Simplex 4100ES Installation & Maintenance

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Maximum wiring distances are shown in the Table below and in Appendix J.
Table 4-2. Wiring Distances
Media Type Size Data Rate Max Distance
Wired
24 AWG
(0.20 mm
2
)
57.6 kbps 7,000 ft (2,130 m)
9.6 kbps 12,000 ft (3,650 m)
18 AWG
(0.82 mm
2
)
57.6 kbps 10,000 ft (3,050 m)
9.6 kbps 17,000 ft (5,200 m)
Optical Fiber
50/125 um 57.6 or 9.6 kbps 10,000 ft (3,050 m)
62.5/125 um 57.6 or 9.6 kbps 15,000 ft (4,500 m)
RS-232
18 AWG
(0.82 mm
2
)
57.6 kbps 50 ft (15 m)
9.6 kbps 300 ft (91 m)
Notes:
 The characteristics for 0.75 mm
2
are shown in Appendix J.
 18 AWG (0.82 mm
2
) fire-rated twisted, shielded pair must not exceed 200pF
per metre and be not more than 21 ohms per kilometre.
 24 AWG (0.20 mm
2
) twisted, unshielded telephone cable must not exceed
72pF per metre and be less than or equal to 81 ohms per kilometre.
Refer to the 900-242 Field Wiring Specifications or 900-143 Fiber Tutorial for additional
NIC wiring information.
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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