Simplex 4100ES Installation & Maintenance

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{xe "Network 4100 Fire Alarm System"}
A standalone or MINIPLEX 4100 system becomes a network node when a 4100 Network
Interface Card (NIC) or other compatible network card is installed and connected to
another network node. How network cards connect to each other depends on the type of
media network cards being used.
Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.
Topic See Page #
Getting Started 4-2
Introduction to the 4100 Network Interface Card (NIC) 4-2
Step 1. Configuring Network Cards 4-5
Step 2. Mounting Media Cards to the NIC 4-7
Step 3. Mounting Network Cards 4-8
Step 4. Wiring Network Cards 4-9
Chapter 4
Networking
Introduction
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Simplex 4100ES Specifications

General

Type	Fire Alarm Control Panel
Display	LCD
Battery Backup	Yes
Model	4100ES
Manufacturer	Simplex
Communication Protocol	Optional Ethernet
Signaling Line Circuits (SLCs)	Up to 10
Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs)	Up to 10
Agency Listings	UL, FM, CSFM, MEA
Max Relay Circuits	20
Communication Ports	Ethernet
Operating Temperature	32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C)
Humidity	Up to 93% RH, non-condensing