Manual Simplex MINIPLEX 4100ES Series

Fire
4100ES Fire Indicator Panel

Installation & Maintenance
Australian
Australian
Installation &
Maintenance
Installation
Manual
Manual
LT0350
Iss 1.5
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Copyrights and Trademarks
2006, 2013 Tyco Australia Pty Limited. All Rights Reserved.

All specifications and other information shown were current as of document revision date,
and are subject to change without notice.
Tyco, Simplex, the Simplex logo, MAPNET II, IDNet, TrueAlarm, SmartSync,
WALKTEST, MINIPLEX, and TrueAlert are trademarks of Tyco International Services
AG or its affiliates in the U.S. and/or other countries. VESDA is a trademark of Xtralis.
Simplex fire alarm technology is protected by the following U.S. Patent Numbers:
TrueAlarm analog smoke detection: 5,155,468; 5,173,683 and 5,543,777. IDNet and
MAPNET II addressable communications; 4,796,025. TrueAlert addressable notification;
6,313,744 and 6,426,697. SmartSync horn/strobe control; 6,281,789.
Approvals
Australian Standard AS 4428.1

ActivFire Listing Number afp1682
Manufacture
The 4100ES is a Fire Indicator Panel manufactured for Tyco Fire Protection Products:
Tyco Fire Protection Products
47 Gilby Road
Mt Waverley
VIC 3149
AUSTRALIA
Phone : 1300 725 688

Fax : 1300 720 733
Product / Site
Name
Serial #
Manufacture Date
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Non-Disclosure Agreement
Tyco (THE COMPANY) and the User of this/these document(s) desire to share
proprietary technical information concerning electronic systems.
For this reason the company is disclosing to the User information in the form of this/these
document(s). In as much as the company considers this information to be proprietary and
desires that it be maintained in confidence, it is hereby agreed by the User that such
information shall be maintained in confidence by the User for a period of TEN YEARS
after the issue date and only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied.
During this period, the User shall not divulge such information to any third party without
the prior written consent of the company and shall take reasonable efforts to prevent any
unauthorised disclosure by its employees. However, the User shall not be required to
keep such information in confidence if it was in their possession prior to its receipt from
the company; if it is or becomes public knowledge without the fault of the User; or the
information becomes available on an unrestricted basis from a third party having a legal
right to disclose such information.
The User's receipt and retention of this information constitutes acceptance of these terms.
This information is copyright and shall not be reproduced in any form whatsoever.
End User Liability Disclaimer
The 4100ES Fire Alarm System provides a configuration programming facility, which
may be accessed via a programming computer using a “dongle”. Because this
programming facility allows the user to define in detail the operation of the 4100ES
System being customised, changes may be made by the user that prevent this installation
from meeting statutory requirements.
The Company, therefore cannot accept any responsibility as to the suitability of the
functions generated by the user using this programming facility.
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Model Number & Firmware Revision
This manual applies to product with the following:

Model number : 4100ES
Firmware revision : 1.02.04 and on
Document
Document Name : LT0350 4100ES Installation & Maintenance Manual

Issue : 1.5 25 Feb, 2015
Amendment Log
14 May, 2004 Issue 1.0.6 Original based on 574-848 Rev G

16 June, 2005 Issue 1.0.7 Added Tyco 614 detectors to Appendix F
30 Oct, 2005 Issue 1.0.8 Added System Sensor detector 885WP-B to List of
Approved Devices in Appendix F.
6 October Issue 1.0.9 References to LT0432 and 1976-181 Wiring Diagrams
2006 added.
30 Nov. 2006 Issue 1.0.10 Updated drawings 1976-181 Sheets 102, 203, 500.
23 Jan. 2007 Issue 1.0.11 Clarification to RUI cabling limits (Chapter 3),
Checking wiring (Appendix C), T-GEN connection.
9 Aug. 2012 Issue 1.2 Changes for 4100ES introduction.
3-Oct-13 Issue 1.3 Changes for InfoAlarm display introduction
29-Jan-15 Issue 1.4 Battery charger adjustment updated.
25-Feb-15 Issue 1.5 Updated drawing 1976-174 sheet 1.

Cautions, Warnings, and Regulatory Information
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Follow the instructions in this

installation manual. These instructions must be followed to avoid damage to this product
and associated equipment. Product operation and reliability depends upon proper
installation.
DO NOT INSTALL ANY SIMPLEX® PRODUCT THAT APPEARS DAMAGED.

Upon unpacking your Simplex product, inspect the contents of the carton for shipping
damage. If damage is apparent, immediately file a claim with the carrier and notify your
Simplex product supplier.
SAFETY HAZARD - The 4100ES CPU Card includes a lithium battery. There is
danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same
or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD - Disconnect electrical field power when making any internal
adjustments or repairs. All repairs should be performed by a representative or authorized
agent of your local Simplex product supplier.
STATIC HAZARD - Static electricity can damage components. Therefore, handle as

follows:
 Ground yourself before opening or installing components (use the 553-484 Static
Control Kit).
 Prior to installation, keep components wrapped in anti-static material at all times.
EYE SAFETY HAZARD - Under certain fibreoptic application conditions, the optical
output of this device may exceed eye safety limits. Do not use magnification (such as a
microscope or other focusing equipment) when viewing the output of this device.
RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY - This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to
comply with the limits defined in AS 4428.0-1997 and Amendment 1 : 2002.
CLASS A PRODUCT – In a domestic environment this product may cause radio

interference. In which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
SYSTEM REACCEPTANCE TEST AFTER SOFTWARE CHANGES - To ensure

proper system operation, this product must be tested in accordance with AS 1670 after
any programming operation or change in site-specific software. Reacceptance testing is
required after any change, addition or deletion of system components, or after any
modification, repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring.
All components, circuits, system operations, or software functions, known to be affected

by a change must be 100% tested. In addition, to ensure that other operations are not
inadvertently affected, at least 10% of initiating devices that are not directly affected by
the change, up to a maximum of 50 devices, should also be tested and proper system
operation verified.
IMPORTANT: Verify 4100ES System Programmer, Executive, and Slave Software

compatibility when installing or replacing system components. Refer to Solution Bulletin
SB11002 for compatibility information.
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Table of Contents{ XE "Table of Contents" }
Copyrights and Trademarks ......................................................................................... iii
Approvals ..................................................................................................................... iii
Manufacture.................................................................................................................. iii
Product / Site ................................................................................................................ iii
Non-Disclosure Agreement ........................................................................................... iv
End User Liability Disclaimer ........................................................................................ iv
Model Number & Firmware Revision ............................................................................. v
Document ......................................................................................................................v
Amendment Log ............................................................................................................ v
Cautions, Warnings, and Regulatory Information.......................................................... vi
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................ vii
List of Figures .............................................................................................................. xv
List of Tables .............................................................................................................. xvi
Chapter 1 Introduction to the 4100ES Fire Alarm System.............. 1

Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1
In this Chapter .......................................................................................................... 1
System Configurations.................................................................................................. 1
Overview................................................................................................................... 1
Standalone Configuration ............................................................................................. 2

Overview................................................................................................................... 2
System Design.......................................................................................................... 2
MINIPLEX/RTU Configuration ...................................................................................... 3

Overview................................................................................................................... 3
System Design.......................................................................................................... 3
RUI Communication .................................................................................................. 4
Network Configuration .................................................................................................. 5

Overview................................................................................................................... 5
Hub and Star Configurations ..................................................................................... 5
Connecting Loops ..................................................................................................... 6
System Design.......................................................................................................... 6
Network Communication ........................................................................................... 6
Glossary ....................................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 2 Installing 4100ES FIP Components ................................. 2-1

Introduction ............................................................................................................ 2-1
In this Chapter ....................................................................................................... 2-1
Introduction to FIPs (4100ES).................................................................................... 2-2

Overview................................................................................................................ 2-2
CPU Bay ................................................................................................................ 2-2
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Master Motherboard .............................................................................................. 2-3
CPU Card .............................................................................................................. 2-4
Additional Modules ................................................................................................ 2-4
CPU Card LEDs..................................................................................................... 2-5
Operator Interface .................................................................................................. 2-6
System Power Supply (SPS) ................................................................................. 2-7
System Power........................................................................................................ 2-8
The Power Distribution Interface (PDI) .................................................................. 2-8
Step 1. Mounting Cabinets (4100ES) ........................................................................ 2-9

Overview................................................................................................................ 2-9
Step 2. Mounting Card Bays to Cabinets (4100ES) ................................................... 2-9

Overview................................................................................................................ 2-9
Front Mounting Bays .............................................................................................. 2-9
Rear Mounting Bays ............................................................................................ 2-10
Step 3. Configuring Cards (4100ES) ....................................................................... 2-11

Overview.............................................................................................................. 2-11
Master Motherboard Configuration ...................................................................... 2-11
CPU Card Configuration ...................................................................................... 2-11
SPS Configuration ............................................................................................... 2-11
PDI Configuration ................................................................................................ 2-12
Configuring Other Cards ...................................................................................... 2-12
Step 4. Interconnecting Modules and Bays .............................................................. 2-12

Overview.............................................................................................................. 2-12
Guidelines ............................................................................................................ 2-12
Card Interconnections in the CPU Bay ................................................................ 2-13
Card Interconnections Within Expansion Bays .................................................... 2-13
Basic Bay-To-Bay Interconnections ..................................................................... 2-13
Connecting to Motherboards ................................................................................ 2-14
Step 5. Installing Modules into Expansion Bays (4100ES)....................................... 2-16

Overview.............................................................................................................. 2-16
Placement Guidelines .......................................................................................... 2-16
Installing 4” X 5” Cards ........................................................................................ 2-19
Step 6. Installing LED/Switch Modules into Expansion Bays (4100ES) ................... 2-21
Overview.............................................................................................................. 2-21
The LED/Switch User Interface ............................................................................ 2-21
LED/Switch Controller Card ................................................................................. 2-21
LED/Switch Modules ............................................................................................ 2-22
Configuring the LED/Switch Controller Card ........................................................ 2-22
Activating the Communication Loss Feature ........................................................ 2-22
Mounting LED/Switch Modules to the Expansion Bay .......................................... 2-23
Mounting the Controller Card Assembly............................................................... 2-24
Changing Display Card LEDs .............................................................................. 2-24
Interconnecting Cards .......................................................................................... 2-25
Wiring Instructions ............................................................................................... 2-26
Chapter 3 Installing 4100ES MINIPLEX/RTU Components ............. 3-1

Introduction ............................................................................................................ 3-1
In this Chapter ....................................................................................................... 3-1
Introduction to MINIPLEX Transponders (4100ES) ................................................... 3-2

Overview................................................................................................................ 3-2
Transponder Cabinets ........................................................................................... 3-2
Transponder Interface Cards (TICs) ...................................................................... 3-2
Basic TIC ............................................................................................................... 3-2
Card Specifications ................................................................................................ 3-3
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MINIPLEX System Guidelines (4100ES) ................................................................... 3-4
Overview................................................................................................................ 3-4
Guidelines .............................................................................................................. 3-4
Configuring Cards (4100ES) ...................................................................................... 3-5

Overview................................................................................................................ 3-5
CPU Motherboard DIP Switch ............................................................................... 3-5
TIC Configuration ................................................................................................... 3-5
Configuring Other Cards ........................................................................................ 3-5
TIC/Riser Mounting (4100ES) .................................................................................... 3-6

Overview................................................................................................................ 3-6
Mounting Instructions ............................................................................................. 3-6
TIC/Motherboard Interconnections (4100ES) ............................................................ 3-7
RUI Wiring (4100ES) ................................................................................................. 3-8

Overview................................................................................................................ 3-8
Wiring Configurations............................................................................................. 3-8
Figure 3-4 The Ferrite Bead .................................................................................. 3-8
Chapter 4 Networking ......................................................................... 4-1

Introduction ............................................................................................................ 4-1
In this Chapter ....................................................................................................... 4-1
Getting Started .......................................................................................................... 4-2

Overview................................................................................................................ 4-2
Introduction to the 4100 Network Interface Card (NIC) .............................................. 4-2

Overview................................................................................................................ 4-2
Network Interface Card .......................................................................................... 4-3
NIC Card LED Indications ...................................................................................... 4-3
NIC Media Cards ................................................................................................... 4-4
Requirements and Limitations ............................................................................... 4-5
Step 1. Configuring Network Cards ........................................................................... 4-5

Motherboard Jumper Settings ............................................................................... 4-5
NIC Card Address Setting ..................................................................................... 4-5
NIC Card Jumper Settings .................................................................................... 4-6
Wired Media Card Jumper Settings ...................................................................... 4-6
Step 2. Mounting Media Cards to the NIC ................................................................. 4-7

Overview................................................................................................................ 4-7
Media Card Mounting ............................................................................................ 4-7
Step 3. Mounting Network Cards ............................................................................... 4-8
Step 4. Wiring Network Cards.................................................................................... 4-9

Overview................................................................................................................ 4-9
Wiring Guidelines ................................................................................................... 4-9
Wiring Distances .................................................................................................. 4-10
Related Documentation ....................................................................................... 4-10
Fiber-Optic Wiring ................................................................................................ 4-11
Fiber Optic Connection Types ............................................................................. 4-11
4190-9010 Coupler Requirements ....................................................................... 4-12
Wiring with the Wired Media Card........................................................................ 4-13
Loop Wiring, mixed Fibre and Cable .................................................................... 4-15
Chapter 5 The System Power Supply & Alarm Relay Card ............ 5-1
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 5-1
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In this Chapter ....................................................................................................... 5-1
SPS Specifications .................................................................................................... 5-2

Input/Output/BatterySpecifications ......................................................................... 5-2
SPS Current Consumption..................................................................................... 5-3
Environmental Requirements ................................................................................. 5-4
SPS Configuration ..................................................................................................... 5-4

Overview................................................................................................................ 5-4
Jumper Settings ..................................................................................................... 5-4
Setting the Device Address .................................................................................... 5-4
Adjusting Voltages ................................................................................................. 5-4
SPS LED Indications ................................................................................................. 5-5

LEDs ...................................................................................................................... 5-5
Troubleshooting an SPS ............................................................................................ 5-6

Overview................................................................................................................ 5-6
IDNet Power Monitor Trouble................................................................................ 5-6
Extra Device .......................................................................................................... 5-6
Class A Trouble ..................................................................................................... 5-6
Earth Fault Search ................................................................................................. 5-6
Short Circuit ........................................................................................................... 5-6
Channel Fail .......................................................................................................... 5-6
No Answer/ Bad Answer ........................................................................................ 5-6
Output Abnormal.................................................................................................... 5-6
The Alarm Relay Card ............................................................................................... 5-7

Overview................................................................................................................ 5-7
Mounting ................................................................................................................ 5-7
Configuration ......................................................................................................... 5-8
Notes ..................................................................................................................... 5-8
Warning ................................................................................................................. 5-8
Specification .......................................................................................................... 5-8
Chapter 6 SPS Field Wiring (4100ES) ............................................... 6-1

Introduction ............................................................................................................ 6-1
In this Chapter ....................................................................................................... 6-1
General Field Wiring Guidelines ................................................................................ 6-2

General Guidelines ................................................................................................ 6-2
SPS NAC Field Wiring Guidelines ............................................................................. 6-3

Overview................................................................................................................ 6-3
Guidelines .............................................................................................................. 6-3
Class A NAC Wiring ............................................................................................... 6-4
Class B NAC Wiring ............................................................................................... 6-5
Power Supply Wiring Distances ................................................................................. 6-6

Overview................................................................................................................ 6-6
Class A NAC Wiring Table .................................................................................... 6-6
Class B NAC Wiring Table .................................................................................... 6-7
Using T-GEN 50 with 4100ES ................................................................................... 6-8

Overview................................................................................................................ 6-8
Powering the T-GEN 50 ......................................................................................... 6-8
Controlling a T-GEN 50 with a Relay Module ...................................................... 6-10
T-GEN 50 Setting for Relay Operation ................................................................. 6-11
Controlling a T-GEN 50 from a NAC Output ........................................................ 6-12
T-GEN 50 Settings for NAC Operation ................................................................ 6-13
Fitting an EvacuationControl ................................................................................ 6-14

SPS Auxiliary Power Wiring ..................................................................................... 6-15
Overview.............................................................................................................. 6-15
Guidelines ............................................................................................................ 6-15
Wiring .................................................................................................................. 6-16
SPS Relay Wiring .................................................................................................... 6-17

Overview.............................................................................................................. 6-17
Aux 1 Relay ......................................................................................................... 6-17
Alarm Relay Card ................................................................................................ 6-17
Relays.................................................................................................................. 6-18
Chapter 7 IDNet Wiring Rules ............................................................ 7-1

Introduction ............................................................................................................ 7-1
In this Chapter ....................................................................................................... 7-1
IDNet Ports in 4100ES............................................................................................... 7-2

Overview................................................................................................................ 7-2
IDNet Port Characteristics ..................................................................................... 7-2
Wiring to IDNet Devices............................................................................................. 7-3

Overview................................................................................................................ 7-3
Guidelines .............................................................................................................. 7-3
Notes ..................................................................................................................... 7-4
Class A Wiring ....................................................................................................... 7-5
Class B Wiring ....................................................................................................... 7-6
Troubleshooting IDNet Faults .................................................................................... 7-7

Overview................................................................................................................ 7-7
IDNet Power Monitor Trouble................................................................................ 7-7
Extra Device .......................................................................................................... 7-7
Class A Trouble ..................................................................................................... 7-7
Earth Fault Search ................................................................................................. 7-7
Short Circuit ........................................................................................................... 7-7
Channel Fail .......................................................................................................... 7-7
No Answer ............................................................................................................. 7-7
Bad Answer ........................................................................................................... 7-7
Output Abnormal.................................................................................................... 7-7
Chapter 8 Using Install Mode............................................................. 8-1

Introduction ............................................................................................................ 8-1
In this Chapter ....................................................................................................... 8-1
Adding Devices to Install Mode.................................................................................. 8-2

Adding a Single Device to Install Mode .................................................................. 8-2
Adding Multiple Devices to Install Mode................................................................. 8-3
Viewing Devices in Install Mode ................................................................................ 8-5

Viewing Contents of Install Mode list ..................................................................... 8-5
Removing Devices from Install Mode ........................................................................ 8-6

Removing Individual Devices from Install Mode ..................................................... 8-6
Removing Many Points from Install Mode .............................................................. 8-6
Chapter 9 PC Software Connections ................................................ 9-1

Introduction ............................................................................................................ 9-1
In this Chapter ....................................................................................................... 9-1
Connection and Modes .............................................................................................. 9-2
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Overview................................................................................................................ 9-2
Connections and Modes ........................................................................................ 9-2
Chapter 10 Australian Version Specifics.......................................... 10-1

Introduction .......................................................................................................... 10-1
In this Chapter ..................................................................................................... 10-1
Summary of Australian Version Specifics ................................................................ 10-2

Overview.............................................................................................................. 10-2
AS 4428 Requirements ........................................................................................ 10-2
Australian Panel Format .......................................................................................... 10-3

Overview.............................................................................................................. 10-3
Australian / USA Differences ............................................................................... 10-3
4100ES/4100A Differences .................................................................................. 10-3
4100ES Fan Control Module ................................................................................... 10-4

Overview.............................................................................................................. 10-4
Labeling ............................................................................................................... 10-4
Mounting & Connection........................................................................................ 10-4
Programming ....................................................................................................... 10-4
Brigade Interfaces ................................................................................................... 10-6

Overview.............................................................................................................. 10-6
Format ................................................................................................................. 10-6
Applications ......................................................................................................... 10-6
Chapter 11 Installation Checklist, Commissioning &

Maintenance ............................................................. 11-1
Introduction .......................................................................................................... 11-1
In this Chapter ..................................................................................................... 11-1
Installation Checklist ................................................................................................ 11-2

Overview.............................................................................................................. 11-2
Alignment & Adjustment .......................................................................................... 11-3

Overview.............................................................................................................. 11-3
Power Up & Placing into Operation ......................................................................... 11-4
Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 11-4
Appendix A The Device Configuration DIP Switch ......................... 1

Overview................................................................................................................... 1
Appendix B Programming Requirements ........................................ 1

Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1
In this Chapter .......................................................................................................... 1
Required Features .................................................................................................... 1
Notes ........................................................................................................................ 1
Appendix C Checking System Wiring............................................... 1

Overview................................................................................................................... 1
Using the Volt/ Ohm Meter ....................................................................................... 1
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Meter Readings ........................................................................................................ 2
Appendix D Earth Fault Detection ..................................................... 1

Overview................................................................................................................... 1
General Guidelines ....................................................................................................... 2
Earth Fault Searching from the Front Panel .................................................................. 3

Overview................................................................................................................... 3
Access Level Selection ............................................................................................. 3
Starting the Earth Fault Search ................................................................................. 3
Location Search ........................................................................................................ 4
IDNet Channel Search .............................................................................................. 5
Last Search Result ................................................................................................... 6
Completing the Search ............................................................................................. 6
Search Results ............................................................................................................. 7

Overview................................................................................................................... 7
Non-Point Faults ....................................................................................................... 7
Point Faults ............................................................................................................... 7
Fault Not Found ........................................................................................................ 8
No Fault .................................................................................................................... 8
Result Not Available ................................................................................................. 8
Earth Fault Search Example ......................................................................................... 9
Appendix E Compatible Actuating Devices ..................................... 1

Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1
In this Chapter .......................................................................................................... 1
List of Approved Devices .............................................................................................. 1
Compatible Detectors, IDNET....................................................................................... 4
Compatible Addressable Field Devices, IDNet ............................................................. 5
Appendix F Compatible Batteries ..................................................... 1
Appendix G 4100ES Specifications .................................................. 1

General ..................................................................................................................... 1
Fuses ........................................................................................................................ 1
Firmware Features .................................................................................................... 1
Voltage & Current Ratings of Modules & Assemblies ................................................... 2
Appendix H Power Supply & Battery Capacity Calculations ........ 1

Power Supply............................................................................................................ 1
Battery Capacity ....................................................................................................... 1
Appendix J Cable Characteristics..................................................... 1

IDNet ........................................................................................................................ 1
4100 MAPNET II ....................................................................................................... 1
NETWORK ............................................................................................................... 1
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Appendix K List of Spare Parts ......................................................... 1
Spare Part Order Codes .......................................................................................... 1
Appendix L List of Drawings ............................................................. 1
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List of Figures{ XE "List of Figures" }
Figure 1-1. Standalone 4100ES System........................................................................... 2

Figure 1-2. MINIPLEX/RTU 4100ES System .................................................................... 4
Figure 1-3. Star/Ring Configuration ................................................................................. 5
Figure 1-4. Interconnected Loop Configuration................................................................ 6
Figure 2-1. Master Motherboard (566-227) ................................................................... 2-3
Figure 2-2. CPU Card (566-719) .................................................................................. 2-4
Figure 2-3. InfoAlarm Operator Interface ...................................................................... 2-6
Figure 2-4. System Power Supply ................................................................................ 2-7
Figure 2-5. The Power Distribution Interface (PDI) ........................................................ 2-8
Figure 2-6. Bracket and Bay Mounting – earlier style ................................................. 2-10
Figure 2-7. Bay Mounting – later style ......................................................................... 2-10
Figure 2-8. Bay-to-Bay Interconnections ..................................................................... 2-14
Figure 2-9. Power and Communication Wiring for Motherboards ............................... 2-15
Figure 2-10. Expansion Bay 4”x 5” Card Placement ................................................... 2-16
Figure 2-11. Expansion Bay Motherboard Placement ................................................ 2-17
Figure 2-12. Mixed Module Placement ....................................................................... 2-18
Figure 2-13. Slave Card/PDI Connection ..................................................................... 2-19
Figure 2-14. Installing the Motherboard in a 4100ES Expansion Bay .......................... 2-20
Figure 2-15. LED/Switch Modules ............................................................................... 2-21
Figure 2-16. LED/Switch Controller ............................................................................. 2-21
Figure 2-17. LED/Switch Card Mounting on a bay mounted door (earlier style) ......... 2-23
Figure 2-18. Controller Card Mounting ........................................................................ 2-24
Figure 2-19. Assembling / Disassembling the LED Display Card (pluggable LED
version, only) ........................................................................................................ 2-25
Figure 2-20. LED/Switch Controller Wiring .................................................................. 2-26
Figure 3-1. Transponder Interface Cards ....................................................................... 3-2
Figure 3-2. TIC Mounting ............................................................................................... 3-6
Figure 3-3. Transponder Cabinet Interconnections ........................................................ 3-7
Figure 3-4 The Ferrite Bead ......................................................................................... 3-8
Figure 3-5. TIC Wiring to the Host Panel ....................................................................... 3-8
Figure 4-1. 4100-6014 Network Interface Card.............................................................. 4-3
Figure 4-2. The 4100-6057 Fiber-Optic Media Card ...................................................... 4-4
Figure 4-3. The 4100-6056 Wired Media Card .............................................................. 4-4
Figure 4-4. Media Card Mounting .................................................................................. 4-7
Figure 4-5. Installing the NIC ......................................................................................... 4-8
Figure 4-6. Fiber Wiring ............................................................................................... 4-11
Figure 4-7. Coupler Wiring .......................................................................................... 4-13
Figure 4-8. Wired Media Interconnections between 4100ES Master Motherboards .... 4-14
Figure 4-9. Example of Ring/Loop NetworkWiring ....................................................... 4-15
Figure 5-1. The Alarm Relay Card ................................................................................. 5-7
Figure 6-1. The Ferrite Bead ......................................................................................... 6-2
Figure 6-2. Class A NAC Wiring .................................................................................... 6-4
Figure 6-3. Class B Wiring ............................................................................................. 6-5
Figure 7-1. Ferrite Bead Wiring ..................................................................................... 7-3
Figure 7-2. Cable Distance & Device Limits for Common Cable Sizes .......................... 7-4
Figure 7-3. Class A (loop) Wiring ................................................................................... 7-5
Figure 7-4. Class B (spur or string) Wiring ..................................................................... 7-6
Figure 8-1. Sample Fault List Display Showing a Missing Card ..................................... 8-2
Figure 8-2. MoreInfo on this Fault with Add Inst Option ................................................ 8-2
Figure 8-3. Fault List Now With Only a Single Install Mode Fault .................................. 8-3
Figure 8-4. Fault List with Additional Missing Devices ................................................. 8-3
Figure 8-5. Service/Diagnostics Option on Main Menu ................................................. 8-3
Figure 8-6. Install Mode Option on Diagnostic Menu Screen ........................................ 8-4
Figure 8-7. Add Options on the Install Mode Menu Screen .......................................... 8-4
Figure 8-8. View Option on the Install Mode Menu Screen ........................................... 8-5
Figure 8-9. Displaying Contents of Install Mode List ..................................................... 8-5
Figure 8-10. More Info on a Device in the Install Mode List .......................................... 8-6
Figure 8-11. Remove Options on the Install Mode Menu Screen.................................. 8-6
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Figure 9-1. Serial Connection (slower) .......................................................................... 9-2
Figure 9-2. Ethernet Connection (fast)........................................................................... 9-2
Figure 10-1. Fan Control Module ................................................................................. 10-5
Figure A-1 Dip Switch SWx ...................................................................................... A-1
Figure D-1. Earth Fault Search Example ................................................................... D-8
List of Tables{ XE "List of Tables" }
Table 2-1 Master Controller LEDs 1 through 4 ............................................ 2-5

Table 3-1 TIC Specifications ....................................................................... 3-3
Table 4-1 4100 NIC & Media Cards – Electrical and Environmental
Specifications .............................................................................. 4-5
Table 4-2 Wiring Distances ....................................................................... 4-10
Table 4-3 Dual Fiber Optic Cable Communications Distance Examples ... 4-12
Table 4-4 Single Fiber Optic Cable Communications Distance
Examples using 4190-9010 Bi-Directional Couplers.................. 4-12
Table 4-5 566-227 CPU Motherboard Wired Media Connections.............. 4-14
Table 5-1 SPS Input and Output Specifications .......................................... 5-2
Table 5-2 SPS Current Specifications ......................................................... 5-3
Table 5-3 Alarm Relay Card Jumper Positions............................................ 5-8
Table 6-1 Class A Wiring Distances ............................................................ 6-6
Table 6-2 Class B Wiring Distances ............................................................ 6-7
Table 6-3 T-GEN 50 Settings for Relay Operation .................................... 6-11
Table 6-4 T-GEN 50 Switch Settings for Relay Operation ......................... 6-11
Table 6-5 T-GEN 50 Link Settings for Relay Operation ............................. 6-11
Table 6-6 T-GEN 50 Settings for NAC Operation ...................................... 6-13
Table 6-7 T-GEN 50 Switch Settings for NAC Operation .......................... 6-13
Table 6-8 T-GEN 50 Link Settings for NAC Operation .............................. 6-13
Table 10-1 Switch/LED Format ................................................................... 10-4
Table 10-2 Switch Status ............................................................................ 10-4
Table A-1 Card Addresses .......................................................................... A-2
Table C-1 Acceptable Zone and Signal Circuit Meter Readings ................. C-2
Table J-1 Network: Maximum Transmission Distances, “Wired” Network ... J-1
Table J-2 Network: Maximum Distances, Optical Fibre ............................... J-2
xvi

Chapter 1
Introduction to the 4100ES Fire Alarm System
Introduction The 4100ES is an expandable fire alarm system that can be used as a standalone system
with one host panel, or as a wide-ranging system with several remote cabinets, with one
or more host panels. This chapter is an overview of standalone, MINIPLEX, and network
4100ES system concepts.
{xe "4100 Fire Alarm System"}
In this Chapter Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.
Topic See Page #

System Configurations 1-1
Standalone Configuration 1-2
MINIPLEX/RTU Configuration 1-3
Network Configuration 1-5
Glossary 1-7
System Configurations
Overview The 4100ES is available as a standalone system with one host panel, or as an expanded
system with several remote cabinets, with one or more host panels. The type of
configuration used depends on the size of the site into which it is being installed.
The following types of configurations are offered:
Standalone. Comprised of one FIP and its assorted warning devices, initiating devices,
and signaling line circuit devices.{xe "4100 Fire Alarm System: standalone
(definition)"}{xe "Standalone 4100 Fire Alarm System: definition"}
MINIPLEX/Remote Transponders. A standalone system plus remote transponder

cabinets, which allow for additional slave modules to be used. Typically used for multi-
level buildings and small multi-building applications.{xe "4100 Fire Alarm System:
MINIPLEX (definition)"}{xe "MINIPLEX 4100 Fire Alarm System: definition"}
Network. A multi-FIP system connected by network cards. Each panel maintains the
status and control of its own circuit points while monitoring and controlling activity at
other locations. Network nodes may perform similar tasks, or may be dedicated to
specific functions.{xe "4100 Fire Alarm System: network (definition)"}{xe "Network
4100 Fire Alarm System: definition"}
This chapter outlines the fundamental concepts of each configuration.
1-1

Standalone Configuration
Overview The standalone version of the 4100ES is used for smaller or single-building applications
that require a limited number of notification appliances and initiating devices.
{xe "4100 Fire Alarm System: standalone (overview)"}{xe "Standalone 4100 Fire Alarm
System"}
If a small building is being expanded, or if other buildings are being constructed in the
same general area (as in a campus application), the standalone 4100ES can be expanded
into one of the larger systems described later.
System Design The standalone 4100ES uses one FIP (one, two, or three bays) containing the following:
 CPU.
 System Power Supply for the 4100ES (Universal Power Supply for the 4100).
 Optional slave cards.
All appliances and devices are connected to this FIP, as shown in Figure 1-1.
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1-2

MINIPLEX/RTU Configuration
Overview The MINIPLEX/Remote Transponder version of the 4100 Fire Alarm System is designed
for moderately larger applications than the standalone configuration, and allows up to
1000 monitor and/or control points and 2000 annunciator points to be controlled by a
single FIP.
{xe "4100 Fire Alarm System: miniplex (overview)"}{xe "Miniplex 4100 Fire Alarm
System: about"}
Like the standalone system, only one CPU is used. Remote Unit Interface (RUI) data, and
optionally power, is distributed from the host panel to the Remote Transponder Units
(RTU) remote boxes called transponder cabinets.
4100ES {xe "transponder interface card (TIC): definition"}{xe "MINIPLEX 4100 Fire
Alarm System: transponder interface card (TIC)"}Transponder interface cards (TICs),
located in RTU cabinets, take the RUI data directly from the CPU motherboard and
distribute it to the modules in the RTU cabinet.
System Design The MINIPLEX 4100ES FIP must contain the following:
 CPU.
 System Power Supply for the 4100ES.
{xe "MINIPLEX 4100 Fire Alarm System: system design"}
Each transponder cabinet must contain a Transponder Interface Card (TIC) and any
number of optional slave cards.
Continued on next page
1-3

MINIPLEX/RTU Configuration, Continued
RUI Communication The 4100 internal communications bus can carry data from the CPU in the main cabinet
to expansion equipment in an adjacent cabinet. 4100 data from the CPU may be routed to
remote cabinets (RTUs) in a MINIPLEX system by using the external RUI
communications bus. An RUI line, routed from the CPU Motherboard in the 4100ES,
allows the data to travel long distances.{xe "transponder interface card (TIC): RUI
and"}{xe "RUI (remote unit interface): about"} Once the RUI line terminates at a remote
cabinet, the TIC (4100ES) in that cabinet distributes the CPU’s data to the other modules
within the cabinet.
Power has to be supplied locally within each RTU, or routed from the main FIP.
Figure 1-2, below, outlines this process in a typical MINIPLEX setup.
RUI I/F Slave

Risers from 4100ES to
Remote Transponders 9th Floor
RUI Transponder
Slave Slave
Unit
RUI I/F Slave
6th Floor
Transponder
Slave Slave
Unit
Transponders may be located

further apart (within the 750m
limit) as called for by the
application requirements.
RUI I/F Slave

3rd Floor
Transponder
Unit
Slave Slave
Note:
Although not shown, nested
4100ES RUI is supported up to one
RUI Risers - 4 MAX (same channel)
level deep.
(from CPU Motherboard or Remote
Unit Interface Card)
Figure 1-2. MINIPLEX/RTU 4100ES System
1-4

Network Configuration
Overview The 4100ES can be expanded to become a network system by using network interface
cards (NICs). When a NIC is installed into a 4100ES host panel, it is used to connect to
other network nodes. Nodes may be other host 4100 panels, or they may be other things
such as Graphical Command Centers (GCCs), and Visual Command Centers (VCCs). A
node is a self-sufficient CPU that controls appliances and devices, which also has the
capability of controlling and communicating with other nodes.
{xe "4100 Fire Alarm System: network (overview)"}{xe "Network 4100 Fire
Alarm System: about"}
{xe "Network 4100 Fire Alarm System: hub configuration"}{xe "Network 4100 Fire
Alarm System: ring configuration"}{xe "Network 4100 Fire Alarm System: star
configuration"}{xe "hub configuration"}{xe "ring configuration"}{xe "star
configuration"}The network configuration supports two basic architectures (or wiring
configurations): ring or star. A networked system can also use a combination of the two.
Hub and Star The ring configuration consists of a main loop with nodes connected sequentially. The
Configurations star configuration consists of several nodes connected directly to one common node.
Physical bridge cards are used in the hub node for the star connections. A combination of
the two styles is illustrated in Figure 1-3.
Ring Topology
Graphic Command
Network Display Unit
Center (GCC)
(NDU) Hub Node
Physical Bridge Links

(Star Topology)
Distributed Remote
Node Locations
Figure 1-3. Star/Ring Configuration

1-5

Network Configuration, Continued
Connecting Loops Network loops can be joined via physical bridge cards. There may be no more than two
Style 7 network loops connected in tandem. For every two loops that are interconnected
(using one physical bridge), there can be a maximum of three physical bridges used in a
star configuration. See Figure 1-4.{xe "Network 4100 Fire Alarm System: physical
bridge (overview)"}{xe "physical bridge: connecting loops with"}{xe "Network 4100
Fire Alarm System: loops"}
Remote
Node
Physical
Bridge
Link
Hub
Remote Ring Node Local Ring
Hub Node Physical Bridge Link

Graphic Command
Center (GCC)
Physical Bridge Link Physical Bridge Link
Physical Bridging
(Star Configuration)
Figure 1-4. Interconnected Loop Configuration
System Design To be used as a network node, a 4100ES panel must contain the following:
 CPU.{xe "Network 4100 Fire Alarm System: system design"}

 System Power Supply.
 4100ES Network Interface Card.
Network Network connections require 4100-6014 Network Interface Cards (NICs). Each network
Communication node requires a NIC. Once the FIP is a network node, it may be programmed to be fully
in control of other nodes, or to be fully passive, or anywhere in between.
1-6

Glossary
AZF Alarm Zone Facility – means of grouping multiple detectors or devices,

and providing common indication and control.
Class A Wiring Method of connecting multiple devices or units in a loop. This requires
up to twice as much wire but means that a short or open circuit in any
one section will not prevent communication with every device.
Class B Wiring Connection of multiple devices sequentially, or with spurs, uses the
minimum amount of cable, but a single wiring fault can affect all
devices at once.
FIP Fire Indicator Panel – usually abbreviated to “panel”.
GPO General Power Outlet – mains power socket.
IDNet Individual Device Network – latest generation of Simplex analogue

addressable devices and the 2-wire loop that connects them.
InfoAlarm Graphic LCD user interface. Sometimes referred to as a FUI (Flexible

User Interface). Up to six InfoAlarm units can be connected to a
4100ES FIP.
MAPNet Multi-Application Peripheral Network – an earlier version of

addressable device communication superseded by IDNet. Some
MAPNet devices can be used on IDNet loops.
NAC Notification Appliance Circuit – switched DC output, usually with

supervision, for powering notification appliances and warning system
devices.
NIC Network Interface Card – provides network communications between

multiple 4100/4100ES panels.
PID Product Identification (part number).
PDI Power Distribution Interface – method of mounting and powering 4100

modules in a bay.
RTU Remote Transponder Unit – remotely located cabinet, containing slave

modules controlled by a 4100ES master panel.
RUI Remote Unit Interface – 2-wire communications loop used to connect

4100/4100ES master panels with remote transponders.
SPS System Power Supply – the main 4100ES power supply and battery
charger module. Also includes an IDNet loop, three NAC outputs, and
the brigade relay card.
1-7

1-8

Chapter 2
Installing 4100ES FIP Components
Introduction 4100ES cabinets are available in one-, two-, and three-bay sizes. Each can be equipped
with a solid or windowed door. This chapter describes how to mount all types of 4100ES
cabinets to a wall, and how to mount system card bays into the cabinets, modules to bays,
etc.
FIPs are assembled to order within the factory. Steps 2 to 6 below are therefore not
typically required in the field, but are included in case of in-field system expansion.
The section Introduction to FIPs describes the various components that make up the FIP.
Topic See Page #

Introduction to FIPs (4100ES) 2-2
Step 1. Mounting Cabinets (4100ES) 2-9
Step 2. Mounting Card Bays to Cabinets (4100ES) 2-9
2-11
Step 3. Configuring Cards (4100ES)
Step 4. Interconnecting Modules and Bays 2-12
Step 5. Installing Modules into Expansion Bays (4100ES) 2-16
Step 6. Installing LED/Switch Modules into Expansion Bays 2-21
(4100ES)
2-1

Introduction to FIPs (4100ES)
Overview 4100ES FIP cabinets contain the CPU, Operator Interface, system power supply (SPS),
backup batteries, and any additional modules that the panel requires. The FIP is the
central hub (often referred to as a host panel) of a standalone or MINIPLEX fire alarm
system. In a networked system, the FIP can be connected to other FIPs, so that each host
panel is a node on the network.
In the Australian 4100ES, the SPS is fitted to a bracket behind the hinged 8U door that
CPU Bay has the InfoAlarm operator I/F on it. The CPU Motherboard is fitted to the right hand
side of an expansion bay mounted directly below the power supply bay. This bay has a
PDI fitted so can house 4”x 5”cards as well as legacy cards.
2-2

Introduction to FIPs (4100ES), Continued
Master Motherboard The 4100ES Master motherboard (see Figure 2-1) that mounts the CPU card is central to
the 4100ES system.
{xe "CPU motherboard: about"}{xe "4100U: CPU motherboard"}
NETWORK WIRED MEDIA/ RS-232

TERMINAL BLOCK (TB3) RUI TERMINAL BLOCK (TB2)
RUI RUI SHLD RUI RUI

XMIT RTS RCV CTS GND B+ B- A+ A-
RUI COMM
1 EARTH SHIELD
5 1 5 JUMPER (P9)
RS-232/NETWORK POWER/COMM TO
CARD PORT 1 SYSTEM POWER
JUMPER (P10) SUPPLY (P1)
RUI CLASS A
TROUBLE (LED1)
COMMS CONNECTOR TO
OPTION MOTHERBOARD
(P8) RUI PRIMARY SHORT
TROUBLE (LED2)
RUI SECONDARY
SHORT TROUBLE
(LED3)
HEADER CONNECTOR TO
OPTION MOTHERBOARD
BUS CONNECTOR
(P3)
(J1) (Reserved for
future use)
POWER CONNECTOR TO CPU DAUGHTER CARD

OPTION MOTHERBOARD CONNECTOR (J3)
(P7)
POWER/COMMS TO
NETWORK DAUGHTER CARD ADJACENT BAY (P4)
CONNECTOR
(J2) POWER/COMMS TO
ADJACENT BAY (P5)
RS-232/NETWORK
CARD PORT 2
JUMPER (P11) POWER/COMMS TO
8 1 ADJACENT BAY (P6)
NETWORK WIRED MEDIA/ RS-232
TERMINAL BLOCK (TB1)
PIEZO
XMIT RTS RCV CTS GND 24C RSRVD
Figure 2-1. Master Motherboard (566-227)
2-3

CPU Card The CPU Card (see Figure 2-2) mounts onto the master motherboard. The CPU card
contains an Ethernet service port, an LCD user interface connection, and a serial port for a
service modem.
Figure 2-2. CPU Card (566-719)
The master motherboard is also commonly used to mount the Network Interface Card
Additional Modules (NIC), for 4100 networking operations. The NIC can be installed with the 4100-6056
Wired Media Card and/or the 4100-6057 Fiber Media Card.
2-4

CPU Card LEDs The CPU card LEDs indicate Bootloader status during system start up as shown in the
table below.
Table 2-1. CPU Card LEDs 1 through 4
Status
LED4 LED3 LED2 LED1
Condition
Bootloader On (0.25s), On (0.25s), On (0.25s), On (0.25s),
Initialization Off (0.25s) Off (0.25s) Off (0.25s) Off (0.25s)
Bad Master
CRC or No On Off Off Off
Master Present
Diagnostic Fail –
On Off Off On
RAM
Diagnostic Fail –
On Off On Off
Bootloader CRC
Downloading
On Off On On
Master
Downloading
On On Off Off
CFIG
Downloading
On On Off On
MsgLib
Downloading
On On On Off
BootLoader
Download
On On On On
Successful
2-5

Operator Interface The Operator Interface lets a user operate the panel. It provides alarm, fault, and isolate
status alerts, and lets the user review historical logs and perform diagnostics.
The 4100ES uses an InfoAlarm graphic display as its user interface.
Figure 2-3. InfoAlarm Operator Interface
2-6

System Power In Australian 4100ES FIPs, only one power supply variant (SPS) is currently available,
Supply (SPS) and it has hardware and software that are specific to Australia. This unit is used as the
main power supply, but additional units may also be fitted directly to a card bay as an
expansion supply.
The system power supply (SPS) is mains powered and has backup batteries that get
switched in on mains failure. It is the initial power source for the CPU and the host
cabinet. The SPS provides 24V card power to the CPU motherboard and the other cards.
It also supplies 24V power on a separate bus to the outputs, e.g. Notification Appliance
Circuits (NACs).
The SPS also has three on-board NACs that support reverse polarity supervision. {xe
"system power supply (SPS): about"}{xe "4100U: system power supply (SPS)"}It
provides an IDNet channel, auxiliary power, an auxiliary relay, and it mounts and drives
the Alarm Relay Card.
The SPS performs functions such as brownout detect, battery transfer, battery recharge,
earth fault detection, and power limiting of outputs. It provides voltage and current
information to the CPU card, which can then be displayed on the user interface.
IDNET TERMINAL BLOCK (TB1) NAC TERMINAL BLOCK (TB2)
POWER/COMM TO
NEXT PDI (P6)
IDNET SHIELD JUMPER

(P2)
CITY/RELAY CARD POWER/COMM TO

TROUBLE INDICATION CPU
JUMPER (P3) MOTHERBOARD
(P8)
DEVICE ADDRESS
SWITCH (SW1)
AUXILIARY RELAY BATTERY

TERMINAL BLOCK CONNECTORS:
(TB4) P4
P5
AUXILIARY POWER
TERMINAL BLOCK EARTH
(TB3) FAULT
MONITOR
JUMPER (P1)
CITY CARD ALARM RELAY CARD AC
CONNECTOR (P7) MOUNTING AREA CONNECTOR
(under board)
Figure 2-4. System Power Supply
2-7

System Power The FIP is powered by the SPS (System Power Supply) which gets its primary power
from the AC mains and its secondary power from the backup batteries.
The 24VDC bulk power on the SPS is unregulated, and is divided into three feeds, i.e.
24V Card, 24V Signal, and 24V Aux Power. 24V Card, which supplies the slave cards,
and Aux power, which is accessible on screw terminals, are each rated at 2A and
protected by a PTC. The 27.3V regulated battery charger is powered from the bulk
supply and is switched off during alarm. The batteries only get connected to the bulk
supply when the mains supply fails. The charger has two programmable options of
rating, 1.4A for 6-18Ahr, and 3.3A for batteries above 18Ahr.
The “heavy” 24V Signal feed is only accessible via the NACs on the SPS, or via a wire
harness.
{xe "4100U: power connections"}{xe "system power: 4100U"}
IMPORTANT: AC power must be provided to the 4100ES from a dedicated
branch circuit.
The Power In expansion bays, power and data are distributed via the power distribution interface
Distribution (PDI). The PDI is a wiring board with eight card slots, each of which can accommodate a
Interface (PDI) 4-inch x 5-inch slave card. If legacy motherboards are used, they must be mounted over
the PDI using metal standoffs.
Standard cards used in Australian 4100ES, e.g. IDNet, are plugged onto the PDI and only
access the 24V Card supply.
{xe "4100U: power distribution interface"}{xe "power distribution interface (PDI):

POWER/COMMS about"}
CONNECTORS 4100 POWER DISTRIBUTION INTERFACE
ASSY 566-084
(P1-P3)
POWER SOURCE
JUMPERS
(P4, P5)
AUDIO
INTERFACE
CONNECTORS Figure 2-5. The Power Distribution Interface (PDI)
(P6, P7)
2-8

Step 1. Mounting Cabinets (4100ES)
Overview The important aspects of mounting the cabinet are:
 Access for the operator;

 Height of displays and controls;
 Free space for door opening;
 Cable entry for field wiring.
Refer to AS 1670.1 for the height requirement and minimum access requirements for the
cabinet.
In general, 18U – 28U cabinets will need to be wall mounted. Mounting holes and cabinet
dimensions are shown in drawing 1919-22.
Door opening left/right should be specified with the order. The cabinets are symmetrical,
top to bottom, so door opening can be swapped by removing the equipment, rotating the
cabinet 180, then re-fitting the equipment.
Step 2. Mounting Card Bays to Cabinets (4100ES)
Overview FIPs are ordered from the factory with bays and cards fitted as per the panel order
spreadsheet.
There are two formats used for bay mounting.
In the earlier format, used with the 4U LCD user interface door, the bays are mounted to
the front of the cabinet, with fold-down display doors fitted to the cabinets, and a 9U
dress panel fastened in front of each bay.
In the current format, used with the InfoAlarm graphic LCD user interface, the bays are
mounted to the rear of the cabinet. The InfoAlarm and Zone LED displays are mounted
on hinged doors mounted to the front of the cabinet. This allows the number of bays and
number of display doors to be independently chosen, and allows better internal access for
field wiring.
Additional mounting bays may be ordered to fit to an existing cabinet.
Front Mounting Bays If the cabinet uses the earlier bay mounting format, the ordering code for a new bay is
4100-KT0446 which includes the 19” rack mounting brackets and earth loom.
Attach each mounting bracket to the two studs in the top and bottom of the front of each
bayside plate as shown in Figure 2-6.
Fit M6 cage nuts to the appropriate 19”rack holes, then attach the bay using M6
countersunk screws.
2-9

Rack mount
brackets
fitted to
expansion M6 cage nuts fitted
bay sides to rack cabinet
Figure 2-6. Bracket and Bay Mounting – earlier style
Rear Mounting Bays If the cabinet uses the newer bay mounting format (back of cabinet), the ordering code for
an expansion bay is also 4100-KT0446 which will have some surplus parts.
Fit four M4 screws to the correct holes in the mounting rails on the back of the cabinet, as
shown below. Hang the expansion bay on the screws and tighten them up.
PSU bay
M4 screws fitted
CPU bay to mounting rails
Expansion bay
Figure 2-7. Bay Mounting – later style
2-10

Step 3. Configuring Cards (4100ES)
{xe "4100U: card configuration"}
Overview The CPU, SPS, and all other modules to be mounted in the FIP cabinets must be
configured to operate correctly in the system via their DIP switch and jumper ports. This
section describes the hardware configuration for the CPU and SPS, since they will always
be used in the CPU bay.
Master Motherboard The Master motherboard must be jumpered as follows:

Configuration {xe "card configuration: CPU"}{xe "CPU motherboard: configuring"}
P9 determines whether the RUI SHIELD signal is connected to 24 C or Earth:
 Position 1 – 2: SHIELD to 24 C (default). Set to this position unless the system
uses a TrueAlert Power Supply (not listed for use in Australia).
 Position 2 – 3: SHIELD to Earth. Set to this position only if the system uses a
TrueAlert Power Supply.
Note: Some devices that connect to RUI have inherently grounded shield
terminals, in which case 24 C cannot be used. If 24 C is used, a
Negative Ground Fault will occur.
P10/P11: P10 is associated with Port 1 and P11 is associated with Port 2. P10 and P11 are
used to set the CPU motherboard up to be attached to either a network card or a RS-
232/2120 card:
 Position 1 – 2: Network card (NIC) fitted to CPU motherboard (default).
 Position 2 – 3: RS-232 card fitted to CPU motherboard.
CPU Card The CPU card must be jumpered as follows:

Configuration {xe "card configuration: CPU (4100U)"}{xe "CPU motherboard: configuring"}
P1 is used for engineering diagnostics (COMLAB):
 Position 1 – 2 : Download or no connection.
 Position 2 – 3 : Diagnostic mode.
P3 configures the RAM battery as ON or OFF:
 Position 1 – 2 : ON (use for normal operation).
 Position 2 – 3 : OFF.
SPS Configuration The SPS must be configured as follows:

{xe "card configuration: SPS"}{xe "system power supply (SPS): configuring"}
SW1: Using DIP switch SW1, set the SPS slave address. Use the address table in
Appendix A.
P2: If the SPS IDNet outputs are being used, you may change P2 to configure the IDNet
shield connection:
 Position 1 – 2 (bottom) : Connects the shield to 0 V (default).
 Position 2 – 3 (top) : Connects the shield to earth ground.
P3 configures relay 3 on the 4100-6033 Alarm Relay Card:
 Position 1 – 2 (top) : Removes fault monitoring on relay 3 (default).
 Position 2 – 3 (bottom) : Makes relay 3 activate when there is a fault.
P1: Earth connect jumper:

 Position 1 – 2 (rhs): Enables Earth fault monitoring. Set to this position unless the
system uses a TrueAlert Power Supply under common 0V.
 Position 2 – 3 (lhs): Disables Earth fault monitoring. Set to this position only if the
system uses a TrueAlert Power Supply under common 0V.
2-11

Step 3. Configuring Cards (4100ES), Continued
PDI Configuration P4/P5: The PDI backplane can be configured to draw its power from different sources via
P4 and P5:{xe "power distribution interface (PDI): configuring"}{xe "card configuration:
power distribution interface (PDI)"}
 To draw power from an XPS on the PDI, set jumpers on P4 and P5 to position 2
– 3.
 To draw power from P1 (from the previous bay), set jumpers on P4 and P5 to
position 1 – 2 (default).
 To remove power from the PDI, remove the jumper from P4.
Configuring Other Refer to the appropriate installation instructions to configure other cards that are located
Cards in CPU and expansion bays.
Step 4. Interconnecting Modules and Bays
{xe "4100U: card configuration"}
Overview Each card has to be interconnected with every other card in its bay. At the same time,
bays in the FIP also have to be connected together. Read this section to ensure that cards
and bays are interconnected.
Guidelines Review the following guidelines before interconnecting modules and bays:
 The SPS provides 24V power to the CPU motherboard.

 The CPU motherboard provides 8 V (3 A capacity) for use by Legacy 4100 slave
cards. 24 V card power is routed through the motherboard for slave card use.
 4100 internal comms and power are harnessed to other bays. Do not connect the 8 V
at P7 to an 8 V converter on a Goldwing power supply or remote interface card.
 24 V Card power from the SPS is rated at 2 A.
 The 4-wire communications and power harness carries only the 24 V Card supply to
a PDI, and not the 24V Signal supply.
 Some of the wire harnesses supplied with cards are not required. These can be stored
in case of future requirements.
2-12

Step 4. Interconnecting Modules and Bays, Continued
Card Use the following directions to connect the CPU to the SPS and other motherboards:
Interconnections in
the CPU Bay 1. Connect P3 on the SPS to P1 on the CPU motherboard using the 8 wire harness
733-998.
2. Make sure the 10 way right angle header, connector P3 on the master
motherboard is secured to J1 on the next motherboard to the left. Repeat this for
the third (leftmost) motherboard, and on if applicable.
Card {xe "mounting: cards onto the PDI"}The power distribution interface (PDI) mounted to
Interconnections the back of each expansion cabinet carries 24V Card power and data to each 4”x 5” card.
Within Expansion
Bays Refer to “Step 5: Installing Modules into Expansion Bays (4100ES)” for instructions on
mounting 4”x 5” cards to the PDI. Also bear in mind the following variations:
 In a Remote Transponder Unit (RTU), a transponder interface card (TIC) requires

additional interconnections. Refer to Chapter 3.
 Regular motherboards require non-PDI interconnections to each other and to the
CPU. Refer to “Step 5: Installing Modules into Expansion Bays (4100ES).”
Basic Bay-To-Bay The 4 wire harness 734-008 is used to carry 24V Card power and comms from bay to bay.
Interconnections Connector P1 on the PDI receives power from P3 on the previous PDI or from P6 on the
SPS or from P7 or P8 on the CPU Motherboard. P2 on the PDI is used to carry power
and comms to a 64/64 Controller. P3 is used to carry power and comms to the next PDI.
Jumpers P4 and P5 on the PDI are normally set to positions 1-2 (left) to provide card
power to the bay from P1 on the PDI. Set P4 and P5 to positions 2-3 (right) to
provide card power to the bay only if an expansion SPS is fitted in that bay.
Note: Interconnections can become more involved if 4100 motherboards are

used. Refer to “Step 5: Installing Modules into Expansion Bays (4100ES)”
if this is the case.
2-13

Basic Bay-To-Bay Figure 2-8, below, shows the interconnections between three bays in a host panel.
Interconnections
(continued)
From Previous PDI, SPS or master motherboard
4100 POWER DISTRIBUTION INTERFACE
HARNESS P1 ASSY 566-084
734-008 P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7

P1 ASSY 566-084
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
Figure 2-8. Bay-to-Bay Interconnections
Connecting to Panels with motherboards on the left side of the expansion bays require some non-PDI
Motherboards connections. If you need to connect a harness to a motherboard, refer to Figure 2-9 and
follow these steps. Make sure to route the power and communication wiring on the left
side of the bay.
1. Connect one end of the 733-525 Harness to a motherboard in an adjacent bay.

If the adjacent bay is a CPU bay with no additional motherboards, connect the
harness to the P8 and P7 connectors of the CPU motherboard:
 Insert the harness connector with the blue wire into the P8 connector. Note that
the P8 connector has eight pins. Insert the harness connector on either the top
four pins or the bottom four pins, not in the middle.
 Insert the harness connector with the white wire into the P7 connector. Note that
If the adjacent bay is an expansion bay or a CPU bay with additional motherboards,
connect the harness to the P2 and P3 connectors of the motherboard installed in the
leftmost slot. Connect the harness as follows:
 Insert the harness connector with the blue wire into the P2 connector. Note that
 Insert the harness connector with the white wire into the P3 connector. Note that
2-14

Connecting to
Motherboards
(continued)
2. Connect the other end of the harness to the leftmost motherboard in the next bay,
as described below. Make sure to route the wiring on the left side of the bay.
 Insert the harness connector with the blue wire into the P2 connector. Note
that the P2 connector has eight pins. Insert the harness connector on either
the top four pins or the bottom four pins, not in the middle.
 Insert the harness connector with the white wire into the P3 connector. Note
that the P3 connector has eight pins. Insert the harness connector on either
the top four pins or the bottom four pins, not in the middle.
733-525 Harness
Connector with
Blue Wire Goes
to P2
Connector with
White Wire Goes
to P3
Figure 2-9. Power and Communication Wiring for Motherboards
2-15

Step 5. Installing Modules into Expansion Bays (4100ES)
Overview This section contains guidelines and instructions on installing 4”x 5” cards and traditional
motherboards into 4100ES card bays.
IMPORTANT: This section applies to after market modules for expansion bays
only. If you do not need to install any after market modules at all,
and if you have followed Steps 1 through 6, you have completed
the panel installation and can apply AC power.
Placement Refer to the following guidelines before mounting 4” x 5” cards and/or motherboards to
Guidelines an expansion bay:
 Each expansion bay assembly includes a chassis, two end supports, one LED/switch
frame, and a power distribution interface (PDI) board.
 An expansion bay holds up to eight 4” x 5” modules. A double-size module, such as
the expansion power supply (XPS), takes up two blocks of space as shown below.
The Australian SPS takes up four blocks of space (note, the XPS is not listed for use
in Australia).
 Cards should be added from right to left if an SPS is fitted.
Block A Block C Block E Slots 7 + 8
I/O Wiring I/O Wiring I/O Wiring I/O Wiring
4" (102 mm) x 5" (127 mm) 4" (102 mm) x 5" (127 mm) 4" (102 mm) x 5" (127 mm)
Module Module Module
Expansion Power
Supply
Power Distribution Interface (PDI)
(XPS)
4" (102 mm) x 5" (127 mm) 4" (102 mm) x 5" (127 mm) 4" (102 mm) x 5" (127 mm)
Module Module Module
I/O Wiring I/O Wiring I/O Wiring
Block B Block D Block F
(Note. Australian SPS is 4 slots wide. XPS is not available in Australia.)

Figure 2-10. Expansion Bay 4”x 5” Card Placement
2-16

Step 5. Installing Modules into Expansion Bays (4100ES), Continued
Placement  Legacy motherboards can be installed on top of the PDI in expansion bays. The data
Guidelines and power that would normally be bussed via the PDI is instead routed across the
(continued)
boards.
 Up to eight 2” x 11 ½” motherboards can be installed in an expansion bay if no 4”x
5”PDI modules are installed in the bay, and if the pins on the left connector (P1)
on the leftmost motherboard are removed.
 Relay motherboards must be the rightmost motherboards.
 The CPU motherboard generates the 8V supply required for legacy motherboards. It
also has the 4100A style Molex connectors to which a harness can be fitted as in
Figure 2-8.
Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6 Slot 7 Slot 8
This Slot
4100 Option Bd
4100 Option Bd
4100 Option Bd
4100 Option Bd
4100 Option Bd
4100 Option Bd
4100 Option Bd
Must
Remain
Empty
Power Distribution
Interface
This slot cannot contain a Up to eight 2” (51mm) x 11 ½” (292 mm) motherboards can be
motherboard unless the pins mounted in an expansion bay. Seven motherboards fit into Slots
on P1 (or leftmost pin 2 through 8; the eighth can be added in Slot 1 if its leftpost pins
connector) are removed. are removed.
Figure 2-11. Expansion Bay Motherboard Placement
2-17

Step 5. Installing Modules into Expansion Bays (4100ES), Continued
Placement  As shown in the Figure 2.12 below, motherboards can be installed alongside
Guidelines 4”x 5” cards, if necessary.
(continued)
Position Position
Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Block E Slots 7 + 8
5 7&8
I/O Wiring I/O Wiring
4100 Option
4100 Option
4100 Option
4" (102 mm) x 5" (127 mm)
Module
Expansion Power
Supply
PDI
(XPS)
No Boards
Allowed
in 4" (102 mm) x 5" (127 mm)
This Slot Module
I/O Wiring
This slot cannot contain a motherboard unless the pins Position

Block F
6
on P1 (or leftmost pin connector) are removed.
(Note. Australian SPS is 4 slots wide. XPS is not available in Australia.)

Figure 2-12. Mixed Module Placement
2-18

Step 5. Installing Modules into Expansion Bays (4100ES), Continued{xe
"mounting: modules to 4100U back boxes"}
Installing 4” X 5” The power distribution interface (PDI) is mounted to the back of each expansion cabinet.
Cards The PDI contains slots for up to eight 4”x 5” slave cards. Since the PDI carries power and
data across the entire bay, it solves most interconnection issues, especially between
4”x 5” cards.
Use the following instructions and the Figure 2.13 below to mount 4”x 5” slave cards to
an expansion cabinet:
1. Screw two standoffs and washers to the appropriate holes in the back of the
cabinet. These holes must line up with the screw holes in the 4”x 5” card.
Plug the 4”x 5” card into the appropriate PDI connector. Seat the card firmly
onto the PDI when installing to ensure complete insertion of the power
connector into the PDI.
2. Secure the top of the card to the standoffs with two #6 torx screws and washers.
WASHERS
STANDOFFS
SCREW
RETAINERS
4”x 5” CARD
#6 SCREWS
PDI CONNECTOR PDI

(reverse side)
Figure 2-13. Slave Card/PDI Connection
2-19

Step 5. Installing Modules into Expansion Bays (4100ES), Continued{xe
"mounting: motherboards to 4100U back boxes"}
Installing Use the following procedure when installing motherboards in an expansion bay. If
Motherboards practical, start at the left and fill to the right. The pins of the left connector (P1) on the
leftmost motherboard must be removed. The motherboard mounting items are available as
4100-KT0468.
1. Orient the motherboard with connector J1 on the right and header P1 on the left.
2. Attach the four metal threaded standoffs and lockwashers into the screw holes on the
chassis.
3. Attach two grey plastic standoffs to the motherboard socket mounting screws.
4. Secure the motherboard to the standoffs using four #6 Torx screws as shown below.
WARNING: If the expansion bays are mounted to the front of the cabinet (earlier style),
a 4100 Motherboard with daughter card cannot be fitted directly behind a
64/64 LED/Switch Controller. The same applies to modules mounted on
the bay mounting bracket (FA2255), e.g. ME0426 T-GEN.
With the newer rear-mounted expansion bays, this restriction does not
apply.
METAL
STANDOFFS SCREW HOLES
PLASTIC STANDOFFS
#6 SCREWS
SCREW HOLES
LOCKWASHERS
Figure 2-14. Installing the Motherboard in a 4100ES Expansion Bay
2-20

Step 6. Installing LED/Switch Modules into Expansion Bays (4100ES)
Overview The LED/switch user interface consists of a variety of modules, which are configured via
the ES Programmer. Each display module contains between 8 and 24 switches and LEDs,
each one separately configurable.
User interface functionality is driven by the 64/64 LED/Switch Controller Card, which
mounts behind two of the display modules (typically in positions 1 and 2). The range of
available modules is listed in Appendix K.
The LED/Switch Figure 2-15 shows the two mounting versions of a LED/switch bay.
User Interface
Earlier style fold-down door Newer style 7U hinged door

Figure 2-15. LED/Switch Modules
The LED/switch controller card mounts behind two LED/switch modules. The
LED/switch controller handles up to 64 switches and 64 LEDs on the modules and
LED/Switch communicates their status to the 4100ES CPU. When a button is pressed on a module, the
Controller Card controller acknowledges the signal and reacts according to how that switch was
configured via the ES Programmer.
LED/SWITCH DISPLAY
GND1
CONNECTOR
(P4; reverse side)
COMM LOSS LED (LED1)

ADDRESS DIP
SWITCH (SW1)
LED1
REMOTE COMM
LOSS
POWER/COMMS
ANNUNCIATOR
2
CONNECTORS P2
1
JUMPER (P1) SW1

(P2)
1
2 (P3)
3
2
4 P3
1
5
P1 6
7
8
Figure 2-16. LED/Switch Controller

2-21

Step 6. Installing LED/Switch Modules into Expansion Bays (4100ES),
Continued
LED/Switch If more than 64 LEDs or 64 switches are required, a second controller may be installed on
Controller Card, a display door.
(continued)
LED 1. This LED illuminates if communication loss between the controller and the CPU
occurs. It is independent of jumper P1 (which configures different communication loss
features).
LED/Switch Modules All types of modules are mounted to the front of a bay, and are connected to each other
via a ribbon cable. Each module operates by the same rules: when a button is pressed, the
controller card sends the CPU the information, and the event programmed for that button
occurs.
Configuring the The 64/64 LED/switch controller requires physical configuration, but the LED/Switch
LED/Switch modules do not. Configuration consists of setting jumper P1 and setting the device
Controller Card address. Device Address is covered in Appendix A.
Activating the If the LED/switch controller is used in a remote annunciator, it can make the LED/Switch
Communication modules annunciate a communication loss condition. If communication loss occurs when
Loss Feature this setting is activated, LED 1 of the first connected display card illuminates, and the
piezo on the LED/switch controller sounds. The indication is silenced via the
corresponding switch (switch 1 on the first display card).
Use jumper port P1 to activate or deactivate the communication loss feature.
 Position 1 - 2 deactivates the feature (default).

 Position 2 - 3 activates the communication loss feature.
2-22

Continued
Mounting Refer to the Figure 2.17 below to mount the display cards to the front of the expansion
LED/Switch Modules box.
to the Expansion
Bay
ADDITIONAL
LED/SWITCH
CONTROLLER
#6 UNC NUTS
LOCKWASHERS
GROUND
CONNECTION
Controller assemblies
can only be installed
into these two slots
GROUND
CONNECTION
Figure 2-17. LED/Switch Card Mounting on a bay mounted door

(earlier style)
2-23

Continued
Mounting the Refer to the figures and instructions below to mount the controller card assembly to the
Controller Card back of one of the LED/switch cards:
Assembly
1. Use four #6-32 Nuts and four #6 Washers to secure the bracket to the inside
front of the expansion box.
2. Attach the header connector on the back side of the controller (P4) to the
connector on the back side of one of the LED/switch modules.
3. Secure the controller card to the board using four #6 screws, as shown in
Figure 2-18.
Figure 2-18. Controller Card Mounting
WARNING: The 64/64 Controller Card cannot be mounted directly in front of a

4100 Motherboard or a bay-mounting bracket such as one that mounts a
T-GEN.
Changing Display The 4100-1276 LED display card contains eight red LEDs and the 4100-1277 card
Card LEDs contains 16 alternating red/yellow LEDs. The LED colors may be configured differently,
as described in this section.
Only the following LEDs are to be used to change colour configurations. LEDs are
available in sets of eight, as follows:
 4100-9843 (yellow)
 4100-9844 (green)
 4100-9845 (red)
2-24

Continued
Changing Display
Card LEDs,
(continued)
Figure 2-19. Assembling / Disassembling the LED Display Card

(pluggable LED version, only)
Interconnecting User interface wiring consists of connecting the LED/switch controller card to the
Cards expansion bay’s power distribution interface (PDI), and connecting display cards to each
other. This section describes both procedures.
2-25

Continued
Wiring Instructions The following directions are complete instructions on interconnecting display cards and
connecting the controller card to a power source:
1. Use Harness 734-008 to connect P2 on the controller card to one of the 4-pin
connectors on the PDI.
2. If there are multiple controller cards, use Harness 734-036 to connect P3 on the
controller card to P2 on another controller card.
3. Interconnect all LED/switch display cards with the ribbon cables (provided).
Connector P1 is the input; connector P2 is the output.
TO PDI CONNECTOR OR ANOTHER

CONTROLLER CARD
26 - CONDUCTOR
HARNESS 734 008 RIBBON CABLE
P4
(reverse side)
LED / SWITCH
CONTROLLER
IN OUT IN OUT IN
HARNESS 734- 036

LED / SWITCH LED / SWITCH LED/ SWITCH
TO ANOTHER MODULE3 MODULE2 MODULE1
CONTROLLER CARD
Figure 2-20. LED/Switch Controller Wiring
2-26

Chapter 3
Installing 4100ES MINIPLEX/RTU Components
Introduction MINIPLEX transponder interface cards (TICs) allow for data and power interconnections
between the 4100ES host panel and remote locations. This chapter describes the
transponder installation for 4100ES MINIPLEX/RTU systems.
{xe "MINIPLEX 4100 Fire Alarm System: transponder interface card (TIC)"}{xe
"transponder interface card (TIC)"}
Topic See Page #

Introduction to MINIPLEX Transponders (4100ES) 3-2
MINIPLEX System Guidelines (4100ES) 3-4
Configuring Cards (4100ES) 3-5
TIC/Riser Mounting (4100ES) 3-6
TIC/Motherboard Interconnections (4100ES) 3-7
RUI Wiring (4100ES) 3-8
3-1

Introduction to MINIPLEX Transponders (4100ES)
Overview The 4100ES MINIPLEX/RTU system is comprised of a host panel containing everything
required in a standalone cabinet (see Chapter 1), plus:
 One or more remote MINIPLEX transponder cabinets.

 A transponder interface card (TIC) in each transponder cabinet.
Transponder RUI Communication wiring from the RUI module in the host panel can be extended to a
Cabinets transponder interface card (TIC) in a remote transponder unit (RTU). The transponder
cabinet has at least one TIC module in it.
Transponder Australian 4100ES uses the Basic Transponder Interface Card (TIC) Module. Other
Interface Cards versions of TIC are not listed for use in Australia.
(TICs)
Transponder Interface Cards (TICs) transfer data from the 4100ES CPU to the slave cards
in the RTU.
The Basic TIC is an addressable slave card that contains RUI outputs, an audio riser
Basic TIC output, a user interface output, and a power and comms output for connecting to
legacy motherboards.
{xe "transponder interface card (TIC): illustrations"}{xe "audio riser card"}
4100-0620
BASIC TIC
Figure 3-1. Transponder Interface Cards
3-2

Introduction to MINIPLEX Transponders (4100ES), Continued
The Basic TIC has the following LED indicators:
LED1. indicates communication loss with the CPU.

LED2. Indicates when an RUI ground fault search is active.
LED4. Indicates an RUI Style 7 primary trouble.
LED5. Indicates an RUI Style 7 secondary trouble.
{xe "transponder interface card (TIC): specifications"}
Card Specifications Table 4-1 lists the specifications for the TIC.
Table 3-1. TIC Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Input Voltage 18-33 VDC
Output Voltage 8 V @ 1 A; 100 mV p-p ripple
87 mA, excluding the 8V load from legacy slave cards
Input Current
powered by theTIC.
Environmental Specifications
Operating
32 to 120 F (0 to 49 C)
Temperature
Humidity 10% to 93% relative humidity at 90 F (32 C)
3-3

MINIPLEX System Guidelines (4100ES)
Overview The rules on this page apply exclusively to MINIPLEX systems. Review each guideline
before installing a MINIPLEX 4100ES system.
Guidelines  All wiring is between 0.75mm2 (minimum) and 2.5mm2 (maximum).

 All wiring is supervised and power-limited.
 All wiring that leaves the building requires overvoltage protection. Install the
protection module inside an electrical box wherever the wiring enters or leaves
the building. A maximum of four 2081-9044 protection modules may be
connected to one RUI channel. The 2081-9044 is rated for 200mA (maximum).
 AS 1670 allows no more than 40 detectors/addressable devices to be lost by a
single fault. This is particularly relevant for Class B (spur) configurations.
 For Class B (spur) operation:
- The maximum direct cable distance from the host panel to any transponder is
760m.
- “T” spurs are allowed.
- The sum of all the cable lengths (including all “T” spurs) must be less than
3,000m.
- Maximum allowed line-to-line capacitance (“+” to “-” terminals) is 0.58 uF.
For applications with shielded wire, be sure that the total capacitance from line
to line plus the shield to either line is no more than 0.58 uF (this is usually only a
problem when using MIMS cables).
 For Class A (loop) operation, the maximum cable distance around the loop is
760m. “T” spurs are not allowed.
 Annunciators and transponder interface cards support loop operation when the
system is wired Class A.
 The master control panel must be a 4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panel.
 Up to 4 RUI cards in the 4100ES Control Panel can be used for distributing
transponder wiring in different directions or for supporting different wiring
requirements (such as using a Style 7 (Class A) RUI for serial annunciators).
 Up to a total of 31 transponders can be controlled from the 4100ES Control Panel,
and can be distributed as required among the RUI cards.
3-4

Configuring Cards (4100ES){xe "transponder interface card (TIC):
configuring"}{xe "card configuration: transponder interface card (TIC)"}
Overview The TIC and all other cards mounted in the transponder cabinet and attached expansion
bays must be configured to operate correctly in the system via their DIP switch and
jumper ports. The CPU motherboard may have to be configured as well.
CPU Motherboard P9 on the CPU motherboard determines whether the RUI SHIELD signal is connected to
DIP Switch 24 C or Earth.
 Position 1 – 2: SHIELD to 24 C (default).

 Position 2 – 3: SHIELD to Earth.
Note: Some devices that connect to RUI have inherently grounded shield
terminals, in which case 24 C cannot be used. If 24 C is used, a
Negative Ground Fault will occur.
TIC Configuration The TIC must be assigned a device address via DIP switch SW1. Refer to Appendix A for
the address switch table.
Configuring Other Refer to the respective installation sheets to configure the other cards that are located in
Cards the transponder cabinet and attached expansion bays.
3-5

TIC/Riser Mounting (4100ES){xe "transponder interface card (TIC):
mounting"}{xe "mounting: transponder interface card (TIC)"}
Overview TICs are mounted like any other 4-inch (102 mm) X 5-inch (127 mm) card.
Mounting Use the following instructions and Figure 3-2, below, to mount 4”x 5” slave cards to an
Instructions expansion bay.
IMPORTANT:
1. Screw two standoffs and washers to the appropriate holes in the back of the
cabinet. These holes must line up with the screwholes in the 4-inch (102 mm) X
5-inch (127 mm) card. See Figure 3-2.
2. Plug the 4-inch (102 mm) x 5-inch (127 mm) card into the PDI connector (P8).
3. Secure the top of the card to the standoffs with two #6 Torx screws and washers.
WASHERS
SCREW STANDOFFS
RETAINERS
TIC CARD
#6 SCREWS
PDI CONNECTOR PDI

(reverse side)
Figure 3-2. TIC Mounting
3-6

TIC/Motherboard Interconnections (4100ES){xe "transponder interface card
(TIC): wiring"}{xe "wiring: transponder interface card (TIC)"}
Use Figure 3-3 to connect the TIC to a motherboard in another bay.
RUI
TMPR SW PRI SEC
24C INPUT SHLD
TB2
P6
TB3
LED4 LED5 POWER/

SW1
SPS COMM
HARNESS OR
734-078 4100
COMM
LOSS
LED1
LED2
TIC RPS
RUI
G.F.
SEARCH
P1
P1
P3
AUDIO RISER CARD

PDI 1
ASSY 566-084
HARNESS
734-008
Connectors with
Blue Wire go to P2

ASSY 566-084
PDI 2
PDI Jumpers
P4 and P5 on the PDI must be configured to provide power to the TIC.
HARNESS 733-525
--- If there is a Power Supply in Bay 1,
 Set Jumpers P4 and P5 in Bay 1 to Positions 2 and 3.
--- If there is no Power Supply in Bay 1 with the TIC, you must obtain
power from Bay 2 or Bay 3.
Connectors with
Option 1
White Wire go to P3  Set Jumpers P4 and P5 in Bay 1 to Positions 1 and 2.
 Connect one end of Harness 734-008 to Power/Comm
plug on the SPS or RPS (P6) (or P2 on XPS) located in
Bay 2 or Bay 3. Connect the other end of the harness to
P1 in Bay 1.
Option 2
 Set Jumpers P4 and P5 in Bay 1 to Positions 1 and 2.
 Set Jumpers P4 and P5 to Positions 2 and 3 in bay with
power supply that will provide power to the TIC in Bay 1.
 Connect one end of Harness 734-008 to P2 or P3 in bay
that will provide power to the TIC in Bay 1. Connect the
other end of the harness to P1 in Bay 1.
Figure 3-3. Transponder Cabinet Interconnections
3-7

RUI Wiring (4100ES)
Overview The TIC must be connected to the host panel via RUI cabling. This section explains how
to wire the two together, and how to set up a system with multiple transponders connected
to the same host panel.
Wiring RUI cabling can be accomplished either through Class A (loop) or Class B (spur) wiring.
Configurations
Class A wiring allows transponder cabinets to communicate with the host panel even in
the event of a single open or short circuit somewhere in the loop.
Class B wiring allows “T” tapping, and therefore requires less wiring run per installation
than Class A.
If the transponder(s) have more than 40 detectors connected to them in total, Class A
(loop) wiring must be used to meet the requirements of AS 1670.1.
RUI wiring does not require end-of-line resistors, because each TIC communicates
directly to the CPU.
Note: Use the supplied ferrite beads with TICs. Loop wires once through
Figure 3-4 the ferrite bead(s) as shown in Figure 3-5.
The Ferrite Bead
The illustration below shows both types of wiring.
{xe "MINIPLEX wiring: Class B"}{xe "MINIPLEX wiring: Class A"}
DASHED LINES ARE FOR

CLASS A OPERATION
SHLD SHLD
PRI SEC PRI SEC
RUI RUI
LED3 LED4 LED5 LED3 LED4 LED5

B+ B- SHLD A+ A-
RUI
P9
CPU MSB MSB
ADDRESS
ADDRESS
123
TRANSPONDER INTERFACE TRANSPONDER INTERFACE
MOTHERBOARD ASSY 566-094 ASSY 566-094
566-227 P1 LSB LSB
 Wire size must be LED1 LED1
between 18 AWG (0.8231 mm2) LED2 LED2
2
and 12 AWG (3.309 mm ).
 Maximum wiring distance: 760m. P1 P1
 Maximum “T” tapping length: 3000m.


P2 P3 P2
Maintain correct polarity on terminal
connections.
 Do not loop wires under terminals.
Figure 3-5. TIC Wiring to the Host Panel
3-8

Chapter 4
Networking
{xe "Network 4100 Fire Alarm System"}
Introduction A standalone or MINIPLEX 4100 system becomes a network node when a 4100 Network
Interface Card (NIC) or other compatible network card is installed and connected to
another network node. How network cards connect to each other depends on the type of
media network cards being used.
Topic See Page #

Getting Started 4-2
Introduction to the 4100 Network Interface Card (NIC) 4-2
Step 1. Configuring Network Cards 4-5
Step 2. Mounting Media Cards to the NIC 4-7
Step 3. Mounting Network Cards 4-8
Step 4. Wiring Network Cards 4-9
4-1

Getting Started
Overview This chapter describes how to turn a standalone or MINIPLEX FIP into a network node.
This process consists of the following:
Step 1. Configuring cards for operation (using DIP switches and jumper ports).
Step 2. Mounting media cards to the network interface card (NIC).
Step 3. Mounting network cards.
Step 4. Wiring network cards.
Each step is described in this chapter. Before beginning the installation, review the next
few pages for a detailed description of network cards and the media cards that mount onto
them.
Introduction to the 4100 Network Interface Card (NIC)
Overview The Network Interface Card (NIC) is a slave card that uses the internal 4100 serial bus to
communicate with the master. The NIC connects FIPs in a network, allowing for
communication between each panel via optical fibre, modem, or twisted shielded pair
wire.
The NICs are designed to be connected in a ring arrangement, so that one circuit fault
does not cause the entire system to fail. The ring arrangement provides the most secure
and fault-tolerant wiring possible.
Two types of media boards of either type can be used with the NIC card:
 The Fiber-Optic Media Card can be used for electrically noisy environments or
for connecting externally to other buildings.
 The Wired Media Card is used in all other types of applications.
Up to two media boards of either type can be plugged into each NIC. The same NIC can
use a combination of two types of media boards (for example, a NIC may have a wired
media card connected to port 1 and a fibreoptic media card connected to port 2).
Note: other types of network interfaces are available for special functions, such as single
mode fibre modems and TCP/IP bridge cards. Please contact your Simplex representative
for more details about these.
4-2

Introduction to the 4100 Network Interface Card (NIC), Continued
Network Interface
Card
Figure 4-1. 4100-6014 Network Interface Card

{xe "network interface card (NIC): LEDS"}
NIC Card LED The 4100-6014 NIC has the following LEDs:
Indications
LED1 (yellow). Illuminates when:
 The host 4100 requests it to illuminate.
 A transmission fails.
 The NIC is off-line with the 4100 host.
 The NIC needs to be configured.
LED2 (red). Illuminates when a data ‘0’ is received at the right port.
LED3 (green). Illuminates when a data ‘0’ is transmitted at the right port.
LED4 (red). Illuminates when a data ‘0’ is received at the left port.
LED5 (green). Illuminates when a data ‘0’ is transmitted at the left port.
4-3

Introduction to the 4100 Network Interface Card (NIC), Continued
NIC Media Cards There are two approved media cards that can be plugged onto the 4100-6014 NIC:
 4100-6057 Fiber-Optic Media Card (565-261).

 4100-6056 Wired Media Card (565-413).
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Each module is shown below.
FIBER-OPTIC DATA: 40-PIN NETWORK

TRANSMIT (U1), INTERFACE CARD
RECEIVE (U2) CONNECTOR (J1)
Figure 4-2. The 4100-6057 Fiber-Optic Media Card
40-PIN NETWORK
RESERVED (TB1) INTERFACE CARD
CONNECTOR (P1)
Figure 4-3. The 4100-6056 Wired Media Card

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4-4

Introduction to the 4100 Network Interface Card (NIC), Continued{xe "wired
media card: specifications"}{xe "fiber-optic media card: specifications"}{xe
"network interface card: specifications"}{xe "modem media card:
specifications"}
Requirements
and Limitations
Table 4-1. 4100 NIC & Media Cards - Electrical and Environmental
Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Network Startup, no media cards: 8 VDC @ 110 mA
Interface Card Nominal, no media cards: 20 to 32 VDC @ 0 mA
Using 24 V power supply: 20 VDC @ 140 mA max.
Fiber
Using 5 V power supply (GCC/NPU): 5 VDC @ 130 mA
Media Card
max.
Wired
4.75 to 5.25 VDC @ 170 mA max.
Media Card
Environmental Specifications (All Modules)
Operating
32 to 120 F (0 to 50 C)
Temperature
Humidity 10% to 93% relative humidity at 90 F (32 C)
Step 1. Configuring Network Cards
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network interface card (NIC)"}{xe "card configuration: modem media card"}{xe "wired media card:
configuring"}{xe "card configuration: wired media card"}
Motherboard Master Motherboard 566-227 has these settings associated with fitting a NIC to it:
Jumper Settings
P10: Port 1 settings.
P11: Port 2 settings.
 P10/P11 position 1 – 2: Network card (NIC) attached to CPU motherboard (default).
 P10/P11 position 2 – 3: RS-232/2120 card attached to CPU motherboard.
NIC Card Use SW2 on the NIC to set the NIC card address. Refer to Appendix A for the address
Address Setting table.
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4-5

Step 1. Configuring Network Cards, Continued
NIC Card There are two shunt jumper ports on the NIC card that need to be set: P3 and P4.
Jumper Settings
P3: Determines the NIC data transmission rate, 57.6 kbits/second or 9600 bits/second.
 Position 1 – 2 (the right two pins) or no pins jumpered: 57.6 kbits/second.
 Position 2 – 3 (the left two pins): 9600 bits/second.
P4: Determines the data protocol, 8-bit or 9-bit, that the NIC card is using.
 Position 1 – 2 (the right two pins) or no pins jumpered: 9-bit.
 Position 2 – 3 (the left two pins): 8-bit.
All settings are labelled on the card.
Wired Media Card P2: Tells the system which wire type is to be used.
Jumper Settings  Positions 1 – 2, 5 – 6, and 7 – 8: 18 AWG shielded, twisted pair wiring.
 Remove all jumpers to specify 24 AWG twisted pair telephone cable wiring.
IMPORTANT: When using the wired media card, the Earth fault detection is
performed on the left port only. Remove R1 (1 Ohm resistor)
from the media card on the right port.
4-6

Step 2. Mounting Media Cards to the NIC
Overview The 4100-6014 Network Interface Card (NIC) uses media cards to connect to other NICs.
This section describes how the media cards are mounted onto NICs.
Media Card NICs connect to each other via the media cards. The types of media cards in the right and
Mounting left ports are determined by the type of wiring that is being used between cards.
Connect P1 on the wired media card, or J1 on the fibre media card, to P5 (the left port) on
the NIC.
To connect a second media card to the same NIC, connect it as described above, but use
P6 (the right port) on the NIC. Note that any two types of media cards can be connected
to the same NIC.
MEDIA CARDS
STANDOFFS FIT INTO HOLES
40-PIN
CONNECTION 40-PIN
(MEDIA CARD CONNECTION
P1 OR J1 TO (MEDIA CARD
NIC P5) P1 OR J1 TO
NIC P6)
4100-6014 NETWORK
INTERFACE CARD
Figure 4-4. Media Card Mounting
4-7

Step 3. Mounting Network Cards
The 4100 NIC, shown in Figure 4-5 below, inserts into its motherboard as follows:
 If the 565-274 Master Motherboard is being used, the NIC daughter card is
inserted into connector J1.
 If the 566-227 Master Motherboard or 565-275 Motherboard is used, the NIC
daughter card is inserted into connector J2.
Figure 4-5. Installing the NIC

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4-8

Step 4. Wiring Network Cards
Overview The nodes in the network now have to be wired together, so that the NIC in one host
panel connects to the NIC in the next panel. This section contains guidelines and
instructions for NIC wiring.
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Wiring Guidelines Refer to the following guidelines whenever field wiring the NICs:
 Network nodes must be wired right to left port, regardless of the media type
selected.
 Style 7 protection is achieved by wiring the nodes in a loop. A single fault
(except an Earth fault) will cause the network to reconfigure for degraded Style 7
(Style 4) operation. A second fault (except an Earth fault) will result in the
network dividing into two separate networks.
 Style 4 is achieved by wiring the nodes in a linear fashion. Style 4 networks are
not fault-tolerant and a single fault (except an Earth fault) will result in the
network dividing into two separate networks.
 Earth fault detection is performed on the left port only. When a network Earth
fault occurs, the trouble is only reported on the node whose left port is connected
to the link with the earth fault.
 All 18 AWG (0.8231 mm2) wiring used with 4100-6056 Wired Media Cards
must be twisted-shielded pair. All 24 AWG (0.2047 mm2) (telephone cable) used
with 4100-6056 must be twisted pair. When shielded cable is used, the shield
must be terminated to chassis Earth on the left port only.
 It is permissible to use mixed media in a network. For example, some spans may
be “wired media” while others are optical fibre.
 Each NIC has a jumper for selecting between network data rates of 57.6kbps and
9.6kbps. All cards in the network must be set for the same rate. (When physical
bridging is used, the data rate must be set for 9.6kbps).
 Each NIC has a jumper for selecting between 8- and 9-bit network protocols. All
cards in the network must be set for the same network protocol. (When physical
bridging is used, the protocol must be set for 8-bit).
 All network wiring except the shield is supervised and power limited.
 When wiring leaves the building, 2081-9044 Overvoltage Protectors are required.
One overvoltage protector is installed where wiring leaves the building; another is
installed where wiring enters the next building.
4-9

Step 4. Wiring Network Cards, Continued
Wiring Distances Maximum wiring distances are shown in the Table below and in Appendix J.
Table 4-2. Wiring Distances
Media Type Size Data Rate Max Distance
24 AWG 57.6 kbps 7,000 ft (2,130 m)

2
(0.20 mm ) 9.6 kbps 12,000 ft (3,650 m)
Wired
18 AWG 57.6 kbps 10,000 ft (3,050 m)
2
(0.82 mm ) 9.6 kbps 17,000 ft (5,200 m)
50/125 um 57.6 or 9.6 kbps 10,000 ft (3,050 m)
Optical Fiber
62.5/125 um 57.6 or 9.6 kbps 15,000 ft (4,500 m)
18 AWG 57.6 kbps 50 ft (15 m)

RS-232
(0.82 mm2) 9.6 kbps 300 ft (91 m)
Notes:
 The characteristics for 0.75 mm2 are shown in Appendix J.
 18 AWG (0.82 mm2) fire-rated twisted, shielded pair must not exceed 200pF
per metre and be not more than 21 ohms per kilometre.
 24 AWG (0.20 mm2) twisted, unshielded telephone cable must not exceed
72pF per metre and be less than or equal to 81 ohms per kilometre.
Related Refer to the 900-242 Field Wiring Specifications or 900-143 Fiber Tutorial for additional
Documentation NIC wiring information.
4-10

Fiber-Optic Wiring Connectors U1 (transmitter) and U2 (receiver) on the 4100-6057 Fiber-Optic Media Card
are used to connect 4100-6014 NICs across parts of a network.
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card"}{xe "fiber-optic media card: wiring"}
Note: ST connectors with long strain relief boots are to be used with the
fibreoptic cable.
Figure 4-6 shows how two network nodes are connected via fibreoptic cable.
Fiber-Optic Cable
U1 U2 U1 U2 U1 U2 U1 U2
FIBER MEDIA CARD
4100-6014
NETWORK
INTERFACE CARD
Figure 4-6. Fiber Wiring
Fiber Optic Dual Fiber Optic Cable Connections. The standard fibreoptic connection between
Connection Types network nodes uses two fibreoptic cables, one for transmit, and the other for receive. This
connection allows for optimum communications distance.
The available communications distance is determined by the properties of the specific

fibre cable used. Distances can be determined using the information and examples shown
below in Table 4-3.
Single Fibre Optic Cable Connections. For applications where a single fibre cable is
available, or where use of a single cable is desired, using a model 4190-9010
Bi-Directional Coupler at each node combines the separate transmit and receive signals
into a single path (refer to the requirements list).
This connection allows use of a single fibre cable, but it does reduce communications
distance as indicated in the information and examples shown below in Table 4-4.
4-11

4190-9010 Coupler The 4190-9010 Coupler (271-012) is used with the Fiber Optic Media Board, revision
Requirements “C” or higher. Two 4190-9010 Bi-Directional Couplers are required per connection, one
at each node.
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requirements"}
The 4190-9010 is equipped with type ST connectors. To make type ST to type ST
connections, an ST to ST coupler, by others, is required. ST to ST Couplers are available
from:
Black Box, part # FO200
Fiber Instrument Sales, part # F1-8101
Newark Electronics, part # 95F2097
(or equivalent)
Table 4-3. Dual Fiber Optic Cable Communications Distance Examples
Power
Fiber Type
1*
MIFL 2 Distance
3
Budget 3
Margin
50/125 4 dB/km 4 dB 10,000 ft (3.05 km)

numerical 17 dB
aperture = 0.2 3 dB/km 3 dB 15,000 ft (4.57 km)
4 dB/km 4 dB 13,000 ft (3.96 km)

62.5/125
numerical 21.4 dB
aperture = 0.275 3.75
3 dB 15,000 ft (4.57 km)
dB/km
*See notes at bottom of page.
Table 4-4. Single Fiber Optic Cable Communications Distance Examples

Using 4190-9010 Bi-Directional Couplers
1 2 Power 3 3 4190-9010 ST to ST
Fiber Type MIFL Distance Budget
Margin Coupler Loss Coupler Loss
50/125
7,650 ft
numerical 3 dB/km 3 dB
(2.33 km)
aperture = 0.2
2 dB 21.4 dB 9.4 dB
62.5/125
8,200 ft
numerical 3.2 dB/km 2 dB
(2.5 km)
aperture = 0.275
Notes for Tables Above:

1. Cable specifications are for 50 or 62.5 micron core with 125 micron cladding, multi-
mode graded index fibre. Wavelength = 850 nm.
2. MIFL = Maximum Individual Fiber Loss. Numbers shown are for example reference
only, refer to specific cable for exact specification.
3. Maximum cable length is determined by distance listed or by reaching budget value,
whichever is shorter. Maximum distances listed for dual fibre cable are shorter than
would be calculated. Budget using 4190-9010 Bi-Directional Coupler is the same with
either size cable because the coupler input cables are 62.5/125 fibre allowing launch
power to be the same.
4-12

4190-9010 Coupler The illustration below shows coupler wiring.{xe "fiber-optic media card: coupler
Requirements requirements"}{xe "wiring: coupler for fiber-optic media"}
(continued)
Figure 4-7. Coupler Wiring
Wiring with the Refer to the guidelines and figures in this topic to use wired media cards.
Wired Media Card {xe "network interface card (NIC): wiring, with wired media"}{xe "wiring: wired media
card"}{xe "wired media card: wiring"}
IMPORTANT: TB1 on the wired media card must not be used when it is
connected to the 4100-6014 NIC.
 The shield should only be connected at one end of each link between each FIP.
The shield is connected to the left port.
 When wiring leaves the building, 2081-9044 Overvoltage Protectors are
required. One overvoltage protector is installed where wiring leaves the building;
another is installed where wiring enters the next building.
4-13

Wiring with the The Table below lists the 4100ES master motherboard connections for the wired media
Wired Media Card card.
(continued)
Table 4-5. 566-227 CPU Motherboard Wired Media Connections
Motherboard Port for Media Wired Media Card Connection

Card Connected to P5 (Left Port)
TB1-4 0V
TB1-5 Earth ground
TB1-6 INV (-)
TB1-7 None
TB1-8 NONINV (+)
Motherboard Port for Media Wired Media Card Connection
Card Connected to P6 (Right Port)
TB3-1 NONINV (+)
TB3-2 Reserved
TB3-3 INV (-)
TB3-4 Earth ground
TB3-5 0V
Figure 4-8, below, shows how two CPU motherboards with wired media network cards
connect to each other in the 4100ES.
R+ R-
18 AWG
1 TB3 10
Right Port
Left Port
8 TB1 1
L+ L-
Figure 4-8. Wired Media Interconnections between 4100ES Master

Motherboards
4-14

Loop Wiring, mixed

Fibre and Cable Figure 4-9 shows an example of loop network cabling using a mixture of fibre optical
cable and twisted pair. Note that the left port of each network card is connected to the
right port of the next network card regardless of whether the connection is fibre or copper.
Multi-mode optical fibre
FIBER MEDIA
RIGHT PORT
FIBER MEDIA
LEFT PORT
PANEL #2
FIBER MEDIA
RIGHT PORT
WIRED MEDIA
LEFT PORT
PANEL #1
WIRED MEDIA
RIGHT PORT
FIBER MEDIA
LEFT PORT
WIRED MEDIA
RIGHT PORT
PANEL #3
WIRED MEDIA
LEFT PORT
PANEL #4
Twisted pair cable
Figure 4-9. Example of Ring/Loop NetworkWiring
4-15

4-16

Chapter 5
The System Power Supply & Alarm Relay Card
Introduction The SPS is introduced in Chapter 2. A picture is shown in Figure 2.4.
This chapter has the current and voltage ratings of the system power supply (SPS) and
describes how it is installed and configured by the factory. It also describes the Alarm
Relay Card that mounts onto the SPS to provide 3 extra relays.
Topic See Page #

SPS Specifications 5-2
SPS Configuration 5-4
SPS LED Indications 5-5
Troubleshooting an SPS 5-6
The Alarm Relay Card 5-7
5-1

SPS Specifications
Input/Output/Battery The following table summarizes the specifications for the SPS.{xe "system power supply
Specifications (SPS): specifications"}{xe "remote power supply (RPS): specifications"}
Table 5-1. SPS Input and Output Specifications
AC Input Specifications
SPS in Standard
2 A Maximum
Australian FIP
240 VAC + 6% -10% @ 50 Hz
4100-9848AU
DC Output Specifications
Nominal 28VDC
Voltage Minimum: 19.5 VDC Maximum: 32 VDC
Ripple: 2 VDC p-p @ full load (9A)
Total Current (max) 9A alarm load. Includes: NACs (+24V Sig);
+24V Card; +24V Aux; SPS card power
including on-board IDNet.
5A non-alarm load. Includes as per above,
allows for battery charging at high rate.
24V Card 2A max. See note.

24V Aux 2A max
Each NAC (total A+B) 3A max alarm load

2A max non-alarm load (used as Aux 24V
power).
SPS IDNet Output 30 V or 35 V (see note below)

Battery Charger Specifications
Input Voltage Range 21-33 VDC
27.3 VDC 200 mV @ 20C, temperature
Output Float Voltage compensated at approximately -36mV/C
(0 C to 50 C)
Charger High 28.4Vdc
Supervision Voltages Charger Low 26.2Vdc
(nominal at 20C) Battery Low 24.3Vdc
Battery Depleted 19.4Vdc
1.4 A (For 6.2 – 18 Ah battery)
Output Current Limit
3.3 A (Default; for 18-110 Ah battery)
Notes:
 AC power must be provided to the 4100ES from a dedicated AC branch
circuit. The AC input is supervised.
 A mains fail fault is generated when the DC voltage drops below 20.3V
(nominally 204Vac).
 240 VAC: The service branch circuit breaker should be sized to handle at
least 150 percent of the total required by all of the power supplies in the
system.
5-2

SPS Specifications, Continued
 The bulk supply (rated at 9A max) which feeds 24V Sig, 24V Card, 24V Aux
also supplies the SPS Card including the on board IDNet, and the battery
charger. The charger is disabled during alarm conditions so as to make the
9A available on the other busses. (See the following table for the SPS
current.)
 +24V Sig is used to supply the NACs. It can be made accessible by
configuring a NAC as an AUXPWR power output (which is normally
energized).
 The battery circuit is supervised every 29 seconds. The standard
configuration does a battery test for one hour every week.
 The battery is connected to the charger but is normally disconnected from the
bulk supply. During mains fail, and the 1 hour battery test, the battery is
connected to the bulk supply.
 The IDNet output is 30V in the normal condition. When it is necessary to
activate large numbers of output devices on IDNet peripherals (such as piezo
sounders), the output voltage is increased to 35V to provide sufficient voltage
at the end of the wire to activate the sounder bases. The higher voltage
output is an alarm condition for the purpose of standby battery calculation.
SPS Current The following table summarizes standby battery consumption for the SPS. Voltage
Consumption assumed is 24 V, which is the rated battery voltage for lead-acid type batteries.{xe
"system power supply (SPS): specifications, current "}{xe "remote power supply (RPS):
specifications, current "}
Table 5-2. SPS Current Specifications
Standby Conditions Current

 No alarms (NACs normal)
175 mA
 IDNet LED ON, no IDNet devices connected
Add to above for each additional set of 50 IDNet devices in
40 mA
standby, with IDNet at 30 V
Total current for fully loaded IDNet channel (250 devices) in
375 mA
standby
Alarm Conditions Current
 3 NACs ON
185 mA
 IDNet LED ON, no IDNet devices connected
Add to above for each set of 50 IDNet devices in alarm, 20
80 mA
LEDs ON
Add to above for each set of 50 IDNet devices in alarm, LEDs
50 mA
OFF
Total current for a fully loaded IDNet channel (250 devices) in
475 mA
alarm, 20 LEDs ON
Notes:
 Additional standby conditions: Fault relay activated, power fault LED on,
IDNet LED on, battery charger off, auxiliary power load = 0 mA
5-3

SPS Specifications, Continued
 Additional alarm conditions: Fault relay activated, power fault LED on,
IDNet LED on, battery charger off, auxiliary power load = 0 mA, NAC
alarm load = 0 mA, IDNet = 35 V
Environmental The range of possible temperatures under which the SPS may function are between 0 C
Requirements and 50 C (120 F).
The SPS operates normally under non-condensing humidity conditions up to 93% relative
humidity at 32° C.
SPS Configuration
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configuring "}{xe "card configuration: system power supply (SPS)"}{xe "card
configuration: remote power supply (RPS)"}
Overview This section contains information about SPS jumpers, DIP switches and potentiometers.
Jumper Settings P2: If the SPS IDNet outputs are being used, you may change P2 to configure the IDNet
shield connection.
 Position 1 – 2 (bottom): Connects the shield to 0 V (default).
 Position 2 – 3 (top): Connects the shield to earth ground.
P3: City Card and Relay Card operation

 Position 1-2 (top): Install in pos. 1-2 only if a relay card 4100-6033 is installed and
has relay 3 programmed for operation other than "Fault (Trouble)"
 Position 2-3 (bottom): (default) For use with 4100-6033 if relay 3 is programmed for
"activate on fault (trouble)" operation. (This option is used for Brigade connection)
P1: Earth connect jumper.

 Position 1 – 2 (rhs): Enables Earth fault monitoring. Set to this position unless the
system uses a TrueAlert Power Supply under common 0 V.
 Position 2 – 3 (lhs): Disables Earth fault monitoring. Set to this position only if the
system uses a TrueAlert Power Supply under common 0 V.
Setting the Device Refer to Appendix A to set the device address for the SPS with DIP switch SW1.
Address
Adjusting Voltages There are two small potentiometers on the 4100-9848AU SPS, situated below the centre
of the PCB. These are adjusted in the factory and typically will not need adjusting in the
field.
If it is necessary to adjust them, turning the potentiometer clockwise increases the setting.
R341 Battery Charger Voltage

Adjust this potentiometer to achieve a charger voltage of 27.3V  0.1V at 20C.
(Allow -36mV/C for temperatures different to 20C). Disconnect the battery while
making this adjustment, and measure the charger output at the SPS terminals. Reconnect
the battery after making the adjustment.
5-4

R342 Voltage Measurement Calibration
Adjust this potentiometer to match the indication of charger voltage on the panel user
interface with that on a calibrated voltmeter measuring the charger output. Use the “Card
Status” option of the menu. Match the two readings to within 0.05V DC.
SPS LED Indications
LEDs The SPS has the following LED indicators:

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LED1 (yellow). Illuminates when NAC 1 is ON or in Fault.
LED4 (yellow). Illuminates to indicate a communications loss with the system CPU;
normally off. If this LED is blinking, try re-loading the slave exec from the master.
LED5 (yellow). Indicates IDNet status.
 Slow blink: Class A open circuit Fault.
 Fast blink: Short circuit Fault.
 On steady: No devices detected/ channel failure.
 Normally off.
LED6 (yellow). Indicates power supply status.
 Single blink: Positive earth fault.
 Double blink: Negative earth fault.
 Triple blink: Battery Fault.
 Quadruple blink: Charger Fault.
 On steady: Overcurrent fault.
 Normally off.
LED7 (green). Illuminates when the power supply is powered from the AC line. Off
when the mains is off, or when it is using battery backup power.
5-5

Troubleshooting an SPS
Overview This section contains explanations of fault messages that may appear on the 4100ES user
interface when using the SPS. Heading text in the left margin shows the error message,
while the paragraph next to it describes the likely cause of the message.
IDNet Power There is no output voltage from the power supply.

Monitor Trouble
Extra Device Appears if one or more extra devices are present on the loop, i.e., devices that have not
been configured for the IDNet channel.. Only one message appears, regardless of the
number of extra devices found.
Class A Trouble There is an open circuit fault detected on the IDNet channel. A hardware reset is required
to reset the fault indication.
Earth Fault Search Comes up during the Earth Fault Search diagnostic function. Once the search is initiated,
the front panel display indicates how far along the search process has progressed (10%,
25%… 75%), and then shows the results of the search. The result either identifies the
offending circuit or indicates that the earth fault could not be found. SPS circuits (IDNet,
NAC, and aux power) are searched. System alarm and fault processing is suspended
during the search.
Short Circuit Appears when a short circuit fault is detected on the IDNet channel. This status clears
automatically when the short circuit is removed.
Channel Fail Appears when each device on the IDNet channel has been configured, but none of the
configured devices are communicating on the channel. This message does not appear if
there are no configured devices on the IDNet channel.
No Answer/ Occurs when the 4100ES is put into a diagnostic mode and finds a device not responding,
Bad Answer or responding unreliably. Refer to the 4100 Fault Finding Guide (LT0565) for
information on how to perform this diagnostic.
Output Abnormal Occurs when 24V is not present on TrueAlarm devices or when TrueAlarm sensor bases
with relay driver outputs are not properly supervised or when isolator devices are in
isolation mode.
5-6

The Alarm Relay Card
Overview The Alarm Relay Card mounts on, and is driven by, the SPS. It has 3 relays, each
providing one set of voltage-free contacts.
The relays are able to be configured under custom control, but the default operation is for
system status, i.e. Fault (Trouble), Isolate (Supervisory), and Alarm, respectively. These
are commonly used to drive the Brigade signalling.
LD1 LD2 LD3

Energised Relay LEDs
Fault Isolate Alarm
(Trouble) (Supervisory)
Normally Closed/
p p p Normally Open
3 2 1 Jumpers
10 Way FRC
connects to P7
on SPS
F3 F2 F1 3A, 5 x 15mm Fuses
TB1 Terminal Block
TROUBLE SUPERVISORY ALARM
Figure 5-1. The Alarm Relay Card
Mounting The Alarm Relay Card mounts on the SPS adjacent to the largest relay K3. With the
power disconnected, fit the card using the 3 plastic stand-offs and one Torx screw with
plastic sleeve.
Connect P4 on the relay card to P7 on the SPS with the 10 way FRC provided.
5-7

The Alarm Relay Card, Continued
Configuration The relays have one set of voltage-free contacts (see note below) connected to one pair of
terminals via a header. The two terminals are configured for normally closed or normally
open by positioning a jumper on the header.
Table 6-3. Alarm Relay Card Jumper Positions

Relay Header Normally Closed Normally Open
Alarm P1 1-2 (top) 2-3 (bottom)
Isolate (Supervisory) P2 1-2 (top) 2-3 (bottom)
Fault (Trouble) P3 1-2 (top) 2-3 (bottom)
Notes  The common contact of each relay has a transient suppressor to earth, and must not be
used to switch voltages greater than its rating.
 The common contact is protected with a 3A fuse.
 For default configuration the relays are normally de-energised and energise on
Fault/Isolate/Alarm.
 The corresponding LED illuminates when the relay is energized.
 The relays may be configured under custom control to operate other than default.
Warning If relay RL3 is configured for operation other than Fault (Trouble), jumper P3 on the SPS
must be shifted to positions 1-2 (top).
Specification
CARD
Input Voltage 20-32Vdc
Input Current 15mA @ 24V, quiescent
(nominal) 37mA @ 24V, all relays on
RELAYS
Form Voltage-free changeover, suppresses to
earth
Voltage 30Vac, 32Vdc
Current 2A, resistive load
FUSE
F1, F2, F3 5 x 15mm, Glass Cartridge, 3A (208-163)
5-8

Chapter 6
SPS Field Wiring (4100ES)
Introduction This chapter shows how various devices are wired to an SPS. It includes connection to
NACs, IDNet, relays, and power circuits.
Topic See Page #

General Field Wiring Guidelines 6-2
SPS NAC Field Wiring Guidelines 6-3
Power Supply Wiring Distances 6-6
Using T-GEN 50 with 4100ES 6-8
SPS Auxiliary Power Wiring 6-15
SPS Relay Wiring 6-17
6-1

General Field Wiring Guidelines
General Guidelines Make sure these guidelines are accounted for before wiring:
 All field wires must be 0.75 mm2 or greater and comply with AS 1670.1 and the
wiring code.
 Conductors must test free of all grounds.
 All wiring must be done using copper conductors only, unless noted otherwise.
 If shielded wire is used,
- the metallic continuity of the shield must be maintained throughout the
entire cable length.
- the entire length of the cable must have a resistance greater than 1 Megohm
to earth ground.
 Underground wiring must be free of all water.
 In areas of high lightning activity, or in areas that have large power surges, the
2081-9027 Transient Suppressor should be used on monitor points.
 Wires that run in plenum should be in conduit.
 A system ground must be provided for earth detection and lightning protection
devices. This connection must comply with approved earth detection.
 Only system wiring should be run together in the same conduit.
 Use supplied ferrite beads with all SPS field wiring including the Aux 24V.
Loop wires twice through the supplied ferrite bead(s) as shown in Figure 6-1.
(See Appendix K for ordering part numbers.)
Wires go twice
through (1 turn)
Figure 6-1. The Ferrite Bead
6-2

SPS NAC Field Wiring Guidelines{xe "wiring: distances, Class A (NAC)"}{xe
"NACs: wiring distances (Class A)"}{xe "Class A wiring: distances (NAC)"}
Overview Each of the 3 NACs has two pairs of driven outputs (A+/A-, B+/B-) which operate
together.
NAC B outputs have polarity reversal supervision and expect a 10k EOLR. Each
connected device must have a suitably rated blocking diode.
NAC A outputs have an integral 10kΩ to accommodate Class A (loop) wiring. Class A
wiring is not mandatory under AS 1670.1.
The 3A max rating applies to each NAC, B + A outputs combined. NAC load current
may be read on the LCD.
The Australian SPS has extra decoupling capacitors fitted to the NAC outputs, and cannot
be used to drive the Simplex range of addressable appliances.
NACs may be programmed to be normally on and the terminals used as power supply
outputs. See the SPS Auxiliary Power Wiring section following.
{xe "guidelines for wiring: NACs"}{xe "NACs: guidelines for wiring"}{xe "wiring:
guidelines (NACs)"}{xe "NACs: guidelines for wiring"}
Guidelines These rules apply to NAC field wiring:
 All wiring should be 0.75 mm2 to 4 mm2.

 All wiring is supervised and power-limited.
 The maximum alarm current is 3A per circuit. The supervisory current is 2mA at
24 VDC.
 The nominal voltage rating is 24 VDC, 2V p-p ripple (maximum).
 The total available current (Card Power + NAC power + AUX Power outputs)
from the SPS is 9A.
 Terminal designations “+” and “-” are for the alarm state of the NAC, not the
supervision/idle state.
6-3

SPS NAC Field Wiring Guidelines, Continued
Class A NAC Wiring To connect the SPS to reverse-polarity, non-addressable notification appliances using
Class A wiring, read the following instructions and refer to the Figure 6.2 below:
{xe "wiring: Class A (NAC)"}{xe "Class A wiring: NACs"}{xe "NACs: wiring (Class
A)"}
1. Route wire (between 0.75 mm2 and 4 mm2) from the “B+”, “B-”, outputs on TB2
of the SPS to the appropriate inputs on a peripheral notification appliance. Use
NAC1, NAC2, or NAC3 as configured.
2. Route wire from the first appliance to the next one. Repeat for each appliance.
3. Route wire from the last appliance to the A+ and A- inputs on the same NAC
circuit of TB1 of the SPS.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each NAC output you want to use.
5. Leave the 10 K, ½ W, brown/black/orange resistor (378-030) on the “B+” to “B-
” terminals of each unused NAC. No external end-of-line resistor is needed for
circuits in use.
6. If the appliance/device to be used does not have an integral diode, a sufficiently
rated blocking diode must be fitted between the incoming +ve wire and the +ve
terminal of the device with cathode to the device.
BLK
RED 2 2
0.75 mm to 4 mm
TYPICAL
APPLIANCE
Important: Conductors must test free of RED BLK

all grounds.
TYPICAL Leave the 378-030 EOL
APPLIANCE
Resistor (10 K Ohm, ½ W;
brown/black/orange) on
unused B+/B- terminals
RED BLK
Ferrite beads
required for EMC
compliance. Use
SX0005 or kit NAC2 NAC3
4100-5129.
3
2 P1
1
B+ B- A+ A- B+ B- A+ A- B+ B- A+ A-
NAC1 NAC1 NAC1
LED1 LED2 LED3
Figure 6-2. Class A NAC Wiring
6-4

SPS NAC Field Wiring Guidelines, Continued{xe "wiring: Class B (NAC)"}{xe
"Class B wiring: NACs"}{xe "NACs: wiring (Class B)"}
Class B NAC Wiring To connect the NAC output to alarm devices using Class B wiring:
1. Route wire (between 0.75 mm2 and 4 mm2) from the B+, B- outputs on TB2 of
the SPS to the appropriate inputs on a peripheral notification appliance. Use
NAC1, NAC2, or NAC3, as configured.
2. Route wire from the first appliance to the next one. “T” tapping is not allowed.
Repeat for each appliance.
3. Route wire from the last appliance to the supplied EOLR or a 4081-9008 EOL
Harness (10 K Ohm, ½ W; brown/black/orange).
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each NAC output you want to use.
5. Leave the 378-030 EOL Resistor (10 K Ohm, ½ W; brown/black/orange) on
each unused circuit. The resistor must connect “B+” to “B-” terminals.
6. If the appliance/device to be used does not have an integral diode, a blocking
diode must be fitted between the incoming +ve wire and the +ve terminal of the
device with cathode to the device.
The illustration below shows Class B wiring.
4081-9008 EOL Harness

10K 1/2W (133-894)
RED RED BLK

Leave the 378-030 EOL
TYPICAL Resistor (10 K Ohm, ½ W;
APPLIANCE brown/black/orange) on
RED RED BLK
unused B+/B- terminals
Important: Conductors must test free of
TYPICAL
all grounds. APPLIANCE
2 2
0.75 mm to 4 mm RED BLK BLK
Ferrite bead NAC2 NAC3

required for CE
compliance. Use 3
2 P1
SX0005 or kit 1
B+ B- A+ A- B+ B- A+ A- B+ B- A+ A-
4100-5129.
NAC1 NAC1 NAC1
LED1 LED2 LED3
Figure 6-3. Class B Wiring
6-5

Power Supply Wiring Distances{xe "wiring: distances, Class A (NAC)"}{xe
"NACs: wiring distances (Class A)"}{xe "Class A wiring: distances (NAC)"}
Overview Before wiring from any type of power supply to notification appliances, check Tables 6-1
and 6-2 for wiring distances.
Class A NAC Table 6-1 lists the maximum distances from the NAC terminal block to the last appliance
Wiring Table in a Class A configuration, depending on wire gauge and current. Use Table 6-1 to
calculate wire distances for your application if you are using Class A wiring.
Table 6-1. Class A Wiring Distances

2 2 2 2 2
Alarm 0.75 mm 1.00 mm 1.50 mm 2.50 mm 4.00 mm DC
Current @ Resistance
24V
0.25A 120m 150m 230m 380m 620m 6.0 ohms
0.50A 58m 77m 120m 190m 310m 3.0 ohms
0.75A 38m 51m 77m 130m 210m 2.0 ohms
1.00A 29m 38m 58m 96m 150m 1.5 ohms
1.25A 23m 31m 46m 77m 120m 1.2 ohms
1.50A 19m 26m 38m 64m 100m 1.0 ohms
1.75A 16m 22m 33m 55m 88m 0.86 ohms
2.00A 14m 19m 29m 48m 77m 0.75 ohms
2.25A 13m 17m 26m 43m 68m 0.67 ohms
2.50A 12m 15m 23m 38m 62m 0.60 ohms
2.75A 10m 14m 21m 35m 56m 0.55 ohms
3.00A 10m 13m 19m 32m 51m 0.50 ohms
Notes:
 Max Distance = distance from SPS to last appliance.
 This table is calculated at 50°C.
 Distances are based on a 3V drop, and take into account the worst-case
panel output voltage. These distances are worst case to allow for one
single load at the furthest point.
 If circuit integrity wire is used instead of housing cable in a fire rated
enclosure, reduce wiring distances by 12m for every 3m of potential
exposure.
6-6

Power Supply Wiring Distances, Continued{xe "wiring: distances, Class B
(NAC)"}{xe "NACs: wiring distances (Class B)"}{xe "Class B wiring:
distances (NAC)"}
Class B NAC Table 6-2 lists the maximum distances from the NAC terminal block to the last appliance
Wiring Table in a Class B configuration, depending on wire gauge and current. Use Table 6-2 to
calculate wire distances for your application if you are using Class B wiring.
Table 6-2. Class B Wiring Distances

Alarm
DC
Current @ 0.75 mm2 1.00 mm2 1.50 mm2 2.50 mm2 4.00 mm2
Resistance
24V
0.25A 230m 310m 460m 770m 1200m 12.0 ohms
0.50A 120m 150m 230m 380m 620m 6.0 ohms
0.75A 77m 100m 150m 260m 410m 4.0 ohms
1.00A 58m 77m 120m 190m 310m 3.0 ohms
1.25A 46m 62m 92m 150m 250m 2.4 ohms
1.50A 38m 51m 77m 130m 210m 2.0 ohms
1.75A 33m 44m 66m 110m 180m 1.7 ohms
2.00A 29m 38m 58m 96m 150m 1.5 ohms
2.25A 26m 34m 51m 85m 140m 1.3 ohms
2.50A 23m 31m 46m 77m 120m 1.2 ohms
2.75A 21m 28m 42m 70m 110m 1.1 ohms
3.00A 19m 26m 38m 64m 100m 1.0 ohms
Notes:
 Max Distance = distance from SPS to last appliance.
 This table is calculated at 50°C.
 Distances are based on a 3V drop, and take into account the worst-case
panel output voltage. These distances are worst case to allow for one
single load at the furthest point.
 If circuit integrity wire is used instead of housing cable in a fire rated
enclosure, reduce wiring distances by 12m for every 3m of potential
exposure.
6-7

Using T-GEN 50 with 4100ES
Overview AS 1670.1 requires fire alarm warning systems to produce sounds complying with
AS 2220 or ISO 8201. One way of meeting this requirement in a 4100ES system is to use
a T-GEN 50 tone generator, which is capable of driving up to 50W of load on a 100V
speaker line.
The recommended version of the T-GEN 50 for use in 4100ES-S1 is available as part
4100-0766K. This consists of a T-GEN 50 mounted on a metal bracket which is mounted
into the expansion bay in the same way as a legacy 4100 motherboard. This part code
includes the necessary mounting hardware.
The best place to mount this bracket is in the right-most free slot in the expansion bay,
next to the mains socket bracket. The bracket should be installed with the T-GEN 50
facing to the left - this is “upside down” compared to some other uses of this bracket.
Note also that the heat sink of the T-GEN 50 intrudes slightly into the space above the
next slot to the left. This will probably clash with other motherboards or modules and
make this slot unusable.
Powering the T-GEN The T-GEN 50 must be continuously powered from nominal 24VDC, i.e., not just during
50 Alarm conditions, so that it can supervise the 100V speaker line.
The recommended method is to power the T-GEN 50 from the AUX POWER terminals
of the SPS power supply. This output is rated at 2A, which is just sufficient to drive one
fully loaded T-GEN 50. However, this leaves no reserve for any other equipment to be
powered from these terminals, e.g., a brigade signalling device.
If 24V DC is required for other ancillary devices as well, this can be supplied from one of
the NAC outputs via the Fused Distribution Board PA0915. The wiring for this is shown
in Figure 6-4.
6-8

Using T-GEN 50 with 4100ES, Continued
B+ SHLD A- B+ B-A+ A- B+ B-A+ A- B+ B-A+ A-

A+
NAC1 NAC2 NAC3
IDnet
4100U SPS
(4100-9848AU)
To
T-GEN 50
2I V
4N
- - - - - - - -
+
+
F4 F3 F2 F1
Figure 6-4. Taking Ancillary Power from NAC1
To make this work, NAC1 must be programmed as AUXPWR to make it turn on

continuously without supervision. The NAC output capacity is 2A overall.
In the current AS 4428 configuration template, NAC1 is normally assigned to the

Ancillary Control Facility (ACF). If NAC1 is used for an ancillary supply, and an ACF
output is required, the AUX RELAY contacts on the SPS can be used. These provide a
single clean set of changeover contacts, with no supervision or power. To make this
work, the 4100ES configuration must be amended to control the Auxiliary Relay from
ACF.
The T-GEN 50 should not be powered from a NAC output. T-GEN 50 draws a large in-
rush current when it is first turned on, which produces an “SPS Over Current” fault in the
system that can only be cleared by pressing the 4100ES System Reset button. This is not
acceptable operation.
6-9

Controlling a T-GEN 50
with a Relay Module
4100-3204
Relay
Module
RELAY 3A RELAY 3B RELAY 4A RELAY 4B FEEDBACK
NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C 3+ 3- 4+ 4-
NO
FAULT RELAY
OUTPUT
NC
COM
NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C 1+ 1- 2+ 2-
RELAY 1A RELAY 1B RELAY 2A RELAY 2B FEEDBACK
T-GEN 50 10k ohm

resistor
DEF-
SIG
A/I/E-
ALM-
0V
0V
To AUX
DC INPUT
+24V POWER
+24V
Auto 150 (1.0 mm2)

or heavier
EARTH
LINE -
Mains rated cable for LINE +
100V speaker wiring
Connector
block mounted
on bracket
Figure 6-5. Relay Module Connection to a T-GEN 50
A T-GEN 50 can be operated and supervised using a 4100-3204 relay module. The relay
module is used to control the ALM- input to the T-GEN 50 and to monitor the state of its
Fault relay. The T-GEN 50 is configured to supervise the ALM- wiring from the relay
module and the 100V wiring to the loudspeakers.
Figure 6-5 shows the wiring between the T-GEN 50 and the relay module. The detail of
the 24V supply is not shown, but the T-GEN 50 0V MUST be common with the 4100ES
0V (this will always be the case when using the AUX POWER supply, as described
earlier).
6-10

T-GEN 50 Setting for These switch and link settings should be used. These apply to T-GEN 50 software
Relay Operation version 1.7.
Table 6-3. T-GEN 50 Settings for Relay Operation

Alert to Evacuate
Change-Over Time
SW1 SW2 (T1) SW3 Setting on T-GEN 50
(T0) (T2)
OFF OFF OFF 0 sec
ON OFF OFF 30 sec
OFF ON OFF 1 min
ON ON OFF 1.5 min
OFF OFF ON 3 min
ON OFF ON 5 min
OFF ON ON 10 min
ON ON ON Alert Only
Table 6-4. T-GEN 50 Switch Settings for Relay Operation

SWITCH Name Setting on T-GEN 50
SW4 ALM I/P Supervision ON (Supervision enabled)
SW5 ALM I/P OFF (Non-latching)
SW6 Evac Tone OFF
SW7 OFF for AS 2220 tone
ON for ISO 8201 + Keywords
SW8 Evac Message OFF for Evac Message 1 or Field
Recorded message,
ON for Evac Message 2 or Keywords
only in ISO 8201
Table 6-5. T-GEN 50 Link Settings for Relay Operation

Link Name Setting on T-GEN 50
1 BIAS FITTED if PA or Background Music not
required.
2 MASTER FITTED
3 REC EN Fit to record message.
4 TEST Fit for test tone during installation
5 SLAVE NOT FITTED
6 SLAVE / MASTER MASTER
7 FAULT= RELAY
DEF-/RELAY
6-11

Controlling a T- A T-GEN 50 can be controlled and supervised using a NAC output. The NAC is used to
GEN 50 from a NAC control the ALM- input to the T-GEN 50 and to supervise its Fault relay output. The
Output T-GEN 50 is configured to supervise the 100V wiring to the loudspeakers.
Figure 6-6 shows the wiring between the T-GEN 50 and the NAC terminals.
The detail of the 24V supply is not shown, but the T-GEN 50 0V MUST be common with
the 4100ES 0V (this will always be the case when using the AUX POWER supply as
described earlier).
The NAC output must be programmed as a SIGNAL point type, so that it automatically
operates on Alarm, and provides reverse polarity supervision to the 10k EOLR.
The configuration templates already have NAC3 programmed as a suitable output to drive
the T-GEN 50.
FAULT RELAY
NO To NAC B
OUTPUT
NC
COM
Terminals
10 k ohm
resistor
DEF-
SIG
A/I/E-
T-GEN 50
ALM-
0V
To AUX
DC INPUT
0V
+24V POWER
+24V
Auto 150 (1.0 mm2)

or heavier
EARTH
LINE -
Mains rated cable for LINE +
100V speaker wiring
Connector
block mounted
on bracket
Figure 6-6. NAC Connection to a T-GEN 50
6-12

T-GEN 50 Settings for These switch and link settings should be used. These apply to T-GEN 50 software
NAC Operation version 1.7.
Table 6-6. T-GEN 50 Settings for NAC Operation

Alert to Evacuate
Change-Over Time
SW1 SW2 (T1) SW3 Setting on T-GEN 50
(T0) (T2)
OFF OFF OFF 0 sec
ON OFF OFF 30 sec
OFF ON OFF 1 min
ON ON OFF 1.5 min
OFF OFF ON 3 min
ON OFF ON 5 min
OFF ON ON 10 min
ON ON ON Alert Only
SW1 to SW3 settings have no effect on Slave T-GEN 50s.
Table 6-7. T-GEN 50 Switch Settings for NAC Operation

SWITCH Name Setting on T-GEN 50
SW4 ALM I/P Supervision OFF (Supervision disabled)
SW5 ALM I/P OFF (Non-latching)
SW6 Evac Tone OFF
SW7 OFF for AS 2220 tone
ON for ISO 8201 + Keywords
SW8 Evac Message OFF for Evac Message 1 or Field
Recorded message,
ON for Evac Message 2 or Keywords
only in ISO 8201
Table 6-8. T-GEN 50 Link Settings for NAC Operation

Link Name Setting on T-GEN 50
1 BIAS Can be FITTED if PA or Background
Music not required
2 MASTER FITTED
3 REC EN Fit to record message.
4 TEST Fit for test tone during installation
5 SLAVE NOT FITTED
6 SLAVE / MASTER MASTER
7 FAULT= RELAY
DEF-/RELAY
6-13

Fitting an An optional three-position control ME0460 allows the T-GEN 50 to be switched from
EvacuationControl the front panel between automatic operation, being Isolated, or producing Evacuation
tone, regardless of the state of other control inputs.
With the control in the ISOLATE position, the T-GEN 50 will not respond to the ALM-
input, or activate its FAULT output if a fault is present.
With the control in the EVAC position, the T-GEN 50 will immediately produce
Evacuation tone.
Figure 6-7 shows how to connect an Evacuation Control to a T-GEN 50.
The control can be fitted to an FP0935 or FP0937 4U Brigade Interface door as used in
4100ES-S1, or fitted to a 4100-1279 blank display module (requires a 9.5mm hole to be
drilled in the display module – the ME0460 includes an installation guide with drilling
details).
ISOLATE
DEF-
T-GEN 50
SIG EVAC AUTO

A/I/E-
ALM-
0V
DC INPUT
0V
+24V
+24V
EVAC. CONTROL
Figure 6-7. Wiring an Evacuation Controller to a T-GEN 50
6-14

SPS Auxiliary Power Wiring
Overview The panel, battery-backed, unregulated dc bulk power is available from the SPS via the
NAC and the 24V Aux power terminals (1 pair only, as in Figure 6-8). NACs not
configured as switched outputs may be configured as auxiliary power point type in the
4100 Programmer. All of these are power-limited.
Guidelines Review the following guidelines before using the SPS for auxiliary power:
{xe "wiring: SPS auxiliary power"}{xe "wiring: RPS auxiliary power"}{xe "remote power
supply (RPS): wiring, auxiliary power"}{xe "system power supply (SPS): wiring,
auxiliary power"}{xe "wiring: auxiliary power"}{xe "auxiliary power: RPS"}{xe
"auxiliary power: SPS"}
 Voltage rating: 24 VDC (nominal), 2 V P-P ripple (maximum).
 The total auxiliary current available for non-alarm is 5 A. The total current available
for the entire SPS is 9 A, including NAC, auxiliary, and card power.
 All wiring is 0.75 mm2 to 4 mm2.
 All SPS powered field wiring requires a ferrite bead (refer Fig 6.1).
 All wiring that leaves the building requires overvoltage protection. Install
module 2081-9044 wherever wire enters or exits the building. A maximum of
four 2081-9044 Modules may be connected to one channel.
 When a NAC is configured as an auxiliary power circuit, no end-of-line resistor
is used.
 External wiring is not supervised unless an end-of-line relay is wired, coil to
auxiliary power, and Normally Open contacts are monitored by a system power
point. Relay current must be considered as part of the load.
 Programming is required for the dedicated Auxiliary Power output (TB3).
 The following devices may be connected to the 2A Auxiliary Power:
- 2190-series monitor and signal ZAMs
- 4090-series IDNet ZAMs
- 4098-series four-wire smoke detectors and duct detectors
- 4190-9050 4-20 mA MZAM
- 4603-9101 LCD Annunciator
 The Auxiliary Power output is rated at 2 A dc.
 Where multiple loads are to be connected with individual protection, a Fused DC
Distribution board may be fitted directly to the SPS bracket adjacent to TB3.
6-15

SPS Auxiliary Power Wiring, Continued{xe "auxiliary power: isolators
and"}{xe "IDNet power isolator"}{xe "isolators"}{xe "power isolators"}
Wiring The SPS can connect to auxiliary power appliances via the dedicated auxiliary power tap
(TB3). If more power is needed, any of the unused NAC outputs can be used for auxiliary
power.
AUXILIARY AUXILIARY AUXILIARY
POWER POWER POWER
Ferrite bead
required for EMC
2 2
0.75 mm to 4 mm compliance. Use
SX0005 or kit
4100-5129.
TB2 B+ B- A+ A- B+ B- A+ A- B+ B- A+ A-
Devices
NAC points must be

reconfigured as
auxiliary power Primary Return
output points in the
programmer
SPS TB1 TB2 TB1 TB2

Dedicated auxiliary
power screw terminal 4090-9117 4090-9117
(configured in the 24V
ISOLATOR 0V ISOLATOR
Programmer)
To SPS
Class A aux power wiring requires the use

of 4090-9117 IDNet Power Isolators, as
AUX POWER
shown above.
0V 24V TB3
2 2
0.75 mm to 4 mm
AUXILIARY
POWER
 Maximum per NAC: 3 A
 Maximum per Auxiliary Power output: 2 A
 Class A wiring is possible only if 4090-9117 Power Isolators are used.
 EMC compliant systems require ferrite beads. See Appendix K for ordering
part codes.
Figure 6-8. Auxiliary Power Wiring
6-16

SPS Relay Wiring{xe "wiring: SPS auxiliary relay"}{xe "system power
supply (SPS): wiring, auxiliary relay"}{xe "wiring: auxiliary relay"}{xe
"auxiliary relay"}
Overview The SPS has one programmable relay, AUX 1, with one set of voltage-free contacts (see
below). It also has provision for mounting a 4100-6033 Alarm Relay that has 3 relays,
each with one set of normally open (or normally closed) contacts available on a screw
terminal block (see Figure 5-1).
Aux 1 Relay  The relay must be configured in the ES Programmer.

 The relay circuit is rated to switch 2 A at 30 VAC or 32 VDC, resistive load.
 Relay contacts are Form C voltage-free contacts (but with a 40V transorb from
common to Earth). Do not switch voltages greater than the rating, or damage may
result.
 When power through the relay contacts is provided by the SPS 2 A Auxiliary Power,
wiring is power-limited.
 The relay circuit is not supervised.
Alarm Relay Card The three relays have default functions of Fault (trouble), Isolate (supervisory) and
Alarm, and are typically used for Brigade Signalling:
 The relays may be configured by the ES Programmer for alternate functions.

 If used as Brigade relays, the jumper must be fitted to the bottom position on P3 on
the SPS. If Fault (trouble) is programmed for an alternate function it must be fitted
to the top position.
 Only one pair of contacts is available for each, and is configured as normally open
(NO) or normally closed (NC) by fitting a jumper on the adjacent headers P1
(Alarm), P2 (Isolate) and P3 (Fault). Use top position for NC and bottom position
for NO.
 The relays are each fuse protected (fuse 5 x 15mm, rating 3 A).
 Relays are not supervised.
6-17

SPS Auxiliary Relay Wiring, Continued
Relays Figure 6-9 below shows the SPS relays.
TB2 B+ B- A+ A- B+ B- A+ A- B+ B- A+ A-
SPS
ALARM
RELAY
MODULE
Dedicated Auxiliary 1
relay terminal block
P7 P4
TB4 NO C NC
TERMINAL
BLOCK
Figure 6-9. Auxiliary Relay & Alarm Relay Card Relays
6-18

Chapter 7
IDNet Wiring Rules
{xe "service port"}
Introduction The 4100ES supports IDNet ports on several different slave cards. Each IDNet port
provides a connection to a wiring loop of up to 250 addressable detectors and devices.
These IDNet ports use Mapnet Protocol and communicate with existing Mapnet
detectors/devices plus the new IDNet devices.
The 4100ES slave modules with IDNet ports are:
 4100-9848AU SPS System Power Supply

 4100-3101AU IDNet card
 4100-3107AU IDNet+ card
Topic See Page #

IDNet Port Characteristics 7-2
7-3
Wiring to IDNet Devices
Troubleshooting IDNet Faults 7-7
7-1

IDNet Ports in 4100ES
Overview There are three 4100ES slave modules with IDNet ports:
 4100-9848AU SPS System Power Supply – this supports up to 250 devices in a

single loop or string. The IDNet port is not isolated from the system 24V
supply.
The SPS is described in Chapter 6.
 4100-3101AU IDNet card – this supports up to 250 devices in a single loop or
string. The IDNet port is not isolated from the system 24V supply.
The IDNet module is a 4x5” PDI card.
 4100-3107AU IDNet+ card – this supports up to 246 devices in up to four loops
or strings. Each loop or string is isolated from faults in the other loops or
strings. The number of devices in each loop or string is arbitrary.
The IDNet ports are electrically isolated from the system 24V supply.
The IDNet+ module is an 8x5” PDI card, i.e., double width.
Mounting of PDI cards in equipment bays is described in Chapter 2. When purchased as

spares, the IDNet and IDNet+ modules are supplied with comprehensive installation and
configuration instructions.
IDNet Port
Characteristics  Voltage output to IDNet devices is normally 30VDC.
 Output is increased to 35 VDC when LEDs, piezos, or other outputs are
activated, particularly in the alarm state.
 The 30/35V supply for each IDNet port is rated at at least 350mA. Overcurrent
protection is provided by a PTC.
 Up to 250 IDNet devices are supported by each IDNet port.
The IDNet+ slave uses four addresses internally for fault isolation, so only 246
addresses are available for external devices.
 The IDNet module keeps track of which LEDs should be on at all times, and
powers up to 20 at any given time.
 Up to 43 coded piezo sounders are supported by each IDNet channel.
7-2

Wiring to IDNet Devices
Overview Up to 250 IDNet slave devices, such as smoke detectors and manual call points, can be
connected to the IDNet card using Class A (loop) or Class B (spur or string) wiring, with
the following restrictions.
Class A wiring allows the devices to communicate with the IDNet card even in the event
of an open circuit somewhere in the loop. Class A wiring requires that two wires are
routed from the IDNet card to each IDNet device, and then back again to the IDNet card.
Under AS 1670.1 requirements, each group of up to 40 devices must be separated by a
loop isolator.
Class B wiring allows “T” tapping, and therefore requires less wiring distance per
installation than Class A. Under AS 1670.1 requirements, no more than 40 devices may
be connected with Class B wiring.
See Appendix E for a list of compatible devices and their ratings.
 Use ferrite beads on each pair of wires leaving the 4100ES cabinet. See
Guidelines
Figure 7-1. See Appendix K for ordering part numbers.
Wires go twice
through (1 turn)
Figure 7-1. Ferrite Bead Wiring
 Shielded cable is recommended in electrically noisy environments.

 IDNet cabling should not be run adjacent to other cabling, especially non-fire
system cabling, such as mains.
 The limiting factors on the length of the twin core cable connecting the IDNet
devices to the IDNet card are cable capacitance (attenuates the superimposed
coms signal) and resistance (causes voltage drop of the supply voltage and
comms signals).
 The maximum capacitance of 0.58uF core to core must also include the mutual
capacitance of core to earth. Shielded cable has a much higher capacitance to
earth than unshielded cable.
 Rather than do voltage drop calculations, Figure 7-2 can be used to check that
cable limits have not been reached. For a Class A (loop) circuit, cable distance
refers to the full distance around the loop. For a Class B (spur) circuit, cable
distance refers to the distance from the panel to the furthest end of the cable.
 Sounder bases and 6 point I/O modules do not draw the alarm load from the
loop, but are powered from separate 24V terminals.
 Where devices such as sounder bases are wired from a 24V source (e.g. supplied
by 24V AUX Power or a NAC), and are in more than one zone, the power cable
must also be isolated between zones by a 4090-9117AU Power Isolator Module.
7-3

Wiring to IDNet Devices, Continued
Notes 1. The current allowance per device on the loop is 0.5mA with the LED off, 2mA with
the LED on. A maximum of 20 LEDs will be turned on at any time by the IDNet
Card, e.g. in alarm.
2. The minimum voltage allowed at the furthest device to guarantee operation is

24.9Vdc. The IDNet boosts its output voltage from 30V to 35V during alarm.
4500 4500
4.0 sq.mm
4000 4000
3500 3500
Maximum Cable Distance (metres)
3000 3000
2.5 sq.mm
2500 2500
2000 2000
1.5 sq.mm
1500 1500
1.0 sq.mm
1000 1000
0.75 sq.mm
500 500
0 0
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250
Number of Devices on Loop
Figure 7-2. Cable Distance & Device Limits for Common Cable Sizes
Note: Cable distance refers to the full distance around the loop (Class A), or the distance
from the panel to the furthest end of the cable run (Class B).
7-4

To connect the IDNet card to devices using Class A (loop) wiring, see Figure 7-5 and the
Class A Wiring following:
1. Route wire from the IDNet B+, IDNetB- outputs on TB1 of the IDNet card to the
appropriate inputs on a peripheral IDNet device.
2. Route wire from the first IDNet device to the next IDNet device. Repeat for each
device.
3. Route wire from the last IDNet device back to the IDNet A+ and IDNet A-
inputs on the same IDNet port.
4. Separate every 40 devices (at most) with a IDNet communications isolator, e.g.
4090-9116 isolator module or 4098-9793EA isolator base.
5. Separate the power feed to sounder bases or 6 point I/O modules in different
zones using the 4090-9117 Power Isolate module.
1 2 1 2 1 2
IDNET DEVICES +
2 2
0.75 mm to 4 mm
FERRITE BEAD FERRITE BEAD

(see Figure 7-1)
IDNET CARD
SHIELD SHIELD
Figure 7-3. Class A (loop) Wiring
7-5

Class B Wiring
To connect the IDNet card to devices using Class B (spur or string) wiring:
1. On the IDNet port, connect IDNet B+ to IDNet A+, and IDNet B- to IDNet A-.
If this connection is not made, a Class A Fault (open circuit loop) will be
registered by the 4100ES.
2. Route wire from the IDNet A+ and IDNet A- outputs of the IDNet port to the
first device, then on to the following devices.
3. For compliance with AS 1670.1 compliance, connect no more than 40 devices
maximum for the whole circuit.
4. Sounder bases or 6 Point I/O modules in separate zones may not be wired in
Class B (string).
Figure 7-4 shows Class B wiring.
IDNET DEVICES
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
+
0.75 mm2 to 4 mm2
FERRITE BEAD (see Fig 7.1)
IDNET CARD
Figure 7-4. Class B (spur or string) Wiring
Note: Maintain correct polarity on terminal connections. Do not loop wires under
terminals.
7-6

Troubleshooting IDNet Faults
Overview This section describes the messages that may appear on the 4100 display when using the
IDNet card. Fault messages appear in the headings on the left, and possible causes are
listed in the text.
IDNet Power There is no output voltage from the IDNet power supply. Replace the IDNet card.
Monitor Trouble
Extra Device Appears if one or more extra devices (i.e., devices that have not been configured for the
IDNet channel) are found on the ID-Net loops, or if a device is at an incorrect address.
Only one message appears, regardless of the number of extra devices found. Viewing the
fault log will reveal the extra device address.
Class A Trouble There is an open circuit on the IDNet channel. After fixing the wiring fault, a hardware
reset is required to reset the trouble.
Earth Fault Search Appears while the IDNet card is searching for earth faults on the IDNet line. When this
message is displayed, the IDNet card cannot show any alarms or other statuses.
Short Circuit Appears when a short circuit is detected on the IDNet channel. This status clears
automatically when the short circuit is removed.
Channel Fail Appears when devices have been configured, but none of the devices are communicating
on the channel. This message does not appear if there are no configured devices on the
IDNet channel.
No Answer Appears when a device is missing.
Bad Answer Appears when there is a faulty device or a noisy communications channel.
Output Abnormal Occurs during any of these conditions:

 24 V is not present on TrueAlarm devices.
 TrueAlarm sensor bases with relay driver outputs are not properly supervised.
 Isolator devices are in isolation mode.
7-7

7-8

Chapter 8
Using Install Mode
Introduction Install Mode is a 4100ES facility which is useful during panel installation.
While a 4100ES panel is being installed and commissioned, there will often be periods
when many internal modules or external devices are not yet connected, or are not in a
normal state for some reason.
With the full configuration loaded in the 4100ES, each missing or off-normal device
gives rise to a fault. Having the fault list full of faults from devices that are known to be
missing or off-normal can make it difficult to work with the faults from devices that are
actually present.
Install Mode provides a means to hide “known” faults from being displayed.
Any internal module or external device can be added to the Install Mode list, using the
front panel interface. If there is any device in the Install Mode list, there will be a single
fault indication “Install Mode Active”. However, the devices in the Install Mode list will
not produce fault indications, even if they are missing or faulty. All the individual device
faults are hidden behind a single Install Mode Active fault.
As modules and devices are progressively added to the system and normalised, they can
be removed from the Install Mode list. When the system is fully commissioned, the
Install Mode list should be empty.
This chapter describes how to add and remove devices from Install Mode.
Topic See Page #

Adding a Single Device to Install Mode 8-2
Adding Multiple Devices to Install Mode 8-3
Viewing Contents of Install Mode list 8-5
Removing Individual Devices from Install Mode 8-6
Removing Many Points from Install Mode 8-6
8-1

Adding Devices to Install Mode
Adding a Single Devices can be added individually to the Install Mode list.
Device to Install
Mode
NOTE: this requires being logged in at Level 3. Refer to the Operator Manual, if
necessary, to do this.
The example Fault List in Figure 8-1 shows a fault from a missing slave card in the panel.
Figure 8-1. Sample Fault List Display Showing a Missing Card
If necessary, move the highlight on the display to the missing card, using the <Up>,
<Down>, <Page Up> or <Page Dn> keys. Press the <More> softkey for more info.
Figure 8-2. MoreInfo on this Fault with Add Inst Option
Move the highlight down to the CARD STATUS line as shown in Figure 8-2. A softkey
option <ADD INST> will appear. Pressing this softkey will add this point to the Install
Mode list and display an ACCEPTED screen briefly.
8-2

Adding Devices to Install Mode, Continued
Pressing the <Fault Ack> key will show the Fault List, now with a single entry as shown
in Figure 8-3.
Figure 8-3. Fault List Now With Only a Single Install Mode Fault
Adding Multiple Where there are many missing devices, all producing faults, as in Figure 8-4 below, there
Devices to Install are simple ways to quickly add these to the Install Mode list in bulk.
Mode NOTE: this requires being logged in at Level 3. Refer to the Operator Manual, if
necessary, to do this.
Figure 8-4. Fault List with Additional Missing Devices
Press <MENU>, then scroll the highlight to the Service/Diagnostics option as in Figure
8-5 and press the <SELE> softkey to select it.
Figure 8-5. Service/Diagnostics Option on Main Menu

8-3

Adding Devices to Install Mode, Continued
In the Diagnostic menu screen, scroll down to the Install Mode option as in Figure 8-6.
There are many diagnostic options, so using <PgDn> to jump a screen at a time will be
faster. Press the <SELE> softkey to select it.
Figure 8-6. Install Mode Option on Diagnostic Menu Screen
In the Install Mode menu, move the highlight to the ADD MISSING option as in Figure
8-7 below, and press <SELE> to select this option.
Figure 8-7. Add Options on the Install Mode Menu Screen
The panel will take a few seconds to search for all missing devices and add them to the
Install Mode list. Note that the fault count has changed from 5 in Figure 8-7 above to just
1 in the Figure 8-8 below. The single remaining fault is the Install Mode fault.
8-4

Viewing Devices in Install Mode
Viewing Contents of The contents of the Install Mode list can viewed with the VIEW option of the Install
Install Mode list Mode menu, as in Figure 8-8. See Figures 8-5 and 8-6 for the menu selections to reach
this menu. Viewing this menu does not require being logged in.
Figure 8-8. View Option on the Install Mode Menu Screen
The Install Mode display shows the device count, and a list of devices and modules, with
their current status, as in Figure 8.9. The <MORE> softkey will provide More Info for
the highlighted entry in the list.
Figure 8-9. Displaying Contents of Install Mode List
8-5

Removing Devices from Install Mode
Removing Individual If you are logged at Level 3, you can remove individual devices from the Install Mode
Devices from Install list.
Mode Display the Install Mode list as in Figure 8-9, move the highlight to the device you wish
to remove, and press the <MORE> softkey to see More Info.
Move the highlight to the CARD STATUS or DEVICE STATUS line, when a
<REMO INST> softkey option will appear, as in Figure 8-10.
Figure 8-10. More Info on a Device in the Install Mode List
Pressing the <REMO INST> softkey will remove this device from the Install Mode list.
If the device is still in fault, the system fault count will increase and the Fault indicator
will flash for a new fault.
Removing Many Just as many missing devices can be added to the Install Mode list quickly, so can many
Points from Install devices be removed from the list.
Mode
Figure 8-11. Remove Options on the Install Mode Menu Screen

In the Install Mode menu screen, you can choose to remove all devices in the Install
Mode list that are now normal, using the IRemvNorm option as in Figure 8-11. This is
probably the most useful bulk option, since it will automatically leave the devices in fault
behind, and allow them to easily viewed as in Figure 8-9.
If all the devices in the Install Mode list are normal, then selecting this action will also
cancel the Install Mode fault.
Alternatively, you can choose to remove all devices from the Install Mode list, regardless
of their status, with the IRemvAll option. Note that this may result in a large number of
new fault indications if there are faulty devices.
8-6

Chapter 9
PC Software Connections
Introduction The service port on the door with the Operator Interface enables the 4100ES to connect to
PCs running important utilities, such as diagnostics, programming, CPU firmware
downloading, and channel monitoring.
The recommended connection method is using the Ethernet service port. However, a
serial data connection can be used if the Ethernet option is not available for some reason.
The ES Programmer supports both methods of connection.
Topic See Page #

Connection and Modes 9-2
9-1

Connection and Modes {xe "service port: software modes"}{xe "software
modes"}
Overview The 4100ES can connect to PCs running important utilities, such as diagnostics,
programming, CPU firmware downloading, and channel monitoring. It connects to PCs
running all of these utilities via the service port on the CPU card.
Connection can be made by a serial data cable, or by Ethernet cable (preferred).
Connections and There are two basic software modes for the service port connection:
Modes
 Service and Diagnostics Mode.
 Data Transfer Mode.
Service and Diagnostics Mode.

This mode provides application startup messages, a command line interface to diagnostic
commands, and event reporting.
This is the default mode when a PC is connected to the 4100ES serial service port (Figure
9 1). The PC must be running terminal emulation software, e.g., Hyperterm. The ES
Programmer provides a suitable terminal emulation program for this. Connection is made
via a PC serial port using a 733-794 download cable. This cable must be plugged into the
Service Port connector on the front edge of the CPU card (P5).
When using an Ethernet connection, as in Figure 9 2, the Teraterm application installed

with the ES Programmer must be used as the terminal emulation program. The Ethernet
cable is plugged into the RJ-45 service port connector on the front panel of the 4100ES.
serial download
cable
Laptop/PC 4100ES Panel
Figure 9-1. Serial Connection (slower)
Ethernet cable
(straight)
Laptop/PC running 4100ES Panel

ES Programmer software
Figure 9-2. Ethernet Connection (fast)
Data Transfer Mode. This mode is automatically used by the ES Programmer when
downloading configurations or other system files.
The Ethernet connection method is strongly recommended for downloads, since it is

faster and provides more functionality, such as roll-back to older configurations.
9-2

Chapter 10
Australian Version Specifics
{xe "service port"}
Introduction This chapter provides detail on format and components that are specific to the Australian
version 4100ES that complies with AS 4428.
Topic See Page #

Summary of Australian Version Specifics 10-2
Australian Panel Format 10-3
4100ES Fan Control Module 10-4
Brigade Interfaces 10-6
10-1

Summary of Australian Version Specifics {xe "service port: software
modes"}{xe "software modes"}
Overview The Australian fire alarm standards differ from those in the USA. Shipping costs from
USA to Australia are significant, and the Australian market is small compared to the USA
market. It is therefore necessary to:
 Have an Australian specific panel format that differs from the standard USA panel
format.
 Have some Australian specific components.
 Limit the number of system components available in the Australian version.
AS 4428 The 4100ES Operator Interface does not comply with the AS 4428.1 requirements for an
Requirements FF (Firefighter Facility) that uses only an alphanumeric display for alarm zone status
indication. The basic firmware of 4100ES does not accommodate zones as described in
AS 4428.1. The standard SPS (System Power Supply) does not have the required charger
and battery supervision and test facilities. Therefore the following are required for an
Australian 4100ES:
 Use a different Operator Interface front label (overlay) and keypad with “Trouble”
changed to “Fault”, “Supervisory” changed to “Isolate”. This overlay is also smaller
and has different text in the instructions on the bottom.
 Use an Australian version of the message library with “Trouble” changed to “Fault”,
“Supervisory” changed to “Isolate”.
 Configure the programmable control keys and indications on the Operator Interface
with the functions shown in Figure 2-3.
 Fit 8 Switch/16 LED Red/Yellow modules such that there is one switch plus one red
and one yellow LED per zone to give individual zone isolate and alarm indications.
 Configure zone and battery test functionality in custom control. The custom control
programming requirements are covered in Appendix B.
 Use an Australian version of the SPS (with a modified PCB and firmware). Because
of low quantity, only one format is available. Note that in a Brigade connected FIP,
the SPS controls the Brigade Interface relays. If the CPU Card fails, or if the SPS CPU
fails, the Fault (Trouble) relay turns on. This watchdog action provided by the SPS is
a requirement.
10-2

Australian Panel Format {xe "service port: software modes"}{xe "software
modes"}
Overview Australian 4100ES panels are assembled in the Australian (Tyco) range of 19” rack
cabinets.
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Australian / USA Some further specific differences follow:

Differences
 Only the Expansion Bay is used, with the Controller CPU and Motherboard mounted
in the right hand side of the first one. The standard US Controller Bay is not used.
 The InfoAlarm Operator Interface is fitted to an Australian specific 8U hinged bracket

mounted in front of the SPS.
 The zone displays and Fan Controls are mounted on a 7U hinged door.
 Australian specific bay mounting brackets and trims are used. This includes the
standard range of 19” rack mount panels and brackets.
 Only one version of SPS is available. This mounts on a specific bracket and also to an
expansion bay, and is unique to Australia.
 4100-3101 IDNet and 4100-3107 IDNet+ cards are used but require specific Australia
slave software.
 Two of the addressable modules are modified specifically for AS 4428, i.e. 4090-
9117AU Addressable Power Isolations, and the 4090-9120AU 6 Point I/O.
 Other cards / modules not used in Australia include the large range of Evacuation
products and some modems.
4100ES/4100A Standard 4100 motherboards and cards fit in a 4100ES bay. The following 4100A items
Differences however, do not fit:
 Older 4100 Switch/LED display modules.
 The range of Australian brackets that mount to the front of a 4100 bay. This includes
some EWIS products, Brigade interface brackets, T-GEN bracket, and printer.
 Note that although 4100 cards fitted to motherboards, and the bay mounting brackets,
can be fitted in directly behind Switch/LED modules, they cannot be fitted behind
the 64/64 Switch/LED Controller mounted to the inside of the bay door. This is
typically mounted behind the LED/Switch Modules fitted to the 1st and 2nd positions
from the left.
10-3

4100ES Fan Control Module {xe "service port: software modes"}{xe
"software modes"}
Overview ME0456 is a 4100ES style Switch/LED display module specifically designed for fan
control. It complies with the requirements of AS 1668.1, 1998. It has rotary switches and
LEDs for 4 fans. In order to accommodate the required rotary switches, the front plate is
joggled forward so that it protrudes through the trim.
Labeling The Fan Control switch positions of ON, AUTO and OFF, as per the standard, are
permanently marked on the faceplate label.
The labelling of the LEDs, ON, FLT, and OFF is marked on the removable fan name
label card, LB0605, supplied with the module.
The card may be reversed and different LED labelling used, e.g., as required for damper
controls.
The name area accommodates 3 rows of 6 letters at 5mm text height.
A “soft” version of this label is available on the Fireplace website

(https://www.tycosafetyproducts-anz.com) as LB0605. This template allows entry of the
fan name on a PC for local printing. LED names may also be revised.
Mounting & The Fan Control module mounts to the frame of the 4100ES Expansion bay door, from
Connection the front, by the studs on the module with the nuts and washers provided.
Connection from “Out” of the adjacent Switch/LED module (or 64/64 Controller if it is
the first module on that Controller) to “In” on the module is by the flat flexible cable
provided (SX0039).
Programming The Module is programmed as a standard 4100-1282 8 Switch/16 LED module. Up to 4

can be driven by one 64/64 Switch/LED Controller.
Each fan control with one rotary switch uses two of the 8 “switches”, and 3 of the 16
LEDs of an 8 Switch/16 LED module as per Table 9-1. The other 4 LEDs are not fitted so
must not be programmed.
Table 10-1. Switch/LED Format
Fan Control Switches LEDs
ON FLT OFF
1 SW1, SW2 LD1 LD2 LD3
The switch functions for Fan Control 1 are shown in Table 9-2. The state with both
switches closed is not physically achievable.
Table 10-2. Switch Status
SW1 SW2 Control Status
Closed (up) Open (centre) On
Open (centre) Closed (up) Off
Open (centre) Open (centre) Auto
10-4

Figure 10-1. Fan Control Module
10-5

Brigade Interfaces
Overview The Alarm Relay Card is typically used to provide a Brigade Interface. The def{xe
"service port: software modes"}{xe "software modes"}ault configuration is for the three
relays to operate on Fault (Trouble), Isolate (Supervisory) and Alarm, respectively.
The connection drawings for the Centaur ASE, Western Australia AIU and Queensland
PPU are included in the appendix.
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modes"} and energise on the respective status. They have voltage-free contacts that are
connected to two terminals and can be configured as normally open or normally closed by
the positioning of links. Refer to Chapter 5 for details.
If a normally energized relay is required to provide activation on complete loss of system

power (Standby), the Aux Relay on the SPS can be programmed as normally on and its
contacts connected in series/parallel with the contacts of the Fault (Trouble) relay as is
applicable, i.e., series for normally closed, parallel for normally open. Where the Brigade
interface is powered from the system power and monitored by the central station, this is
not typically required.
Note that the Aux relay is programmed as normally energised, de-energising on Fault
cannot be used to replace the Fault relay on the Alarm Relay Card as the latter is link
connected to a hardware signal of “SPS CPU Fault”.
Applications Standard rack mounting, 3U, Brigade Interface brackets are available as follows. FZ9028
includes the wiring loom. KT0199 requires KT0207 to provide the wiring loom with the
encapsulated Interface (FP0740).
Standard rack mounting, 4U, Brigade Interface brackets are available in black finish.
FP0935 (Centaur ASE) or FP0937 (WA/Cube ASE). Both these kits include mounting
hardware, Centaur ASE FAS unit, and wiring to supply power to the ASE from the SPS.
Connection for the Centaur ASE is shown in drawing 1976-174 Sheet 1.

Connections for the Cube ASE and WA ASE are shown in drawing 1922-96.
For the WA ASE, the links on the Alarm Relay Card are fitted for normally open
contacts. For the Centaur ASE, the links are fitted for normally closed contacts.
10-6

Chapter 11
Installation Checklist, Commissioning & Maintenance
{xe "service port"}
Introduction When a branch designs a system and orders a 4100ES panel, a “Configuration Sheet” is
prepared. The factory builds the panel to the configuration sheet. This includes fitting,
connecting and configuring cards and modules.
The factory programs and tests the panel to the configured sheet.
The CPU Card and any 4100 style (legacy) cards that are fitted to motherboards are then
removed and packaged with the panel for shipping.
When the panel arrives on site the installer must unpack and check the panel, mount the
cabinet, refit any packaged cards, and check the configuration before applying power.
A registered electrician must connect the mains. The panel should then be powered up
and checked for correct operation.
With the mains turned off and the batteries disconnected, the field wiring is checked and
connected to the field terminals on the various cards.
The panel should then be powered up and re-programmed to accommodate all the
connected field devices. Faults in the field wiring, misaddressed detectors / devices,
mismatched detectors / devices will be displayed on the LCD. These should be cleared
one at a time and then the system (panel plus connected devices) should be
commissioned.
Topic See Page #

Installation Checklist 11-2
Alignment & Adjustment 11-3
Power Up & Placing into Operation 11-4
Maintenance 11-4
11-1

Installation Checklist
Overview The following checklist should be completed by the installer. (Note that all pcbs are
electronically tested and adjusted before being fitted to the FIP).
1. CABINET & GENERAL
A) Cabinet colour - Standard Cream Wrinkle (BFF 998 CW)

- Other: ____________________________________
B) Cabinet undamaged (Paint OK)
C) Door aligned correctly
D) Window undamaged and fitted correctly
F) Cabinet Door locks firmly, operates microswitch (if fitted)
G) Lock - 003 Type & two keys supplied
H) Door seals fitted to top and sides
I) InfoAlarm door fitted correctly
J) Label LB0666 fitted to l.h.s. of InfoAlarm Operator Interface
K) Card bays fitted
L) Operator Manual and battery leads included
M) Panel rating label completed, fitted
N) AS 1668 Warning label fitted if Fan Control Modules used
O) Applique label fitted to front.
2. MODULES, CARDS & WIRING
A) SPS fitted securely, pcb & components undamaged

B) LED switch modules fitted correctly, spaced evenly
C) FRCs connecting 64/64 Controller & modules fitted correctly
D) Earth wires fitted to display door, card bays and bay front panels
E) All 4100 style cards fitted to motherboards
F) All 4100 style motherboards connected
G) All 4” x 5” modules fitted securely
H) All cards, modules addressed as per configuration sheet (see note 1 below)
I) The Lithium battery is fitted to the holder on the CPU card
J) Link P3 on the CPU card is fitted to the BAT ON position (see note 2)
K) The CPU card is fitted to its motherboard
I) All fan control zone name labels fitted.
Notes:
1. The 64/64 Controller Modules are addressed but the LED/Switch modules
are not.
2. The Lithium battery on the CPU Card (Master Controller) that stores time and
date is disconnected during shipping by fitting link P3 to the BAT OFF
position. It must be reconnected at time of installation.
11-2

Alignment & Adjustment
Overview All the 4100ES cards and modules are tested and aligned in the factory before being
supplied to the customer or fitted to a FIP. The only field adjustment that may be
necessary is to set the battery charger voltage. This has been set and should not need re-
adjusting.
R341 Battery Charger Voltage
Should the battery charger voltage need adjusting, the method is as follows:
1. Run the system with the batteries connected and the door closed for at least 30
minutes to allow components to stabilise.
2. Calculate the required no-load battery charging voltage by taking 27.3V for
20C and subtracting approximately 0.1V for every 3C above 20C, or adding
approximately 0.1V for every 3C below 20C.
3. With the system not in Alarm, disconnect the batteries.
4. Measure the voltage at the battery terminals and adjust to the voltage calculated
in Step 2 by turning pot R341.
5. Re-connect the batteries.
11-3

Power Up & Placing into Operation
To place the 4100ES FIP into operation, perform the following steps:
STEP 1 Ensure that the Mains Isolate Switch is OFF.
STEP 2 Ensure that 240 VAC is connected to the panel from the mains distribution
switchboard.
STEP 3 Ensure that the Lithium battery is fitted to the battery holder on the CPU
card, and link P3 is fitted to the BAT ON position.
Turn the Mains Switch ON.
STEP 4 Check that the green "MAINS ON" LED indicator on the InfoAlarm user
interface is on.
The Controller performs tests on its memory, electronics, and the LCD.
STEP 5 Check that the buzzer sounds and the LCD displays “CPU Serial Number”.
STEP 6 Check that the LCD has good visibility.
STEP 7 Install and connect the batteries.

Take care not to short the battery leads or connect in reverse polarity when
connecting.
STEP 8 Press the Lamp Test key on the Operator I/F and check that all LEDs turn
on, and the LCD shows all black squares.
STEP 9 Clear all faults one at a time.
A full commissioning test should be carried out as per AS 1670.1. Refer to the appendix
in this manual for detail on checking wiring, and earth fault detection. Refer to the
Operator’s Manual LT0351 for detail of the walk test that may be used for verifying
correct detector operation.
Maintenance
The 4100ES system must be kept free from faults and tested on a regular basis to verify
that it is operating correctly. The tests required by the standard AS 1851 Maintenance of
Fire Protection Equipment are detailed in the 4100ES InfoAlarm Operator’s Manual,
LT0568.
The Operator’s manual also provides detail of report printing and performing tests that are
useful for checking the system.
11-4

Appendix A
The Device Configuration DIP Switch
{xe "addresses: setting, for 4100U modules"}{xe "card configuration: address setting"}
Overview Addressable cards include a bank of eight DIP switches. From left to right (see Figure A-
1, below) these switches are designated as SWx-1 through SWx-8. The function of these
switches is as follows:
 SWx-1. This switch sets the baud rate for the internal 4100 communications line
running between the card and the CPU. Set this switch to ON.
 SWx-2 through SWx-8. These switches set the card’s address within the 4100
FIP. Refer to Table A-1 for a complete list of the switch settings for all of the
possible card addresses.
Note: You must set these switches to the value assigned to the card by the
4100 Programmer.
DIP Switches SWx-2 through

4100 Comm. Baud Rate. SWx-8 set the Card Address.
Switch (SWx-1) Figure shows an Address of 3.
Must Be Set to ON
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Figure A-1. DIP Switch SWx
A-1

Overview,
(continued)
Table A-1. Card Addresses
Address SW 1-2 SW 1-3 SW 1-4 SW 1-5 SW 1-6 SW 1-7 SW 1-8 Address SW 1-2 SW 1-3 SW 1-4 SW 1-5 SW 1-6 SW 1-7 SW 1-8
1 ON ON ON ON ON ON OFF 61 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
2 ON ON ON ON ON OFF ON 62 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON
3 ON ON ON ON ON OFF OFF 63 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
4 ON ON ON ON OFF ON ON 64 OFF ON ON ON ON ON ON
5 ON ON ON ON OFF ON OFF 65 OFF ON ON ON ON ON OFF
6 ON ON ON ON OFF OFF ON 66 OFF ON ON ON ON OFF ON
7 ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF 67 OFF ON ON ON ON OFF OFF
8 ON ON ON OFF ON ON ON 68 OFF ON ON ON OFF ON ON
9 ON ON ON OFF ON ON OFF 69 OFF ON ON ON OFF ON OFF
10 ON ON ON OFF ON OFF ON 70 OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF ON
11 ON ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF 71 OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF
12 ON ON ON OFF OFF ON ON 72 OFF ON ON OFF ON ON ON
13 ON ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF 73 OFF ON ON OFF ON ON OFF
14 ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON 74 OFF ON ON OFF ON OFF ON
15 ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF 75 OFF ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF
16 ON ON OFF ON ON ON ON 76 OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON
17 ON ON OFF ON ON ON OFF 77 OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF
18 ON ON OFF ON ON OFF ON 78 OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON
19 ON ON OFF ON ON OFF OFF 79 OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
20 ON ON OFF ON OFF ON ON 80 OFF ON OFF ON ON ON ON
21 ON ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF 81 OFF ON OFF ON ON ON OFF
22 ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF ON 82 OFF ON OFF ON ON OFF ON
23 ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF 83 OFF ON OFF ON ON OFF OFF
24 ON ON OFF OFF ON ON ON 84 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON ON
25 ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF 85 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
26 ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON 86 OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF ON
27 ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF 87 OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF
28 ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON ON 88 OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON ON
29 ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF 89 OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF
30 ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON 90 OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON
31 ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 91 OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF
32 ON OFF ON ON ON ON ON 92 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON ON
33 ON OFF ON ON ON ON OFF 93 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
34 ON OFF ON ON ON OFF ON 94 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON
35 ON OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF 95 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
36 ON OFF ON ON OFF ON ON 96 OFF OFF ON ON ON ON ON
37 ON OFF ON ON OFF ON OFF 97 OFF OFF ON ON ON ON OFF
38 ON OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON 98 OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF ON
39 ON OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF 99 OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF
40 ON OFF ON OFF ON ON ON 100 OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON ON
41 ON OFF ON OFF ON ON OFF 101 OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON OFF
42 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON 102 OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON
43 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF 103 OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF
44 ON OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON 104 OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON ON
45 ON OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF 105 OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON OFF
46 ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON 106 OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON
47 ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF 107 OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF
48 ON OFF OFF ON ON ON ON 108 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON
49 ON OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF 109 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF
50 ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON 110 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON
51 ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF 111 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
52 ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON 112 OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON
53 ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF 113 OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF
54 ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON 114 OFF OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON
55 ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF 115 OFF OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF
56 ON OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON 116 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON
57 ON OFF OFF OFF ON ON OFF 117 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF
58 ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON 118 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON
59 ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF 119 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF
60 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON
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Appendix B
Programming Requirements
{xe "ULC programming requirements"}
Introduction This appendix identifies the programming that is required to comply with AS 4428.
It does not provide equations or detail of programming. The separate 4100ES

Programming Manual (LT0400) tells how to use the PC-based 4100ES Programmer.
Topic See Page #

Required Features B-1
Required Features The following is a list of functions that must be programmed under custom control.
Functionality must comply with AS 4428.1, and be as described in the InfoAlarm
Operator’s Manual LT0568.
 Individual zone alarm indication, flashing until isolated, steady when isolated.
 Common Zone Alarm indication, flashing when any unisolated zone is in alarm,
steady when all zones in alarm are isolated.
 Individual zone isolate pushbutton and indication.
 Zone Alarm Test pushbutton and indication.
 Zone Fault Test pushbutton and indication.
 Warning System Isolate pushbutton and indication.
 Ancillary Control Function and Isolate pushbutton and indication as required.
 Weekly 1 hour battery test.
 Fault indication after 8 hours of isolate.
Notes  The panel format is different to that on the programmer because the CPU card is fitted
on the RHS of the first expansion bay, and extra cards may be fitted to the left of it.
 The US options for power supply and AVF are selected, not the Canadian ones.
 Features that do not comply with AS 4428 must not be enabled, e.g., Alarm cut-out
times.
 Features that are statutory in AS 4428 must not be pass-code protected, e.g., zone
isolate, zone test (Fault and Alarm).
B-1

B-2

Appendix C
Checking System Wiring
{xe "wiring: troubleshooting"}{xe "troubleshooting: wiring"}{xe "volt-Ohm meter
usage"}
Overview This appendix contains instructions on how to use a volt/ohm meter to check field wiring
to the 4100ES.
Using the Volt/ When using the volt/ohm meter to check each circuit, make sure to adhere to the notes
Ohm Meter and instructions below.
Notes:
 Ensure that no power is applied to the 4100ES fire alarm panel and that all
internal panel wiring is properly connected (terminal blocks, LED/switch
module ribbon cables, etc).
 Use the earth stud in the control panel as the earth connection for all
measurements to ground.
 Disconnect the wires for each circuit from the 4100ES terminals before
testing it.
 Measuring resistances between 4100ES terminals or to ground will give
meaningless results.
Use the volt/ohm meter as described in the steps below to check each circuit type:
1. At the 4100ES panel, disconnect the wires for each circuit from the terminals
before testing it. If it is a Class A (loop) type of circuit, e.g., IDNet loop, ensure
that both ends of the loop are disconnected from the 4100ES.
2. Check each circuit for extraneous voltage by setting the volt/ohm meter to a
300VAC range. Place the meter probes so that the black probe is on the “-” wire
and the red probe is on the “+” wire. Meter readings must show less than 1V.
3. Set the volt/ohm meter to a 60VDC range and repeat step 2. The meter must
read less than 0.5V.
4. Set the volt/ohm meter to OHMS and place the meter probes as described in
step 2. Check the circuits using the resistance measurements in Table D-1.
Locate and correct any abnormal conditions at this time.
Note: If the reading indicates an open circuit in a detector circuit, make sure the
smoke detector heads are properly mounted and seated. The circuit may also be
open if smoke detector power is not present, and if separately powered 4-wire
devices are used.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 for all field wiring, to verify that each circuit is free of grounds
and extraneous voltages.
C-1

Appendix C: Checking System Wiring, Continued
Meter Readings Table C-1 lists the correct meter readings for indicating appliances and initiating devices.
Table C-1. Acceptable Zone and Signal Circuit Meter Readings
Circuit Type Meter Reading

Class B (spur) Detector Circuit
From zone + to zone – (each zone) 3.3k (EOLR)

From zone + to ground Open circuit
From zone - to ground Open circuit
Class B (spur) Notification Appliance Circuit (each signal circuit)
From + to ground Open circuit
From - to ground Open circuit
Resistance across circuit:
In one direction 10 k (EOLR)
In the opposite direction Low resistance (Load)
Class A (loop) Notification Appliance Circuit (each signal circuit)
From + to ground Open circuit
From - to ground Open circuit
From + OUT to + IN Less than 50
From - OUT to - IN Less than 50
Resistance across circuit:
In one direction Open circuit
In opposite direction Low resistance (Load)
Shielding
Shield to ground Open circuit
Shield to - Open circuit
Shield to + Open circuit
MAPNET/IDNet Loops
From MAPNET/IDNet + to ground Open circuit
From MAPNET/IDNet - to ground Open circuit
Note: measuring from MAPNET/IDNet B+ to A+, or B- to A- will nearly always read as
an open circuit due to the channel isolators in the loop.
C-2

Appendix D
Earth Fault Detection
{xe "wiring: Earth Fault Search"}{xe "Earth Fault Search"}
Overview This appendix contains instructions on how to use the Earth Fault Search feature of the
4100ES diagnostics menus.
Earth Fault Search is a diagnostic search of external field wiring that assists in locating
circuits with earth faults. An earth fault occurs when an electrical circuit is shorted to
ground. Although most circuits operate with a single earth fault, multiple earth faults can
disable communications. Because of this, earth faults must be located and repaired.
Earth Fault Search is conducted by the FIP. The diagnostic may be activated using either
the front panel interface or the Computer Port Protocol (CPP), via a service port.
The 4100ES supports two types of Earth Fault Searches:

 Location Search. Searches all circuits at a location, such as a transponder or the
main panel. For the purposes of Earth Fault Searching,
- A location is composed of a group of slaves connected to each other via
4100 Comm (local RUI).
- The main panel is defined as all slaves local to the Master CPU.
- A transponder denotes all slaves associated with a single Transponder
Interface Card (TIC)/Local Mode TIC slave.
 IDNet Channel Search. Selectively enables channel isolators and repeaters to
detect which segment of the channel wiring has a fault.
- Earth faults are detected by one of the following:
- A single designated power supply at a location. The power supply that
detects the fault is designated via a jumper setting on the power supply
slave. For any given location, only one power supply should detect
earth faults.
- Each 4009 IDNet NAC Extender on an IDNet channel.
D-1

General Guidelines
Review the guidelines below before initiating an Earth Fault Search.

 The Detect Earth Fault jumper must be installed at each SPS for earth fault detection
to occur.
 Only one power supply per location is configured to detect earth faults.
 For more reliable earth fault searching:
- Use IDNet channel isolators to isolate channel faults to a specific
segment of channel wiring.
- Set IDNet channel isolator addresses to the lowest IDNet device
addresses, increasing with communication distance from the IDNet
card.
 If an earth fault is suspected on the IDNet channel with multiple isolators, start
an IDNet Channel Search before doing a Location Search. If the Location Search
is done first, it may not yield the correct location (this is a by-product of the
extended amount of time required for the IDNet channel to initialize during a
Location Search).
Note: The 4009 IDNet NAC Extender has a common ground fault trouble that
reports to the panel without running the Earth Fault Search.
 Earth Fault Search detects only one fault at a time. Multiple faults require fixing
the first fault and then repeating the search.
 The 4100ES panel suspends normal operation for the duration of the Earth Fault
Search.
 Location Earth Fault Searches optionally allow exclusion of auxiliary power
circuits from the search, so that modules connected to the 24 V auxiliary outputs
can remain in operation during the search.
 The option to exclude auxiliary power circuits does not apply to IDNet devices,
because the entire IDNet communication channel is isolated during each search.
 During the search, all related troubles are suppressed and a single trouble
pseudo-point is activated (P438).
 At the completion of the search, all slaves are restarted and normal panel
operation resumes.
 Earth Fault Search is supported only by new 4100ES modules. 4100 Legacy (slot
format) modules are not supported, with the following exceptions:
- MAPNET channel isolation during location search
IMPORTANT: The fire panel cannot provide fire protection during an Earth
Fault Search.
D-2

Earth Fault Searching from the Front Panel
Overview This section describes how to conduct an Earth Fault Search, from selecting the
appropriate access code to correcting the fault.
Access Level The panel must be at the appropriate access level in order to run diagnostics. If necessary,
Selection refer to the InfoAlarm Operator Manual supplied with the 4100ES, for the detail of how
to log in at a higher level than 1.
You can now open the diagnostic menu as described in the next topic.
Starting the Earth To start an Earth Fault Search, open the Main Menu on the InfoAlarm. Select the
Fault Search Service/Diagnostics menu.
Select Earth Fault search in the diagnostics menu.
D-3

Earth Fault Searching from the Front Panel, Continued
Starting the Earth The search types are described below.

Fault Search,
Continued
Location Search If you select the Location Search menu item, a list of searchable cards is presented. Use
the Next and Previous buttons to scroll through the list, if necessary.
Having selected a power supply to search, the Aux Power Select option comes up.
If you exclude the auxiliary power circuit from the search, that circuit will continue to
operate normally.
D-4

Now you are prompted to start the search.
NOTE: The FIP suspends normal operation for the duration of the search.
Press the Enter button to start the search.
Skip ahead to the "Completing the Search" topic.
IDNet Channel If you select the IDNet Channel Search menu item, a list of available IDNet channels to
Search search is displayed.
Use the Next and Previous buttons to scroll through the list if necessary.
Press SELECT or OK to select the IDNet channel to search. Now you are prompted to
start the search.
NOTE: The FIP suspends normal operation for the duration of the search.
Press the Enter button to start the search.
Skip ahead to the "Completing the Search" topic.
D-5

Last Search Result This option simply displays the last Earth Fault Search result. If there has been no search
since the last system startup, or if the last search was aborted, the panel displays
"RESULT NOT AVAILABLE."
Completing the When a Location or IDNet Channel Search completes, all of the following occurs:
Search
 All slaves automatically reset.
 The FIP turns off the Earth Fault Search trouble pseudo-point.
 The panel displays the specific fault information.
The panel can return only one Earth Fault Search result at a time. If another fault exists, it
can be found only via diagnostics after the first fault is cleared. Faults will continue to
appear, one by one, until each one has been found and corrected.
IMPORTANT: Once you have been directed to an earth ground fault and
corrected it, it is recommended that you restart the system (warm- or cold-
start). Refer to the InfoAlarm Operator Manual for details of how to do this.
D-6

Search Results
Overview There are several types of results that can display at the end of an Earth Fault Search. This
section covers all types of results.
IMPORTANT: Once you have been directed to an earth ground fault and
corrected it, it is recommended that you restart the system (warm- or cold-
start).
A non-point fault indicates a ground that cannot be traced to an addressable point (for
Non-Point Faults example, a shield ).
Non-point faults can be displayed for each of the following items:
 Channel Output (IDNet Card; MAPNET Interface Card).
 RUI Channel (Master Controller Card).
A point fault indicates a ground at a specific addressable point.

Point Faults Point faults can be found at any point in the system that connects to field wiring.
Some IDNet channel point fault examples are illustrated below.
Fault not cleared. The message below shows that an IDNet channel that has been
isolated for fault detection still has the earth fault:
CARD 2, IDNET CARD (250 POINTS)

M1, EARTH FAULT SEARCH FAULT CLEAR FAIL
Fault between channel output and first isolator. The message below shows a fault
between the IDNet channel output and the first isolator on the line:

M1, CHANNEL OUTPUT EARTH FAULT
4009 IDNet NAC Extender/TrueAlert Addressable Controller faults. The message

below shows a fault detected on the 4009 IDNet NAC Extender before the repeater
connected to that circuit is turned on:

M1-18, 4009A NAC EARTH FAULT
Conversely, the following example shows a fault detected after the repeater connected to
that circuit is turned on:

M1-18, 4009A REPEATER EARTH FAULT
IDNet isolator fault. The message below shows a fault detected after the IDNet isolator
was turned on:

M1-3, IDNET ISOLATOR EARTH FAULT
D-7

Search Results, Continued
Fault Not Found If the message reads FAULT NOT FOUND (for a Location Earth Fault Search) or
FAULT CLEAR FAIL (for an IDNet Channel Earth Fault Search), it means the search
could not locate the fault, but it acknowledges that a fault exists.
There are several main possibilities behind this message:

 There are one or more internal wiring earth(s) in the system.
 There are system defects (hardware or software, such as a failed isolation
circuit).
 An intermittent earth exists in the system (it occurs inconsistently and is
therefore difficult to track via diagnostics).
 The cable to the service port may be grounded due to the remote PC's 3-prong
plug. Use a non-grounded plug adapter to the remote PC to get rid of the earth
ground.
 The fault is on an auxiliary output that was excluded from the search.
The problem may have to be found manually and then corrected in some of the above
scenarios.
No Fault If the message reads NO FAULT, it means the IDNet channel search could not locate any
earth faults on that channel.
Result Not Available If the message reads RESULT NOT AVAILABLE, it means there is no result to view.
This message comes up only when you have selected "Last Search Result" on the menu.
D-8

Earth Fault Search Example
The illustration below shows a MINIPLEX system with one transponder that has three
earth faults:
 SPS NAC on the SPS in the Main Panel.
 AUXPWR output on the SPS in Transponder 1.
 IDNet channel in Transponder 1.
SPS
SPS
NAC 2
Main
Panel
SPS
SPS
AUXPWR
RUI
Transponder
1
IDNet
Iso Iso
= Ground Fault IDNet Channel
1 2
M2
Figure D-1. Earth Fault Example

The panel reports two earth faults—one for each power supply. The third fault is as yet
unreported.
The example below shows the progression of events in finding and repairing the three
faults. They are presented as instructions to a technician who does not yet know about the
third fault.
A. Find and repair the fault in the main panel.

1. After opening the Earth Fault Search diagnostic menu option, select Location
Search.
5. Select the SPS located in the Main Panel (this selects the Main Panel as the
location for the search).
6. When prompted, select exclusion of AUXPWR circuits.
7. Start the search. (The panel turns on the earth fault search trouble pseudo-point
and the keypad inactivity utility pseudo-point to disable timeout during the
search).
8. The search completes. The panel indicates that NAC 2 on the SPS has the earth
fault. All slaves are reset (and the panel turns off the earth fault search trouble
pseudo-point).
9. Repair the earth fault on NAC 2. When this is done, the trouble from the SPS
clears but the trouble from the Transponder SPS is still indicated.
D-9

Earth Fault Search Example, Continued
B. Find and repair the indicated fault on Transponder 1.

1. Select Location Search.
2. Select the SPS located in Transponder 1 (this selects Transponder 1 as the
location for the search).
4. Start the search. (The panel turns on the earth fault search trouble pseudo-point
and the keypad inactivity utility pseudo-point to disable timeout during the
search).
5. The search completes. The panel indicates FAULT NOT FOUND because the
fault is on the excluded AUXPWR circuit. All slaves in Transponder 1 are reset
(and the panel turns off the earth fault search trouble pseudo-point).
6. Repeat the search but include the AUXPWR circuit this time.
7. The search completes. The panel indicates a fault on the AUXPWR point on the
SPS. All slaves in Transponder 1 are reset (and the panel turns off the earth fault
search trouble pseudo-point).
8. Repair the earth fault on AUXPWR.
Even though you have fixed the fault, the trouble from the Transponder SPS is still not
clearing. Remember that the only two faults you could see at first were from the two SPS.
It is time to find and clear the next fault.
C. Find and repair the next indicated fault on Transponder 1.

1. Select Location Search.
2. Select the SPS located in Transponder 1.
4. Start the search.
5. The search completes. The panel indicates a fault on IDNet Channel M2.
6. Start another search, this time an IDNet Channel Search on Channel M2.
8. The search completes. The panel indicates a fault on the IDNet channel between
isolators 1 and 2.
9. Repair the earth fault. The trouble from the SPS is cleared.
D-10

Appendix E
Compatible Actuating Devices
Introduction This appendix lists devices that have been approved as compatible devices for use with
the 4100ES FIP. It lists the devices approved for use with the IDNet and shows the
number allowed per loop.
Topic See Page #

List of Approved Devices E-1
Compatible Detectors, IDNET E-4
Compatible Addressable Field Devices, IDNet E-5
List of Approved Devices
Simplex Range - Conventional Detectors
4098-9413 Heat detector Type A

4098-9414 Heat detector Type B
4098-9415 Heat detector Type C
4098-9416 Heat detector Type D
2098-9201 Photoelectric smoke detector
2098-9576 Ionisation smoke detector
Detector Type 4100-5004 2190-9156 4090-9101

8 Zone Monitor ZAM Monitor ZAM
Module
4098-9601EA Photoelectric 30 20 20
4098-9603EA Ionisation 30 20 20
4098-9618EA Heat Type A 30 20 20
4098-9619EA Heat Type B 30 20 20
4098-9621EA Heat Type D 30 20 20
Tyco Range - Conventional Detectors

Detector Type 4100-5004 2190-9156 4090-9101
8 Zone Monitor ZAM Monitor ZAM
Module
614CH CO/Heat Detector 37 25 25
614I Ionisation Detector 40 29 29
614P Photo-electric 28 19 19
Detector
T614 Heat Detectors 30 20 20
– Type A, B, C, D
System Sensor Range - Conventional Detectors

Detector Type 4100-5004 2190-9156 4090-9101
8 Zone Monitor ZAM Monitor
Module ZAM
885WP-B Weatherproof Heat 40 40 40
Detector Type B @
@ Remote indicator output cannot be wired in common with Tyco 614 series
or the Minerva M614 series (and most other Tyco/Olsen) detectors.
E-1

List of Approved Devices, Continued
Hochiki Range - Conventional Detectors
DCA-B-60R MK V Type A heat detector

DCC-A Heat Type A
DCC-C Heat Type C
DCD-A Heat Type A
DCD-C Heat Type C
DFE-60B Type B heat detector
DCA-B-90R MK 1 Type C heat detector
DFE-90D Type D heat detector
DFG-60BLKJ Type B heat detector
DFJ-60B Heat Type B
DFJ-90D Heat Type D
SPA-AB Beam type smoke detector
SIH-AM Ionisation smoke detector
SIF-A MK 1 Smoke
SIJ-ASN Smoke
SLK-A Photoelectric smoke detector
SLG-A MK 1 Smoke
SLG-AM MK 1 Photoelectric smoke detector
SLR-AS Smoke
HF-24A MK 1 Ultraviolet smoke detector
YBC-R/3A Plain - non indicating base
YBF-RL/4AH4 LED Indicating base
Olsen Range - Conventional Detectors
B111B Beam type smoke detector

C24B Ionisation smoke detector
C29BEX Ionisation smoke detector
FW81B Heat detector cable, Type E
P24B Photoelectric smoke detector
P29B Photoelectric smoke detector
R23B Infrared flame detector
R24BEX Dual spectrum infrared flame detector
T54B Probe type heat detector type E
T56B Heat detector types A,B,C,D with Z55B base
T56B Heat detector types A,B,C,D with Z54B base
V41B/V42B Ultraviolet flame detector
Apollo Range - Conventional Detectors
Series 60 Heat detector Type A

Series 60 Heat detector Type B
Series 60 Heat detector Type C
Series 60 Heat detector Type D
Series 60 55000-310 Aus Photoelectric smoke detector
Series 60 55000-240 Aus Ionisation smoke detector
E-2

Brooks Range - Conventional Detectors
PFS-A Heat detector Type A

PFS-B Heat detector Type B
PFS-C Heat detector Type C
PFS-D Heat detector Type D
PFS-P Photoelectric smoke detector
PFS-P MK II Photoelectric smoke detector
PFS-I Ionisation smoke detector
PFS-I MK II Ionisation smoke detector
Cerberus Range - Conventional Detectors
D01191A Beam
DL01191A Beam
The following range of detectors may be used with MAPNET Modules.
Simplex Range - Analog Addressable Sensors
4098-9701 High / Very High sensitivity Photoelectric smoke

4098-9716 Ionisation smoke
4098-9731 Type A / Type B Heat
4098-9781 Addressable LED Indicating base
4098-9782 Addressable LED Indicating base with Sounder
4098-9783 Addressable LED Indicating base with Relay driver
4098-9714/9714EA TrueAlarm Photoelectric smoke
4098-9717/9717EA TrueAlarm Ionization smoke
4098-9733/9733EA TrueAlarm Type A / Type B Heat
4098-9754/9754EA TrueAlarm Multi-Sensor Photo / Type A / Type B Heat
4098-9789/9789EA TrueAlarm Addressable LED Indicating base
4098-9794/9794EA TrueAlarm Addressable LED Indicating base with
Sounder
4098-9795/9795EA TrueAlarm Addressable Multi-Sensor LED Indicating
base with Sounder
4098-9796/9796EA TrueAlarm Addressable Multi-Sensor LED Indicating
base
4098-9752/9752EA TrueAlarm Addressable Photoelectric Duct Probe
4098-9755/9755EA TrueAlarm Addressable Photoelectric Duct Probe
E-3

Simplex MAPNET 2 Range – Addressable Field Devices
2190-9156 Mapnet 2 Monitor ZAM

2190-9162 Mapnet 2 Signal ZAM
2190-9164 Mapnet 2 Control ZAM
2190-9169 Mapnet 2 Line Powered Short Circuit Isolator
2190-9172 Mapnet 2 Supervised IAM
2190-9173 Mapnet 2 Loop powered 2 Point Input / Output Module
4099-9032NL Mapnet 2 Addressable Manual Call Point
4099-9701 IDNet Addressable Manual Call Point with LED
4099-9702 IDNet Addressable Manual Call Point without LED
Compatible Detectors, IDNET
The following lists the detectors approved for use with IDNet and shows current
rating and numbers allowed per loop.
Device Type Operating Maximum Maximum

Current mA Number Allowed Number
Per Loop Allowed Per
Line
4098-9714E 0.5 250 40*
Analogue Photoelectric (2 with LED
Smoke Detector on)
4098-9717E 0.5 250 40*
Analogue Ionisation (2 with LED
Smoke Detector on)
4098-9733E 0.5 250 40*
Analogue Heat Type A & (2 with LED
B Detector on)
4098-9754E 0.5 250 40*
Analogue Multi (2 with LED
(Heat/Photo) on)
Detector
* Maximum allowed by AS 1670.1.
The above with -9714E, -9717E and -9733E use a (4098-) 9789E addressable
base or -9794E addressable sounder base, or -9793 addressable isolator base.
The -9754E uses a 9796E addressable base or -9795E sounder base.
The maximum specified loop/line resistance is 40.
The maximum number of LEDs switched on by an IDNet in alarm is 20.
E-4

Compatible Addressable Field Devices, IDNet
The following lists the addressable devices approved for use with IDNet and
shows current rating and numbers allowed per loop.
Device Type Operating Maximum Maximum

Current mA Addressable Addressable
Point On Points on
Analogue Loop Analogue Line
4090-9116 0.5 250 40*
IDNet Comms Isolator (2 with LED on)
4090-9118 0.5 250 40*
Relay IAM with T-sense (2 with LED on)
4090-9117 0.5 250 40*
Addressable Power (2 with LED on)
Isolator
4090-9119 0.5 250 40*
Relay IAM with (2 with LED on)
unsupervised Input
409-9120 0.5 250 40*
6 Point I/O
4090-9001 0.65 250 40*
Supervised IAM (2.8 with LED
on)
4090-9051 0.65 250 40*
Supervised IAM (2.8 with LED
(encapsulated) on)
4090-9101 0.65 250 40*
Monitor ZAM (2.8 with LED
on)
4099-9032 0.65 250 40*
4099-9701 (2.8 with LED
4099-9702 on)
Manual Call Point
4090-9007 1.0 125 40*
Signal IAM (2.5 with LED
on)
* Maximum allowed by AS 1670.1.
The maximum specified loop/line resistance is 40.
The maximum number of LEDs switched on by an IDNet in alarm is 20.
The 6 Point I/O LED is powered from the external 24V supply, not from the loop.
Note: The relays on the 6 Point I/O are not approved for switching field loads,
i.e. the contacts may only be used to switch loads within an earthed
cabinet.
E-5

E-6

Appendix F
Compatible Batteries
The following batteries are compatible with the 4100ES:
 Power Sonic PS12 Series.
 Century Power Sonic PS12 series.
 Sonnenschein A200 Series.
 Sonnenschein A300 Series.
 Century Yuasa NP Series.
 Auscell CJ12 series.
 Power Block PB12 series.
F-1

F-2

Appendix G
4100ES Specifications
General System Capacity 2,000 points of addressable points, plus 2,000 points of
annunciation. Expansion up to capacity above.
Up to 119 Addressable cards
Cabinet Size Dependent on system configuration
Cabinet Material 1.6mm Zintec
Cabinet Finish Powder coated
Cabinet Colour Cream Wrinkle
Mounting Wall mount
Mains Input 240V AC, +6%, -10%, 50Hz

Internal Power Supply 24V DC @ 9A
Standby Battery 24V sealed lead acid up 110Ah
Battery Charger 27.3V DC (nominal)
PSU Supervision Charger high/low, Battery low/fail
Temperature -5C to 45C
Humidity 10% to 90% RH non-condensing
Fuses Alarm Relay Card:

F1 Alarm, 3A, 15 x 5mm, Glass Cartridge
F2 Supervisory, 3A, 15 x 5mm, Glass Cartridge
F3 Trouble, 3A, 15 x 5mm, Glass Cartridge
Fused Distribution Board (if fitted):

F1 24V Out, 1A 20 x 5mm Glass Cartridge
Firmware Features  WALK TEST System Test.

 4 Operator Access Levels.
 Event Historical Logging.
 Device selectable Alarm Verification.
 Individual Zone Isolate.
 Addressable device disable/enable.
 Non-volatile Flash EPROM for field editable program changes.
 Expansion cards firmware upgraded via download to flash EPROMs.
G-1

Voltage & Current Ratings of Modules & Assemblies
The DC input voltage range of the following modules is 18-33VDC. The current listed is
nominal for 24VDC, and may be used for battery capacity calculations.
Module Name Quiescent Alarm

N/A Master Controller Assembly 373mA 470mA
(includes SPS, CPU, CPU Motherboard
with RUI I/F, Operator Interface with LCD)
4100-6035 Alarm Relay Card 15mA 37mA
4100-3101 IDNet Module without Devices 75mA 115mA
- per device add 0.8mA 1mA
- with 250 devices add 200mA 250mA
4100-1289 64/64 Controller plus Switch LED Modules
- no LED on 20mA
- per LED on add 3mA 3mA
- with 64 LEDs on add 210mA 210mA
4100-0620 Transponder Interface, Basic Unit 87mA 87mA
4100-0625 Transponder Interface, Local Mode 112mA 112mA
4100-6014 Network Interface Card 28mA 28mA
4100-6056 Wired Media Module 55mA 55mA
4100-6057 Fibre Optic Media Module 25mA 25mA
4100-6038 Dual RS232 Interface 132mA 132mA
G-2

Appendix H
Power Supply & Battery Capacity Calculations
Power Supply Part of the system design includes calculating that the quiescent load and the
alarm load are each less than the rating of the power supply.
Note that the quiescent load includes devices such as door holders that are
normally energized, but get switched off during alarm.
The SPS rating is included in the specifications in Chapter 5.
Refer to AS 1670.1 Section 8.2.3 for a definition of the loads to be calculated.
Battery Capacity Battery capacity requirements are specified in AS 1670.1, 2004, Section 3.16.4
with an example shown in Appendix C1.
Calculate the quiescent load (Iq) and alarm load (Ia) from the currents listed in
the specifications (Appendix G of this manual). Follow the example in AS 1670.1.
Note that the system current for both the quiescent and the alarm state can be
checked on the panel by use of the System Current status point under Card
Status for the SPS.
H-1

H-2

Appendix J
Cable Characteristics
IDNet The IDNet cabling requirements are detailed in Chapter 7 of this manual.
4100 MAPNET II Line Characteristics
Note: In the following paragraphs the term "MAPNET channel" is used to mean those
lines connected to any one Mapnet Transceiver board. Parallel runs from the same board
do not constitute separate channels. The term "continuous run" refers to the loop distance
from the primary output, through all devices and back to the secondary output.
Line characteristics are based on 0.58uF and/or 35 Ohms total line resistance.
Total length of line on one MAPNET channel shall not exceed 3,000 m including all
T-taps and parallel runs.
Maximum length for ONE continuous MAPNET run is 1200 m for up to 128 MAPNET
devices using 1.5 mm sq cable.
When the run exceeds 850 m it is necessary to use twisted, shielded pair.
NETWORK Copper Line Characteristics
Network "Wired" (formerly called RS-485) Communication wiring must be 0.75 mm sq

twisted, shielded pair (TSP), or 0.22 mm sq twisted pair (TP). Shielded Cable is
recommended for new installations. When shielding is used, the shield shall be connected
to Earth Ground, at the Left Port end of span only.
No T-tapping of the Network conductors is allowed. Network wiring is point-to-point,

only.
Maximum line length between ports at 57,600 and 9600 bits per second is shown in the
table below.
Table J- 1 Network: Maximum Transmission Distances, "Wired" Network
Maximum Wiring Distance
0.75mm sq TSP Wire. 0.22mm sq TP Wire.

Communication Speed
(Maximum capacitance (Maximum capacitance
between conductors is 174 between conductors is 66
pf. per meter) pf. per meter)
57,600 bps 3,000 m 2,300 m
9600 bps 5,600 m 4,000 m
J-1

Network, Continued
Fibre Optic Cable Characteristics
All fibre cables must be multimode, graded index. ST style connectors must be used. No
physical strain should be put on the cables. There must be no cable bends of less than a
50mm radius.
Two methods are available for joining fibre cable. Splices provide a permanent, very low
loss, fibre-to-fibre connection. Couplers provide temporary connection between two ST
style connectors with a loss of 1.2dB. Both methods are permitted on a fibre network.
The characteristics of the 4100-0143 fibreoptic media card are as follows:

Mininum Launch Power into a 50/125µm cable is 50µW (-13dBm).
Minimum Launch Power into a 62.5/125µm cable is 109.5µW (-8.6dBm).
The maximum value for the minimum input sensitivity of the receiver is 1.0µW (-30
dBm).
Maximum line lengths for 50/125 and 62.5/125 cable are shown in the table below.
Table J-2 Network: Maximum Distances, Optical Fibre
Fibre Cable Loss Per Kilometer Power Margin Maximum distance
50/125 Fibre 4 dB 4 dB 3,050 meters
50/125 Fibre 3 dB 3 dB 4,500 meters
62.5/125 Fibre 4 dB 4 dB 4,000 meters
62.5/125 Fibre 3.75 dB 3 dB 4,500 meters
All the information above is based on the minimum launch power of the transmitter into
the specified cable and the maximum value of the minimum input sensitivity of the
receiver.
J-2

Appendix K
List of Spare Parts
Spare Part This table lists the ordering codes for the spare parts that may be needed to maintain this
Order Codes 4100ES panel. The first column lists the expected numbers that may be readily visible on
the part being replaced as an aid to identifying what it is, if this is not obvious from other
information.
Possible Description Order code

markings on for
the part replacement
spare part
CPU Card and Motherboard
0566719 4100ES NXP CPU Upgrade Kit 4100‐7158K
578‐643
566‐227 4100ES/4100U CPU Motherboard only 742‐516
Front display doors and display modules
743‐327 INFOALARM ON 8U DOOR, AU SPARE 4100‐ME0498
743‐327 INFOALARM,AU SPARE/UPGRADE KIT, BAY 4100‐7155K
MOUNTED
none 7U ZONE LED DOOR EMPTY SPARE 4100‐KT0549K
4100‐1288 64/64 LED/Switch Controller and 4100‐1288
566‐060 mounting frame (1st controller in a bay)
741‐206
566‐060 64/64 LED/Switch Controller 4100‐1289
741‐206 (2nd controller in a bay)
4100‐1277 8 Red and 8 Yellow LED Module 4100‐1277
742‐983
4100‐1280 8 Pushbutton 8 Red LED Module 4100‐1280
742‐509
4100‐1284 8/16 Push Button/Red‐Green LED Module 4100‐1284
742‐407
4100‐1282 8/16 Push Button/Red‐Yellow LED Module 4100‐1282
742‐408
4100‐1281 8 Pushbutton 8 Yellow LED Module 4100‐1281
742‐508
4100‐1287 24 Push Button 24 LED Module 4100‐1287
742‐506
1976‐149 4 x AS1668 Control Module 4100‐ME0456
PA1029
4100‐1279 Single Blank Display Cover 4100‐1279
742‐519 (4100ES or 4100U)
4100‐9443AU INFOALARM REMOTE DISPLAY PLATINUM 4100‐9443AU
K-1

Spare Part Possible Description Order code
Order Codes markings on for
Continued
the part replacement
spare part
Internal slave modules
562‐789 4100 24 Point Graphic I/O PCB with 4100‐0302K
standard motherboard
562‐789 4100 24 Point Graphic I/O PCB with relay 4100‐3024K
motherboard
565‐045 4100 8 point Aux Relay PCB (legacy) 4100‐3003K
566‐403 4100 8 point Aux Relay PCB (PDI/flat) 4110‐3206
566‐401 4100 4 point Aux Relay PCB (PDI/flat) 4100‐3204
565‐226 4100 8 Zone Monitor / Security PCB (5004 4100‐5004K
Card)
565‐452 4100 6 Circuit Signal PCB 4100‐4321K
565‐453 4100 6 Circuit Signal PCB‐current model 4100‐4321K
566‐044 IDNet Module for PDI bus (250 points) ‐ 4100‐3101AU
741‐754 Australian Software
742‐146
SF0373
566‐675 IDNet+ Module for PDI bus (4 loops, 246 4100‐3107AU
742‐146 points) ‐ Australian Software
562‐976 4100 Mapnet II Transceiver Board 4100‐0110K
565‐158 4100 Mapnet Quad Isolator PCB 4100‐0111K
565‐217 4100 RUI PCB 4100‐0304K
565‐415 4100 RS232 Modem Ready PCB 4100‐0113K
565‐744 4100 Vesda High Level Interface Card 4100‐0154K
566‐035 4100ES Basic TIC Module 4100‐0620
ME0455 Legacy Adaptor bracket 4100‐KT0496
1976‐99
PA0987
Power Supply parts
4100‐9848AU Australian XSPS Power Supply 4100‐9848AU
002‐109 Australian SPS fuse board 4100‐KT0448
566‐058 Alarm Relay Module 4100‐6033
Tone Generator parts
PA0766 T‐GEN 50 on legacy mounting bracket 4100‐0766K
T‐GEN 50
None T‐GEN50,ROTARY SWITCH,NO BRACKET ME0460
None T‐GEN/4100U PA MIC WITH EXTENDED ME0490
LEAD
K-2

Spare Part Possible Description Order Code
Order Codes Markings on for
Continued
the part Replacement
Spare Part
Networking Modules
565‐407 4100 Modular Network Interface card 4100‐6078
565‐516
4100‐6014
565‐413 4100 RS485 Wired Media Module 4100‐6056
565‐261 4100 Fibre Optic Media Module 4100‐6057
4100‐6072 Fibre Optic MODEM Left port Single Mode 4100‐6072
743‐716
4100‐6073 Fibre Optic MODEM Right port Single Mode 4100‐6073
743‐717
Looms, Bays and Wiring Parts
733‐542 96" 8 way Legacy Cabinet to Legacy Cabinet 733‐542
Harness
733‐952 SPS to Alarm Relay board Harness 733‐952
733‐996 SPS to CPU Motherboard Harness 733‐996
734‐008 2ft 4 way PDI Bay to PDI Bay Harness 734‐008
734‐075 8ft 4 way PDI Cabinet to PDI Cabinet 734‐075
Harness
734‐078 TIC to Legacy Card Power and Comms 734‐078
Harness
None Expansion Bay (PDI) for 19” Cabinet 4100‐KT0446
(old style front mount)
None Expansion Bay (PDI) for 19” Cabinet 4100‐KT0446
(new style rear mount)
None Legacy motherboard mounting kit 4100‐KT0468
none Ferrite Bead single 740‐836
none Ferrite Beads (set of 3) 4100‐5129
K-3

K-4

Appendix L
List of Drawings
The following drawings are included as they are referred to in this manual.
1922-96 Sheet 1 WA ASE Wiring & Mounting Details

1922-96 Sheet 2 Cube ASE Wiring & Mounting Details
1976-174 Sheet 1 Centaur ASE Wiring & Mounting Details
Additional wiring instructions for 4100 modules and addressable devices can be found in
the 1976-181 drawings, which are collected in LT0432 4100ES Australian Wiring
Diagrams.
L-1

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Copyrights and Trademarks ......................................................................................... iii

Approvals ..................................................................................................................... iii

Product / Site ................................................................................................................ iii

Non-Disclosure Agreement ........................................................................................... iv

End User Liability Disclaimer ........................................................................................ iv

Model Number & Firmware Revision ............................................................................. v

Amendment Log ............................................................................................................ v

Cautions, Warnings, and Regulatory Information.......................................................... vi

Table of Contents ........................................................................................................ vii

List of Figures .............................................................................................................. xv

List of Tables .............................................................................................................. xvi

Chapter 1 Introduction to the 4100ES Fire Alarm System.............. 1

Standalone Configuration ............................................................................................. 2

MINIPLEX/RTU Configuration ...................................................................................... 3

Network Configuration .................................................................................................. 5

Chapter 2 Installing 4100ES FIP Components ................................. 2-1

Introduction to FIPs (4100ES).................................................................................... 2-2

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Step 1. Mounting Cabinets (4100ES) ........................................................................ 2-9

Step 2. Mounting Card Bays to Cabinets (4100ES) ................................................... 2-9

Step 3. Configuring Cards (4100ES) ....................................................................... 2-11

Step 4. Interconnecting Modules and Bays .............................................................. 2-12

Step 5. Installing Modules into Expansion Bays (4100ES)....................................... 2-16

Chapter 3 Installing 4100ES MINIPLEX/RTU Components ............. 3-1

Introduction to MINIPLEX Transponders (4100ES) ................................................... 3-2

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Configuring Cards (4100ES) ...................................................................................... 3-5

TIC/Riser Mounting (4100ES) .................................................................................... 3-6

TIC/Motherboard Interconnections (4100ES) ............................................................ 3-7

RUI Wiring (4100ES) ................................................................................................. 3-8

Chapter 4 Networking ......................................................................... 4-1

Getting Started .......................................................................................................... 4-2

Introduction to the 4100 Network Interface Card (NIC) .............................................. 4-2

Step 1. Configuring Network Cards ........................................................................... 4-5

Step 2. Mounting Media Cards to the NIC ................................................................. 4-7

Step 3. Mounting Network Cards ............................................................................... 4-8

Step 4. Wiring Network Cards.................................................................................... 4-9

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SPS Specifications .................................................................................................... 5-2