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2004 Foundation Series Fire Alarm Control
Unit Operation Guide
579-1403 Rev A
*05791403A*

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Questions and Answers

  • W
    Warren CarrollAug 20, 2025
    Why does my Simplex Fire Alarms show Low Battery?
    • N
      Nicole HoltAug 20, 2025
      If your Simplex Fire Alarms system indicates a Low Battery, the battery voltage is less than 22 V.
  • C
    Caleb MooreAug 22, 2025
    Why is my Simplex Fire Alarms showing AUX Power Trouble?
    • G
      Gregory GarciaAug 22, 2025
      If your Simplex Fire Alarms system shows AUX Power Trouble, it means the battery voltage is less than 18 V.
  • M
    morrowangelaAug 25, 2025
    What causes Charger Trouble in Simplex Fire Alarms?
    • A
      Anne HamiltonAug 25, 2025
      If your Simplex Fire Alarms system reports Charger Trouble, it indicates that the voltage is less than 24 V and the charger is off.
  • D
    Daniel McphersonAug 26, 2025
    What does City 1 Trouble mean on Simplex Fire Alarms?
    • K
      Kaitlyn LarsenAug 26, 2025
      If the Simplex Fire Alarms system displays 'City 1 Trouble', it means the city line 1 is disconnected, or there is a mismatch in the system option and physical status.
  • G
    Gabrielle DixonAug 28, 2025
    What does City 2 Trouble mean on Simplex Fire Alarms?
    • D
      dhowardAug 28, 2025
      If the Simplex Fire Alarms system displays 'City 2 Trouble', it means the city line 2 is disconnected, or there is a mismatch in the system option and physical status.
  • J
    Jose KimAug 29, 2025
    What does DACT Phone Line 1 Trouble mean on Simplex Fire Alarms?
    • Z
      zmitchellAug 29, 2025
      If your Simplex Fire Alarms system shows DACT Phone Line 1 Trouble, it means the control unit is unable to communicate by the DACT line 1.
  • F
    fparkerAug 31, 2025
    What does DACT Phone Line 2 Trouble mean on Simplex Fire Alarms?
    • M
      Michael LarsonAug 31, 2025
      If your Simplex Fire Alarms system shows DACT Phone Line 2 Trouble, it means the control unit is unable to communicate by the DACT line 2.
  • K
    karen53Sep 2, 2025
    Why is DACT Disable showing on my Simplex Fire Alarms?
    • J
      James YoungSep 2, 2025
      If your Simplex Fire Alarms system indicates DACT Disable, it means the DACT is disabled from the DIP switches.
  • M
    Matthew ChapmanSep 4, 2025
    What causes Event Queue Overflow on Simplex Fire Alarms?
    • M
      Michael JohnsonSep 4, 2025
      If your Simplex Fire Alarms system displays 'Event Queue Overflow', it means that communication is lost with the LCD annunciator and the number of events exceed the maximum number of events in the queue (255), or the events occur so fast the queue is overflowed before processing.
  • D
    Dr. Mark RhodesSep 6, 2025
    What does Card 4 Fail mean on Simplex Fire Alarms?
    • D
      devonvanceSep 6, 2025
      If your Simplex Fire Alarms system shows 'Card 4 Fail', it means communication is lost on card 4 for more than 10 seconds, or if card 4 is configured but not connected to the control unit.

Summary

Cautions, Warnings, and Regulatory Information

FCC RULES AND REGULATIONS - PART 15

Details FCC compliance for digital devices, radio frequency energy, and potential interference in commercial environments.

SYSTEM REACCEPTANCE TEST AFTER SOFTWARE CHANGES

Outlines reacceptance testing procedures required after any programming, software, hardware, or wiring modifications to ensure proper operation.

Introduction

User interface

Control unit buttons

Explains the functions of the control unit's buttons like ACK, SILENCE, RESET, WALK TEST, and ENABLE/DISABLE for system operation.

LED indicators and piezo

Details the purpose and colors of various LEDs and the piezo sounder for status indication during different system conditions.

Operations

Normal operation

Describes the standard operating state of the control unit, including active LEDs and piezo status, when no events are present.

Fire alarm operation

Explains how the system behaves and indicates a fire alarm condition, including LED flashing, piezo sounds, and relay activation.

Supervisory operation

Details the system's response and indications during a supervisory condition, such as LED flashing and piezo tone.

Trouble operation

Describes the system's behavior and LED indications for various trouble conditions like AC loss, battery faults, or ground faults.

Default programming assignments

IDC, NAC, and relay default function types

Lists the default function types assigned to Initiating Device Circuits (IDCs), Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs), and relays.

NAC, relay, and signal circuit output mode assignments

Outlines the default operating modes, such as steady or temporal, for NAC, relay, and signal circuit outputs.

DACT defaults

Mentions the default settings for the Digital Alarm Communications Transmitter (DACT), including enabled status.

Programming

Programming IDCs

Details how to configure Initiating Device Circuits (IDCs) using DIP switches for function types like FIRE, SUPV, VSMOKE, or WSO.

Programming NAC

Explains how to configure Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs) using DIP switches for function type, coding pattern, and EOLR selection.

Programming DACT

Details how to configure the Digital Alarm Communications Transmitter (DACT) settings, including phone numbers and account numbers via PC tool.

Programming system options

Explains how to configure global system operations and hardware modules, such as time format and city circuit, via DIP switches.

Walk test

Details how to activate and configure the walk test feature using control unit buttons and DIP switches for device functionality testing.

Setting the time and date

Specifies that the system time and date are set using the PC tool, not directly on the control unit.

Uploading and downloading job files

Explains the process of transferring configuration job files between a service PC and the control unit.

Restarting the CPU

Describes the procedures for performing warm start and cold start restarts of the control unit CPU using DIP switches and power cycles.

Troubleshooting

System board trouble LEDs

Lists system board troubles and their corresponding LED indications on the front panel and diagnosis LEDs for quick identification.

DIP switch setting

DIP switch SW1

Explains the configuration of DIP switch SW1 for setting IDC function types for different zones (Zone 1-4).

DIP switch SW2

Details the settings for DIP switch SW2, covering NAC function type, coding pattern, and feature enablement like Silence/Reset Inhibit.

DIP switch SW3

Describes the settings for DIP switch SW3 related to NAC EOLR values, Class-A wiring configuration, and NFPA NAC features.

DIP switch SW4

Outlines the settings for DIP switch SW4, covering annunciators, DACT, city circuit, reminders, AHJ Reset, and CPU restart options.

Appendix A: CID points default values

Simplex 2004 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSimplex
Model2004 Series
CategoryControl Unit
LanguageEnglish

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