Simplex 4100ES - MINIPLEX System Guidelines; Guidelines

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Chapter 3 Installing 4100ES MINIPLEX Components
MINIPLEX System Guidelines
Overview The rules on this page apply exclusively to MINIPLEX systems. Review each guideline before
installing a MINIPLEX 4100ES system.
Guidelines • All wiring is 18 AWG (minimum) and 12 AWG (maximum).
• All wiring is supervised and power-limited.
• All wiring that leaves the building requires overvoltage protection. Install module inside
an UL-Listed electrical box wherever wire enters or exits the building. A maximum of four
2081-9044 Modules may be connected to one channel. The 2081-9044 is rated for 200 mA
(maximum).
• For Style 4 operation:
- The maximum distance to any device is 2,500 feet (762 m).
- “T” taps are allowed.
- The total maximum cable load (including all “T” taps) is 10,000 feet (3,048 m).
- Maximum allowed line-to-line capacitance (“+” to “-” terminals) is 0.58 uF. For 
applications with shielded wire, be sure that the total capacitance from line to line plus
the shield to either line is no more than 0.58 uF.
• For Style 6 or Style 7 operation, the maximum loop distance is 2,500 feet (762 m). “T”
taps are not allowed.
• RUI comms are wired to remote cabinets from the CPU motherboard to one of the
following transponder interface cards: 4100-0620 or 4100-0625.
• Annunciators and transponder interface cards support Style 7 operation when the system is
wired Class A.
• The master control panel must be a 4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panel.
• The Style 4 RUI card supports MINIPLEX transponders and 4602/4603 serial 
annunciators on the same signaling line circuit.
• Up to 4 RUI cards in the 4100ES Control Panel can be used for distributing transponder
wiring in different directions or for supporting different wiring requirements (such as
using a Style 7 RUI for serial annunciators).
• Up to 31 transponders can be controlled from the 4100ES Control Panel, and can be
distributed as required among the RUI cards.
• A maximum of 30 RUI devices between each TIC is supported.
Note: Old legacy, basic, and local mode TICs have been replaced due to component obsolescence. The
replacement boards listed below are functionally equivalent to the legacy boards.
Table 3-1
Name Legacy Card New Card
Basic Transponder Interface Card 0566-093 0566-1166
Local Transponder Interface Card 0566-094 0566-1167