Module Bay Description 
 
Transponder model 4100-9600 includes a bay 
assembly, a power distribution interface module (PDI), a 
Basic Transponder Interface Module, and an interconnect 
harness. Communications with the host fire alarm control 
panel are via a Remote Unit Interface (RUI) connection 
that allows for up to 2500 ft (762 m) distance. RUI can 
communicate with up to a total of 31 remote devices and 
can be either Style 4 or Style 7 communications. 
Transponder model 4100-9601 substitutes a Local 
Mode Transponder Module for the Basic Transponder 
Module. 
Optional Expansion Bays each include a PDI and 
accept a variety of optional modules (refer to list starting 
on page 4). 
The Battery Compartment (bottom) accepts two 
batteries, up to 50 Ah, that can be mounted within the 
cabinet. Battery mounting does not interfere with 
available module space. A power supply with battery 
charger is required for each battery set. 
Packaging Availability 
 
  Modules are power-limited (except as noted, such as 
relay modules) 
  Enclosure are available for one, two, or three bay sizes 
or for cabinet rack mounting 
  Boxes and solid doors are available in beige or red 
(ordered separately) 
  Up to eight close-nippled cabinets can be connected at 
one transponder location (close-nippled is mounted 
within 20 ft (6 m) and with interconnecting wiring 
enclosed in conduit) 
  Refer to document S4100-0037 for enclosure details 
Local Mode Control Operation 
 
Default Stand-Alone Operation. In the event of a 
communications loss with the host fire alarm control 
panel, model 4100-9601 MINIPLEX Local Mode 
Transponders provide fire alarm response default 
operation for its connected devices and appliances per the 
following. 
Input Operation. During local mode operation, 
TrueAlarm initiating devices connected to the transponder 
will cause an alarm at their least sensitive alarm threshold.  
  Photoelectric sensors will alarm at 3.7%/ft smoke 
obscuration 
  Ionization sensors will alarm at 1.3%/ft obscuration 
  Heat sensors will alarm at a fixed temperature of 135° F 
(57° C) 
  TrueAlarm device LEDs will be activated to indicate a 
device in alarm 
 
Local Mode Control Operation (Continued) 
 
Notification Operation. Fire alarm conditions reported 
against a fire alarm point type within a transponder in 
local mode will cause all notification appliance circuits in 
that transponder to: 
  Sound a general alarm temporal pattern horn tone 
  Activate visible notification appliance circuits 
Local Mode Module Support. Local mode operation 
provides support for the following 4100ES modules: 
  Enhanced Power Supplies (EPS+/EPS) including 
on-board IDNAC SLCs 
  IDNet 1+ addressable device circuits, including those 
on-board the EPS+, IDNet 1+ expansion modules, and 
the Quad IDNet Isolator Module 
  Expansion Power Supplies (XPS) including on-board 
NACs and expansion signal modules, operated at a 
temporal pattern 
  4100ES amplifiers will provide their on-board horn tones 
(500 Hz) at a temporal pattern through their on-board 
amplifier NACs 
  Firefighter Telephone control modules in local mode 
Local Mode Operation Module Exclusion. Modules 
not listed above but that are listed as compatible with 
MINIPLEX transponders per this document, do not 
interfere with local mode operation but are not supported 
during local mode operation. 
Local Mode Controller 
 
Operation. During local mode operation, an optional 
Local Mode Controller will indicate status (see illustration 
below) and can be enabled using a keyswitch to perform 
local alarm silence or reset. If alarms occurring during local 
mode are reset using a Local Mode Controller, upon 
restoration of communications, those alarms will not be 
sent to the master controller. If alarms are still present 
upon restoration of communications, then the alarm 
condition will be reported and host fire alarm control panel 
programmed alarm functions will occur. When 
communications are re-established, the local mode 
transponder restores automatically. 
Mounting. Local Mode Controllers are mounted on 
three-gang plates, are available in beige or red, and for 
either flush or semi-flush mounting. (See page 7 for 
details). 
Fire Alarm Local Mode Controller
ENABLE
CONTROL
Alarm
Alarm
Silenced
Local
Mode
Active
Power
On
Alarm
Silence
Reset
Local
Mode
Control
See Operating Instruction 579-343
 
Local Mode Controller Module 
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