Screw the lower two screw at the bottom of the trim ring halfway into the
wall.

8.

Tighten the two screws into place.

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

25 (125)

Enclosure Installation

2.3

Installing the Heater

For temperatures where the Telephone Access System operates below 0C
(32F) at any time, a heater must be installed inside the Universal enclosure as
shown in Figure 4.
For additional information refer to LT-653 TH-102 Heater Installation
Instructions.

PS-24 TRANSFORMER

120V AC
60 HZ
18 AWG
TWISTED PAIR

UNIVERSAL
ENCLOSURE

24V AC

TH-102 HE ATER

Figure 4.

Heater TH-102 Installation Location

To install the heater

1.

Place the TH-102 Heater into the bottom left hand corner of the Universal
enclosure and secure using the two supplied spacers and two hex nuts.

2.

Connect the TH-102 heater to the PS-24 Transformer 24 Vac terminal

screws using a pair of #18 AWG wires.

Note:

26 (125)
LT-969

The transformer must be installed outside the enclosure.

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Enclosure Installation

2.4

TX3-2000-8K-A Installation

50.117 "

14.187 "
Figure 5

17.950 "
Dimensions of the 8 Line Kiosk (inches)

The Kiosk mounts to the floor inside the building near the entrance, close to the
power source and telephone infrastructure. Access for the power and
communication cables is provided through a cutout in the base plate.
To install the Kiosk you must:

Remove the reinforcement bracket and the base plate.

Attach the base plate to the floor, and run the wiring through the base plate
opening.

Attach the Kiosk to the base plate.

Attach the reinforcement bracket to the Kiosk.

Follow the instructions below to complete these steps.

You will need:
4 bolts to attach the base plate to the floor. The holes in the base plate are 0.406
in diameter.

Version 3.3
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

27 (125)

Enclosure Installation

To install the Touch Screen Kiosk base plate

1.

Find a suitable location for the Kiosk next to the building entrance and
above the building electrical and communications conduit.

2.

Remove the door from the Kiosk.

3.

Remove the 4 bolts from the reinforcement bracket, as shown in Figure 6

Reinforcement Bracket
Bolts (x4)

Figure 6

4.

Reinforcement Bracket with bolts

Remove the 6 nuts on the reinforcement bracket, as show in Figure 7, and

then remove the bracket.

Reinforcement Bracket

Nuts (x6)

28 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Enclosure Installation

Figure 7

5.

Reinforcement Bracket with nuts

Remove the remaining 8 bolts that attach the Kiosk to the base plate, as
shown in Figure 8.

Bolts (x8)

Base Plate

Figure 8

Kiosk Base Plate with bolts

The 12 Kiosk mounting holes in the base plate are shown in Figure 9.

Cutout

Figure 9

Version 3.3
LT-969

Kiosk Mounting Holes (x12)

Kiosk Mounting Holes

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

29 (125)

Enclosure Installation

6.

Using the Kiosk base plate as a template, trace an opening in the floor for
the cutout and mark the 4 base plate mounting hole locations as shown in
Figure 10. Ensure that the base plate is aligned with the electrical conduit.

Base plate mounting holes (x4)

Figure 10

Cutout

Base Plate Mounting Holes

Figure 11 shows the dimensions of the base plate.

50

10.300

2.450

2.107

2.

14.244

Figure 11

30 (125)
LT-969

Base Plate Dimensions (inches)

7.

Cut an opening in the floor for the electrical and communication cables.

8.

Run the wires through the base plate opening.

9.

Secure the base plate to the floor using 4 bolts in the base plate mounting
holes shown in Figure 10. The holes are 0.406 in diameter.

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Enclosure Installation

To fit the Touch Screen Kiosk on the base plate

1.

Version 3.3
LT-969

Fit the back lip of the Kiosk into the notches in the baseplate, and tilt the
Kiosk forwards so that it rests on top of the base plate.

Figure 12

Fitting the Kiosk on the Base Plate

Figure 13

Fitting the Kiosk on the Base Plate (from

below)

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

31 (125)

Enclosure Installation

2.

Secure the Kiosk onto the base plate using the 8 of the 12 base plate bolts
in the holes shown in Figure 14.

Attach the Kiosk to the base plate

with bolts in these holes first

Figure 14

32 (125)
LT-969

Attach the Kiosk to the base plate

3.

Position the reinforcement bracket over the 6 studs on the inside of the
Kiosk, and screw the 6 nuts on to the studs as shown in Figure 7.

4.

Secure the reinforcement bracket to the base plate using the remaining 4
base plate bolts in the remaining 4 holes in the base plate.

5.

Fit the door to the Kiosk.

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

TX3 System

This chapter provides information about the TX3 System and its use.
This chapter explains

Version 3.3
LT-969

The TX3 System

Single Lobby Control Unit

Dual Lobby Control Unit

Multiple Lobby Control Units

Three Lobby Control Unit Configuration

Single Entrance System Wiring Application

Ethernet Network Configuration

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

33 (125)

TX3 System

3.1

TX3 System
The TX3 Lobby Control Unit may be networked with a combination of Elevator
Restriction Units and Card Access Units through a peer-to-peer RS-485
connection.
The TX3 system is capable of providing ADC or NSL telephone access from a
single panel or from a networked system.
The No Subscriber Line (NSL) controller does not require an outside telephone
service and calls residents directly using the existing buildings resident
telephone lines. The NSL system uses the TX3-NSL-8M NSL units and TX38EC/16 NSL expanders situated in the electrical/telephone rooms.
The Auto Dialer Controller (ADC) uses the existing outside telephone lines to
call residents.
Each outside telephone line requires a separate line to the entry control panel.
The following figures depict various TX3 network scenarios.
Note:

Install all transformers outside the Lobby Control Unit enclosure.

All wiring is a maximum length of 1000 ft. The RS-485 wiring maximum length
is 4000 ft.
All units use the PS-4P transformer for the power supply. The door strike power
supply depends on the door strike power requirements.

34 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

TX3 System

3.2

Single Lobby Control Unit

Figure 15 shows the simplest configuration.

Telephone outlet
Central office line
NSL
Control
Unit
T/R
Line1
Line1

OR
3

Single Lobby Control Unit

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3
LT-969

Figure 15.

35 (125)

TX3 System

Figure 16 shows a configuration using one Lobby Control Unit connected to one
ADC line and four NSL lines.
Telephone outlet
Central office line

T/R

NSL
Control
Unit

NSL
Control
Unit

NSL
Control
Unit

NSL
Control
Unit

T/R

T/R

T/R

T/R

Line2

Line4

Line3

Line1

36 (125)
LT-969

Figure 16.

Line5

Single Lobby Control Unit with ADC and NSL Lines

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

TX3 System

Figure 17 shows the various inputs to the panels.

Telephone outlet
Central office line

NSL
Control
Unit

OR

T/R

T/R

Electrical room
INPUTS

OUTPUTS
Line1

Fire panel
over-ride

Main Door
Sense

Postal
Lock
1 pair
22 AWG

1 pair
22 AWG

1 pair
22 AWG

General
1 pair
purpose output
Aux Door
Door
Telephone
Form C relay form C relay
Strike AC
wire
contacts 1
contact
1 pair or DC
18 AWG
1 pair
18 AWG
3 wires
22 AWG

Lobby
Control Unit
1 pair
22 AWG
General
purpose
input 2

1 pair
22 AWG
General
purpose
input 1
18 AWG

Electrical room

Power
transformer
16VAC/40VA
PS-4 or PS-4P

Figure 17.

3.3

3 wires
22 AWG

1 pair
18 AWG

General
purpose output
form C relay
contacts 2

1 pair
18 AWG

12 VDC/0.5A
Aux power

LED lamp
Supply (only
for paper
directory)

18 AWG

Power
transformer
AC or DC Door
strike supply
120 VAC
60HZ

Single Entrance System Wiring

Dual Lobby Control Units

Figure 18 shows a dual entry application for either an NSL type or ADC
connection type. The phone line from either the NSL control unit or an ADC
dedicated phone line is shared by both Lobby Control Units.

Version 3.3
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

37 (125)

TX3 System

The Lobby Control Unit senses whether the line in use. If one of the Lobby
Control Units is in use and the user tries to make a call, the other lobby indicates
that the line is in use.
The RS-485 network connection is optional and is only required if the user
decides to connect a PC configurator on one of the panels to configure and/or
monitor both systems.

Telephone outlet
Central office line
NSL
Control
Unit
T/R
Line1

Line1

Line1

Line1

Lobby
control
unit 1

Lobby
control
unit 1

Lobby
control
unit 2

2
5
8
0

3
6
9
# i

OR

1
4
7
*

2
5
8
0

RS-485 bus
(optional)

Figure 18.

3.4

1
4
7
*

3
6
9
# i

2
5
8
0

3
6
9
# i

1
4
7
*

3
6
9
# i

2
5
8
0

1
4
7
*

Lobby
control
unit 2

RS-485 bus
(optional)

Dual Lobby Control Units

Three Lobby Control Unit Configuration

Figure 19 shows a configuration with many Lobby Control Units connected to
many phone lines using combined ADC and NSL connection types. Line 1 and
Line 2 connect to NSL Control Units while Line 3 connects to a dedicated phone
line.

38 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

TX3 System

Lobby Control Units 1, 2 and 3 can make simultaneous calls as long as a line is not
in use by another Lobby Control Unit. For example, if Lobby Control Unit 1 uses
line1, Lobby Control Unit 2 can use Line 2 and Lobby Control Unit 3 can use
line 3.
When Lobby Control Unit 1 is using line 1 and Lobby Control Unit 2 also wants
to use line1, which is busy, then a line busy message displays on Lobby Control
Unit 2.

Lobby
control
unit 1

Lobby
control
unit 2

NSL
Control
Unit

NSL
Control
Unit

T/R

T/R

Lobby
control
unit 3

Line3
Line2
Line1
T/R

1
4
7
*

2
5
8
0

3
6
9
# i

1
4
7
*

2
5
8
0

3
6
9
# i

3
6
9
# i

2
5
8
0

1
4
7
*

Telephone outlet
Central office line

RS-485 from
previous unit

Figure 19.

Version 3.3
LT-969

RS-485
bus

RS-485 to
next unit

Multiple Lobby Control Units to Multiple Lines

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

39 (125)

TX3 System

3.5

Multiple Lobby Control Units

Figure 20 shows a configuration of many Lobby Control Units to one phone line.
The phone can be either a dedicated phone line from the phone company or an
NSL phone line from the NSL Control Unit.
Telephone outlet
Central office line
NSL
Control
Unit

OR

T/R

T/R

Line1

40 (125)
LT-969

3
6
9
# i

Lobby
control
unit 2

1
4
7
*

2
5
8
0

3
6
9
# i

Lobby
control
unit 3

1
4
7
*

2
5
8
0

Lobby
control
unit 4

1
4
7
*

2
5
8
0

3
6
9
# i

Lobby
control
unit 5

Many Lobby Control Units to One Line

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

3
6
9
# i

Line1

Figure 20.

2
5
8
0

Line1

Lobby
control
unit 1

1
4
7
*

Line1

3
6
9
# i

2
5
8
0

1
4
7
*

Line1

Version 3.3

TX3 System

3.6

Networking TX3 Panels

Mircom devices such as the Lobby Control Unit, the Card Access Controller, and
the Touch Screen can be networked with the TX3 system through a peer-to-peer
RS-485 network, an ethernet TCP/IP network, or a combination of ethernet and
RS-485 networks.
The TX3 Configurator software can connect to any of these network
configurations. How you connect to the network (that is, through TCP/IP, USB,
a modem, or the COM port) determines what devices you can configure on the
network using the TX3 Configurator. The different network configurations are
explained in the rest of this section.
Figure 21shows a configuration with TX3 controllers connected on an RS-485
network. Each controller has to have a unique network address on the RS-485
network. Up to 63 unique network addresses can be assigned. If you connect to
any device on the RS-485 network (using USB, a modem, or the COM port), you
can also connect to and configure any other device on the RS-485 network using
the TX3 Configurator.
Lobby Control Unit

GHI

ABC

JKL

DEF

MNO

Lobby Control Unit

GHI

ABC

JKL

Card Access Controller

Card Reader A

DEF

MNO

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

Card Reader B

RS-485 Network

Figure 21.

TX3 devices on an RS-485 network.

Figure 22 shows a configuration with TX3 devices connected to an ethernet TCP/

IP network. This configuration removes the 63 device limitation that you have on
an RS-485 network. The devices connected to an ethernet TCP/IP network are
called Master Nodes. If you connect to the TCP/IP network with the TX3
Configurator, you can connect to and configure any of the Master Nodes on the

Version 3.3
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

41 (125)

TX3 System

ethernet TCP/IP network. If you connect directly to one of the Master Nodes
using USB, a modem, or a COM port, you will be able to configure that device but
not any other device.
Lobby Control Unit
(Master Node)

GHI

ABC

JKL

Elevator Restriction Unit

(Master Node)

Card Access Controller

(Master Node)

Card Reader A

DEF

MNO

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

Card Reader B

Ethernet Network

42 (125)
LT-969

Figure 22.

TX3 devices on an ethernet TCP/IP network.

Notes:

In order for a panel to be a Master Node it must satisfy the following

conditions.

It must be IP capable. Panels that are IP capable are usually

denoted by a -A at the end of their model names.

If the panel is not a Touch Screen, it must have a TX3-IP IP

Module installed.

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

TX3 System

Figure 23 shows a configuration with TX3 devices connected on both an ethernet

TCP/IP network and on RS-485 subnetworks. Devices connected to a Master
Nodes RS-485 subnetwork are Slave Nodes to the Master Node. Each RS-485
subnetwork can have up to 63 devices connected to it; you can still have more
than 63 Master Nodes connected to the ethernet network.

Lobby Control Unit

(Master Node)

GHI

ABC

JKL

DEF

MNO

Lobby Control Unit

(Slave Node)

GHI

ABC

JKL

Card Access Controller

(Slave Node)

Card Reader A

DEF

MNO

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

Card Reader B

RS-485 Subnetwork
Ethernet Network

Lobby Control Unit

(Master Node)

GHI

ABC

JKL

Elevator Restriction Unit

(Slave Node)

Card Access Controller

(Slave Node)

Card Reader A

DEF

MNO

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

Card Reader B

RS-485 Subnetwork

Figure 23.

Lobby control units using both ethernet and RS-485 networks

If you connect to the ethernet TCP/IP network with the TX3 Configurator, you
can configure any of the nodes in this configuration. If you connect directly to a
device using USB, a modem, or a COM port, you will only be able to configure
devices that are on the same RS-485 subnetwork as that device.
Note:

Version 3.3
LT-969

There can only be one Master Node on an RS-485 subnetwork. That

is, you cannot connect one RS-485 subnetwork to another RS-485
subnetwork.

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

43 (125)

TX3 System

3.7

Lobby Control Unit Wiring

All units use the PS-4P transformer for the power supply. All wiring is a
maximum length of 1000 ft. The door strike power supply depends on the door
strike power requirements.
Figure 24 shows a typical wiring arrangement for the Lobby Control Unit.

2008/16
NSL Expander
Unit

CA-71A
Or
RJ-71C
Blocks

Line1

Residents
Telephone

Expansion
cables

T/R

9106/
9406
Cables
Telephone
company

TX3-NSL-8M
NSL Control
Unit

Electrical room
T/R

Power
transformer
16VAC/40VA
PS-4 or PS-4P

Power
transformer
AC or DC Door
strike supply

Power
transformer
16VAC/40VA
PS-4 or PS-4P
120 VAC
60HZ

44 (125)
LT-969

Figure 24.

Lobby Control Unit Wiring

Note:

Install all transformers outside the Lobby Control Unit enclosure.

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Lobby Control Unit Setup

This chapter describes the Lobby Control Unit controller board components and
provides information about its operation and setup
This chapter explains

Version 3.3
LT-969

Lobby Control Unit controller board

Lobby Control Unit Setup

PC Configuration of the Controller

Firmware Update

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

45 (125)

Lobby Control Unit Setup

4.1

Controller Board
Figure 25 shows the general layout of the Lobby Control Unit main controller
board. See Figure 26 and Figure 30 for a detailed description of the connectors at
the bottom and top of the controller board.

Figure 25.Lobby Control Unit Main Controller Board

46 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Lobby Control Unit Setup

4.1.1

Connectors
USB. Computer connection for firmware download and configuration.
P4. TX3-MDM Modem Board connector.
P5. MD-921 IP Module Board connector.
P6. Key pad and front door LCD display.
P7. Guard Phone Board connector.

4.1.2

Potentiometer
PT1. Pulse phone potentiometer. This potentiometer is normally factory set and
does not require adjustment.

4.1.3

Switches
SW1. SW1 sets the units RS-485 ID (node address) and the IP addressing mode.
SW2. SW2 turns the units power ON and OFF for servicing, or to re-start the
unit.

4.1.4

Jumpers
JW1. JW1 is used for updating firmware and is normally open.
JW2. JW2 is used for updating firmware and is normally open.
JW3. JW3 is not used and is left open.
JW4. JW4 is not used and is left open.
JW5. JW5 is not used and is left open.
JW6. JW6 is left closed.
JW7. JW7 is not used and is left open.
JW8. JW8 defines the operating state of the door strike relay as normally open or
normally closed. A jumper wire connects to either the normally open
(position 2 - top) or normally closed pin (position 1 - bottom).

Version 3.3
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

47 (125)

Lobby Control Unit Setup

4.2

Controller Board Connectors - Bottom

Figure 26 shows the connectors at the bottom of the controller board.
Input 2 Input 3 Input 4
- + - + - +

RS-485 OUT

- s +

- +
Microphone
Connection

- +
Input 5

- +
Input 1

- +
Speaker
Connection

LED/LAMP
Supply
- +

Power Supply for TX3

(use 18 AWG)
- +
Camera Supply
- s +
RS-485 IN

Figure 26.Controller Board Connectors - Bottom

4.2.1

Microphone Connection
The microphone connection is situated at the bottom left of the main controller
board. It connects to the front display and is factory set.

4.2.2

Speaker Connection
The speaker connection is situated at the bottom left of the main controller board.
It connects to the front display and is factory set.

4.2.3

Inputs 1 to 5
Inputs 1 to 5 are situated at the bottom of the main controller board and are
assigned specific functions. Inputs 1 to 3 have pre-defined functions and connect
to specific devices. Inputs 4 and 5 are general purpose inputs that can be
correlated to activate a general purpose output.

48 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Lobby Control Unit Setup

Inputs 1 to 5 are designated as follows (see Figure 26):

Input 1. Postal Lock. Input 1 connects to the Postal Lock. Activation of this
input unlocks the main door and starts the main door timer. The door locks when
the timer expires or when the door sense input is activated. Daily usage is set as
unlimited or limited. When set as limited daily usage is set according to a predefined number. Any attempt to use the postal lock beyond a set daily limit
causes a warning message to appear and the system to return to normal operation.
Input 1 also, when configured, activates a general purpose output to perform any
required function.
Input 2. Fire Panel. Input 2 connects to the fire alarm panel and receives fire
notification. Activation of this input unlocks the main and auxiliary doors. These
outputs are active as long as the fire panel input is active. Input 2 also, when
configured, activates a general purpose output to perform any required function.
Input 3. Main Door Sense. Input 3 connects to the door sense switch. Unlocking
the main door activates the main door open timer. Activation of the Main Door
Sense locks the main door and resets the main door open timer. This function is
typically used to prevent tailgating. Input 3 also, when configured, activates a
general purpose output to perform any required function.
Input 4. General Purpose. Input 4 is a general purpose input that, when
configured, activates a general purpose output to perform any required function.
An example of a typical application is the use of an optional tamper switch
(see Figure 27).
Input 5. General Purpose. Input 5 is a general purpose input that, when
configured, activates a general purpose output to perform any required function.
Connect to one of
the inputs on the
entrance panel
main board to
monitor the door
closure.

Figure 27.Tamper Switch

Version 3.3
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

49 (125)

Lobby Control Unit Setup

4.2.4

RS-485
An RS-485 terminal lets you easily connect multiple telephone, card access and
elevator restriction controllers across a network. The RS-485 connection is
situated at the bottom middle of the main controller board and consists of two
separate terminals, each for an input and output. See Figure 28.

Panel 1
First panel on network

Panel 2

Panel 3
Last panel on network

120

120

Optional ground
connection if
available

Connect shield to chassis

ground on one panel only
Figure 28.RS-485 Connections

4.2.5

Auxiliary Camera Supply

The camera supply connection is situated at the bottom right of the main
controller board and provides + 12 Vdc, 600 mA. The camera is controlled by
one of the general outputs. The cameras positive terminal connects to the
normally open (NO) general output relay contact. The common (C) contact of the
general output relay connects to the + 12 Vdc supply terminal. The camera is
typically configured to operate when the main door is open.

50 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Lobby Control Unit Setup

4.2.6

LED/Lamp Supply
The LED/Lamp connection is situated at the bottom right of the main controller
board. This lamp is used with the paper directory models to illuminate the paper
directory.

4.2.7

Power Supply
The power supply connection is situated at the bottom right of the main controller
board and receives 16 Vac, 40 VA. An external PS-4 or PS-4P plug-in
transformer connects to the power terminals. Refer to Figure 26 and Figure 29.
OFF

ON

ON/OFF Switch

SW2

16 Vac IN

16 Vac

Note: Use 18 AWG

120 Vac

16 Vac transformer
(PS-4 or PS-4P)
Figure 29. Power Supply

Version 3.3
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

51 (125)

Lobby Control Unit Setup

4.3

Controller Board Connectors - Top

Figure 30 shows the connectors at the top of the controller board.
Line 1
T R

Line 5
T R

Line 2 Line 3
T R T R

AC
Door Strike

Line 4
T R

DC Output 1
Door Strike

General Relay
Output 4

AC or DC
Input Door
Strike Supply

NC C NO

JW8
NC C NO

Aux. Door
Output 2
Relay

Telephone Lines 1 to 5

General Relay
Output 3

Figure 30.Controller Board Connectors - Top

4.3.1

Telephone Lines 1 to 5
The telephone lines are situated at the top left of the main controller board.
Both NSL and ADC lines can be connected. Each T/R line is polarity insensitive
and can be reversed.
Note:

4.3.2

Non-configurable PBX systems are not supported. For more

information, contact technical support at Mircom.

JW8
JW8 must be set to define the operating state of the door strike relay as normally
open or normally closed. Use the jumper wire to connect to either the normally
open (position 2 - top) or the normally closed pin (position 1 - bottom). For
example, when using a maglock, connect the jumper wire to the normally closed
pin (position 1).

52 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Lobby Control Unit Setup

4.3.3

AC or DC Input Door Strike Supply

The power for the door strike is customer supplied and provides AC or DC power
for one of the door strike outputs.
Note:

The controller is able to convert an AC supply to a DC output. The

reverse is not true. Consequently, an AC door strike will not work
with a DC power supply.

The maximum supply for the AC or DC Input Door Strike must not exceed:

4.3.4

28 VAC / 1 A max

30 VDC / 1 A max

AC Output Door Strike

The AC Output Door Strike receives power from the AC Input Door Strike
supply. The AC power output remains the same as the power supplied to the AC
Input Door Strike.
The AC Output Door Strike is configured for activation by the residents
telephone keypad.

4.3.5

DC Output Door Strike

The DC Output Door Strike receives power from the AC or DC Input Door Strike
supply and is configured for activation by the residents telephone keypad. When
using a DC input supply, the DC power output remains the same as the input.

Version 3.3
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

53 (125)

Lobby Control Unit Setup

When using a dry contact for the main door instead of a door strike or maglock,
wire the external controller to the left hand terminals of the AC Door Supply and
Input Door Supply as shown in Figure 31. JW8 controls whether the contact is
normally open or normally closed.

AC Output 1
Door Strike

NO
NC

JW8
AC or DC Input
Door Strike Supply
Figure 31.Main Door Dry Contact Wiring

4.3.6

Auxiliary Door Relay (Output 2)

The auxiliary door output is configured for activation by the residents telephone
keypad and can be configured to activate general outputs. This relay is a relay
contact programmable output with these ratings:

4.3.7

normally open (NO)

normally closed (NC) available

125 VAC / 2 A

30 VDC / 1 A

General Output Relays 3 and 4

Outputs 3 and 4 are relay contact programmable outputs with the following
characteristics.

normally open (NO)

normally closed (NC) available

125 VAC / 2 A

30 VDC / 1 A

The general output relays can be correlated to operate for the following events:

54 (125)
LT-969

when inputs 1 to 5 are active

call is started

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Lobby Control Unit Setup

4.4

call is finished

call is connected

access is granted

access is denied

system is normal

Modem Board
Note:

The TX3-MDM Modem Module is designed to work only with

POTS (plain old telephone system) lines.

The TX3-MDM Modem Module is located above the TX3 Lobby Control Unit
controller board on the bottom left hand side. See Figure 25.
The module has two telephone connectors; an RJ-11 connector and a terminal
block as shown in Figure 32. The terminal block T/R line is polarity insensitive
and can be reversed.
The TX3-MDM ribbon cable connects to the P4 connector on the controller
board.

MODEM MODULE

RJ-11
connector
Tip Ring

Figure 32.Modem Module Telephone Connectors

For a description on how to install the modem board see the Modem Manual
Installation Instructions LT-971.

Version 3.3
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

55 (125)

Lobby Control Unit Setup

4.5

MD-921 IP Module
The MD-921 IP Module connects the Lobby Control Unit to an ethernet TCP/IP
network. The MD-921 IP Module ribbon cable connects to the P5 connector on
the controller board (see Figure 25). This allows you to configure and monitor the
TX3 devices on your system using a computer and an ethernet connection.
The IP Module has an RJ-45 connector that connects to the ethernet network
using a standard ethernet cable as shown in Figure 33.

IP Module Ribbon Cable

RJ-45
Connector

Figure 33.IP Module Data and Ethernet Connectors

For a description on how to install the IP Module, see LT-1161 MD-921 IP

Module Installation Instructions.
Note:

4.6

The MD-921 IP Module can only be installed on models that end

with -A (for example, TX3-ER-8-A).

MD-993 Module
The MD-993 Module converts RS-485 signals to USB and is part of the TX3USB-AD Kit. The MD-993 Module ribbon cable connects to the P4 connector on
the controller board. See Figure 25.

56 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Lobby Control Unit Setup

The module has an RS-485 connector as shown in Figure 34.

Figure 34.MD-993 Module

For a description on how to install the MD-993 Module see the TX3-USB-AD
Kit Installation Instructions LT-6027.
Table 1:

MD-933 Jumper Settings

Mode

JW1

JW2

No termination

Open

Open

AC termination 120R + 1nF

Short

Open

No termination

Open

Short

DC termination 120R (Factory Default)

Short

Short

Note:

4.7

For the main application of the MD-993 JW1 and JW2 should both
be shorted.

Guard Phone Module

The TX3-GPM Guard Phone Module mounts above the TX3 Lobby Control Unit
main board on the top left hand side. See Figure 25.
The module has two connectors, an RJ-11 connector and a ribbon cable as shown
in Figure 35.

Version 3.3
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

57 (125)

Lobby Control Unit Setup

The TX3-GPM ribbon cable connects to the P7 connector on the TX3 Lobby
Control Unit main board. The guard phone uses a telephone cable to connect to
the RJ-11 connector.

RJ-11
Connector

GPM Ribbon Cable

Figure 35.Guard Phone Module

For a description on how to install the modem board see the Guard Phone Manual
Installation Instructions LT-972.

4.8

Guard Phone
The Guard phone is an auxiliary phone that plugs into the RJ-11 connector on the
Guard Phone Module on the Lobby Control Unit. This phone provides most of
the same features as a normal telephone and lets you do the following:

Place calls to the Lobby Control Unit.

Receive calls from the Lobby Control Unit.

Place calls to residents.

To call the Lobby Control Unit phone

1.

Pick up the guard phone, wait for the dial tone and dial *9997. The guard
phone connects to the Lobby Control Unit.

2.

Press the # key on the guard phone. The main door unlocks.

To receive a call from the Lobby Control Unit

58 (125)
LT-969

1.

When a visitor dials 9997 on the Lobby Control Unit the guard phone
rings. Pick up the phone. The Lobby Control Unit is now connected to the
guard phone.

2.

Press the # key on the guard phone. The main door unlocks.

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Lobby Control Unit Setup

To call a resident from the guard phone

4.9

1.

Pick up the guard phone and wait for the dial tone.

2.

Dial *DDDD (where DDDD is the residents four digit dial code). The
resident phone rings. When the resident picks up the phone, the
connection is established.

3.

Press the # key on the guard phone. The main door unlocks.

Controller ID Setup
Use the SW1 DIP switches on the Lobby Control Unit main controller board to
set the units ID address on the RS-485 network. The individual switches are
numbered 1 to 8 from left to right, and are marked as either ON or OFF. The first
six switches (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) set the address ID.
Every TX3 System Lobby Control Unit requires a unique unit ID. The unit ID
settings do not need to be in sequence but it recommended to assign IDs starting
from 1, using increments of one (for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on). Unit IDs must
not be duplicated.
Note:

One of the networked units with a real time clock, such as Touch
Screen, Lobby Control or Card Access must have their network
address set to 1.

DIP switch SW1 is found at the top central portion of the controller board, see
Figure 25.

Version 3.3
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

59 (125)

Lobby Control Unit Setup

Table 2 shows the SW1 DIP switch settings for each Lobby Control Unit.

Table 2:

Note:

DIP switch 7 is not used and must be left at the default factory
setting.

Note:

For units with and IP Module installed, DIP Switch 8 determines

how the IP address is assigned to the IP Module.

DIP Switch 8 OFF: The IP address is assigned using a DHCP

server. This is the default factory setting.

DIP switch 8 ON: The IP address is assigned using the TX3

Configurator software.

Lobby Control Unit SW1 DIP Switch Settings

Lobby Control Unit ID # Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 Switch 5 Switch 6

0 (not allowed as a Lobby
Control Unit ID 0 is used
for PC ID)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26

60 (125)
LT-969

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF

OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON

OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF

OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON

OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON

OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Lobby Control Unit Setup

Table 2:

Lobby Control Unit SW1 DIP Switch Settings

Lobby Control Unit ID # Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 Switch 5 Switch 6

27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63

Version 3.3
LT-969

ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON

ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON

OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON

ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON

OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON

61 (125)

Lobby Control Unit Setup

4.10

Configuration Using a PC
In order to correctly utilize the capabilities of the TX3 Telephone Access System
you must first plan and establish how you want to configure the system for your
application.
The easiest way to configure the Lobby Control Unit is with the Mircom TX3MSW Configuration Software. This software is provided on a single CD-ROM
or USB flash drive.
The PC connects to the Lobby Control unit controller board using one of the
following methods:

USB cable from the PC to the TX3 Main Lobby board

Ethernet connection (Lobby Control Unit must have an IP Module)

Modem connection (Lobby Control Unit must have a Modem Module)

The TX3 system is compatible with the following modems:

TrendNet TFM-560U High Speed USB 2.0 Fax Modem

TrendNet TFM-561U High Speed USB 2.0 Fax Modem

Hiro H50113 56K V.92 USB Fax Modem

StarTech USB56KEM2 56k V.92 USB Fax Modem

Zoom 56K V.92 56K USB Mini External Fax Modem

Additional modems are currently being tested for compatibility.

The TX3 configuration is set using either the units own keypad and display or via
the PC Configuration Software.

4.10.1

PC System Requirements
The minimum system requirements are as follows:

Windows 7 (32 bit)

Windows XP SP2/ Vista (32 bit)

512 MB RAM

1 GHZ CPU

600M disk space

1 USB port

Note:

62 (125)
LT-969

Firmware upgrade is not supported on 64-bit systems.

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Lobby Control Unit Setup

4.11

Updating Firmware
You can update the firmware on your panel with the TX3 Configurator software
by using one of the following methods.

Firmware Upgrade Wizard

Network Firmware Upgrade

The Firmware Upgrade Wizard can be used to update only one panel at a time. It
will work on any panel. This method does not work on 64-bit versions of
Windows.
The Network Firmware Upgrade procedure can update more than one panel at the
same time. In order to use the Network Firmware Upgrade, all of the panels must
already have firmware that supports this feature installed on them.
Refer to LT-995, TX3 Configuration and Administrator Manual, for instructions
on how to perform both of these firmware upgrade methods. LT-995 can be found
on the TX3 Configurator Software installation CD, USB flash drive, or on the
Mircom website.

4.11.1

Firmware Version Control

The firmware version number is accessible from the configurator software and
changes whenever there is a major, minor or revision update.
The following convention is used whenever there is a major, minor or revision
change:
Initial release. Version 1.00.0
Major change. Version 2.00.0
Minor change. Version 2.01.0
Revision changes. Version 2.01.1

4.12

Beginning Configuration
The Lobby Control Unit controller is now ready for configuration using the USB.
An optional method is to use the RS-485 or modem connection.
For a complete description of the configuration and on how to establish a
connection to the Lobby Control Unit using USB, ethernet, RS-485, or modem,
see the following documentation:

Version 3.3
LT-969

LT-995 Configuration and Administration Guide

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

63 (125)

Lobby Control Unit Setup

LT-973 TX3 Configurator Quick Start

Verify the following:

Ensure that the controller and all connected devices and components are
fully operational.

Ensure the controller DIP Switches (SW1) are set with a unique network
address.

Ensure the Configurator software is set with the correct controller network
address.

Ensure that your PC and the Configurator are set with the correct date and
time.

To start the configuration

64 (125)
LT-969

1.

Connect the PC to the controller using the USB port.

2.

Launch the Configurator and click Connect. Once connected the

connection icon appears in the Configurator tool bar.

3.

Configure the Telephone Access system using the instructions in the

Configurator Software Program TX3-MSW or the LT-995 Configuration
and Administration Guide.

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

NSL Relay Cabinet Installation and

Wiring

This chapter provides information about the NSL Relay Cabinet Installation and
Wiring.
This chapter explains

Version 3.3
LT-969

NSL Control Unit Relay Cabinet Mechanical Installation

NSL Control Unit and Expanders

Wiring the TX3-NSL-8M Main Controller Board

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

65 (125)

NSL Relay Cabinet Installation and Wiring

5.1

NSL Relay Cabinet Mechanical Installation

The NSL Relay cabinets contain the telephone switching equipment and are
typically mounted in the electrical/telephone room of a building.
NSL Relay cabinets are factory assembled in one of the following enclosure
sizes:

TX3-NSL-8M NSL Unit: 27 inch high enclosure

TX3-8EC NSL Expander: 13 15/16 inch high enclosure

TX3-16EC NSL Expander: 27 inch high enclosure

The TX3-8EC NSL Expander includes the 13 15/16 inch enclosure. The TX3NSL-8M Relay Cabinet includes the 27 inch enclosure. The TX3-16EC NSL
Expander includes the 27 inch enclosure. See Figure 36 and Table 3.

66 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

NSL Relay Cabinet Installation and Wiring

Figure 36.

NSL Relay Cabinet

The top two mounting holes are 6 3/16 inches apart.

Table 3:

NSL Relay Cabinet Dimensions

Model Number

Dim A

Dim B

TX3-8EC

10 1/8

13 15/16

TX3-NSL-8M

23 3/16

27

TX3-16EC

23 3/16

27

To mount the NSL Relay Cabinet

5.2

1.

Using the back cover as a template mark the top two mounting hole
locations 6 3/16 inches apart as shown in Figure 36.

2.

Place the screws halfway into the wall in the position shown using a
suitable screw.

3.

Hang the box onto the two screws.

4.

Screw the other two screws at the bottom of the panel.

5.

Tighten all four screws into place.

NSL Relay Control Unit and Expanders

The TX3-NSL-8M NSL Relay Control Unit, TX3-8EC and TX3-16EC NSL
Relay Backplane Expanders perform the following functions:

5.2.1

Telephone switching functionality to facilitate voice communication

between the resident's phone and the lobby

Generating call waiting tones to the resident if the line is busy.

Provide access control by the resident using the telephone keypad.

Low power operation from one 16V AC transformer.

TX3-NSL-8M NSL Control Unit

The TX3-NSL-8M Relay Control Unit consists of:

Version 3.3
LT-969

NSL Main Controller Board

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

67 (125)

NSL Relay Cabinet Installation and Wiring

NSL Backplane Board

Figure 37 shows a TX3-NSL-8M Relay Control Unit.

NSL Backplane Board

NSL Main Controller

TX3-NSL-8M Relay Control Unit

Figure 37.

5.2.2

TX3-NSL-8M Relay Control Unit

2012 NSL Relay

The NSL Backplane board contains up to eight 2012 NSL Relay Boards. Each
2012 NSL Relay Board has 12 relays, allowing for a total of 96 relays.

5.2.3

NSL Expanders
NSL expanders plug into the NSL Backplane Board connectors and consist of:

TX3-8EC NSL Eight Relay Card Backplane Expander

TX3-16EC NSL 16 Relay Card Backplane Expander

Extension cables provide connections between adjacent enclosures using the

expansion connectors. See Section 5.3 for a description of the NSL Backplane
Board connectors.

68 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

NSL Relay Cabinet Installation and Wiring

The TX3-8EC NSL Eight Relay Backplane Expander and the TX3-16EC
NSL 16 Relay Backplane Expander are housed in their own cabinet and can be
connected with two cables to provide an additional capacity for 8 or 16 relay
boards respectively.
The expanders allow a total of 16 backplanes to be installed, allowing for up to
1535 relays.
Note:

The TX3-NSL-8M and any TX3-8EC and/or TX3-16EC must all

be adjacent to each other, mounted on the same wall and in the same
room.
Each slot
accepts a
2012 NSL
Relay
Board

TX3-NSL-8M
NSL Unit

Figure 38.

Version 3.3
LT-969

TX3-8EC NSL
Relay Backplane Expander

TX3-16EC NSL
Relay Backplane Expander

NSL Expanders

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

69 (125)

NSL Relay Cabinet Installation and Wiring

5.3

Wiring the TX3-NSL-8M Main Controller Board

The TX3-NSL-8M NSL Main Controller Board has both ribbon cable sockets
and screw terminals.
Attention: High voltages are present on this board during the ringing of suite
telephones.
Figure 39 shows the general layout of the TX3-NSL-8M Main Controller board
components.
Expansion Connectors
P4
P6
P5

Res.
Co.

R
T
R
T

R
T

Telephone Line
from Lobby Panel
Main Controller
Board

SW2
1

P3

JW3 JW4 JW2

TX3-NSL-8M Relay Control Unit

JW1 JW5
USB

16V AC
IN ON OFF

SW1
TX3-NSL-8M Main Controller Board

Figure 39.

5.3.1

TX3-NSL-8M Main Controller Board

Connectors
USB. Computer connection for firmware download.
P3. Not used.
P4. Expansion to the NSL Controller back-plane.

70 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

NSL Relay Cabinet Installation and Wiring

P5. Expansion to the NSL Controller back-plane.

P6. Not used.

5.3.2

Switches
SW1. Turns the units power ON and OFF for servicing, or to re-start the unit.
SW2. Not used.

5.3.3

Jumpers
JW1. JW1 is used for updating firmware and is normally open.
JW2. JW2 is used for updating firmware and is normally open.
All other jumpers are not used.

5.3.4

Telephone Line
Each NSL control unit provides a single telephone line connection to the Lobby
Control Unit. See Figure 40 and Figure 41.
Each Lobby Control Unit panel can use any one of the five telephone lines on the
Lobby Control Unit Main Controller Board to communicate to an ADC
telephone system or to an NSL relay control unit.
There are many possibilities for connecting Entry Control panels and NSL
control units, but each main Lobby Control Unit requires one individual
telephone line to each NSL control unit.
Lobby Control Units connect to the NSL and control units through telephone
lines. Telephone lines are not connected to expansion units.
Expansion relay control units do not require an individual telephone line.

Version 3.3
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

71 (125)

NSL Relay Cabinet Installation and Wiring

Relay control unit

NSL SYSTEM

Line

Entry
Control
Panel

Figure 40.

72 (125)
LT-969

NSL System with Telephone Line

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

NSL Relay Cabinet Installation and Wiring

Line 1

TX3-NSL-8M Relay
Control Unit

Line 5
T R

Line 1
T R

Line 4
T R

Line 2 Line 3
T R T R

TX3 Lobby Panel Main

Controller Board

Telephone Lines 1 to 5

Figure 41.

NSL Controller Telephone Lines

To test the TX3-8M-NSL Relay Control unit

1.

Connect a telephone to the TX3-8M-NSL Relay Control unit telephone

terminal block (see Figure 39).

2.

Pick up the telephone. A dial tone is heard.

3.

Dial *RRRR#, where RRRR is the relay code. A resident line LED relay
card light turns on.

4.

Hang up. The resident line LED relay card light turns off. The TX3-8MNSL Relay Control unit is operational.

5.

Perform the same test for all of the relay codes.

Note:

6.

Version 3.3
LT-969

Resident telephones associated with the relay card will ring. If the
resident picks up their telephone a connection will be established.
Disconnect the telephone and procedure with the installation.

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

73 (125)

NSL Relay Cabinet Installation and Wiring

5.3.5

Connecting to an NSL line

Use the following calling pattern when connecting to the NSL Panel.
*RRRRPPNNC#
Note:

PP and NN and C are optional

where:
RRRR is the relay code.
PP is the ring pattern.
NN is the maximum number of rings.
C is call transfer key.
To connect to an NSL line
1.

5.3.6

Dial *RRRRPPNNC#.

TX3-NSL-8M/TX3-8EC/TX3-16EC NSL Unit Relay Backplane Boards

The TX3-NSL-8M / TX3-8EC / TX3-16EC NSL Unit Relay Backplane Boards
have both ribbon cable sockets and relay board sockets.
Figure 42 shows the general layout of the TX3-NSL-8M NSL Unit controller
board components.

5.3.7

Connectors
Up to 16 NSL backplanes connect to an NSL main controller board. Each has a
set of 16 positions for a jumper plug. The first backplane is jumpered for 1", the
next for 2", and so on up to 16".
P1. Expansion from the previous controller or the NSL main controller board.
P2. Expansion from the previous controller or the NSL main controller board.
P3 to P10. Connectors for the 2012 NSL Relay Boards. (eight relay boards per
backplane.)
P11. Expansion to the next backplane.
P12. Expansion to the next backplane.

74 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

NSL Relay Cabinet Installation and Wiring

NSL Backplane Number Selector. (located between P1 and P2).

TX3-NSL-8M Relay Control Unit

2016 NSL Unit Relay Backplane Boards

Figure 42.

NSL Backplane

Attention: High voltages are present on this board during the ringing of suite
telephones.

5.3.8

Using NSL with Phone Lines that Provide DSL Service

If the building's telephone lines provide both DSL (digital subscriber line) and
POT (plain old telephone) services then the ADSL-100 filter module is required
to filter data signals. This filter module is installed between P4 on the NSL
Controller board and P1 on the first Back Plane board that connects to it. Refer to
the figure below for details on connecting the ADSL-100 module.

Version 3.3
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

75 (125)

NSL Relay Cabinet Installation and Wiring

Back Plane
MD-612

ADSL-100

P4

MODEM LINE PHONE

TR
TR
TR

P1

Line to P4 on NSL Controller

Phone to P1 on Back Plane

NSL Controller
MD-923

Figure 43.

76 (125)
LT-969

ADSL-100 Filter Module Installation

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

NSL Relay Cabinet Installation and Wiring

5.3.9

Setting the Backplane Number

Relay addresses are numbered to show the relay cards connector location and
backplane number setting. Table 4 provides sample addresses for the first three
backplane number jumper settings.
For example, when the backplane number jumper setting is set to 1, the first relay
on P3 relay board has an address of 1. When the backplane number setting is set
to 2, the first relay on P3 relay board has an address of 97.
To set the backplane number
1.

Determine the relay address according to the relay cards connector

location and backplane number setting.

2.

Using a jumper, set the backplane number across the Backplane Number
Selection pins as shown in Figure 44.
Backplane Number
Selection
Jumper Setting

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

Figure 44.

Version 3.3
LT-969

Backplane Number Section

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

77 (125)

NSL Relay Cabinet Installation and Wiring

Table 4:

Sample Backplane Relay Addresses

Connector

5.3.10

Backplane Number Setting

Jumper 1

Jumper 2

Jumper 3

Address 1-96

Address 97-192

Address 193-288

P3

1 to 12

97 to 108

193 to 204

P4

13 to 24

109 to 120

205 to 216

P5

25 to 36

121 to 132

217 to 228

P6

37 to 48

133 to 144

229 to 240

P7

49 to 60

145 to 156

241 to 252

P8

61 to 72

157 to 168

253 to 264

P9

73 to 84

169 to 180

265 to 276

P10

85 to 96

181 to 192

277 to 288

2012 NSL Relay Board Wiring

The 2012 NSL Relay Board plugs into the backplane boards of the NSL units.
There may be up to eight relay boards in each backplane board (to a maximum of
128 relay boards for 16 NSL backplane boards).
In each NSL backplane the relay boards are numbered 1 to 8, starting from the
bottom of the backplane and going to the top. Each relay board provides 12
resident telephone lines connections, for a maximum of 1536 telephone lines per
system.
Connections are made via the CA-71A BIX Block or RJ-71C Punch Down Block
Wiring Configuration as follows:
CA-71A BIX Block. The CA-71A (for Canada) wiring configurations of BIX
and Punch Down Block are shown in Figure 46 and Table 5.
RJ-71C Punch Down Block. The RJ-71C (for U.S.A.) wiring configurations of
BIX and Punch Down Block are shown in Figure 47 and Table 6.
Normally, the required blocks are installed by the telephone company. Each
block serves up to 12 telephone lines.
The 50-pin amphenol connector on the BIX block connects to the 2012 relay card
using the standard 9106 cable.

78 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

NSL Relay Cabinet Installation and Wiring

To connect the 2012 NSL Relay Board

Version 3.3
LT-969

1.

Contact the telephone company at least three weeks before the actual
installation to order the required blocks.

2.

Complete the CA-71A or RJ-71C Block Identification Forms (Table 5 and

Table 6) for the telephone installer. The form shows the telephone installer
how the telephone lines connect to the BIX/Punch Down Blocks.

3.

Install all BIX Blocks as close as possible to the NSL unit to which they
connect.

4.

Plug the 2012 NSL Relay Board into the NSL units backplane board.

5.

Connect the 50-pin amphenol connector on the BIX block to the 2012
relay card using the 9106 cable.

6.

Connect the CA-71A BIX Block or RJ-71C Punch Down Block Wiring
Configuration.

7.

See the warranty section on page 119 and provide the following
information to the telephone company:

Telephone numbers of the lines to which the TX3 system will be

connected.

The Industry Canada registration number for Canada or the FCC

registration number for U.S.A.

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of the TX3 system.

Note:

RJ-71C wiring configuration is not recognized by all telephone

companies. For Bell Canada who has jurisdiction for Ontario and
Quebec, refer to CA-71A block for interconnect to the telephone
entry systems.

Note:

Since there are two types of block wiring configuration, CA-71A

and RJ-71C, Mircom recommends that you contact the telephone
company as to what block wiring configuration is available. We
suggest using Mircom's standard 9106 cable for CA-71A or RJ-71C
configured blocks since they are straightforward and easy to use.

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

79 (125)

NSL Relay Cabinet Installation and Wiring

LEDs

This connector mounts

into the NSL backplane

P1

P2

Figure 45.

80 (125)
LT-969

2012 NSL Relay Board

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Amphenol connection
from telephone company

Version 3.3

NSL Relay Cabinet Installation and Wiring

Figure 46.
Version 3.3
LT-969

CA-71A BIX Block Wiring Configuration

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

81 (125)

NSL Relay Cabinet Installation and Wiring

Table 5:

CA-71A BIX Block Identification Form

Relay Cabinet No. ____ of ____Decoder/Mother Board No.________

Relay
Telephone Block Pins
Apt. Dial
Card/ Amp. Number Tel. Co./Res. #
Code
Jack #

82 (125)
LT-969

Relay/ Relay
Telephone Block Pins
Apt. Dial
Line # Card/ Amp. Number Tel. Co./Res. #
Code
Jack #

Relay/
Line #

1,2/25,26

0001

1,2/25,26

0049

3,4/27,28

0002

3,4/27,28

0050

5,6/29,30

0003

5,6/29,30

0051

7,8/31,32

0004

7,8/31,32

0052

9,10/33,34

0005

9,10/33,34

0053

11,12/35,36

0006

11,12/35,36

0054

13,14/37,38

0007

13,14/37,38

0055

15,16/39,40

0008

15,16/39,40

0056

17,18/41,42

0009

17,18/41,42

0057

19,20/43,44

0010

19,20/43,44

0058

21,22/45,46

0011

21,22/45,46

0059

23,24/47,48

0012

23,24/47,48

0060

1,2/25,26

0013

1,2/25,26

0067

3,4/27,28

0014

3,4/27,28

0062

5,6/29,30

0015

5,6/29,30

0063

7,8/31,32

0016

7,8/31,32

0064

9,10/33,34

0017

9,10/33,34

0065

11,12/35,36

0018

11,12/35,36

0066

13,14/37,38

0019

13,14/37,38

0067

15,16/39,40

0020

15,16/39,40

0068

17,18/41,42

0021

17,18/41,42

0069

19,20/43,44

0022

19,20/43,44

0070

21,22/45,46

0023

21,22/45,46

0071

23,24/47,48

0024

23,24/47,48

0072

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

NSL Relay Cabinet Installation and Wiring

Table 5:

CA-71A BIX Block Identification Form

Relay Cabinet No. ____ of ____Decoder/Mother Board No.________

Relay
Telephone Block Pins
Apt. Dial
Card/ Amp. Number Tel. Co./Res. #
Code
Jack #

Relay/ Relay
Telephone Block Pins
Apt. Dial
Line # Card/ Amp. Number Tel. Co./Res. #
Code
Jack #

Relay/
Line #

1,2/25,26

0025

1,2/25,26

0073

3,4/27,28

0026

3,4/27,28

0074

5,6/29,30

0027

5,6/29,30

0075

7,8/31,32

0028

7,8/31,32

0076

9,10/33,34

0029

9,10/33,34

0077

11,12/35,36

0030

11,12/35,36

0078

13,14/37,38

0031

13,14/37,38

0079

15,16/39,40

0032

15,16/39,40

0080

17,18/41,42

0033

17,18/41,42

0081

19,20/43,44

0034

19,20/43,44

0082

21,22/45,46

0035

21,22/45,46

0083

23,24/47,48

0036

23,24/47,48

0084

1,2/25,26

0037

1,2/25,26

0085

3,4/27,28

0038

3,4/27,28

0086

5,6/29,30

0039

5,6/29,30

0087

7,8/31,32

0040

7,8/31,32

0088

9,10/33,34

0041

9,10/33,34

0089

11,12/35,36

0042

11,12/35,36

0090

13,14/37,38

0043

13,14/37,38

0091

15,16/39,40

0044

15,16/39,40

0092

17,18/41,42

0045

17,18/41,42

0093

19,20/43,44

0046

19,20/43,44

0094

21,22/45,46

0047

21,22/45,46

0095

23,24/47,48

0048

23,24/47,48

0096

Version 3.3
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

83 (125)

NSL Relay Cabinet Installation and Wiring

Figure 47.
84 (125)
LT-969

RJ-71C Punch-Down Block Wiring Configuration

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

NSL Relay Cabinet Installation and Wiring

Table 6:

RJ-71C Punch-Down Block Identification Form

Relay Cabinet No. ____ of ____Decoder/Mother Board No.________

Relay
Telephone Block Pins
Apt. Dial
Card/
Number
Tel. Co./Res. #
Code
Amp. Jack
#

Version 3.3
LT-969

Relay/ Relay
Telephone Block Pins
Apt. Dial
Line # Card/
Number
Tel. Co./Res. #
Code
Amp. Jack
#

Relay/
Line #

1,2/27,28

0001

1,2/27,28

0049

3,4/29,30

0002

3,4/29,30

0050

5,6/31,32

0003

5,6/31,32

0051

7,8/33,34

0004

7,8/33,34

0052

9,10/35,36

0005

9,10/35,36

0053

11,12/37,38

0006

11,12/37,38

0054

13,14/39,40

0007

13,14/39,40

0055

15,16/41,42

0008

15,16/41,42

0056

17,18/43,44

0009

17,18/43,44

0057

19,20/45,46

0010

19,20/45,46

0058

21,22/47,48

0011

21,22/47,48

0059

23,24/49,50

0012

23,24/49,50

0060

1,2/27,28

0013

1,2/27,28

0067

3,4/29,30

0014

3,4/29,30

0062

5,6/31,32

0015

5,6/31,32

0063

7,8/33,34

0016

7,8/33,34

0064

9,10/35,36

0017

9,10/35,36

0065

11,12/37,38

0018

11,12/37,38

0066

13,14/39,40

0019

13,14/39,40

0067

15,16/41,42

0020

15,16/41,42

0068

17,18/43,44

0021

17,18/43,44

0069

19,20/45,46

0022

19,20/45,46

0070

21,22/47,48

0023

21,22/47,48

0071

23,24/49,50

0024

23,24/49,50

0072

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

85 (125)

NSL Relay Cabinet Installation and Wiring

Table 6:

RJ-71C Punch-Down Block Identification Form

Relay Cabinet No. ____ of ____Decoder/Mother Board No.________

Telephone Block Pins
Apt. Dial
Relay/ Relay
Number
Tel. Co./Res. #
Code
Line # Card/
Amp. Jack
#

Relay/
Line #

1,2/27,28

0025

1,2/27,28

0073

3,4/29,30

0026

3,4/29,30

0074

5,6/31,32

0027

5,6/31,32

0075

7,8/33,34

0028

7,8/33,34

0076

9,10/35,36

0029

9,10/35,36

0077

11,12/37,38

0030

11,12/37,38

0078

13,14/39,40

0031

13,14/39,40

0079

15,16/41,42

0032

15,16/41,42

0080

17,18/43,44

0033

17,18/43,44

0081

19,20/45,46

0034

19,20/45,46

0082

21,22/47,48

0035

21,22/47,48

0083

23,24/49,50

0036

23,24/49,50

0084

1,2/27,28

0037

1,2/27,28

0085

3,4/29,30

0038

3,4/29,30

0086

5,6/31,32

0039

5,6/31,32

0087

7,8/33,34

0040

7,8/33,34

0088

9,10/35,36

0041

9,10/35,36

0089

11,12/37,38

0042

11,12/37,38

0090

13,14/39,40

0043

13,14/39,40

0091

15,16/41,42

0044

15,16/41,42

0092

17,18/43,44

0045

17,18/43,44

0093

19,20/45,46

0046

19,20/45,46

0094

21,22/47,48

0047

21,22/47,48

0095

23,24/49,50

0048

23,24/49,50

0096

Telephone Block Pins

Apt. Dial
Relay
Number
Tel. Co./Res. #
Code
Card/
Amp. Jack
#

86 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

NSL Relay Cabinet Installation and Wiring

5.4

Updating Firmware
After completion of the TX3-NSL-8M NSL Main Controller wiring and
configuration, use the TX3-MSW Configuration Software to complete the
firmware update.
To update firmware

Version 3.3
LT-969

1.

Turn the power OFF by using SW1 on the bottom right side of the card
access controller board.

2.

Short JW1 and JW2 using a jumper.

3.

Turn the power ON.

4.

Wait for 15 seconds.

5.

Turn power OFF and remove jumper JW2.

6.

Connect the USB cable to the card access controller board.

7.

Turn the power ON.

8.

Proceed with the firmware update using the configurator software.

9.

When you are finished updating the firmware, turn the power OFF.

10.

Unplug the USB cable.

11.

Turn the power back ON.

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

87 (125)

NSL Relay Cabinet Installation and Wiring

88 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Elevator Restriction Unit

Installation and Configuration
This chapter provides information about the TX3-ER-8 and TX3-ER-8-A
Elevator Restriction Unit models.
This chapter explains

Version 3.3
LT-969

Elevator Restriction Cabinet Mechanical Installation

Elevator Restriction Units

Wiring the Elevator Restriction Unit

Elevator Restriction Unit Backplane

2012E Elevator Restriction Relay Card

Elevator Restriction Unit Configuration

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

89 (125)

Elevator Restriction Unit Installation and Configuration

6.1

Elevator Restriction Cabinet Mechanical

Installation
The Elevator Restriction cabinet contains the elevator access equipment and is
typically mounted in the electrical/telephone room of a building. The unit is
factory assembled in one cabinet size shown below.

90 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Elevator Restriction Unit Installation and Configuration

The back cover is 10 1/8 inches wide by 27 inches long. The top two mounting
holes are 6 3/16 inches apart.

Figure 48.Elevator Relay Cabinet

To mount the Elevator Restriction Unit Cabinet

1.

Version 3.3
LT-969

Using the back cover as a template mark the top two mounting hole
locations 6 3/16 inches apart as shown in Figure 48.

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

91 (125)

Elevator Restriction Unit Installation and Configuration

6.2

2.

Place the screws halfway into the wall in the position shown using a
suitable screw.

3.

Hang the box onto the two screws.

4.

Screw the other two screws at the bottom of the panel.

5.

Tighten all four screws into place.

Elevator Restriction Units

The Elevator Restriction Unit limits building accessibility by granting visitor
access only to the destination floor. Figure 49 shows a Lobby Control Unit with
an Elevator Restriction Unit.
Telephone outlet
Central office line

Line1

Lobby Control Unit

(Node Addr 1)
Elevator
Restriction Unit
(Node Addr 2)

Elevator
Restriction
Unit
Relays to
Elevator
Control

RS-485
bus
RS-485 from
previous unit

RS-485 to
next unit

Figure 49.Lobby Control Unit with Elevator Restriction

92 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Elevator Restriction Unit Installation and Configuration

The elevator restriction unit consists of the main elevator restriction controller
board and the elevator backplane. Up to eight 2012E Elevator Relay Boards may
be installed, allowing for 96 elevator floors for access in this enclosure. See
Figure 50.
The Elevator Restriction Unit performs the following functions:

Provides time dependent relay contacts which can be used for either
elevator or video control.

User set timer for relay contacts for each Elevator Restriction Unit at each
Lobby Control Unit.

RS-485 Interface to network to other Units.

Low Power operation from one 16 Vac transformer.

Each slot
accepts a
2012E
12 Relay
Card
Elevator Restriction
Backplane

Elevator Restriction
Controller Board

TX3-ER-8 Elevator Restriction Unit

Figure 50.Elevator Restriction Unit

Version 3.3
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

93 (125)

Elevator Restriction Unit Installation and Configuration

6.3

Wiring the Elevator Restriction Unit

The Elevator Restriction Backplane use a ribbon cable to connect to the Elevator
Restriction Main Controller board.
The Elevator Restriction Controller has eight sockets for the 2012E Relay
Boards.

6.3.1

Elevator Controller Board

Figure 51 shows the general layout of the Elevator Controller board components.
P4
P6

R
T
R
Co.
T

P5

Res.

R
T

SW2
1

P3

JW3 JW4 JW2

TX3-ER-8 Elevator
Restriction Unit
JW1 JW5
16V AC
IN ON OFF

USB

SW1
RS-485 Terminals

94 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Elevator Restriction Unit Installation and Configuration

Figure 51.Elevator Controller Board

6.3.2

Connectors
USB. Computer connection for firmware download.
P1. Not normally used. Used for debugging purposes only.
P2. Not used.
P3. Connector for the MD-921 IP Module (for the TX3-ER-8-A model only).
P4. Not used.
P5. Expansion to the elevator restriction backplane.
P6. Not used.

6.3.3

DIP Switches
SW1. Turns the units power ON and OFF for servicing, or to re-start the unit.
SW2. Sets the units RS-485 ID (node address) and the IP addressing mode.

6.3.4

Jumpers
JW1. JW1 is used for updating firmware and is normally open.
JW2. JW2 is used for updating firmware and is normally open.
All other jumpers are not used.

6.3.5

USB
The USB port is used for updating firmware.

Version 3.3
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

95 (125)

Elevator Restriction Unit Installation and Configuration

6.3.6

RS-485
Figure 52 shows the RS-485 elevator restriction unit wiring.

USB

Input

Output

- S +

- S +

16 VAC
IN
PS-4P Transformer
(located in electrical room)
18 AWG

Twisted Shield Pair

18 AWG
18 AWG

Daisy chain one to one

connection (+ to +, S
to S and - to -) to next
RS-485
DO NOT T-TAP

Twisted Shield Pair

Figure 52.Elevator Restriction Controller Board Wiring

96 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Elevator Restriction Unit Installation and Configuration

6.4

Elevator Restriction Controller Backplane

The Elevator Restriction Unit Backplane has ribbon cables to connect to the
Elevator Restriction Main Controller board and eight sockets for 2012E Relay
Boards.

Position 8
Position 7
Position 6
Position 5
Position 4
Position 3

Position 2

Position 1

TX3-ER-8 Elevator
Restriction Unit

Figure 53.Elevator Restriction Controller Backplane

6.4.1

Connectors
P1. Not used.
P2. Ribbon cable connector from the elevator restriction main controller board.
P3 to 10. Connectors for the elevator restriction 2012E Relay Boards (maximum
eight relay boards per backplane and one backplane per elevator). Boards are
mounted starting from Position 1, 2, 3 up to Position 8.

Version 3.3
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

97 (125)

Elevator Restriction Unit Installation and Configuration

P11. Not used.

6.5

2012E Elevator Restriction Relay Card

The 2012E Elevator Restriction Relay Boards plug into the backplane portion of
the Elevator Restriction Unit. They number from one to eight starting from the
bottom slot and moving towards the top.
Each relay board has 12 Form A or B relay contacts rated at 28 VDC, 0.5
amperes. Each jumper is selectable as normally open or normally closed.
There may be a total of 96 elevator restriction relays in each Elevator Restriction
Unit.

JW 1

JW 2

JW 3

JW 4

JW5

JW 6

JW7

JW 8

JW 9

JW 1 0

JW 1 1

JW 1 2

NC
NO

NC
NO
NC
NO
NC
NO
NC
NO
NC
NO
NC
NO
NC
NO
NC
NO
NC

RE L AY 1

N O/N C
RE L AY 2

RE LAY 3

RE L AY 4

RE LAY 5

RE LAY 6

RE LAY 7

RE LAY 8

RE LAY 9

RE LAY 10

NC
NO

RE L AY 1 1

NO

C om
N O/N C

NO

NC

C om

RE L AY 1 2

C om
N O/N C
C om
N O/N C
C om
N O/N C
C om
N O/N C
C om
N O/N C
C om
N O/N C
C om
N O/N C
C om
N O/N C
C om
N O/N C
C om
N O/N C

Figure 54.2012E Elevator Restriction Relay Board

6.5.1

Relay Board Components

JW1-12. Jumpers for selecting normally open or normally closed relay
operation.
I1-12. LEDs indicating when each relay is active.

98 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Elevator Restriction Unit Installation and Configuration

Relays 1 to 12. Screw terminal contacts for each relay.

6.6

Elevator Restriction Unit Configuration

The Elevator Restriction Unit ID is set using the eight position DIP Switch
labelled SW2 as shown in Figure 51.
The individual switches are numbered 1 to 8 from left to right, and are marked as
either ON or OFF. The first six switches (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) set the ID.
Note:

Table 7:

Every Elevator Restriction Unit in a given TX3 System requires a

unique ID. Unit IDs must not be duplicated.

Lobby Control Unit SW2 DIP Switch Settings

Lobby Control Unit ID # Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 Switch 5 Switch 6

0 (not allowed as a Lobby
Control Unit ID 0 is used
for PC ID)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25

Version 3.3
LT-969

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON

OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF

OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF

OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON

OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON

OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

99 (125)

Elevator Restriction Unit Installation and Configuration

Table 7:

Lobby Control Unit SW2 DIP Switch Settings

Lobby Control Unit ID # Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 Switch 5 Switch 6

26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63

100 (125)
LT-969

OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON

ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON

OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON

ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON

OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON

Version 3.3

Elevator Restriction Unit Installation and Configuration

Version 3.3
LT-969

Note:

DIP switch 7 is not used and must be left at the default factory
setting.

Note:

For units with an MD-921 IP Module installed, DIP Switch 8

determines how the IP address is assigned to the IP Module.

DIP Switch 8 OFF: The IP address is assigned using a DHCP

server. This is the default factory setting.

DIP switch 8 ON: The IP address is assigned using the TX3

Configurator software.

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

101 (125)

Elevator Restriction Unit Installation and Configuration

6.7

Updating Firmware
You can update the firmware on your panel with the TX3 Configurator software
by using one of the following methods.

Firmware Upgrade Wizard

Network Firmware Upgrade

The Firmware Upgrade Wizard can be used to update only one panel at a time. It
will work on any panel. This method does not work on 64-bit versions of
Windows.
The Network Firmware Upgrade procedure can update more than one panel at the
same time. In order to use the Network Firmware Upgrade, all of the panels must
already have firmware that supports this feature installed on them.
Refer to LT-995, TX3 Configuration and Administrator Manual, for instructions
on how to perform both of these firmware upgrade methods. LT-995 can be found
on the TX3 Configurator Software installation CD, USB flash drive, or on the
Mircom website.

102 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Adding Controllers

This chapter provides information about adding additional controllers on the

same network as the Telephone Access System.
This chapter explains

Version 3.3
LT-969

How to add the controller

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

103 (125)

Adding Controllers

7.1

Adding a Controller
The TX3 telephone access system may be integrated with other controllers, such
as the TX3-CX Card Access system and Elevator Restriction Unit, through a
peer-to-peer connection via the RS-485 bus, an ethernet TPC/IP network, or a
combination of RS-485 and ethernet networks.
Connecting a controller to an RS-485 network requires that the controller have a
unique ID address on the RS-485 network (valid addresses range from 1 to 63).
See the installation manual for your controller for instructions on how to set the
ID address for your controller.
To connect a controller to an ethernet network, the controller must have an IP
Module. Once the controller is connected to the ethernet network and has an IP
address, the controller is recognized as a Master Node on the TX3 system.
To create a combination ethernet and RS-485 network, you connect one or more
controllers to the RS-485 network on a Master Node. The controllers connecting
to the Master Nodes RS-485 network are Slave Nodes. Each controller on the
RS-485 network (including the Master Node) must have a unique ID address on
the RS-485 network. See the installation manual for your controller for
instructions on how to set the ID address for your controller.
Note:

Ensure that each controller has a unique address (IP and/or RS-485
ID address) on the network it is connected to.

To integrate another controller on an RS-485 network

104 (125)
LT-969

1.

Ensure the Telephone Access System and the controller are setup and
ready for operation.

2.

Turn the power OFF for all units on the network.

3.

Connect the controller to the Telephone Access System via the RS-485 bus
using the RS-485 connectors.

4.

Turn the power ON for all units on the network.

5.

Connect the PC to either the Telephone Access System or controller using

the USB port.

6.

Use the TX3 Configurator Program to add and configure the controller to
the network.

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Appendix

This chapter contains additional information about the TX3 Telephone Access
System.
This chapter explains

Version 3.3
LT-969

Telephone Access System Specifications

Telephone Access System Kits

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

105 (125)

Appendix

8.1

Specifications

8.1.1

Operating Temperature
50C (122F) to -20C(-4F).
For temperatures where the Telephone Access System will operate below 0C
(32F) at any time, install the TH-102K Thermostat Heater within the enclosure.

8.1.2

Telephone Lines
Use only Loop Start telephones (not ground start), check with your local
telephone company.

8.1.3

AC Power Supply
105 Vac to 128 Vac.
Note:

8.1.4

Maximum power consumption for an 8-line by 20 character LCD

TX3 Lobby Control Unit is 6.2 Watts.

Power Transformer
Mircom Model PS-4. 16 Vac/ 40 VA, CSA approved Class 2 Power
Transformer.
Mircom Model PS-4P. 16 Vac/ 40 VA, CSA approved Class 2 Power
Transformer, plug-in.

8.1.5

Door Strikes
Select the appropriate door strike as required by your system applications. We
recommend using the following Mircom door strikes below and its compatible
power transformer.

Mircom Model M-10. DC (silent) or AC (buzzing) Door Strike. (Use PS3B transformer)

Note:

The door strike must have its own separate power transformer. Do
not tap or use the system power transformers.

The maximum supply for the AC or DC Input Door Strike must not exceed:

106 (125)
LT-969

28 VAC / 1 A max

30 VDC / 1 A max

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Appendix

8.1.6

Outputs 2-4
Form C relays with these contact ratings:

8.1.7

125 VAC / 2 A

30 VDC / 1 A

Post Office Lock

The system has a built-in micro switch and mounting hardware for a postal lock
installation. If a postal service is required, contact the Post Office to obtain the
lock.

8.1.8

Tamper Switch
This switch can be connected to any security or monitoring system to supervise
the opening of the panel front door. This microswitch is the same type used for
the postal lock. This switch is normally open when the panel front door of the
TX3 is closed, and operates at 28 Vac or 28 Vdc, 1A.

8.1.9

Modem
Compatible modems are listed below:
TFM-560U High Speed USB 2.0 Fax Modem
TFM-561U High Speed USB 2.0 Fax Modem
Hiro H50113 56K V.92 USB Fax Modem
StarTech USB56KEM2 56k V.92 USB Fax Modem
Zoom 56K V.92 56K USB Mini External Fax Modem

Version 3.3
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

107 (125)

Appendix

8.2

Kits - Electronic Scrolling Directory

8.2.1

TX3-120U and TX3-120U-A: Electronic Scrolling Directory plus

Paper Directory Lobby Control Unit Kit

8.2.2

8.2.3

108 (125)
LT-969

Four-line by 20 character LCD display

120 name paper directory

Main controller board for 200 residents

PS-4P Transformer

Universal Enclosure complete with Rain Hood and Light Assembly

TX3-120U-A is IP capable

TX3-200-8U and TX3-200-8U-A: Electronic Scrolling Directory

Lobby Control Unit Kit

Eight-line by 20 character LCD display

Main controller board for 200 residents

PS-4P Transformer

Universal Enclosure complete with Rain Hood and Light Assembly

Designed for outdoor applications

TX3-200-8U-A is IP capable

TX3-1000-8U and TX3-1000-8U-A: Electronic Scrolling Directory

Lobby Control Unit Kit

Eight-line by 20 character LCD display

Main controller board for 1000 residents

PS-4P Transformer

Universal Enclosure complete with Rain Hood and Light Assembly

Designed for outdoor applications

TX3-1000-8U-A is IP capable

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Appendix

8.2.4

Version 3.3
LT-969

TX3-2000-8U and TX3-2000-8U-A: Electronic Scrolling Directory

Lobby Control Unit Kit

Eight-line by 20 character LCD display

Main controller board for 2000 residents

PS-4P Transformer

Universal Enclosure complete with Rain Hood and Light Assembly

Designed for outdoor applications

TX3-2000-8U-A is IP capable

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

109 (125)

Appendix

8.3

Kits - Telephone Access Slim-line

8.3.1

TX3-200-4U-A: Slim-Line Electronic Scrolling Directory Lobby

Control Unit Kit

8.3.2

110 (125)
LT-969

4 Line by 20 LCD character display

Main controller board for 200 residents

PS-4P Transformer

Slim-line Universal Enclosure complete with Rain Hood and Light

Assembly

IP capable

TX3-NSL-12K-A: Slim-Line NSL Starter Kit

TX3-200-4U-A Slim Line Universal Enclosure complete with Rain Hood

and Light Assembly (TX3-NSL-12K-A)

4 Line by 20 LCD character display

Main controller board for 200 residents

PS-4P Transformer

TX3-NSL-8M Master NSL Relay Cabinet complete with PS-4P

transformer

2012K Twelve unit kit complete with a 2012 Telephone card and a 9106
Relay Cable

RJ-71C Punch Down Block

Designed for outdoor applications

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Appendix

8.4

Kits - Continental Series Enclosures

8.4.1

TX3-120U-A: Electronic Scrolling Directory plus Paper Directory

Lobby Control Unit Kit

8.4.2

8.4.3

8.4.4

Version 3.3
LT-969

Four-line by 20 character LCD display

120 name paper directory

Main controller board for 200 residents

PS-4P Transformer

Universal Enclosure complete with Rain Hood and Light Assembly

IP capable

TX3-200-8C-A: Electronic Scrolling Directory Lobby Control Unit

Kit

Eight-line by 20 character LCD display

Main controller board for 200 residents

PS-4P Transformer

Continental Enclosure

Designed for indoor applications

IP capable

TX3-1000-8C-A: Electronic Scrolling Directory Lobby Control Unit

Kit

Eight-line by 20 character LCD display

Main controller board for 1000 residents

PS-4P Transformer

Continental Enclosure

Designed for indoor applications

IP capable

TX3-2000-8C-A: Electronic Scrolling Directory Lobby Control Unit

Kit

Eight-line by 20 character LCD display

Main controller board for 2000 residents

PS-4P Transformer

Continental Enclosure

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

111 (125)

Appendix

8.4.5

8.4.6

8.4.7

112 (125)
LT-969

Designed for indoor applications

IP capable

TX3-200-8CH-A: Electronic Scrolling Directory Lobby Control Unit

Kit with Handset

Eight-line by 20 character LCD display

Handset

Main controller board for 200 residents

PS-4P Transformer

Continental Enclosure

Designed for indoor applications

IP capable

TX3-1000-8CH-A: Electronic Scrolling Directory Lobby Control Unit

Kit with Handset

Eight-line by 20 character LCD display

Handset

Main controller board for 1000 residents

PS-4P Transformer

Continental Enclosure

Designed for indoor applications

IP capable

TX3-2000-8CH-A: Electronic Scrolling Directory Lobby Control Unit

Kit with Handset

Eight-line by 20 character LCD display

Handset

Main controller board for 2000 residents

PS-4P Transformer

Continental Enclosure

Designed for indoor applications

IP capable

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Appendix

8.5

Kiosk Free Standing

TX3-2000-8K-A: 8 line Voice Entry panel, Kiosk style mount for 2000 names.

Version 3.3
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

113 (125)

Appendix

114 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Resident Operating Instructions

This chapter describes the Telephone Access System operating instructions for
use by the resident.
This chapter explains

Version 3.3
LT-969

NSL Resident Operating Instructions

ADC Resident Operating Instructions

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

115 (125)

Resident Operating Instructions

9.1

NSL Resident Operating Instructions

Mircom's state-of-the-art door entry system provides you and your guest with an
increased level of confidence and security.
The TX3 Telephone Access system operates with your existing telephone. Your
guest dials your code number or selects your name by scrolling through the
electronic directory on the Entry unit, causing your telephone to ring.
Note:

9.1.1

The telephone keypad numbers described in this chapter may be

different for your system. If the keypad numbers do not perform as
described, check with your building administrator to get the correct
values.

Granting Access
When you answer your telephone, you will be in communication with your guest.
To unlock the main door

Press " 9 " on your telephone keypad

To unlock the auxiliary door

Press " 6 " on your telephone keypad

To refuse entry

9.1.2

Hang up or

Press 4

Call Waiting Feature

Note:

The Call Waiting Feature is available only on NSL systems.

When a guest places a call to you from the Lobby Control Unit while you are
engaged in a conversation on your outside telephone line, you will hear a distinct
tone.
To answer the call

116 (125)
LT-969

1.

Briefly push the call waiting key, 2, to answer the call. This action
automatically places the outside telephone line "on hold".

2.

While on-line with your guest, you can open the main door by dialling " 9 ".

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Resident Operating Instructions

Pressing 9, 6 or 4 automatically reconnects to the previously "on hold"

caller. In a similar manner, you can answer an outside call while talking to the
guest in the lobby.
Note:

9.1.3

You will be disconnected if you attempt to place your guest

"on hold".

Keyless Entry Codes

The keyless code is a confidential number assigned to each resident by the
building administrator to let you open the front lobby door without using a key.
To unlock the front door

Version 3.3
LT-969

1.

Press 0. The keyless code prompt appears.

2.

Enter the keyless code. The front door unlocks.

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

117 (125)

Resident Operating Instructions

9.2

ADC Resident Operating Instructions

Mircom's state-of-the-art door entry system provides you and your guest with an
increased level of confidence and security.
The TX3 Telephone Access system operates with your existing telephone. Your
guest simply dials your code number or selects your name by scrolling through
the electronic directory on the Entry unit, causing your telephone to ring.
Note:

9.2.1

The telephone keypad numbers described in this chapter may be

different for your system. If the keypad numbers do not perform as
described, check with your building administrator to get the correct
values.

Granting Access
When you answer your telephone, you will be in communication with your guest.
To unlock the main door

Press " 9 " on your telephone keypad

To unlock the auxiliary door

Press " 6 " on your telephone keypad

To refuse entry

9.2.2

Hang up or

Press 4

Keyless Entry Codes

The keyless code is a confidential number assigned to each resident by the
building administrator to let you open the front lobby door without using a key.
To unlock the front door

118 (125)
LT-969

1.

Press 0. The keyless code prompt appears.

2.

Enter the keyless code. The front door unlocks.

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Warranty & Warning Information

Limited Warranty
Mircom Technologies Ltd. together with its subsidiaries and affiliates
(collectively, the Mircom Group of Companies) warrants the original
purchaser that for a period of two years from the date of manufacture, the product
shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. During
the warranty period, Mircom shall, at its option, repair or replace any defective
product upon return of the product to its factory, at no charge for labour and
materials. Any replacement and/or repaired parts are warranted for the
remainder of the original warranty or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. The
original owner must promptly notify Mircom in writing that there is defect in
material or workmanship, such written notice to be received in all events prior to
expiration of the warranty period.

International Warranty
The warranty for international customers is the same as for any customer within
Canada and the United States, with the exception that Mircom shall not be
responsible for any customs fees, taxes, or VAT that may be due.

Conditions to Void Warranty

This warranty applies only to defects in parts and workmanship relating to
normal use. It does not cover:

Version 3.3
LT-969

damage incurred in shipping or handling;

damage caused by disaster such as fire, flood, wind, earthquake or

lightning;

damage due to causes beyond the control of Mircom such as excessive

voltage, mechanical shock or water damage;

damage caused by unauthorized attachment, alterations, modifications or

foreign objects;

damage caused by peripherals (unless such peripherals were supplied by

Mircom);

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

119 (125)

defects caused by failure to provide a suitable installation environment for

the products;

damage caused by use of the products for purposes other than those for
which it was designed;

damage from improper maintenance;

damage arising out of any other abuse, mishandling or improper

application of the products.

Warranty Procedure
To obtain service under this warranty, please return the item(s) in question to the
point of purchase. All authorized distributors and dealers have a warranty
program. Anyone returning goods to Mircom must first obtain an authorization
number. Mircom will not accept any shipment whatsoever for which prior
authorization has not been obtained.
Note:

Unless specific pre-authorization in writing is obtained from

Mircom management, no credits will be issued for custom
fabricated products or parts or for complete fire alarm system.
Mircom will at its sole option, repair or replace parts under
warranty. Advance replacements for such items must be purchased.

Note:

Mircoms liability for failure to repair the product under this

warranty after a reasonable number of attempts will be limited to a
replacement of the product, as the exclusive remedy for breach of
warranty.

Disclaimer of Warranties
This warranty contains the entire warranty and shall be in lieu of any and all other
warranties, whether expressed or implied (including all implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose) and of all other obligations or
liabilities on the part of Mircom neither assumes nor authorizes any other person
purporting to act on its behalf to modify or to change this warranty, nor to assume
for it any other warranty or liability concerning this product.
This disclaimer of warranties and limited warranty are governed by the laws of
the province of Ontario, Canada.

120 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Out of Warranty Repairs

Mircom will at its option repair or replace out-of-warranty products which are
returned to its factory according to the following conditions. Anyone returning
goods to Mircom must first obtain an authorization number. Mircom will not
accept any shipment whatsoever for which prior authorization has not been
obtained.
Products which Mircom determines to be repairable will be repaired and
returned. A set fee which Mircom has predetermined and which may be revised
from time to time, will be charged for each unit repaired.
Products which Mircom determines not to be repairable will be replaced by the
nearest equivalent product available at that time. The current market price of the
replacement product will be charged for each replacement unit.

WARNING
Mircom recommends that the entire system be completely tested on a regular
basis. However, despite frequent testing, and due to, but not limited to, criminal
tampering or electrical disruption, it is possible for this product to fail to perform
as expected.

NOTE
Under no circumstances shall Mircom be liable for any special, incidental, or
consequential damages based upon breach of warranty, breach of contract,
negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory. Such damages include, but
are not limited to, loss of profits, loss of the product or any associated equipment,
cost of capital, cost of substitute or replacement equipment, facilities or services,
down time, purchasers time, the claims of third parties, including customers, and
injury to property.
MIRCOM MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO ITS
GOODS DELIVERED, NOR IS THERE ANY OTHER WARRANTY,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTY
CONTAINED HEREIN.

Version 3.3
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

121 (125)

Special Notices
Product Model Number: TX3
AC REN (U.S.): 0.0B
AC REN (CANADA): 0.0

Complies With
Federal Communications Commission (FCC):

TIA-968-A Technical requirement for connection of equipment tot he

telephone network.

CFR 47, Part 15, Subpart B, Class B

Unintentional Radiators

Industry Canada (IC):

Terminal attachment programme

CS-03, Issue 8 - Certification Specifications

ICES-003, ISSUE 4, CLASS B

Verification Authorization - Digital Apparatus

Registration Numbers
FCC (U.S.): 1M8TE00BTX3
IC (Canada): 1156A-TX3

Industry Canada Notice for all TX3 Products Sold in Canada

The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification
means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective,
operational, and safety requirements. Industry Canada does not guarantee the
equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction. Before installing this
equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the
facilities of the local telecommunication company. The equipment must also be
installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be
aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradations
of service in some situations.

122 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian

maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alteration made
by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the
telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the
equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the earth ground
connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe
system, if present, are connected together. This is necessary both for proper
operation and for protection.
Caution:

Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but

should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or
electrician, as appropriate.

Note:

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal

device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals
allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination
on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject
only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices
does not exceed five.

FCC Notice for all TX3 Products Sold in the U.S.A.

Type of Service
The TX3 is designed to be used on standard device telephone lines. It connects to
the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ-11C (or
USOC FJ45S). Connection to telephone company-provided coin service (central
office implemented systems) is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is
subject to state tariffs.

Telephone Company Procedures

The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can.
In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in
their equipment, operations or procedures. If these changes might affect your
service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will give you
notice, in writing, to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain
uninterrupted service.
In certain circumstances, it may be necessary for the telephone company to
request information from you concerning the equipment which you have
connected to your telephone line. Upon request of the telephone company,
provide the FCC registration number and the ringer equivalence number (REN);
both of these items are listed on the equipment label. The sum of all of the RENs

Version 3.3
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

123 (125)

on your telephone lines should be less than five in order to assure proper service
from the telephone company. In some cases, a sum of five may not be useable on
a given line.

Changes to Telephone Service

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment,
operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this
happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to
make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.

Ringer Equivalence Number

The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a
telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not
ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of
RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that
may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local
telephone company. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this
product is Customer Information 3 July 2003 part of the product identifier that
has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the
REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the
REN is separately shown on the label.

If Problems Arise
If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should
immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the
telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they may
temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you in advance
of this disconnection. If advance notice is not feasible, you will be notified as
soon as possible. When you are notified, you will be given the opportunity to
correct the problem and informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
Contact your telephone company if you have any questions about your telephone
line. In the event repairs are ever needed on the Communicator, they should be
performed by Mircom or an authorized representative of Mircom. For
information contact Mircom at the address and telephone numbers in
paragraph 1.7.
If this equipment, TX3 Telephone System, causes harm to the telephone network,
the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance
of service may be required. But if advance notice isn't practical, the telephone
company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised
of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

124 (125)
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

Version 3.3

Product Identifier
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements
adopted by the ACTA. On the back of the front panel cover of this equipment is
a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format
US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the
telephone company.

Telephone Connection
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and
telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and
requirements adopted by the ACTA. You are responsible for installing a
compliant telephone cord and modular plug into this product as described in this
manual. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also
compliant. See installation instructions for details.

Equipment Failure
If trouble is experienced with the TX3 Telephone/Card Access System, for repair
or warranty information, please contact Mircom using the numbers
paragraph 1.7. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the
telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the
problem is resolved.

Use With Alarm Auto Dialers

If your institution has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the
telephone line, ensure the installation of the TX3 Telephone/Card Access System
does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will
disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified
installer.
125

Version 3.3
LT-969

Telephone Access System Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright 2015

125 (125)