Simplex 4100 Service Instructions

REMOTE SERIAL INTERFACE CARD (562-791)
NOTE: This board is referred to as an “RIG Card” (Remote [Serial] Interface Card) elsewhere in this publication, as
well as in the 4100 Fire Alarm Parts List (FA4-81-218).
Features and Functions
Provides a communication link via an RAI Card between the Master Controller Board and remote LED/Switch
Controllers or Graphic I/O Cards.
l The RIC Card and the device that plugs into it (LED/Switch Controller or Graphic I/O Card) must occupy the same
cabinet.
l Includes a “local piezo” which can be hard-wired to sound in event of communications failure or switch
operation.
Component Locations and Functions (Figure 28)
NOTE: Pins P2-1 through P2-4 and P3-1 through P3-4 on the first LED/Switch Controller or Graphic I/O Card’s
motherboard are unused.
Jl
Pl
E
1
Figure 28
Remote Serial Interface Card
Connectors and Connector Sockets
Jl = Accepts Connector PI on the first 64/64 LED/Switch Controller or 24-Point Graphic I/O Card’s motherboard.
Pl = Accepts microphone cable (remote microphone input).
Fuse Fl
Fl = 0.4A
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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