Simplex 4100 Service Instructions

Features and Functions
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Depending on the type of card involved, a signal card can control either two, four, or six points (circuits) of bells,
horns, strobes, speakers, or phones. Other features are:
l No point may draw more than two amps of 24VDC power.
l Constantly monitors its points for opens or shorts.
l Automatically prevents shorted points from operating.
NOTE: Although 2, 4, and 6-point signal cards are available, a card’s motherboard is always labeled in six-circuit
increments (SIG3 thru SIG8, SIG9 thru SIG14, SIG15 thru SIG20 etc.).
l Each card’s available signal circuits are listed in the Programmer Report that accompanies the system
(and which can be generated by using the Programming Unit).
Example: If a system features a 2-point signal card in the motherboard labeled SIG9 thru SIG14, the
system’s programmer report will list SIG9 and 12 (card output points 1 and 4) as available, and
SIG1 0, 11, 13 and 14 (output points 2, 3, 5 and 6) as unavailable.
Component Locations and Functions (Figures 18 and 19)
LED1
Lights when communication is lost with the Master Controller.
IC 1 (Single Channel Cards)
The 246-399 masked chip contains the card’s program and is found only on single channel cards.
U 1 (Multichannel Cards)
The 740-666 programmable EPROM contains the card’s program and is found only on multichannel cards.
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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