Simplex 4100U Installation & Maintenance

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The rules on this page apply exclusively to MINIPLEX systems. Review each guideline
before installing a MINIPLEX 4100U system.
• All wiring is 18 AWG (0.8231 mm
2
) (minimum) and 12 AWG (3.309 mm
2
)
(maximum).
• All wiring is supervised and power-limited.
• All wiring that leaves the building requires overvoltage protection. Install
module
inside an UL-Listed electrical box wherever wire enters or exits the building. A
maximum of four 2081-9044 Modules may be connected to one channel. The
2081-9044 is rated for 200 mA (maximum).
• AS1670 allows the loss of a maximum of 40 detectors/addressable devices to be
caused by a single fault.
• For Style 4 operation:
- The maximum distance to any device is 2,500 feet (762 m).
- “T” taps are allowed.
- The total maximum distance (including all “T” taps) is 10,000 feet (3,048 m).
- Maximum allowed line-to-line capacitance (“+” to “-” terminals) is 0.58 uF.
For applications with shielded wire, be sure that the total capacitance from line
to line plus the shield to either line is no more than 0.58 uF.
• For Style 6 or Style 7 operation, the maximum loop distance is 2,500 feet (762
m). “T” taps are not allowed.
• RUI comms are wired to remote cabinets from the CPU motherboard to one of
the following transponder interface cards: 4100-0620 (566-093) or 4100-0625
(566-094).
• Annunciators and transponder interface cards support Style 7 operation when the
system is wired Class A.
• The master control panel must be a 4100U Fire Alarm Control Panel.
• The Style 4 RUI card supports MINIPLEX transponders and 4602/4603 serial
annunciators on the same signaling line circuit.
• Up to 4 RUI cards in the 4100U Control Panel can be used for distributing
transponder wiring in different directions or for supporting different wiring
requirements (such as using a Style 7 RUI for serial annunciators).
• Up to 31 transponders can be controlled from the 4100U Control Panel, and can be
distributed as required among the RUI cards.
MINIPLEX System Guidelines (4100U)
Overview
Guidelines

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