Simplex 4100 Service Instructions

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EXPANSION BOARDS
NOTE 1: A variety of expansion boards allow a basic (15-point) 4100 system to be expanded to a maximum of 512
points with Version 4.02 software and 750 points with Version 5 or 6 software.
NOTE 2: Except for the lo-Amp Auxiliary Motherboard and the 8-Point, 3-Amp Auxiliary Relay Card, all expansion
board etches are rated for 2 Amps at 30 VDC.
MOTHERBOARDS
Motherboards mount on the panel’s backplate and:
l Connect to each other via edge connectors
l Provide termination points for contractor wiring
l Provide sockets for daughter cards.
CLASS A (STYLE D) AND CLASS B (STYLE B) MOTHERBOARDS (FIGURES 11 AND 12)
Mounting Space Required
Class A (Style D) Motherboard = 4 inches of backplate space.
Class B (Style B) Motherboard = 2 inches of backplate space.
Labeling
Glued-on custom terminal wiring identifiers and glued-on card address label.
l Address label tells how to configure the daughter card’s address switches.
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Class A (Style D) Motherboard with Suppression
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Simplex 4100 Specifications

General

Type	Fire Alarm Control Panel
Manufacturer	Simplex
Model	4100
Network Capability	Yes
Addressable	Yes
Power Supply	120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Display	LCD
Annunciator Support	Yes
Battery Backup	Yes
Releasing Capability	Yes
Max Devices	Depends on configuration
Max Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC)	Varies with configuration
Max Releasing Circuits	Varies with configuration
Max Remote Annunciators	Varies with configuration
Communication Ports	Multiple
Operating Temperature	32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C)
Humidity Range	Up to 93% RH, non-condensing
NAC Outputs	4 (expandable)
Networking	Yes