Paradox ZX8 Instructions

ZX8-TI03
8-Zone Expansion Modules
ZX8
V6.0
Instructions / Instrucciones
PARADOX.COM
Printed in Canada - 05/2014
The 8-zone Expansion Module (ZX8) is an interface between the control
panels and any hardwired detection devices. The ZX8 connects to the
control panel's combus to provide eight additional hardwired inputs
and one 50mA on-board PGM output.

Specifications

Input voltage: Typically 12 to 16 Vdc
Current cons.: 28mA
Max.# of ZX8: max.3: MG/SP Series
No. of outputs: One 50mA PGM
No. of inputs: 8 inputs
No. of zones: 8 standard zone inputs
Oper. temperature: -20ºC to 50ºC (-4ºF to 122ºF)*
Compatibility: Any Digiplex or Digiplex EVO series control panel
Any SP Series control panel (V2.0 or higher)
MG5000/MG5050 control panels (V2.0 or higher)
WinLoad Software V2.03 or higher
NOTE: For 1728/1738 compatibility, refer to the
SP-ZX8 instructions.

Installation

Connect the module as shown in Figure 1.

Table 1: Jumper Setting

MG5000
(2 on-board zones)
No/ With/
ATZ ATZ
ZTA ZTA
zones/
A / Panel+1* 3-10 5-12
B / Panel+9* 11-18 13-20
C / Panel+17* 19-26 21-28
*Press "Disable Locate" for 3 seconds to change jumper setting

Table 2: Illustration

A
Digiplex +Digiplex EVO
A "Locate" request coming from the control panel can be disabled by pressing the "Disable Locate".
MG/SP Series
Press the "Disable Locate" for 3 seconds. Fast flash of the green LED occurs. Jumper settings can be changed.
B
Green "LOC" LED
Digiplex and Digiplex EVO
Remains Illuminated during power up
Flashes fast to indicate it is receiving a "Locate" request from the control panel. To disable a "Locate" request, press the "Disable Locate" switch. 
SP Series and MG5050
Flashes fast to indicate a change in jumper setting.
Red "WDG" LED
All panels
Flashes to indicate proper operation
If both "LOC" and the "WDG" LED are flashing alternately, the module is
experiencing a communication failure with the control panel.
C
Connect the detection devices to the ZX8 input terminals exactly as shown in the appropriate control panel's Programming Guide.
D
Digiplex y Digiplex EVO
Z8: Input terminal Z8 can be used as an anti-tamper switch input. Enable
section [001] option [1]
MG/SP Series
Z1: Input terminal Z1 can be used as an anti-tamper switch input. Enable
section [706] option [4] for panel+1, option [5] for panel+9 and option [6] for panel+17
MG5050 SP4000
(5 on-board zones) (4 on-board zones)
No/ With/ No/ With/
ATZ ATZ ATZ ATZ
ZTA ZTA ZTA ZTA
zones/ zones/
6-13 11-18 5-12 9-16
14-21 19-26 13-20 17-24
22-29 27-32 21-28 25-32
SP5500 SP6000
(5 on-board zones) (8 on-board zones)
No/ With/ No/ With/
Sin/Sans Con/Avec
ATZ ATZ ATZ ATZ
ZTA ZTA ZTA ZTA
zones/ zones/
6-13 11-18 9-16 17-24
14-21 19-26 17-24 25-32
22-29 27-32 25-32
Figure 1: ZX8 Connections
External
Anti-Tamper
Switch (N.C.)
SP65 SP7000
(9 on-board zones) (16 on-board zones)
No/ With/ No/
Sin/Sans Con/Avec Sin/Sans
ATZ ATZ ATZ
ZTA ZTA ZTA
zones/ zones/z
10-17 19-26 17-24
18-25 27-32 25-32
- 26-32 - -
With/
Con/Avec
ATZ
ZTA
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