Simplex 4100U Installation & Maintenance

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The 4100/4100U is an expandable fire alarm system that can be used as a standalone
system with one host panel, or as a wide-ranging system with several remote cabinets,
with or without multiple host panels. This chapter is an overview of standalone,
MINIPLEX, and network 4100 system concepts.
Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.
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System Configurations
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Standalone Configuration
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MINIPLEX Configuration
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Network Configuration
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4100 PIDs (Non-4100U)
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4100U Cabinet Part Identification Numbers (PIDs)
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4100U PIDs
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Chapter 1
Introduction to the 4100U Fire Alarm System
Introduction
In this Chapter

Simplex 4100U Specifications

General

Control Panel Type	Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel
Display	LCD
Power Supply	120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Max Signaling Line Circuits (SLC)	2
Operating Temperature	0°C to 49°C (32°F to 120°F)
Humidity Range	10% to 93% non-condensing
Network Capability	Yes
Communication Protocol	RS-232, RS-485
Battery Backup	24 VDC
NAC Outputs	4
Signaling Line Circuits (SLCs)	2
Power Supply Current	3.0 A
Max Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC)	4
Max Releasing Circuits	4
Max Relay Circuits	4
Communication Ports	RS-232, RS-485