The Advanced MxPro 4 series of control panels will no longer be available for sale from 2023 with the last date Advanced will accept an order being 1st December 2022. Since launching the current MxPro5 series of panels in 2010, these have become the default choice for most installers.
Why has the MxPro4 series been phased out?
The decision to stop making this panel is down to several factors, including the fact that alternative products with enhanced functionality are available within the Go and MxPro 5 ranges, and a number of panel components have become increasingly scarce. Advanced has chosen to invest the time and resource it would take to find alternative parts into developing new solutions instead.
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The MxPro 4 has been available alongside the MxPro5 since the latter launched. Manufacturing and supporting both systems comes with its obviously challenge, including a number of legacy components becoming increasingly scarce to source.
Furthermore from the 1st January 2023 UKCA will become a requirement for fire panels sold within the UK. Advanced have taken the decision to direct the significant amount of resources required to achieve this certification towards the development of their newer systems.
Spare parts for the MxPro 4 panels
Advanced have committed to supporting the supply of spare parts, some of which will be available for the foreseeable future whilst others will only be available for a limited period.
MxPro 4 spare parts available for the foreseeable future
- MXS-001 – Spare Mx-4100 Single loop base card
- MXS-002 – Spare Mx-4200 1 – 2 loop base card
- MXS-002V – Spare Mx-4200 1 – 2 loop base card / Argus Vega Protocol
- MXS-002N – Spare Mx-4200 1 – 2 loop base card / Nittan Evolution Protocol
- MXS-003 – Spare Mx-4400 1 – 4 loop base card
- MXS-003V – Spare Mx-4400 1 – 4 loop base card / Argus Vega Protocol
- MXS-003N – Spare Mx-4400 1 – 4 loop base card / Nittan Evolution Protocol
- MXS-004 – Spare Mx-4000 Graphic Display Card
- MXS-005 – Spare power supply unit for Mx-4400
- MXS-006 – Spare power supply unit for Mx-4200
- MXS-008 – Spare paper roll for Mxp-012 printer (pack of 10)
- MXS-014 – Spare shrink wrap battery pack for Mxp-012 printer
- MXS-028 – Spare peripheral fault tolerant Network Interface
- MXS-049 – Spare 24V 1.5A EN54-4 Psu & Battery Charger card
- MXS-050 – Spare 24V 3A EN54-4 Psu & Battery Charger card
- MXS-051 – Spare 24V 5A EN54-4 Psu & Battery Charger card
MxPro 4 spare parts available for a limited time
- MXS-009-050 – Spare 50 zone LED card
- MXS-009-100 – Spare 100 zone LED card
- MXS-011 – Spare panel door key
- MXS-012 – Spare access enable key
- MXS-013 – Spare panel lock and key
- MXS-021 – 4-way Sounder Splitter card
- MXS-024 – 20 Zone LED Card (Pcb only)
- MXS-025 – 5A Sounder booster card
- MXS-027 – Local 100 Zone mimic driver card
- MXS-029 – Spare 10-way earthing block for Mx-4200 /Mx-4400 /Mx-4800
- MXS-034 – 2-way pluggable lead for key switch input card
- MXS-030 – Non-illuminated push button + 450mm long 2-way cable
- MXS-030-R – Illuminated (red) push button + 450mm long 2-way cable
- MXS-030-G – Illuminated (green) push button + 450mm long 2-way cable
- MXS-038-550 – 20-way ribbon cable 550mm
- MXS-038-650 – 20-way ribbon cable 650 mm
- MXS-038-320 – 20-way ribbon cable 320mm
- MXS-039-550 – Cable, 2-way plug to plug 550mm
- MXS-039-320 – Cable, 2-way plug to plug 320mm
- MXS-039-650 – Cable, 2-way plug to plug 650mm
- MXS-055 – Spare key for Mxm-059-001 Lexan door kit (alternate key)
- MXS-056 – Spare lock & key for Mxm-059-001 Lexan door kit (alternate key)
- MXS-057 – Spares kit for MX-4200 / MX-4400
- MXS-058 – Spare Transformer Assembly for Mx-4100
Replacing MxPro 4 panels
Importantly if your MxPro 4 system is fully functional there is no need to replace the panel for a current model. However should the requirement be to completely change an exiting MxPro 4 panel you will have the choice of either the Advanced Go or MxPro5 range.
The Advanced Go is ideal for smaller, single loop, non-networked systems whereas the MxPro 5 offers 1-8 loop panels which can be networked to create very large systems.
MxPro 4 vs MxPro 5 vs Go/Go+ comparison table
The following table illustrates a comparison between the three systems to help make an informed decision as to which system is a suitable upgrade.
| MxPro 4 | MxPro 5 | Go/Go+ | |
| Date of first manufacture | 2000 | 2010 | 2021 |
| Maximum number of loops | 1, 2, 4 or 8 | 1, 2, 4 or 8 | 1 |
| Protocols | Apollo or Hochiki | Apollo, Hochiki, Argus or Nittan | Apollo, Hochiki, Argus or Nittan |
| Number of inputs on board | 8 | 9 | 2 (1 key switch, 1 monitored) |
| Number or relay outputs on board | 2 @ 1A each | 2 @ 1A each | 2 @ 1A each NB: Max. 1A load (1A programmable) |
| Other monitored I/O | 0 | Full P-Bus support | 3 i/o for fire fault routing |
| Number of events | 1000 event and diagnostic + 500 fire | 5000 event and diagnostic + 500 fire | 5000 event and diagnostic + 500 fire |
| Max. number of zones | 1-loop = 100 zones, 2-/4-/8-loop = 200 zone | 200 | 50 |
| Networkable, repeaters | Yes | Yes | No |
| Max. number of zones on network | 1-loop = 250 zones, 2-/4-/8-loop = 1000 zone | 2000 | – |
| Max. number of panels in network | 200 | 200 | – |
| Programmable push buttons | – | 4 | – |
| Zonal LED | 20 (with LED zone card) | 20 (programmable) | 15 integrated |
| USB communication | No | Yes (USB type B interface for PC connection) | Yes (USB type B interface for PC connection) |
| Graphic software | Yes | Yes | No |
| Semi recess | Yes | Yes | No |
| Access door | Screw-in, lift-off cover | Keylock with 2 hinge-pins | Innovative ‘no hinge’ door for quick removal and easy installation |
