Simplex 4100U Installation & Maintenance

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The 4100 MINIPLEX Fire Alarm System uses transponder cabinets containing remote
interface cards (RICs) to extend power and communication across large areas.
MINIPLEX transponders allow the system to provide applications for up to 1000 monitor
and/or control points and 2000 annunciator points (see note). Using 4100-style serial
communications, up to 31 distributed MINIPLEX transponder locations are possible for
initiating device circuit cards, MAPNET II/
TrueAlarm addressable communications interfaces, notification appliance circuit cards,
LED/switch controls, auxiliary relay control cards, power supplies, and audio amplifiers.
By selecting the required combinations of modules and mounting MINIPLEX
transponders at the appropriate building locations, wire quantities are significantly
reduced for all monitor and control functions. Since power for the local modules is
provided from the local power supply, the wiring from the control panel need only be
separate twisted, shielded pairs for data, voice, and telephone.
Notes:
• One point consists of one LED or one switch on an LED/switch module, one
LED driver output on a graphic driver, or one switch input on a graphic switch
input module.
• Up to 32 modules can be controlled by one MINIPLEX transponder.
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Introduction to MINIPLEX Systems (Non-4100U)
Overview

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