3 S4603-0001-13  1/2016
General Operating Specifications 
Voltage  18 to 32 VDC, system supplied 
Normal Operating Current  110 mA (with LED backlighting on) 
Battery Standby Current 
65 mA (during battery backup, LED backlighting is turned off after 30 seconds without 
switch activity) 
Alarm Current  140 mA maximum (LED backlighting is on and tone-alert is sounding) 
Operating Temperature Range  32° to 120° F (0° to 49° C) 
Operating Humidity Range  Up to 93% RH, non-condensing at 100° F (38° C) 
Communications 
4100ES/4100U Capacity, 
Per RUI Output 
Type 
RUI (Remote Unit Interface) external annunciator communications line SLC (signaling 
line circuit) 
Capacity 
Up to 31 remote annunciators/MINIPLEX transponders per channel including the 
4603-9101 LCD Annunciator, the 4602-9101 Status Command Unit (SCU), and 
4602-9102 Remote Command Unit (RCU); refer to data sheet S4100-0031 for 
additional 4100ES information 
Wiring Requirements 
RUI Data 
Standard Wiring Type   Unshielded twisted pair (UTP), 18 AWG (0.82 mm
2
) for most applications, see below 
Wiring Characteristics 
0.58 µF (580 nF) maximum capacitance between conductors; 35  maximum total 
line resistance 
Wiring Applications 
Requiring Shielded, 
Twisted Pair (STP) 
1.  Wiring that leaves the building. Also requires Isolated Loop Circuit Protectors on 
each end, refer to data sheet S2081-0007 for 2081-9027 (200 mA), or 
S2081-0008 for 2081-9028 (5 A) 
2.  Wiring run in 500 ft (152 m) or more of conduit. 
3.  Wiring closely bundled with standard IDNet communications or TrueAlert 
addressable communications (not required when run with IDNet+ 
communications). 
Class B “T-Tap” wiring 
distance 
Up to 10,000 ft (3048 m) total wiring; up to 2500 ft (762 m) to farthest device 
Class X wiring distance  Up to 2500 ft (762 m) 
Power Wiring  18 to 12 AWG (0.82 mm
2
 to 3.31 mm
2
) wires for 24 VDC system power  
Earth Wiring 
A dedicated earth ground connection to the electrical box is required for proper ESD 
and EMI protection; wire in accordance with NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) 
Article 250 
Mounting Information 
NOTE: General Conduit Entrance 
Requirement 
Conduit entrance must be located a minimum of 2 ¾” (70 mm) from the front of the 
box to clear assembly 
Trim Dimensions  4 ½” H x 11 
13
⁄
16
” W (114 mm x 300 mm) 
Standard Trim Finish  Steel, painted beige 
4603-9111, Optional Trim  
Brushed stainless steel (ordered separately); supplied with both slotted and tamper 
resistant screws 
Boxes for Flush Mounting 
(supplied by others) 
6-Gang, 3 ½” (89 mm) deep: RACO 965, 6-gang masonry box; RACO 590, gangable 
switch box, 6 required; or equal 
2975-9206, Surface Mount Box Option (ordered separately) 
Dimensions 11 
31
⁄
32
” W x 4 ⅝” H x 2 ¾” D (304 mm x 117 mm x 70 mm) 
Finish  Painted steel, ivory finish 
 4603-9101 LCD Annunciator Specifications 
 
For additional information, refer to Installation Instructions 579-979.