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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 depend 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 an authorized Simplex

product supplier.

ELECTRICAL HAZARD Disconnect electrical field power when making any internal adjustments or repairs. All repairs should be

performed by a representative or an authorized agent of your local Simplex product supplier.

STATIC HAZARD Static electricity can damage components. Handle as follows:

• Ground yourself before opening or installing components.

• Prior to installation, keep components wrapped in anti-static material at all times.

FCC RULES AND REGULATIONS – PART 15. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment

is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is

likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

SYSTEM REACCEPTANCE TEST AFTER SOFTWARE CHANGES To ensure proper system operation, this product must be tested in accordance with

NFPA72® 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, must also be tested and proper system operation verified.

Introduction

This publication describes the installation procedure for the following modules.

Model Description Required Back Box

4100-5001 8 Zone Class B – Connects Fire Initiating Devices

Only

2975-91xx Back Box (4100)

4100-5004/

4120-5004

8 Zone Class B – Connects either Fire Initiating

Devices or Security Devices

2975-91xx Back Box (4100)

4100-5005

8 Zone Class B – Connects either Fire Initiating

Devices or Security Devices

2975-94xx Back Box (4100U/4100ES)

4010-9920

8 Zone Class B – Connects Fire Initiating Devices

Only

4010ES Back Boxes

4100-5011/

4100-5012

8 Zone Class A – Connects Fire Initiating Devices

Only

2975-91xx Back Box (4100)

4100-5014/

4120-5014

8 Zone Class A – Connects either Fire Initiating

Devices or Security Devices

2975-91xx Back Box (4100)

4100-5015

8 Zone Class A – Connects either Fire Initiating

Devices or Security Devices

2975-94xx Back Box (4100U/4100ES)

4010-9921 8 Zone Class A – Connects Fire Initiating Devices

Only

4010ES Back Boxes

The Simplex 4010ES and 4100 4120-Series Class A/Class B Zone Modules are designed for use in fire alarm and security systems, providing an interface for various initiating devices. These modules can be configured to support either Class A or Class B wiring, and can handle both fire initiating devices and security devices, depending on the specific model.

Function Description

These modules serve as an essential component in a fire alarm control panel (FACP) or an expansion bay, allowing the system to monitor multiple zones for alarm or supervisory conditions. They are capable of connecting to a range of initiating devices, such as smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, waterflow switches, and tamper switches. The primary function is to detect signals from these devices and transmit them to the FACP for processing and appropriate action.

The modules are available in several configurations:

8 Zone Class B - Connects Fire Initiating Devices Only: These models (e.g., 4100-5001, 4010-9920) are dedicated to monitoring fire alarm initiating devices using Class B wiring.
8 Zone Class B - Connects either Fire Initiating Devices or Security Devices: These models (e.g., 4100-5004, 4100-5005, 4120-5004) offer flexibility, allowing connection to either fire alarm devices or security devices, also using Class B wiring.
8 Zone Class A - Connects Fire Initiating Devices Only: These models (e.g., 4100-5011, 4010-9921) are designed for fire alarm initiating devices with Class A wiring, which provides a return path for supervision.
8 Zone Class A - Connects either Fire Initiating Devices or Security Devices: These models (e.g., 4100-5014, 4100-5015, 4120-5014) provide Class A wiring for both fire and security devices.

The modules communicate with the FACP via a serial communication line. Each module is assigned a unique address within the FACP, which is configured using a bank of DIP switches (SW1-2 through SW1-8). An additional switch (SW1-1) sets the baud rate for communication and must be set to ON.

Usage Features

Installation:

The modules can be installed in various back boxes and bays, including 2975-91xx Back Boxes (4100), 2975-94xx Back Boxes (4100U/4100ES), and 4010ES Back Boxes.

Motherboard Orientation: When installing a motherboard, ensure the J1 connector is on the right and the P1 header is on the left.
Sliding Installation: Motherboards slide into place, with pins fully inserting into the connector of a previously installed motherboard. For the leftmost board, pins remain unconnected.
Securing: Motherboards are secured to the chassis using four torx screws.
Slot Placement: Motherboards can be installed in any of the available slots. If relay cards are present in the bay, they must be installed to the immediate left of the power supply, and motherboards should be installed to the far right of the bay. In 4100U/4100ES expansion bays, the leftmost slot cannot contain a motherboard unless specific pins are removed.
Harness Connection: For installations requiring a 733-525 Power and Communication Harness, it connects to the P2 and P3 connectors of the motherboard. The blue wire connects to P2, and the white wire to P3. Connectors are keyed to fit in only one direction. Wiring should be routed on the left side of the bay.
4010ES Panel Installation: For 4010ES panels, the zone card assembly (including an 8V DC Converter, Zone Card, and Zone Card Motherboard) mounts in the top bay, occupying the leftmost vertical block pair. A 733-940 harness connects the 8V DC Converter to the Zone Card Motherboard, and a 734-244 harness connects to the PDI and the Zone Card Motherboard.
Daughter Card Installation: The daughter card inserts into a keyed connector in the center of the motherboard.

Wiring Guidelines:

Wire Type: All wires must be 18 AWG, twisted/shielded pair. Copper conductors only, unless specified otherwise.
Supervision: All wiring is supervised.
Grounding: Conductors must test free of all grounds. A system ground is required for earth detection and lightning protection.
Power Source: Power must come from a Simplex-approved power supply.
Shielded Wire: If shielded wire is used, metallic continuity of the shield must be maintained throughout the cable length, and shield resistance to earth ground must be greater than 1 Megohm.
Environmental: Underground wiring must be free of all water. In areas with high lightning activity or power surges, a 2081-9027 Transient Suppressor should be used on monitor points.
Routing: Wires must not be run through elevator shafts. Wires in plenums must be in conduit. Only system wiring can be run together in the same conduit.
Building Exits: Wiring leaving the building requires overload protectors (2081-9044). Circuits leaving the building must adhere to specific conditions for underground (separate parallel wiring trough from commercial power) and overhead wiring (protected by specific circuit protectors, limited to one contiguous property, total wire length under 1 km, run on separate poles, and separated by 100 ft from commercial power distribution wiring).
Power-Limited Wiring: Non-power limited wiring (AC power, batteries, City connection) must be routed in shaded areas of the back box, while power-limited wiring is routed in non-shaded areas (except City wiring). Excess slack should be minimized, neatly dressed, bundled with wire ties, and anchored to tie points.
Remote Power: When powering remote units or switching power through relay contacts, power must be provided by a UPS-style power supply, ES-PS, MSS, MSS2, ESS (for 4010ES), or a UL Listed power-limited power supply for fire-protective signaling.
Circuit Ratings: Standby Voltage Range @ Detector: 16.5 to 32 VDC; Maximum Detector Standby Load Current: 3.0 mA; Maximum Alarm (Short) current: 60 mA; Maximum Line Resistance: 50 Ohms; Ripple: 8% @ 120 Hz; EOL Resistance: 3300 Ohms.
Auxiliary Power: For power-limited wiring, devices must be addressable, or a UL Listed EOL relay must be used for supervision.
Unused Zones: If a zone is not used, a 3.3 K, 1 W resistor (378-017) must be connected across zone terminals for both Class A and Class B modules.
Line Resistance: For zones connecting to contacts only, the maximum line resistance is 800 Ohms.
EOL Harnesses: For Class B modules, a 4081-9002 EOL Harness (not the 378-017 EOL Resistor) is required at the last device and at the ends of zone loops.
Waterflow/Tamper Switches: For Class B N.O. waterflow and tamper switches, both devices must be N.O. and cannot be combined with N.C. devices on the same zone. Tamper switches must be located after a 470 Ohm resistor. For N.C. tamper switches, a 4081-9010 EOL Resistor Harness (1 K Ohm, 1 W) is installed across each tamper contact, and a 4081-9006 EOL Resistor Harness (560 Ohm, 1 W) is installed at the end of the loop.

Maintenance Features

System Reacceptance Testing:

After any programming operation or change in site-specific software, a reacceptance test is required to ensure proper system operation in accordance with NFPA72.

Full Testing: All components, circuits, system operations, or software functions known to be affected by a change must be 100% tested.
Partial Testing: To ensure that other operations are not inadvertently affected, at least 10% of initiating devices not directly affected by the change (up to a maximum of 50 devices) must also be tested, and proper system operation verified.

Troubleshooting:

Damaged Products: Upon unpacking, inspect for shipping damage. If damage is apparent, file a claim with the carrier and notify an authorized Simplex product supplier.
Electrical Hazard: Disconnect electrical field power before making any internal adjustments or repairs. All repairs should be performed by a qualified representative or authorized agent.
Static Hazard: Ground yourself before opening or installing components. Keep components wrapped in anti-static material until installation.

The modules are designed for reliable operation with minimal ongoing maintenance beyond the required reacceptance testing after system changes. Their robust design and adherence to wiring guidelines contribute to long-term stability in fire alarm and security applications.

Simplex 4010ES Series Specifications

General

Communication Ports	RS-232, USB
Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs)	4 NACs
Display	LCD display
Annunciation	LED annunciators
Agency Listings	UL, FM, CSFM
Max Zones	99
Battery Backup	24-hour standby
Operating Temperature	0°C to 49°C (32°F to 120°F)
Humidity Range	10% to 93% non-condensing
Dimensions	368 mm x 318 mm