Glossary
AZF Alarm Zone Facility – means of grouping multiple detectors or devices,
and providing common indication and control.
Class A Wiring Method of connecting multiple devices or units in a loop. This requires
up to twice as much wire but means that a short or open circuit in any
one section will not prevent communication with every device.
Class B Wiring Connection of multiple devices sequentially, or with spurs, uses the
minimum amount of cable, but a single wiring fault can affect all
devices at once.
FIP Fire Indicator Panel – usually abbreviated to “panel”.
GPO General Power Outlet – mains power socket.
IDNet Individual Device Network – latest generation of Simplex analogue
addressable devices and the 2-wire loop that connects them.
MAPNet Multi-Application Peripheral Network – an earlier version of
addressable device communication superseded by IDNet. Some
MAPNet devices can be used on IDNet loops.
NAC Notification Appliance Circuit – switched DC output, usually with
supervision for powering notification appliances and warning system
devices.
NIC Network Interface Card – provides network communications between
multiple 4100/4100ES panels.
PDI Power Distribution Interface – the backplane power distribution system
used in 4100ES.
PID Product Identification (part number).
RUI Remote Unit Interface – 2-wire communications loop used to connect
4100/4100ES master panels with slave transponders.
SPS System Power Supply – the main 4100ES power supply and battery
charger module. Also includes an IDNet loop port, three NAC outputs,
and the brigade relay card.
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