Wierd control panel

[AlphaWhiskey]

I was at fazzios (jersey guys know what im talking about) the other day and I came across this box and it looked cool so I picked it up for 20 bucks and I was wondering if anyone knew anything About it?

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxF-6jD1bUDGN3Q3VV9NaF83MjA/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxF-6jD1bUDGWGRWSkRoTTRHbnc/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxF-6jD1bUDGckQ0eHltZ0Q0RDQ/edit?usp=sharing

 

[rsanter]

I suspect it is for a fire alarm system

Bob

 

[AlphaWhiskey]

that's what I am thinking too. but is there more to the system

 

[Jagmandave]

It might be a security camera control box....it's definitely something to do with emergency alarms....

 

[1Garageman]

Here is the info on it.

http://sbt.siemens.com/FIS/productdoc/catalogs/5057.pdf

MXL / MXLV
Rack-Mount Fire-Alarm Equipment

 

[Heavy Metal Doctor]

I don't know much about them, but it looks like your average alarm system control box.....what it does / will do is dependent upon what other equipment you connect up to it....my brother has been doing alarm / communication systems work 15 / 20 years and has tons of old spare parts like this in the shop we share...He has told me that many installation jobs have leftovers like this because some new type of sensor has come into use which is not supported by this part, or the existing stuff is not easy enough top match with new items to be installed, so they tear out good parts and install all new pieces.

 

[5mall5nail5]

How is fazzios, good pricing? Worth the trip from Bucks County, PA?

 

[NUTTSGT]

It appears to be a fire alarm panel with possibly an extra "security" feature. Nobody around here has one like that but it does have the basics. . . . Silence/ Ack buttons and lights for Trouble, Supervisory, Audible Silence.

 

[CJKaz]

Definetly worth a trip. Not too far, Glassboro NJ:

http://www.shopjfi.com/company-info

You'll be like a kid in a candy store!

 

[AlphaWhiskey]

How is fazzios, good pricing? Worth the trip from Bucks County, PA?

Definitly worth the trip make sure you check the surplus store too everything from airtools to 5000 amp breakers

 

[treimers]

That's exactly what it is --

That's a control panel for a fire system.
It's one of several options for the MXL series of very large building commercial fire/security systems.

Probably came with a rack and someone used that rack as a secondary rack, where the primary rack had the control panel.

It's not usable without the rest of the system, which would include
proprietary license dongles, DAPT sensors, senders, relay control systems, etc.

Here's a variant with the panel inside a wall cabinet.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIEMENS-MXL-IQ-CERBERUS-PYROTRONICS-FIRE-ALARM-CONTROL-PANEL-MSE-3L-B216370-/290940728995?pt=BI_Security_Fire_Protection&hash=item43bd6b36a3

 

[plow]

It is definitely Fire Alarm, And it's called an Annunciator Panel. We use these where the FA controls are required to be located "in a constantly attended location" as per NFPA 72. It allows almost total control of the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) which could be MUCH bigger that your Annunciator Panel.

 

[G_P]

Gut the panel, put a pistol and box of ammo inside and then get a decal for the front that says "in case of zombies, break glass"

Or mount it on the wall. You can put a shelf in there and display items while keeping them locked up.

Both of my ideas need the key though. If it won't lock then your options are more limited.

Sent via carrier pigeon.

 

[AlphaWhiskey]

I did get it to power up using a 12v power supply to the 5s-527 board which apparently has a 12v battery backup system and these are the results
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxF-6jD1bUDGc21rSE1OY09xUXc/edit?usp=sharing

 

[treimers]

Gut the panel, put a pistol and box of ammo inside and then get a decal for the front that says "in case of zombies, break glass"

Or in case of politicians....

 

[plow]

It went into trouble cuz it's lookin for Mama.