Simplex 4100+ Guide

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1.1.3.1.4 Bad Answer
Description:
The panel is getting a response from the displayed address that sometimes does not match the device
programmed to that address.
Possible causes:
 Two devices are programmed with the same address.
 These devices will most likely be two different device types.
 Water damaged device, or wiring.
 Electrical Interference
Suggested solutions:
No
Yes
Yes
No
Find other device on
Loop with same
address.
Fault changed to
„WRONG DEVICE‟
Bad Answer Fault clears
and no fault present at
device address
Fault changed to „no
answer‟
Remove the device/base at
the known address
Find other device on
Loop with same
address.
Device will probably
be in „NO ANSWER‟
fault
Replace device or
Sensor

Simplex 4100+ Specifications

General

Type	Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel
SLC Loops	Up to 10
Operating Temperature	32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C)
Humidity Range	10% to 93% non-condensing
Display	LCD
Communication	Ethernet
Power Supply	120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Battery Backup	24 VDC
NAC Outputs	Expandable
Releasing Capability	Yes, with releasing modules
Max Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs)	Varies by modules
Max Releasing Circuits	10
Communication Ports	Ethernet
Max Devices	3, 000