Analog Loop
A signalling line circuit connected to analog addressable devices. These devices report individually to the
control panel and can be interrogated for information such as obscuration level, device type, device
sensitivity, etc. See Appendix A - Compatible Devices.
Conventional Zone
A circuit to which automatic or manual initiating devices are connected where the signal received does
not identify the individual device operated. See Appendix A - Compatible Devices.
CSG-M / Custom Software Generator - MXL
A PC-based programming tool used to create and load the custom database for an MXL system.
CXL
A data consolidation system used to monitor and control up to 28 MXL or XL3 fire alarm panels at a
single location.
FSI / Foreign System Interface
A network interface module that emits a protocol that allows third party systems to monitor the status of
the MXL.
IEC / Intelligent Environmental Compensation (Envirolink)
An optional feature that permits MXL to compensate automatically for environmental changes (such as
dirt and dust buildup) in the analog voltage of an I Series photo or ion smoke detector.
MNET
A modified RS485 network used within an MXL system to allow remote equipment to communicate
with the MMB.
NCC / Network Command Center
A PC-based graphical user interface capable of monitoring and controlling up to 63 MXL systems. The
NCC accomplishes this via the MXL systems network, XNET.
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