The Honeywell Morley-IAS DXc2 (Part Number 714-001-221) is a two-loop analogue addressable fire alarm control panel engineered to deliver certified life-safety monitoring and control across mid-sized standalone buildings or networked multi-structure facilities. Operating on a 230 V AC supply (+15%, -15% tolerance, 50/60 Hz), the panel features an IP30-rated enclosure constructed from a mild steel backbox and an ABS plastic front cover conforming to BS EN 60950. With support for up to 160 software-defined fire zones and compliance with EN 54-2, EN 54-4, and LPCB certification, the DXc2 fits precise deployment scenarios across commercial, institutional, and industrial infrastructures.
Commercial Office Buildings and Corporate Facilities
In multi-floor commercial office properties, the DXc2 serves as a centralized addressable hub managing up to two loops with an available loop current budget of up to 500 mA per loop. This capacity permits the deployment of high-density addressable sensor networks—utilizing Apollo, Hochiki ESP, or System Sensor protocol devices—without risking field-circuit dropouts. System integrators configure the panel's onboard 7-day timer to schedule automated operational shifts, such as toggling detector sensitivity or delaying notification thresholds between business hours and unoccupied periods.
For tenant safety and compliance, the panel drives two onboard monitored sounder circuits rated at up to 1 A each, ensuring clear audible evacuation signalling across separate floors. Programmable onboard Fire, Fault, and Auxiliary relays provide physical dry-contact interfaces to initiate automated elevator grounding, air-handling unit (HVAC) dampers shutdown, and building management system (BMS) alert integration during an incident.
Warehousing, Logistics Hubs, and Storage Facilities
Logistics hubs and extensive storage warehouses benefit from the DXc2 panel's versatile physical installation options and high zone granularity. Designed with physical dimensions of 391.5 x 390 x 147 mm (H x W x D) and finished in gray-white (RAL 9002), the panel can be surface mounted directly to structural walls or recessed utilizing an optional flush bezel kit (part number 795-113). Wiring large warehouse detector arrays is facilitated through 25 knock-outs (20 mm) along the top face and 2 knock-outs (20 mm) on the bottom face, cleanly separating loop wiring from high-voltage 230 V AC mains.
The unit supports internal standby backup batteries (they are not included) up to 2 x 12 V / 17 Ah capacity, providing essential operating reserve during mains power disruptions. In extensive storage areas requiring continuous beam detectors or flame detectors, the panel delivers an integrated 24 V DC auxiliary output rated at 250 mA to power peripheral hardware directly without external power supplies.
Distributed Campuses and Small-to-Medium Industrial Complexes
For educational institutions, healthcare complexes, and industrial plants comprising multiple independent structures, the DXc2 expands from a standalone controller into an integrated network topology. By installing the optional DXc Network Card (part number 795-099), up to 16 loops (such as eight 2-loop DXc2 panels or mixed configurations up to 16 loops) can be interconnected across a peer-to-peer, fault-tolerant ring network designed in compliance with BS 5839 Part 1.
Networked panels exchange cross-panel event data seamlessly while maintaining local autonomy over connected loops. Facilities teams interact with system diagnostics and view live fire or fault reporting through the clear 6 x 40 character (240 x 64 pixels) blue backlit LCD screen. For remote security desks, industrial guardposts, or auxiliary control rooms, the DXc2 panel’s onboard RS-485 port drives external repeater panels to provide off-site event visibility across the campus footprint.
IT Infrastructure and Server Facilities
Critical IT environments and institutional server rooms require point-level device identification and rapid commissioning to protect high-value assets. The DXc2 panel supports rapid device discovery with front-panel automated learning routines that configure connected loop devices in as few as five key presses. Technicians can execute complex cause-and-effect matrix programming and extract internal diagnostic logs via a PC running the Connexion configuration software tool connected to the panel’s onboard USB port via interface cable (part number 020-891).
Application Suitability Matrix
| Deployment Environment | Primary Panel Feature Utilized | System Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Offices | 7-Day Timer & 160 Software Zones | Automated day/night sensitivity; detailed multi-floor zone allocation |
| Warehouses & Logistics | 25 x 20 mm Cable Knock-outs & IP30 Steel Chassis | High-volume industrial cabling access and physical enclosure durability |
| Campus Networks | DXc Network Card (795-099) & RS-485 Interface | Fault-tolerant peer-to-peer ring linking up to 16 loops across buildings |
| Server Rooms & IT Hubs | PC Connexion Tool USB Port & 6x40 Character LCD | Rapid diagnostics, cause-and-effect configuration, and accurate point text |
| Healthcare & Education | Dual 1 A Monitored Sounders & 2 x 12 V / 17 Ah Batteries (they are not included) | Guaranteed audibility across corridors and extended standby holdover |
