Simplex 4100ES Installation & Maintenance

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Figure 4-9 shows an example of loop network cabling using a mixture of fibre optical
cable and twisted pair. Note that the left port of each network card is connected to the
right port of the next network card regardless of whether the connection is fibre or copper.
PANEL #1
LEFT PORT
WIRED MEDIA
Twisted pair cable
RIGHT PORT
FIBER MEDIA
LEFT PORT
FIBER MEDIA
RIGHT PORT
FIBER MEDIA
LEFT PORT
FIBER MEDIA
RIGHT PORT
WIRED MEDIA
RIGHT PORT
WIRED MEDIA
LEFT PORT
WIRED MEDIA
PANEL #2
PANEL #3
PANEL #4
Multi-mode optical fibre
Figure 4-9. Example of Ring/Loop NetworkWiring
Step 4. Wiring Network Cards, Continued
Loop Wiring, mixed
Fibre and Cable

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