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Fire

4100U-S1 Fire Indicator Panel
Installation & Maintenance

Australian
Installation
Australian
Manual
Installation &
Maintenance
Manual
LT0394

Copyrights and Trademarks
©2006 Tyco Safety Products Christchurch, New Zealand.
All specifications and other information shown were current as of document revision date,
and are subject to change without notice.
Tyco, Simplex, the Simplex logo, MAPNET II, IDNet, TrueAlarm, SmartSync,
WALKTEST, MINIPLEX, and TrueAlert are trademarks of Tyco International Services
AG or its affiliates in the U.S. and/or other countries. VESDA is a trademark of Vision
Products Pty Ltd.
Simplex fire alarm technology is protected by the following U.S. Patent Numbers:
TrueAlarm analog smoke detection: 5,155,468; 5,173,683 and 5,543,777. IDNet and
MAPNET II addressable communications; 4,796,025. TrueAlert addressable notification;
6,313,744 and 6,426,697. SmartSync horn/strobe control; 6,281,789.

Approvals
Australian Standard AS4428.1
SSL Listing Number afp1682

Manufacture
The 4100U-S1 is a Fire Alarm manufactured by Tyco Safety Products for:
Tyco Services Fire & Safety
47 Gilby Road
Notting Hill
VIC 3168
AUSTRALIA
Phone : (03) 9538-7220
Fax :
(03) 9538-7255

Product / Site

Name
Serial #
Manufacture Date

Non-Disclosure Agreement

Tyco (THE COMPANY) and the User of this/these document(s) desire to share
proprietary technical information concerning electronic systems.
For this reason the company is disclosing to the User information in the form of this/these
document(s). In as much as the company considers this information to be proprietary and
desires that it be maintained in confidence, it is hereby agreed by the User that such
information shall be maintained in confidence by the User for a period of TEN YEARS
after the issue date and only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied.
During this period, the User shall not divulge such information to any third party without
the prior written consent of the company and shall take reasonable efforts to prevent any
unauthorised disclosure by its employees. However, the User shall not be required to
keep such information in confidence if it was in their possession prior to its receipt from
the company; if it is or becomes public knowledge without the fault of the User; or the
information becomes available on an unrestricted basis from a third party having a legal
right to disclose such information.
The User's receipt and retention of this information constitutes acceptance of these terms.
This information is copyright and shall not be reproduced in any form whatsoever.

End User Liability Disclaimer

The 4100U-S1 Fire Indicator Panel provides a configuration programming facility, which
may be accessed via a programming computer using a “dongle”. Because this
programming facility allows the user to define in detail the operation of the 4100U-S1
System being customised, changes may be made by the user that prevent this installation
from meeting statutory requirements.
The Company, therefore cannot accept any responsibility as to the suitability of the
functions generated by the user using this programming facility.

Model Number & Firmware Revision

This manual applies to product with the following:
Model number :
4100U-S1
Firmware revision : 11.10 and on

Document
Document Name :

LT0394 4100U-S1 Installation & Maintenance Manual

Issue :

V1.0 5 July 2006

Amendment Log

5 July 2006 Issue 1.0

Original based on LT0350 1.0.7

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Cautions, Warnings, and Regulatory Information

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Follow the instructions in this
installation manual. These instructions must be followed to avoid damage to this product
and associated equipment. Product operation and reliability depends upon proper
installation.
DO NOT INSTALL ANY SIMPLEX® PRODUCT THAT APPEARS DAMAGED.
Upon unpacking your Simplex product, inspect the contents of the carton for shipping
damage. If damage is apparent, immediately file a claim with the carrier and notify your
Simplex product supplier.
SAFETY HAZARD - The 4100U-S1 CPU Card includes a lithium battery. There is
danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same
or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD - Disconnect electrical field power when making any internal
adjustments or repairs. All repairs should be performed by a representative or authorized
agent of your local Simplex product supplier.

STATIC HAZARD - Static electricity can damage components. Therefore, handle as
follows:
•

Ground yourself before opening or installing components (use a suitable wrist-strap
and cable clipped to the frame or an earth connection of the 4100U-S1).

•

Prior to installation, keep components wrapped in anti-static material at all times.

EYE SAFETY HAZARD - Under certain fiber optic application conditions, the optical
output of this device may exceed eye safety limits. Do not use magnification (such as a
microscope or other focusing equipment) when viewing the output of this device.
RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY - This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to
comply with the limits defined in AS4428.0-1997 and Amendment 1:2002.
SYSTEM REACCEPTANCE TEST AFTER SOFTWARE CHANGES - To ensure
proper system operation, this product must be tested in accordance with AS1670 after any
programming operation or change in site-specific software. Reacceptance testing is
required after any change, addition or deletion of system components, or after any
modification, repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring.
IMPORTANT: Verify 4100U System Programmer, Executive, and Slave Software
compatibility when installing or replacing system components. Refer to the relevant
Product Bulletins from Simplex Fire Products Australia (www.simplexfire.com.au) for
compatibility information.

Table of Contents
Copyrights and Trademarks .............................................................................................i
Approvals..........................................................................................................................i
Manufacture......................................................................................................................i
Product / Site ....................................................................................................................i
Non-Disclosure Agreement ............................................................................................. ii
End User Liability Disclaimer........................................................................................... ii
Model Number & Firmware Revision.............................................................................. iii
Document ....................................................................................................................... iii
Amendment Log ............................................................................................................. iii
Cautions, Warnings, and Regulatory Information........................................................... iv
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................v
List of Figures ................................................................................................................. xi
List of Tables ................................................................................................................. xii

Chapter 1 Introduction to the 4100U-S1 Fire Alarm System ...........1-1
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1-1
In this Chapter ......................................................................................................... 1-1
Basic Configuration...................................................................................................... 1-2
Overview .................................................................................................................. 1-2
System Design......................................................................................................... 1-2
4100U-S1 Part Codes ................................................................................................. 1-3
Overview .................................................................................................................. 1-3
Assemblies, Cards & & Modules ............................................................................. 1-3
Kits ........................................................................................................................... 1-3
Labels (expansion/spares)....................................................................................... 1-4
Looms (expansion/spares) ...................................................................................... 1-4
4100 Part Codes (Non-4100U).................................................................................... 1-4

Chapter 2 Installing 4100U-S1 Components ....................................2-1
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 2-1
In this Chapter ......................................................................................................... 2-1
Introduction to 4100U-S1 Cabinet ............................................................................... 2-2
Overview .................................................................................................................. 2-2
Bays ......................................................................................................................... 2-2
CPU Motherboard.................................................................................................... 2-3
CPU Card................................................................................................................. 2-4
CPU Card LEDs....................................................................................................... 2-5
Operator Interface.................................................................................................... 2-6
Additional CPU Motherboard Modules ................................................................... 2-6
System Power Supply (SPS) ................................................................................... 2-6
The Power Distribution Interface (PDI).................................................................... 2-8
Mains Outlet............................................................................................................. 2-8
Step 1. Mounting Cabinets .......................................................................................... 2-9

Overview .................................................................................................................. 2-9
Step 2. Mounting Card Bays to Cabinets .................................................................... 2-9
Overview .................................................................................................................. 2-9
Step 3. Configuring Cards ........................................................................................... 2-9
Overview .................................................................................................................. 2-9
CPU Motherboard Configuration ............................................................................. 2-9
CPU Daughter Card Configuration ........................................................................ 2-10
SPS Configuration ................................................................................................. 2-10
PDI Configuration .................................................................................................. 2-10
Configuring Other Cards........................................................................................ 2-10
Step 4. Interconnecting Modules and Bays............................................................... 2-11
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-11
Guidelines .............................................................................................................. 2-11
Card Interconnections in the CPU Bay.................................................................. 2-11
Card Interconnections Within Expansion Bay ....................................................... 2-11
Basic Bay-To-Bay Interconnections ...................................................................... 2-11
Connecting to Motherboards ................................................................................. 2-12
Step 5. Installing Modules into Expansion Bays........................................................ 2-13
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-13
Placement Guidelines............................................................................................ 2-13
Installing 4” X 5” Cards .......................................................................................... 2-15
Installing Motherboards ......................................................................................... 2-16
Step 6. Installing LED/Switch Modules into Expansion Bays.................................... 2-17
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-17
The LED/Switch User Interface ............................................................................. 2-18
LED/Switch Controller Card................................................................................... 2-18
Configuring the LED/Switch Controller Card ......................................................... 2-19
Mounting LED/Switch Modules to the Expansion Bay .......................................... 2-19
Mounting the Additional LED/ Switch Controller Card........................................... 2-20
LED/Switch Modules.............................................................................................. 2-21
Wiring Instructions ................................................................................................. 2-21
4100U Fan Control Module ....................................................................................... 2-22
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-22
Labelling................................................................................................................. 2-22
Mounting & Connection ......................................................................................... 2-22
Programming ......................................................................................................... 2-22

Chapter 3 Networking ........................................................................3-1
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 3-1
In this Chapter ......................................................................................................... 3-1
Network Configuration ................................................................................................. 3-2
Overview .................................................................................................................. 3-2
Ring and Star Configurations................................................................................... 3-2
Connecting Loops.................................................................................................... 3-3
System Design......................................................................................................... 3-3
Getting Started............................................................................................................. 3-4
Overview .................................................................................................................. 3-4
Introduction to the 4100 Network Interface Card (NIC) ............................................... 3-4
Overview .................................................................................................................. 3-4
Network Module Illustrations.................................................................................... 3-5
NIC Card LED Indications........................................................................................ 3-5
NIC Media Cards ..................................................................................................... 3-6
Requirements and Limitations ................................................................................. 3-7
Step 1. Configuring Network Cards ............................................................................. 3-7

Overview .................................................................................................................. 3-7
CPU Motherboard Jumper Settings........................................................................ 3-7
NIC Card Address Setting ...................................................................................... 3-7
NIC Card Jumper Settings...................................................................................... 3-8
Wired Media Card Jumper Settings........................................................................ 3-8
Step 2. Mounting Media Cards to the NIC................................................................... 3-9
Overview .................................................................................................................. 3-9
Media Card Mounting .............................................................................................. 3-9
Step 3. Mounting Network Cards in the 4100U-S1 ..................................................... 3-9
Step 4. Wiring Network Cards ................................................................................... 3-10
Overview ................................................................................................................ 3-10
Wiring Guidelines................................................................................................... 3-10
Wiring Distances.................................................................................................... 3-11
Fiber-Optic Wiring.................................................................................................. 3-12
Fiber Optic Connection Types ............................................................................... 3-12
4190-9010 Coupler Requirements ........................................................................ 3-13
Wiring with the Wired Media Card ......................................................................... 3-14
Loop Wiring, mixed Fiber and Cable ..................................................................... 3-16

Chapter 4 The System Power Supply & Alarm Relay Card.............4-1
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 4-1
In this Chapter ......................................................................................................... 4-1
SPS Specifications ...................................................................................................... 4-2
Input/Output/BatterySpecifications .......................................................................... 4-2
SPS Current Consumption ...................................................................................... 4-3
SPS Adjustments......................................................................................................... 4-4
Adjusting Voltages ................................................................................................... 4-4
Setting Jumpers and DIP Switches ......................................................................... 4-4
SPS LED Indications ................................................................................................... 4-5
Status LEDs ............................................................................................................. 4-5
Troubleshooting an SPS.............................................................................................. 4-6
Overview .................................................................................................................. 4-6
“IDNet Power Monitor Trouble”............................................................................... 4-6
“Extra Device” .......................................................................................................... 4-6
“Class A Trouble”..................................................................................................... 4-6
“Earth Fault Search” ................................................................................................ 4-6
“Short Circuit”........................................................................................................... 4-6
“Channel Fail” .......................................................................................................... 4-6
“No Answer/ Bad Answer” ....................................................................................... 4-6
“Output Abnormal” ................................................................................................... 4-6
The Alarm Relay Card ................................................................................................. 4-7
Overview .................................................................................................................. 4-7
Mounting (factory installed)...................................................................................... 4-7
Configuration ........................................................................................................... 4-8
Notes........................................................................................................................ 4-8
Warning.................................................................................................................... 4-8
Specification ............................................................................................................ 4-8
Brigade Interfaces........................................................................................................ 4-9
Overview .................................................................................................................. 4-9
Format...................................................................................................................... 4-9
Applications ............................................................................................................. 4-9
Kit Contents ............................................................................................................. 4-9
Door Mounting ......................................................................................................... 4-9
General Wiring....................................................................................................... 4-10
AIU/PPU Mounting................................................................................................. 4-10
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AIU/PPU Wiring ..................................................................................................... 4-10
ASE Mounting........................................................................................................ 4-10
ASE Wiring............................................................................................................. 4-10

Chapter 5 SPS Field Wiring (4100U-S1)............................................5-1
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 5-1
In this Chapter ......................................................................................................... 5-1
General Field Wiring Guidelines.................................................................................. 5-2
General Guidelines .................................................................................................. 5-2
SPS NAC Field Wiring Guidelines............................................................................... 5-3
Overview .................................................................................................................. 5-3
Guidelines ................................................................................................................ 5-3
Allocations................................................................................................................ 5-3
Class A (loop) NAC Wiring ...................................................................................... 5-4
Class B (string) NAC Wiring .................................................................................... 5-5
Power Supply Wiring Distances .................................................................................. 5-6
Overview .................................................................................................................. 5-6
Class A NAC Wiring Table...................................................................................... 5-6
Class B NAC Wiring Table...................................................................................... 5-7
Using T-Gen 50 with 4100U-S1................................................................................... 5-8
Overview .................................................................................................................. 5-8
Powering the T-Gen 50............................................................................................ 5-8
Controlling a T-Gen 50 with a Relay Module.......................................................... 5-9
T-Gen 50 Setting for Relay Operation ................................................................... 5-10
Controlling a T-Gen 50 from a NAC Output........................................................... 5-11
T-Gen 50 Settings for NAC Operation................................................................... 5-12
Fitting an EvacuationControl.................................................................................. 5-13
Fitting a PA Microphone ........................................................................................ 5-13
100V Speaker Wiring............................................................................................. 5-14
SPS Auxiliary Power Wiring ...................................................................................... 5-15
Overview ................................................................................................................ 5-15
Guidelines .............................................................................................................. 5-15
Wiring..................................................................................................................... 5-16
SPS Relay Wiring ...................................................................................................... 5-17
Overview ................................................................................................................ 5-17
Aux 1 Relay ........................................................................................................... 5-17
Alarm Relay Card .................................................................................................. 5-17
SPS IDNet Wiring ...................................................................................................... 5-18
Overview ................................................................................................................ 5-18
IDNet Wiring .......................................................................................................... 5-18
Guidelines .............................................................................................................. 5-18
Class A (loop) Wiring ............................................................................................. 5-19
Class B (string) Wiring ........................................................................................... 5-20

Chapter 6 Installing a 4100U IDNet Card ..........................................6-1
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 6-1
In this Chapter ......................................................................................................... 6-1
The IDNet Card............................................................................................................ 6-2
Overview .................................................................................................................. 6-2
LEDs ........................................................................................................................ 6-3
Specifications........................................................................................................... 6-3
Installing the IDNet Card onto the PDI ........................................................................ 6-4
Overview .................................................................................................................. 6-4

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Configuring the Card.................................................................................................... 6-5
Overview .................................................................................................................. 6-5
Setting the Shield Tie Point ..................................................................................... 6-5
Setting the Address ................................................................................................. 6-5
Wiring to IDNet Devices .............................................................................................. 6-6
Overview .................................................................................................................. 6-6
Guidelines ................................................................................................................ 6-6
Notes........................................................................................................................ 6-7
Class A Wiring ......................................................................................................... 6-7
Class B Wiring ......................................................................................................... 6-8
Troubleshooting on IDNet............................................................................................ 6-9
Overview .................................................................................................................. 6-9
“IDNet Power Monitor Trouble”............................................................................... 6-9
“Extra Device” .......................................................................................................... 6-9
“Class A Trouble”..................................................................................................... 6-9
“Earth Fault Search” ................................................................................................ 6-9
Short Circuit ............................................................................................................. 6-9
“Channel Fail” .......................................................................................................... 6-9
“No Answer” ............................................................................................................. 6-9
“Bad Answer” ........................................................................................................... 6-9
“Output Abnormal” ................................................................................................... 6-9

Chapter 7 PC Software Connections ................................................7-1
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 7-1
In this Chapter ......................................................................................................... 7-1
Software Modes........................................................................................................... 7-2
Overview .................................................................................................................. 7-2
Software Modes....................................................................................................... 7-2

Chapter 8 Installation Checklist, Commissioning &
Maintenance .............................................................8-1
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 8-1
In this Chapter ......................................................................................................... 8-1
Alignment & Adjustment .............................................................................................. 8-2
Overview .................................................................................................................. 8-2
Power Up & Placing into Operation ............................................................................. 8-3
Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 8-4

Appendix A Card Address DIP Switch..............................................A-1
Overview .................................................................................................................. A-1

Appendix B Programming Requirements ........................................B-1
Introduction .............................................................................................................. B-1
Required Features ................................................................................................... B-1
Notes........................................................................................................................ B-1

Appendix C Checking System Wiring...............................................C-1
Overview ..................................................................................................................C-1
Using the Volt/ Ohm Meter .....................................................................................C-1
Meter Readings .......................................................................................................C-2

Appendix D Earth Fault Detection.....................................................D-1
Overview ..................................................................................................................D-1
General Guidelines ......................................................................................................D-2
Earth Fault Searching from the Front Panel................................................................D-3
Overview ..................................................................................................................D-3
Access Level Selection............................................................................................D-3
Starting the Earth Fault Search ...............................................................................D-3
Search Option A: Select Location............................................................................D-4
Search Option B: Select Channel...........................................................................D-5
Search Option C: Last Search Result.....................................................................D-5
Completing the Search ............................................................................................D-5
Search Results ............................................................................................................D-6
Overview ..................................................................................................................D-6
Non-Point Faults ......................................................................................................D-6
Point Faults ..............................................................................................................D-6
Fault Not Found .......................................................................................................D-7
No Fault ...................................................................................................................D-7
Result Not Available ................................................................................................D-7

Appendix E Related Documentation.................................................E-1

Appendix F Compatible Actuating Devices .....................................F-1
Introduction .............................................................................................................. F-1
In this Chapter ......................................................................................................... F-1
List of Approved Devices............................................................................................. F-1
Compatible Detectors, IDNET ..................................................................................... F-4
Compatible Addressable Field Devices, IDNet ........................................................... F-5

Appendix G 4100U-S1 Specifications ...............................................G-1
General ....................................................................................................................G-1
Fuses .......................................................................................................................G-1
Firmware Features...................................................................................................G-1
Voltage & Current Ratings of Modules & Assemblies .................................................G-2

Appendix H Power Supply & Battery Capacity Calculations .........H-1
Power Supply...........................................................................................................H-1
Battery Capacity ..................................................................................................... H11

Appendix I List of Drawings ..............................................................I-1

List of Figures
Figure 1-1. Basic 4100U-S1 System ............................................................................... 1-2
Figure 2-1. CPU Motherboard (566-227) ....................................................................... 2-3
Figure 2-2. CPU Card (566-149) .................................................................................... 2-4
Figure 2-3. Operator Interface ........................................................................................ 2-6
Figure 2-4. System Power Supply.................................................................................. 2-7
Figure 2-5. The Power Distribution Interface (PDI) ......................................................... 2-8
Figure 2-6. Power and Communication Wiring for Motherboards (note that there
are limitations of where motherboards can be placed – see next section) ............ 2-12
Figure 2-7. Expansion Bay 4”x 5” Card Placement...................................................... 2-13
Figure 2-8. Expansion Bay Motherboard Placement ................................................... 2-14
Figure 2-9. Slave Card/PDI Connection ........................................................................ 2-15
Figure 2-10. Installing the Motherboard in a 4100U-S1 Expansion Bay ....................... 2-16
Figure 2-11. LED/Switch Modules................................................................................. 2-18
Figure 2-12. LED/Switch Controller............................................................................... 2-18
Figure 2-13. LED/Switch Card Mounting....................................................................... 2-19
Figure 2-14. Controller Card Mounting.......................................................................... 2-20
Figure 2-15. LED/Switch Controller Wiring (approximately as viewed on the rear
of the open bay door) ............................................................................................. 2-21
Figure 2-16. ME0456 Fan Control Module .................................................................... 2-23
Figure 3-1. Ring/Star Configuration Example................................................................. 3-2
Figure 3-2. Interconnected Loop Configuration.............................................................. 3-3
Figure 3-3. 4100-6014 Network Interface Card............................................................... 3-5
Figure 3-4. The 4100-6057 Fiber-Optic Media Card ....................................................... 3-6
Figure 3-5. The 4100-6056 Wired Media Card................................................................ 3-6
Figure 3-6. Media Card Mounting.................................................................................... 3-9
Figure 3-7. Coupler Wiring ............................................................................................ 3-14
Figure 3-8. Wired Media Interconnection between CPU Motherboards in different
panels ..................................................................................................................... 3-15
Figure 3-9. Example of Ring/Loop NetworkWiring ........................................................ 3-16
Figure 4-1. The Alarm Relay Card .................................................................................. 4-7
Figure 5-1. The Ferrite Bead ........................................................................................... 5-2
Figure 5-2. Class A (loop) NAC Wiring............................................................................ 5-4
Figure 5-3. Class B (string) Wiring .................................................................................. 5-5
Figure 5-4. Relay Module Connection to a T-Gen 50 ..................................................... 5-9
Figure 5-5. NAC Connection to a T-Gen 50 .................................................................. 5-11
Figure 5-6. Wiring an Evacuation Controller to a T-Gen 50 .......................................... 5-13
Figure 5-7. Examples of Evacuation Controls and PA Microphone .............................. 5-14
Figure 5-8. Auxiliary Power Wiring ................................................................................ 5-16
Figure 5-9. Class A (loop) Wiring .................................................................................. 5-19
Figure 5-10. Class B (string) Wiring .............................................................................. 5-20
Figure 6-1. The IDNet Card ............................................................................................. 6-2
Figure 6-2. Mounting onto the Power Distribution Interface in the Expansion Bay......... 6-4
Figure 6-3. DIP Switch SW1............................................................................................ 6-5
Figure 6-4. Class A (loop) Wiring .................................................................................... 6-7
Figure 6-5. Class B (string) Wiring .................................................................................. 6-8
Figure 7-1. Service and Diagnostic Interface .................................................................. 7-2
Figure 7-2. Data Transfer Interface ................................................................................. 7-2
Figure 7-3. Bootloader Interface...................................................................................... 7-3
Figure C-1. Volt/Ohm Meter Readings ............................................................................C-1

List of Tables

Table 2-1
Table 2-2
Table 2-3
Table 3-1
Table 3-2
Table 3-3
Table 3-4
Table 3-5
Table 4-1
Table 4-2
Table 4-3
Table 5-1
Table 5-2
Table 6-1
Table 7-2
Table A-1
Table C-1

Master Controller LEDs 1 through 4 .............................................2-5
Switch/LED Format.....................................................................2-22
Switch Status ..............................................................................2-22
4100 NIC & Media Cards – Electrical and Environmental
Specifications................................................................................3-7
Wiring Distances.........................................................................3-11
Dual Fiber Optic Cable Communications Distance Examples ...3-13
Single Fiber Optic Cable Communications Distance
Examples using 4190-9010 Bi-Directional Couplers ..................3-13
566-227 CPU Motherboard Wired Media Connections ..............3-14
SPS Input and Output Specifications ...........................................4-2
SPS Current Specifications ..........................................................4-3
Alarm Relay Card Jumper Positions.............................................4-8
Class A Wiring Distances .............................................................5-6
Class B Wiring Distances .............................................................5-7
IDNet Specifications .....................................................................6-3
Cable Run Lengths .......................................................................6-7
Card Addresses ........................................................................... A-2
Acceptable Zone and Signal Circuit Meter Readings.................. C-2

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Chapter 1
Introduction to the 4100U-S1 Fire Alarm System
Introduction

The 4100U-S1 is a compact version of the 4100U fire alarm, which is intended for use in
applications requiring only one or two loops of addressable devices.
This chapter is an overview of basic system concepts.

In this Chapter

Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.
Topic

See Page #

Basic Configuration

1-2

4100U-S1 Part Codes

1-3

4100 Part Codes (Non-4100U)

1-4

1-1

Basic Configuration

Overview

The basic version of the 4100U-S1 is used for smaller or single-building applications. It is
ideally placed in a small building that requires a limited number of notification appliances
and initiating devices.
If a small building is being expanded, or if other buildings are being constructed in the
same general area (as in a campus application), the basic 4100U-S1 can be expanded via
networking into one of the larger systems described in Chapter 3.

System Design

The basic 4100U-S1 is a single cabinet containing these items: CPU, System Power
Supply, and optional slave cards.
As standard, the 4100U-S1 has one IDNet addressable loop that can support up to 250
devices. A second IDNet addressable loop can be added by fitting a 4100-3101AU IDNet
module to the expansion bay in the cabinet (see Chapter 6).
The basic 4100U-S1 can be expanded with a limited number of 4100-type legacy
card/modules or newer 4” x 5” 4100U modules.
All appliances and devices are connected to this one cabinet, as shown in Figure 1-1.
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4100U-S1 Part Codes
Overview

This section lists the parts that are supported by the 4100U-S1 Fire Alarm System.

Assemblies, Cards &
& Modules

The following is a list of assemblies, cards and modules used in 4100U-S1:
These parts are included in the base 4100U-S1:
•

742-516

CPU Motherboard (566-227)

•

4100-7151

CPU Card (566-149)

•

4100-9848AU

System Power Supply, Australian version

•

4100-6033

Alarm Relay Card (566-058) plugged onto the SPS and used
to supply the Brigade I/F relays.

•

PA0915

Fuse Distribution Board, connected to the Auxiliary Power
terminals of the System Power Supply

•

4100-2300

Expansion Bay Assembly (includes the metalwork with the
PDI back-plane)

•

4100-1288

64 LED/64 Switch Controller module with mounting plate

•

4100-1282

8 SW/16 LED red/yellow module (2 off)

These parts may be used to expand a 4100U-S1:
•

4100-1282

8 SW/16 LED red/yellow module

•

4100-3101AU

IDNET Module – 250 point capacity

•

4100-1289

64 LED/64 Switch Controller module

•

4100-1287

24 Switch/24 red LED module

•

4100-1284

8 Switch 16 red/green LED module

•

4100-1281

8 Switch 8 yellow LED module

•

4100-0160

Internet Interface Module (566-355).

•

ME0456

Fan Control Module

The following kits are available to install in a base 4100U-S1:
Kits

Brigade Interfaces
•

FP0935

ASE Door Kit (ASE not included)

•

FP0937

PPU/AIU Door Kit (PPU/AIU not included)

Other
•

4100-KT0448

Fused DC Distribution Bd, XSPS AU Mounting

•

4100-KT0468

4100 Motherboard to 4100U Bay, Mounting Kit

•

4100-0766K

T-Gen 50 and 4100U Mounting Bracket Kit

•

ME0460

T-Gen 50 Evacuation Control Switch and Label

•

ME0490

T-Gen 50/4100U Dynamic Microphone and lead
Continued on next page

1-3

4100U-S1 Part Codes, Continued

Labels
(expansion/spares)

Looms
(expansion/spares)

•

LB0602

Operator I/F ISO/Test Card

•

LB0605

Fan Control Zone Insert Card

•

526-873

Slide In Label, LED Switch Module, 1 Sheet of 6

•

4100-1294

LED Module Slide In Labels, Panel Set

•

LM0309

4100U Mains Lead With Filter

•

LM0310

4100U Battery Lead Set, 18U-21U

•

734-008

Harness, Power Comms, 4 Way, 2ft Length

•

734-075

Harness, Power Comms, 4 Way, 8ft Length

•

116-226

Sw/LED Module Ribbon Cable, 26 Way, 2in

•

116-227

Sw/LED Module Ribbon Cable, 26 Way, 6in

4100 Part Codes (Non-4100U)

The following is a list of existing 4100+/A cards and modules that may be used with
4100U-S1.
•

4100-5004 8 AZF Monitor Zone

•

4100-0113 Dual RS232 Modem Interface

•

4100-3003 8 Relay Module

•

4100-4321 6 Supervised Relays

•

4100-3024 24 Relay Module

•

4100-0302 24 I/O Module

•

4100-0111 Quad Isolator Module

•

4100-6014 Modular Network Card (requires 2 media cards)

•

4100-6056 Wired Media Card RS485

•

4100-6057 Fibre Optic Media Card

4100-0154 VESDA High Level Interface

1-4

Chapter 2
Installing 4100U-S1 Components
Introduction

This chapter describes how to mount the 4100U-S1 cabinet to a wall, and how to mount
system card bays into the cabinets, modules to bays, etc.
Most of a 4100U-S1 is already assembled within the factory. Steps 2 to 6 below are
therefore not typically required in the field, but are included for reference.
The assembly drawings are included in the appendix of this manual for reference.

In this Chapter

Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.
Topic

See Page #

Introduction to 4100U-S1 Cabinet

2-2

Step 1. Mounting Cabinets

2-9

Step 2. Mounting Card Bays to Cabinets

2-9

Step 3. Configuring Cards

2-9

Step 4. Interconnecting Modules and Bays

2-11

Step 5. Installing Modules into Expansion Bays

2-13

Step 6. Installing LED/Switch Modules into Expansion Bays

2-17

4100U Fan Control Module

2-22

2-1

Introduction to 4100U-S1 Cabinet

Overview

The 4100U-S1 cabinet contains the CPU, operator interface, system power supply (SPS),
backup batteries, and any additional modules that the panel requires.

Bays

These items are organized into sub-assemblies called bays or card frames, each with a
swing-down front door. The 4100U-S1 has two bays: the CPU bay and one expansion
bay.
In the standard 4100U-S1, the CPU bay contains the SPS and the CPU Motherboard with
CPU Daughter card. The front of the bay holds the Operator Interface, consisting of the
LCD, keyboard, and fault sounder. Older 4100-style motherboards can be mounted in the
CPU bay.
The expansion bay has a PDI (Power Distribution Interface) backplane into which can be
plugged a number of 4” x 5” 4100U modules. Older 4100-style motherboards can also be
mounted in the expansion bay.
Continued on next page

2-2

Introduction to 4100U-S1 Cabinet, Continued

CPU Motherboard

The 4100U CPU motherboard holds the CPU card, which is central to the 4100U-S1
system. It is mounted in the CPU bay, occupying two slots of space immediately beside
the power supply. These boards do not have a card address DIP switch (the CPU is
always address 0).
NETWORK WIRED MEDIA/ RS-232
TERMINAL BLOCK (TB3)

XMIT RTS RCV CTS GND

RUI TERMINAL BLOCK (TB2)

RUI RUI SHLD RUI RUI
B+ BA+ A-

RUI COMM
EARTH SHIELD
JUMPER (P9)

RS-232/NETWORK
CARD PORT 1
JUMPER (P10)

POWER/COMM TO
SYSTEM POWER
SUPPLY (P1)

RUI CLASS A
TROUBLE (LED1)

COMMS CONNECTOR TO
OPTION MOTHERBOARD
(P8)

RUI PRIMARY SHORT
TROUBLE (LED2)
RUI SECONDARY
SHORT TROUBLE
(LED3)

HEADER CONNECTOR TO
OPTION MOTHERBOARD
(P3)

BUS CONNECTOR
(J1) (Reserved for
future use)

CPU DAUGHTER CARD
CONNECTOR (J3)

POWER CONNECTOR TO
OPTION MOTHERBOARD
(P7)

POWER/COMMS TO
ADJACENT BAY (P4)

NETWORK DAUGHTER CARD
CONNECTOR
(J2)

POWER/COMMS TO
ADJACENT BAY (P5)

RS-232/NETWORK
CARD PORT 2
JUMPER (P11)

POWER/COMMS TO
ADJACENT BAY (P6)

8
NETWORK WIRED MEDIA/ RS-232
TERMINAL BLOCK (TB1)
PIEZO

XMIT RTS RCV CTS GND

24C RSRVD

Figure 2-1. CPU Motherboard (566-227)
Continued on next page

2-3

Introduction to 4100U-S1 Cabinet, Continued

CPU Card

The CPU card mounts onto the CPU motherboard. The CPU card contains a service port,
a direct drive user interface connection, and a port for a service modem.
MODEM
2

SERVICE MODEM
CONNECTOR (P4)

SERVICE PORT
COMM JUMPER (P1)

LED1 LED2 LED3

CPU BOOTLOADER LEDs
(LED1 – LED4)
TROUBLE LED (LD5)

CONNECTOR TO CPU
MOTHERBOARD (P9)

BAT ON
SERVICE PORT

BAT OFF

BATTERY BACKUP
ON/ OFF JUMPER (P3)

SERVICE PORT (P5)

DISPLAY

DIRECT-DRIVE
DISPLAY PORT (P6)

CPU CARD
BD ASSY
566-149

TROUBLE LED (LED5):
OFF: No trouble.
FLASHING: CPU has power but the software is
failing to hit the watchdog
ON: The 5 V is outside the acceptable range

WARM START
SWITCH (SW1)

Figure 2-2. CPU Card (566-149)
Continued on next page

2-4

Introduction to 4100U-S1 Cabinet, Continued

CPU Card LEDs

The CPU card LEDs indicate Bootloader status as shown in the table below.
Table 2-1. CPU Card LEDs 1 through 4
Status
Condition

LED4

LED3

LED2

LED1

On (0.25s),
Off (0.25s)

Bad Master
CRC or No
Master Present

Off

Diagnostic Fail –
RAM

Off

Diagnostic Fail –
Bootloader CRC

Off

Downloading
Master

Off

Downloading
CFIG

Off

Downloading
MsgLib

Off

Downloading
BootLoader

Off

Download
Successful

Bootloader
Initialization

Continued on next page

2-5

Introduction to 4100U-S1 Cabinet, Continued

Operator Interface

The operator interface lets a user operate the panel. It provides alarm, fault, and isolate
status alerts, and lets the user review historical logs and perform diagnostics.

Figure 2-3. Operator Interface

Additional CPU
Motherboard
Modules

System Power
Supply (SPS)

4100-6014 Modular Network Interface Card (NIC). A daughter card that mounts to the
CPU motherboard. Performs 4100 networking operations. May be installed with 41006056 Wired Media Cards and/or the 4100-6057 Fiber Media Cards.
The 4100U-S1 is powered by the SPS (System Power Supply), which gets its primary
power from the AC mains and its secondary power from the backup batteries.
The SPS in the 4100U-S1 has hardware and software that are specific to Australian
requirements.
The system power supply is mains powered and has backup batteries that get switched in
on mains failure. It is the initial power source for the CPU and the host cabinet. The SPS
provides 24V card power to the CPU motherboard and the other cards. It also supplies
24V power on a separate bus to the outputs, e.g. Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs).
The SPS also has three on-board NACs that support reverse polarity supervision. It
provides an IDNet channel, auxiliary power, an auxiliary relay, and it mounts and drives
the Alarm Relay Card.
The SPS performs functions such as brownout detection, battery transfer, battery
recharge, earth fault detection, and power limiting of outputs. It provides voltage and
current information to the CPU card, which can then be displayed at the user interface.
The 24VDC bulk power on the SPS is unregulated, and is divided into three feeds: 24V
Card, 24V Signal, and 24V Aux Power. 24V Card, which supplies the cards, and Aux
Power, which is accessible on screw terminals, are each rated at 2A and protected by a
PTC. The 27.3V regulated battery charger is powered from the bulk supply and is
switched off during alarm. The charger has two programmable options of rating: 1.4A for
6-18Ahr batteries, and 3.3A for batteries above 18Ahr.
The “heavy” 24V Signal feed is only accessible via the NACs on the SPS.

Continued on next page
2-6

Introduction to 4100U-S1 Cabinet, Continued

The basic 4100U-S1 has a Fuse Distribution Board mounted on the SPS chassis and
connected to the Auxiliary Power terminals. This provides four sets of supply terminals,
each individually fused at 1A, but the collective capacity is still limited to 2A from the
Auxiliary Power supply. The fuses are not directly supervised.
IDNET TERMINAL BLOCK (TB1)

NAC TERMINAL BLOCK (TB2)
POWER/COMM TO
NEXT PDI (P6)

IDNET SHIELD JUMPER
(P2)
CITY/RELAY CARD
TROUBLE INDICATION
JUMPER (P3)

POWER/COMM TO
CPU
MOTHERBOARD
(P8)

DEVICE ADDRESS
SWITCH (SW1)
AUXILIARY RELAY
TERMINAL BLOCK
(TB4)

BATTERY
CONNECTORS:
P4
P5

AUXILIARY POWER
TERMINAL BLOCK
(TB3)

EARTH
FAULT
MONITOR
JUMPER (P1)
4N
2I V

CITY / RELAY CARD
MOUNTING AREA
-

FUSE DISTRIBUTION BOARD

AC
CONNECTOR
(under board)

CITY CARD
CONNECTOR
(P7)

Figure 2-4. System Power Supply

Continued on next page

2-7

Introduction to 4100U-S1 Cabinet, Continued

The Power
Distribution
Interface (PDI)

POWER/COMMS
CONNECTORS
(P1-P3)

In the expansion bay, power and data are distributed via the power distribution interface
(PDI). The PDI is a wiring board with eight card slots, each of which can accommodate a
4-inch (102 mm) x 5-inch (127 mm) slave card. If 4100-style motherboards are used, they
must be mounted over the PDI using a kit of metal standoffs (part number 4100-KT0468).

4100 POWER DISTRIBUTION INTERFACE
ASSY 566-084

POWER SOURCE
JUMPERS
(P4, P5)
AUDIO INTERFACE
CONNECTORS
(P6, P7)
(Not used in 4100U-S1)

Mains Outlet

Figure 2-5. The Power Distribution Interface (PDI)

The rightmost 2” slot in the expansion bay is occupied by a mounting bracket holding a
single switched General Power Outlet. The fixed AC power wiring must be installed to
this GPO by a suitably qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT: AC power must be provided to the 4100U-S1 from a dedicated branch
circuit.
The SPS plugs into this GPO, and can be switched off or unplugged for servicing.

2-8

Step 1. Mounting Cabinets

Overview

The important aspects of mounting the cabinet are:
•
•
•
•

Access for the operator;
Height of displays and controls;
Free space for door opening;
Cable entry for field wiring.

Refer to AS1670.1 for the height requirement and minimum access requirements.
In general, 4100U-S1 cabinets will be wall mounted. There are four dimpled mounting
holes in the rear of the cabinet. These are accessible from the inside of the cabinet with the
equipment bays still fitted, but it may be more convenient to remove the CPU bay. See the
instruction in the next section about this procedure.
Mounting hole and cabinet dimensions are shown in drawing 1976-176, in the appendix to
this manual.
Door opening is to the left as standard.

Step 2. Mounting Card Bays to Cabinets
Overview

The CPU Bay and the Expansion Bay are both attached to the rear of the cabinet by four
8/32” screws. The bays are prevented from movement during transit by locking screws
fitted just below the upper mounting screws.
To remove a bay, remove the locking screws, loosen the mounting screws, then lift the
bay up and out. Disconnect any wiring from the bay before lifting it free.
Assembly is the reverse of this procedure. The transit locking screws do not have to be
re-fitted to an installed cabinet.

Step 3. Configuring Cards

Overview

The CPU, SPS, and all other modules to be mounted in the 4100U-S1 cabinet must be
configured to operate correctly in the system via their DIP switch and jumper ports. This
section describes the hardware configuration for the CPU and SPS, since they will always
be used in the CPU bay.

CPU Motherboard
Configuration

The CPU motherboard must be jumpered as follows:
P9 determines whether the RUI SHIELD signal is connected to 24 C or Earth.
• Position 1 – 2: SHIELD to 24 C (default). Set to this position unless the system
uses a TrueAlert Power Supply. Use this setting for 4100U-S1.
• Position 2 – 3: SHIELD to Earth. Set to this position only if the system uses a
TrueAlert Power Supply.
Continued on next page
2-9

Step 3. Configuring Cards, Continued
Note:

Some devices that connect to RUI have inherently grounded shield
terminals, in which case 24 C cannot be used. If 24 C is used, a Negative
Ground Fault will occur.

P10/P11: P10 is associated with Port 1 and P11 is associated with Port 2. P10 and P11 are
used to set the CPU motherboard up to be attached to either a network card or a RS232/2120 card.
• Position 1 – 2: Network card (NIC) plugged into CPU motherboard (default).
• Position 2 – 3: RS-232/2120 card plugged into CPU motherboard.
CPU Daughter Card
Configuration

The CPU daughter card must be jumpered as follows:
P1 is used for engineering diagnostics (COMLAB). Normally has no link fitted.
• Position 1 – 2 : Download or no connection.
• Position 2 – 3 : Diagnostic mode.
P3 configures the RAM battery as ON or OFF.
• Position 1 – 2 : ON – move to this position for normal operation.
• Position 2 – 3 : OFF – factory setting.

SPS Configuration

The SPS must be configured as follows:
SW1: Using DIP switch SW1, set the SPS card address to 1. Use the address table in
Appendix A for the switch settings.
P2: P2 configures the IDNet shield connection.
• Position 1 – 2 (bottom) : Connects the shield to 0 V (default). Use this setting for
4100U-S1.
• Position 2 – 3 (top) : Connects the shield to earth ground.
P3 configures relay 3 on the 4100-6033 Alarm Relay Card.
• Position 1 – 2 (top) : Removes fault monitoring on Relay 3 (default). Use this setting
for 4100U-S1.
• Position 2 – 3 (bottom) : Makes Relay 3 activate when there is a fault.
P1: Earth connect jumper.
• Position 1 – 2 (rhs): Enables Earth fault monitoring. Set to this position unless the
system uses a TrueAlert Power Supply under common 0 V. Use this setting for
4100U-S1.
• Position 2 – 3 (lhs): Disables Earth fault monitoring. Set to this position only if the
system uses a TrueAlert Power Supply under common 0 V.

PDI Configuration

P4/P5: The PDI can be configured to draw its power from different sources via P4 and
P5. For 4100U-S1 both links should be in position 1-2.

Configuring Other
Cards

Refer to the appropriate installation instructions to configure other cards that are located
in the CPU and expansion bays. The common 4100U cards and modules are included in
this manual. Refer to Appendix D for a list of publications.

2-10

Step 4. Interconnecting Modules and Bays

Overview

Each card has to be interconnected with every other card in its bay. At the same time,
bays in the 4100U-S1 also have to be connected together. Read this section to ensure that
cards and bays are interconnected correctly. Refer also to drawings 1976-136 and 1976137.
The basic 4100U-S1 will have all necessary interconnection wiring already fitted, but
additional wiring may be necessary if expansion modules are fitted.

Guidelines

Review the following guidelines before interconnecting modules and bays.
•

The SPS provides 24 V power to the CPU motherboard.

•

The CPU motherboard provides 8 V (3 A capacity) for use by legacy 4100 slave
cards. 24 V Card power is routed through the motherboard for slave card use.

•

4100 internal comms and power are harnessed to other bays. Do not connect the 8 V
at P7 to an 8 V converter on a Goldwing or remote interface card.

•

24 V Card power from the SPS is rated at 2 A maximum.

•

The 4-wire comms and power harness carries only the 24 V Card supply to a PDI,
and not the 24V Signal supply.

•

Some of the wire harnesses supplied with add-on cards may not be required. These
spare harnesses should be stored in case of future requirements.

Card
Interconnections in
the CPU Bay

Connect P8 on the SPS to P1 on the CPU motherboard using the 8 wire harness with
eight-position Molex minifit connector (provided).

Card
Interconnections
Within Expansion
Bay

The power distribution interface (PDI) mounted to the back of the expansion cabinet
carries 24V Card power and data to each 4”x 5” card.

Basic Bay-To-Bay
Interconnections

The 4 wire harness 734-008 is used to carry 24V Card power and coms from the CPU bay
to the expansion bay. Connector P1 on the PDI receives power from P6 on the SPS or P7
or P8 on the CPU Motherboard. P2 on the PDI is used to connect power and comms to a
64/64 Controller. In a larger system, P3 on the PDI is used to carry power and comms to
the next PDI, but is not used in 4100U-S1.

Refer to “Step 5: Installing Modules into Expansion Bays for instructions on mounting
4”x 5” cards to the PDI. Also bear in mind that legacy 4100 motherboards require nonPDI interconnections to each other and to the CPU Motherboard.

Continued on next page

2-11

Step 4. Interconnecting Modules and Bays, Continued

Connecting to
Motherboards

Panels with legacy motherboards in the expansion bay require some non-PDI
connections. If you need to connect a harness to a motherboard, refer to Figure 2-6 and
follow these steps. Make sure to route the power and communication wiring on the left
side of the bay.
1.

Connect one end of the 733-525 Harness to a motherboard in the CPU bay.
If the CPU bay has no additional motherboards (the usual case), connect the harness
to the P8 and P7 connectors of the CPU motherboard.

•

Insert the harness connector with the blue wire into the P8 connector. Note that
the P8 connector has eight pins. Insert the harness connector on either the top
four pins or the bottom four pins, not in the middle.

•

Insert the harness connector with the white wire into the P7 connector. Note that
the P7 connector has eight pins. Insert the harness connector on either the top
four pins or the bottom four pins, not in the middle.

Connect the other end of the harness to the leftmost motherboard in the next bay,
as described below.
•

Insert the harness connector with the blue wire into the P2 connector. Note
that the P2 connector has eight pins. Insert the harness connector on either
the top four pins or the bottom four pins, not in the middle.

•

Insert the harness connector with the white wire into the P3 connector. Note
that the P3 connector has eight pins. Insert the harness connector on either
the top four pins or the bottom four pins, not in the middle.

733-525 Harness

Connector with
Blue Wire Goes
to P2
Connector with
White Wire Goes
to P3

Figure 2-6. Power and Communication Wiring for Motherboards (note that there
are limitations of where motherboards can be placed – see next section)

2-12

Step 5. Installing Modules into Expansion Bays

Overview

This section contains guidelines and instructions on installing 4”x 5” cards and traditional
motherboards into the 4100U-S1 expansion bay.
IMPORTANT: This section applies to aftermarket modules for expansion bays only. If
you do not need to install any aftermarket modules at all, you have
completed the panel installation and can apply AC power.
Refer to the following guidelines before mounting 4” x 5” cards and/or motherboards to
the expansion bay.
•

The expansion bay assembly includes a chassis, two end supports, one LED/switch
frame, and a power distribution interface (PDI) board.

•

An expansion bay holds up to four 4” x 5” modules if a T-Gen 50 is fitted, or up to
six modules if not.

Block C

I/O Wiring

4" x 5" Module

Block E

Power Distribution Interface (PDI)

4" x 5" Module

I/O Wiring

Block B

Block D

Slots 7 & 8

Main Outlet (GPO)
Mounting Bracket

Block A

T-Gen 50 on mounting bracket (if fitted)
(heatsink intrudes into slot 6 space)

Placement
Guidelines

Block F

Figure 2-7. Expansion Bay 4”x 5” Card Placement
Continued on next page

2-13

Step 5. Installing Modules into Expansion Bays, Continued

•

Motherboards can be installed on top of the PDI in expansion bays. The data and
power that would normally be bussed via the PDI are routed across the motherboards
via their left and right connectors (J1 and P1).

•

Up to four 2” (51 mm) x 11 ½” (292 mm) motherboards can be installed in an
expansion bay if the pins on the left connector (usually P1) on the leftmost
motherboard are removed.

•

Motherboards should be added from left to right, starting in slot 3.

•

Relay motherboards must be the rightmost motherboards.

•

The CPU motherboard generates the 8V supply required for 4100A motherboards. It
also has the 4100A style Molex connectors to which a harness can be fitted as in
Figure 2-6.
Block E

4100 Option
cards cannot be
fitted in these
slots because of
clashes with the
front panel
display
controllers

Slots 7 & 8

Power Distribution Interface (PDI)

4" x 5" Module

Main Outlet (GPO)
Mounting Bracket

Block A

T-Gen 50 on mounting bracket (if fitted)
(heatsink intrudes into slot 6 space)

Placement
Guidelines
(continued)

I/O Wiring

Block B

Block F

Up to four 2” x 11 ½” motherboards can be mounted in the
expansion bay. Three motherboards fit into Slots 3 through 5; the
fourth can be added in Slot 6 if a T-Gen 50 is not fitted.

Figure 2-8. Expansion Bay Motherboard Placement

Continued on next page

2-14

Step 5. Installing Modules into Expansion Bays, Continued

Installing 4” X 5”
Cards

The power distribution interface (PDI) is mounted to the back of the expansion bay. The
PDI contains slots for up to eight 4”x 5” slave cards. Since the PDI carries power and data
across the entire bay, it solves most interconnection issues, especially between
4”x 5” cards.
Use the following instructions and the figure below to mount 4”x 5” slave cards to the
expansion cabinet.
1.

Screw two standoffs and washers to the appropriate holes in the back of the
cabinet. These holes must line up with the screw holes in the 4”x 5” card. See
Figure 2-9.

Plug the 4”x 5” card into the appropriate blind mating connector. Seat the card
firmly onto the PDI when installing to ensure complete insertion of the power
connector into the PDI.

Secure the other end of the card to the standoffs with two 6/32” x ¼” torx screws
and washers.
WASHERS
STANDOFFS
SCREW
RETAINERS

4”x 5” CARD

6/32”
SCREWS

PDI

PDI CONNECTOR
(reverse side)

Figure 2-9. Slave Card/PDI Connection
Continued on next page

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Step 5. Installing Modules into Expansion Bays, Continued

Installing
Motherboards

Use the following procedure when installing motherboards in an expansion bay. Start
with the third slot from the left and fill to the right. The mounting items are available as
kit 4100-KT0468.
1.

Orient the motherboard with the connector labeled J1 on the right and the header
labeled P1 on the left.

Attach four metal threaded standoffs and lockwashers into the screw holes on the
chassis.

Attach two grey plastic standoffs to the motherboard socket mounting screws.

Secure the motherboard to the standoffs using four #6 torx screws as shown below.

METAL
STANDOFFS

SCREW HOLES

PLASTIC STANDOFFS

#6 SCREWS

SCREW HOLES
LOCKWASHERS

Figure 2-10. Installing the Motherboard in a 4100U-S1 Expansion Bay
This figure shows the motherboard being fitted to slot 2. In 4100U-S1, slots 1 and 2 can’t
be used for motherboards.

2-16

Step 6. Installing LED/Switch Modules into Expansion Bays

Overview

The LED/switch user interface consists of a variety of modules, mounted to the front of
an expansion bay, which are configured via the 4100U Programmer. Each display module
contains between 8 and 24 switches and LEDs, each one separately configurable.
User interface functionality is driven by the 64/64 LED/Switch Controller Card, which
mounts behind two of the display modules (in positions 1 and 2). The types of modules
typically used in 4100U-S1 are as follows:
•

4100-1288 LED/Switch Controller Card with mounting plate.

•

4100-1289 LED/Switch Controller Card (no mounting plate; it mounts on the
expansion space of 4100-1288).

•

4100-1282 Display Card. With one red and one yellow LED per switch, this is
used for Alarm Zone Facility displays.

•

4100-1294 Slide-In Label Kit - one per 4100U-S1 cabinet

•

ME0456 Fan Control Module

Each 4100-1288 or 4100-1289 LED/switch controller supports up to 64 LED indicators
and 64 switch controls. Using the 4100-1282 Display Card for zone displays, this
corresponds to 32 zones per controller.
Other display cards are available for special display functions. Special configuration is
required to use other display cards. Contact your Simplex dealer for guidance.
Continued on next page

2-17

Step 6. Installing LED/Switch Modules into Expansion Bays, Continued

Below is an illustration of a LED/switch bay from the user’s perspective.

The LED/Switch
User Interface

Figure 2-11. LED/Switch Modules

The LED/switch controller card is a 4100 slave that mounts behind two LED/switch
modules. Each LED/switch controller handles up to 64 switches and 64 LEDs on the
modules and communicates their status to the 4100U CPU. This is sufficient for 32 zones.

GND1

LED/Switch
Controller Card

COMM LOSS LED
(LED1)

LED/SWITCH DISPLAY
CONNECTOR
(P4; reverse side)

ADDRESS DIP
SWITCH (SW1)

SW1
1
2
3

P3
1

POWER/COMMS
CONNECTORS
(P2)
(P3)

LED1

COMM
LOSS

REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR
JUMPER (P1)

5
P1

6
7
8

Figure 2-12. LED/Switch Controller
The standard configuration of 4100U-S1 uses 4100-1282 cards for zone displays, with
programming so that pressing any switch toggles the Isolate state of the corresponding
zone.
Continued on next page

2-18

Step 6. Installing LED/Switch Modules into Expansion Bays, Continued

LED/Switch
Controller Card,
(continued)

If more than 32 zones are required, a second controller (4100-1289) will be required.
Note that an ME0456 fan control module counts as 8 zones when adding up the controller
requirements.
LED 1. This LED illuminates if communication loss between the controller and the CPU
occurs. It is independent of jumper P1 (which configures different communication loss
features).

Configuring the
LED/Switch
Controller Card

The 64/64 LED/switch controller requires physical configuration, but the LED/Switch
modules do not. Switch controller configuration consists of setting jumper P1 and setting
the card address. In the 4100U-S1, the first display controller is address 3 and the second
has address 4. Card addressing is covered in Appendix A.

Mounting
LED/Switch Modules
to the Expansion
Bay

Refer to the figure below to mount the display cards to the front of the expansion bay.

#6 UNC NUTS

ADDITIONAL
LED/SWITCH
CONTROLLER

LOCKWASHERS

GROUND
CONNECTION

LED/Switch Controller
assemblies are installed
in the end slot in the
basic 4100U-S1

GROUND
CONNECTION

Figure 2-13. LED/Switch Card Mounting
Continued on next page

2-19

Step 6. Installing LED/Switch Modules into Expansion Bays, Continued

Mounting the
Additional LED/
Switch Controller
Card

Refer to the figures and instructions below to mount the LED/switch controller card
assembly to the back of one of the LED/switch cards.
1.

Use four 322-123 Nuts and four 268-009 bay Washers to secure the 637-141
Bracket to the inside front of the expansion bay. Note that there is only one
location where the bracket can be mounted, as shown in Figure 2-13.

Attach the header connector on the back side of the controller (P4) to the P1 (In)
connector on the back side of the first LED/switch modules.

Secure the controller card to the board using four 6/32” x 1/4 “ Torx screws, as
shown in Figure 2-14.

Figure 2-14. Controller Card Mounting
The second Controller Card (4100-1289) is mounted in the spare space on the same
bracket.
Continued on next page

2-20

Step 6. Installing LED/Switch Modules into Expansion Bays, Continued

LED/Switch Modules

All types of modules are mounted to the front of a bay, and are connected to each other
via a ribbon cable. Each module operates by the same rules: when a button is pressed, the
controller card sends the CPU the information, and the action programmed for that button
occurs.

Wiring Instructions

To interconnect display cards and connect the controller card to a power source:
1.

Use harness 734-008 to connect P2 on the controller card to one of the 4-pin
connectors on the PDI.

If there are two controller cards, use harness 734-036 to connect P3 on the first
controller card to P2 on the second controller card. The order does not matter.

HARNESS
734-008

Connect P4 of the controller to P1 of the left-most display module, with the ribbon cable
provided (the first two display modules are fitted in the factory). Connect P2 of this
display module to P1 of the next module, up to a maximum of four modules. Repeat for
the second controller, if fitted.
TO SECOND
CONTROLLER CARD

HARNESS 734 008

LED/SWITCH
CONTROLLER

LED/SWITCH
MODULE 1

LED/SWITCH
MODULE 2

LED/SWITCH
MODULE 3

LED/SWITCH
MODULE 4

(reverse side)
P4

IN OUT
P1 P2

TO PDI
CONNECTOR OR
ANOTHER
CONTROLLER
CARD

IN OUT
P1 P2

26 - CONDUCTOR
RIBBON CABLE

Figure 2-15. LED/Switch Controller Wiring
(approximately as viewed on the rear of the open bay door)

2-21

IN OUT
P1 P2

4100U Fan Control Module

Overview

The ME0456 is a 4100U style Switch/LED display module designed specifically for fan
control. It complies with the requirements of AS 1668.1:1998. It has rotary switches and
LEDs for 4 sets of fans. In order to accommodate the required rotary switches, the front
plate is joggled forward so that it protrudes through the trim.

Labelling

The Fan Control switch positions of ON, AUTO and OFF, are permanently marked on the
faceplate label, as required by AS 1668. The name area accommodates 3 rows of 6 letters
at 5mm.
The labelling of the LEDs, ON, FLT, and OFF is marked on the removable fan name
label card, LB0605, supplied with the module.
The card may be reversed and different LED labelling used, e.g. for damper controls.
A template version of this label is available as LB0605. This template allows entry of the
fan name on a PC for local printing. LED names may also be revised.

Mounting &
Connection

The Fan Control module mounts to the frame of the 4100U-S1 Expansion bay door from
the front, in a similar fashion to display modules. Mounting nuts and washers are
provided.
Connection from “Out” of the adjacent Switch/LED module (or 64/64 Controller if it is
the first module on that Controller) to “In” on the module is by the flat flexible cable
provided (166-226).

Programming

The module is programmed as a standard 8 Switch/16 LED module. Up to four modules
can be driven by one 64/64 Switch/LED Controller.
Each fan control with one rotary switch uses two of the 8 “switches”, and 3 of the 16
LEDs of an 8 Switch/16 LED module as per Table 2-1. The other 4 LEDs are not fitted so
must not be programmed, since it serves no purpose.
Table 2-1. Switch/LED Format
Fan Control
1
2
3
4

Switches
SW1, SW2
SW3, SW4
SW5, SW6
SW7, SW8

ON
LD1
LD5
LD9
LD13

LEDs
FLT
LD2
LD6
LD10
LD14

OFF
LD3
LD7
LD11
LD15

The switch functions for Fan Control 1 are shown in Table 2-2. The state of having both
switches closed is not physically achievable.
Table 2-2. Switch Status
SW1
Closed (up)
Open (centre)
Open (centre)

SW2
Open (centre)
Closed (up)
Open (centre)

Fan Control Status
On
Off
Auto
Continued on next page

2-22

Figure 2-16. ME0456 Fan Control Module

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2-24

Chapter 3
Networking
Introduction

A basic 4100U-S1 system becomes a network node when a Network Interface Card (NIC)
or other compatible network card is installed and connected to another network node.
How network cards connect to each other depends on the type of media cards being used.

In this Chapter

Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.
Topic

See Page #

Network Configuration

3-2

Introduction to the 4100 Network Interface Card (NIC)

3-4

Step 1. Configuring Network Cards

3-7

Step 2. Mounting Media Cards to the NIC

3-9

Step 3. Mounting Network Cards in the 4100U-S1

3-9

Step 4. Wiring Network Cards

3-10

3-1

Network Configuration

Overview

Multiple 4100U-S1 panels can be connected together into a network system by using
network interface cards (NICs). When a NIC is installed into a 4100U-S1, it is used to
connect to other network nodes. Nodes may consist of other 4100U-S1 or larger 4100U
panels, or they may be other types of node such as Graphical Command Centers (GCCs),
or Visual Command Centers (VCCs). A node is a self-sufficient CPU that controls
appliances and devices, and which also has the capability of controlling and
communicating with other nodes.
The network configuration supports two common architectures or wiring configurations:
ring or star. A networked system can also use a combination of the two.

Ring and Star
Configurations

The ring configuration consists of a number of nodes connected in a closed loop. The star
configuration consists of several nodes connected directly to one common node. Physical
bridge cards are used for the star configuration. Physical bridges reduce the amount of
wire that would otherwise be needed to connect all nodes in a loop, and therefore cut
down on system response time. However, the ring configuration is more secure against
cabling faults. A combination of the two styles is illustrated in Figure 3-1.

Ring Topology

Graphic Command
Center (GCC)

Network Display Unit
(NDU) Hub Node

Physical Bridge Links
(Star Topology)

Distributed Remote
Node Locations

Figure 3-1. Ring/Star Configuration Example
Continued on next page

3-2

Network Configuration, Continued

Connecting Loops

Network rings or loops can be joined via physical bridge cards. There may be no more
than two network loops connected in tandem. For every two loops that are
interconnected (using one physical bridge), there can be a maximum of three other
physical bridges used in a star configuration. See Figure 3-2.
Remote
Node

Physical
Bridge
Link

Hub
Node

Remote Loop

Hub Node

Local Loop

Physical Bridge Link
Graphic Command
Center (GCC)

Physical Bridge Link

Physical Bridging
(Star Configuration)

Figure 3-2. Interconnected Loop Configuration

System Design

To be used as a network node, a 4100U-S1 panel must contain the following:
•

CPU

•

System Power Supply

•

4100-6014 Network Interface Card plus two Media Cards

3-3

Getting Started

Overview

This chapter describes how to turn a basic 4100U-S1 into a network node. This process
consists of the following:
Step 1. Mounting media cards to the network interface card (NIC)
Step 2. Mounting the network cards in the panel
Step 3. Wiring between panels
Each step is described in this chapter. Before beginning the installation, review the next
few pages for a detailed description of network cards and the media cards that mount onto
them.

Introduction to the 4100 Network Interface Card (NIC)

Overview

The Network Interface Card (NIC) is a slave card that uses the standard 4100 serial bus to
communicate with the CPU. The NIC connects 4100U-S1 and other panels in a network,
providing communication between each panel via fiber or shielded twisted pair cable.
The NIC is designed to be connected in a loop or ring arrangement, so that a single cable
fault does not cause the entire system to fail. The ring arrangement provides the most
secure and fault-tolerant wiring possible.
Two types of media boards can be used with the NIC card.
•

The Fiber-Optic Media Card uses multimode optical fibres to connect network
nodes. This can be used for electrically noisy environments or for connecting
externally to other buildings.

•

The Wired Media Card is used in all other types of applications. This uses
ordinary screened paired cable to connect network nodes.

Up to two media boards can be plugged onto each NIC. The same NIC can use a
combination of two types of media boards (for example, a NIC may have a wired media
card connected to port 1 and a fiber-optic media card connected to port 2).
Continued on next page

3-4

Introduction to the 4100 Network Interface Card (NIC), Continued

Network Module
Illustrations

DATA TRANSMIT/
RECEIVE LEDs
(LED2 THROUGH
LED5)

MEDIA CARD
40-PIN
CONNECTORS
(P5, P6)
DATA RATE JUMPER
PORT (P3)
DATA
PROTOCOL
JUMPER PORT
(P3)
MOTHERBOARD
CONNECTOR (P4)

ADDRESS DIP
SWITCH (SW2)
YELLOW LED
(LED1)

DIAL-UP
SERVICE
MODEM
CONNECTOR
(P2)

RESET SWITCH
(SW1)

Figure 3-3. 4100-6014 Network Interface Card
NIC Card LED
Indications

The 4100-6014 NIC has the following LEDs:
LED1 (yellow). Illuminates when
•

The host CPU requests it to illuminate

•

A transmission fails

•

It is off-line with the host CPU

• It needs to be configured
LED2 (red). Illuminates when a data ‘0’ is received at the right port.
LED3 (green). Illuminates when a data ‘0’ is transmitted at the right port.
LED4 (red). Illuminates when a data ‘0’ is received at the left port.
LED5 (green). Illuminates when a data ‘0’ is transmitted at the left port.
Continued on next page

3-5

Introduction to the 4100 Network Interface Card (NIC), Continued
NIC Media Cards

There are two approved modules that can be plugged into the 4100-6014 NIC:
•

4100-6057 Fiber-Optic Media Card (565-261)

•

4100-6056 Wired Media Card (565-413)

Each module is shown below.
FIBER-OPTIC DATA:
TRANSMIT (U1),
RECEIVE (U2)

40-PIN NETWORK
INTERFACE CARD
CONNECTOR (J1)

Figure 3-4. The 4100-6057 Fiber-Optic Media Card
40-PIN NETWORK
INTERFACE CARD
CONNECTOR (P1)

RESERVED (TB1)

Figure 3-5. The 4100-6056 Wired Media Card
Continued on next page

3-6

Introduction to the 4100 Network Interface Card (NIC), Continued

Requirements
and Limitations

Table 3-1. 4100 NIC & Media Cards - Electrical and Environmental
Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Network
Interface Card

Startup, no media cards: 8 VDC @ 110 mA
Nominal, no media cards: 20 to 32 VDC @ 0 mA

Fiber
Media Card

Using 24 V power supply: 20 VDC @ 140 mA max.
Using 5 V power supply (GCC/NPU): 5 VDC @ 130 mA
max.

Wired
Media Card

4.75 to 5.25 VDC @ 170 mA max.

Environmental Specifications (All Modules)
Operating
Temperature
Humidity

32° to 120° F (0° to 50° C)
10% to 93% relative humidity at 32°C

Step 1. Configuring Network Cards

Overview

The NIC card, along with each media card, all have jumpers that must be set as shown
below.

CPU Motherboard
Jumper Settings

NIC-compatible jumper settings on CPU motherboards depend on which motherboard is
used.
Motherboard 566-227 (normally used in 4100U-S1):
P10: Port 1 settings.
P11: Port 2 settings.
• P10/P11 position 1 – 2: Network card (NIC) attached to CPU motherboard (default).
• P10/P11 position 2 – 3: RS-232/2120 card attached to CPU motherboard.
Motherboard 565-274:
•
•

NIC Card
Address Setting

JW1 and JW2 must be installed.
Jumper plugs P5-P8 must not be installed.

Use SW2 to set the NIC card address. Refer to Appendix A for the address table.

Continued on next page

3-7

Step 1. Configuring Network Cards, Continued

NIC Card
Jumper Settings

There are two jumper settings on the NIC card: P3 and P4.
P3: Determines the NIC data transmission rate, 57.6 kbits/second or 9600 bits/second.
• Position 1 – 2 (the right two pins) or no pins jumpered: 57.6 kbits/second
(default for 4100U-S1).
• Position 2 – 3 (the left two pins): 9600 bits/second.
P4: Determines the data protocol, 8-bit or 9-bit, that the NIC card is using.
• Position 1 – 2 (the right two pins) or no pins jumpered: 9-bit (default for 4100US1).
• Position 2 – 3 (the left two pins): 8-bit.
All settings are labelled on the card.

Wired Media Card
Jumper Settings

P2: Tells the system which wire type is to be used.
• Positions 1 – 2, 5 – 6, and 7 – 8: 0.8mm shielded, twisted pair wiring.
• Remove all jumpers to specify 0.2mm unshielded twisted pair telephone cable
wiring.
IMPORTANT: When using the wired media card, the Earth fault detection is performed
on the left port only. Remove R1 (1 Ohm resistor) from the wired media
card on the right port.

3-8

Step 2. Mounting Media Cards to the NIC

Overview

The 4100-6014 Network Interface Card (NIC) uses media cards to connect to other NICs.
This section describes how the media cards are mounted onto NICs.

Media Card
Mounting

NICs connect to each other via the two types of media cards. The types of media cards in
the right and left ports are determined by the type of wiring that is being used between
cards.
Connect P1 on the wired media card, or J1 on the fiber media cards, to P5 (the left port)
on the NIC.
To connect a second media card to the same NIC, connect it as described above, but use
P6 (the right port) on the NIC. Note that any two types of media cards can be connected
to the same NIC.

MEDIA CARDS
STANDOFFS FIT INTO HOLES
40-PIN
CONNECTION
(MEDIA CARD
P1 OR J1 TO
NIC P5)

40-PIN
CONNECTION
(MEDIA CARD
P1 OR J1 TO
NIC P6)

4100-6014 NETWORK
INTERFACE CARD

Figure 3-6. Media Card Mounting

Step 3. Mounting Network Cards in the 4100U-S1
The 4100 NIC daughter card inserts into motherboards as follows:
•

If the 566-227 CPU Motherboard (default for 4100U-S1) or 565-275 CPU
Motherboard is used, the NIC daughter card is inserted into connector J2.

•

If the 565-274 CPU Motherboard is being used, the NIC daughter card is
inserted into connector J1.

3-9

Step 4. Wiring Network Cards

Overview

The nodes in the network now have to be wired together, so that the NIC in one host
panel connects to the NIC in the next panel.

Wiring Guidelines

Refer to the following guidelines field wiring
General
•

Network nodes must be wired from right port to left port, regardless of the media
type selected.

•

Best protection is achieved by wiring the nodes in a loop fashion. A single fault
(except an Earth fault) will cause the network to reconfigure for degraded
operation. A second fault (except an Earth fault) will result in the network
dividing into two separate networks.

•

It is permissible to use mixed media in a network. For example, some spans may
be wired media while others are optical fiber.

•

Each NIC has a jumper for selecting between network data rates of 57.6 kbps
and 9.6 kbps. All cards in the network must be set for the same rate. When
physical bridging is used, the data rate must be set to 9.6kbps.

•

Each NIC has a jumper for selecting between 8- and 9-bit network protocols. All
cards in the network must be set for the same network protocol. When physical
bridging is used, the protocol must be set to 9-bit.

Wired Media
•

Earth fault detection is performed on the left port only. When a network Earth
fault occurs, the trouble is reported on the node whose left port is connected to
the earthed section.

•

All 0.8mm2 wiring used Wired Media Cards must be shielded twisted-pair. All
0.2mm2 (telephone cable) used must be twisted pair. When shielded cable is
used, the shield must be terminated to chassis Earth on the left port only.

•

All network wiring except the shield is supervised and power limited.

•

When wiring leaves the building, 2081-9044 Overvoltage Protectors should be
connected at the entry point. One overvoltage protector is installed where wiring
leaves the building; another is installed where wiring enters the next building.

Fiberoptic
•

All fibre cables must be multimode, graded index type. ST style connectors must be
used. No physical strain should be put on the cables. There must be no cable bends
of less than a 50mm radius.

•

Two methods are available for joining fibre cable. Splices provide a permanent, very
low loss, fibre-to-fibre connection. Couplers provide temporary connection between
two ST style connectors with a loss of 1.2dB. Both methods are permitted on a fibre
network.

•

Maximum line lengths for 50/125 and 62.5/125 cable are shown in Table 3-2.

3-10

Step 4. Wiring Network Cards, Continued

Wiring Distances

Maximum wiring distances are shown in the table below.
Table 3-2. Wiring Distances
Media Type

Size

Data Rate

Max Distance

0.2 mm
unscreened
twisted pair

57.6 kbps

2,100m

9.6 kbps

3,600m

0.8 mm2
screened twisted
pair

57.6 kbps

3,000m

9.6 kbps

5,200m

Wired

50/125 um
(4dB/km loss)

3,000m
57.6 or 9.6 kbps

50/125 um
Optical Fiber

4,500m

(3dB/km loss)
62.5/125 um
(4dB/km loss)
62.5/125 um
(3.75dB/km loss)

4,000m
57.6 or 9.6 kbps
4,600m

Notes:
•

0.8 mm2 fire-rated screened twisted pair cable must not have more than 190nF/km
capacitance or 21Ω/km resistance.

•

0.2 mm2 unshielded twisted-pair telephone cable must not have more than 72nF/km
capacitance or 84Ω/km resistance.

•

Between any two connected network nodes, L+ of one node connects to R+ of the
other, and L- connects to R-.

Continued on next page

3-11

Step 4. Wiring Network Cards, Continued

Fiber-Optic Wiring

Connectors U1 (transmitter) and U2 (receiver) on the 4100-6057 Fiber-Optic Media Card
are used to connect 4100-6014 NICs across parts of a network.
Note:

Fiber Optic
Connection Types

ST connectors with long strain relief boots must be used with the fiber optic
cable.

Dual Fiber Optic Cable Connections. The standard fiber optic connection between
network nodes uses two fiberoptic cables, one for transmit and the other for receive. This
connection allows for optimum communications distance.
The available communications distance is determined by the properties of the specific
fiber cable used. Distances can be determined using the information and examples shown
below in Table 3-3.
Between any two connected network nodes, U1 (transmit) on the Fiber Media card of one
node is connected to U2 (receive) of the Fiber Media card of the other node, i.e., the
fibers “cross over” between nodes.
Single Fiber Optic Cable Connections. For applications where a single fiber cable is
available, or where use of a single cable is desired, using a model 4190-9010
Bi-Directional Coupler at each node combines the separate transmit and receive signals
into a single path (refer to the requirements list).
This connection allows use of a single fiber cable, but it does reduce communications
distance as indicated in the information and examples shown below in Table 3-4.
At each node, U1 (transmit) of the Fiber Media card must be connected to the transmit
port of the coupler, and U2 (receive) to the receive port of the coupler.
Continued on next page

3-12

Step 4. Wiring Network Cards, Continued

4190-9010 Coupler
Requirements

The 4190-9010 Coupler is used with the 4100-6057 Fiber Optic Media Board, revision
“C” or higher. Two 4190-9010 Bi-Directional Couplers are required per connection, one
at each node.
The 4190-9010 is equipped with type ST connectors. To make type ST to type ST
connections, an ST to ST coupler, by others, is required. ST to ST Couplers are available
from:
Black Box, part # FO200
Fiber Instrument Sales, part # F1-8101
Newark Electronics, part # 95F2097
(or equivalent)
Table 3-3. Dual Fiber Optic Cable Communications Distance Examples
Fiber Type 1*

MIFL 2

Power
Margin

Distance 3

50/125
numerical
aperture = 0.2

4 dB/km

4 dB

3 km

3 dB/km

3 dB

4.6 km

4 dB/km

4 dB

4.0 km

62.5/125
numerical
aperture = 0.275

Budget 3

17 dB

3.75
dB/km

21.4 dB
3 dB

4.6 km

*See notes at bottom of page.

Table 3-4. Single Fiber Optic Cable Communications Distance Examples
Using 4190-9010 Bi-Directional Couplers
Fiber Type 1

MIFL 2

50/125
numerical
aperture = 0.2

3 dB/km

62.5/125
numerical
aperture = 0.275

3.2 dB/km

Power
Margin

Distance 3

Budget 3

4190-9010
Coupler Loss

2.33 km
2 dB

3 dB
21.4 dB

2.5 km

ST to ST
Coupler Loss

9.4 dB
2 dB

Notes for Tables Above:
1.

Cable specifications are for 50 or 62.5 um core with 125 um cladding, multi-mode
graded index fiber. Wavelength = 850 nm.

MIFL = Maximum Individual Fiber Loss. Numbers shown are for example reference
only, refer to specific cable for exact specification.

Maximum cable length is determined by distance listed or by reaching budget value,
whichever is shorter. Maximum distances listed for dual fiber cable are shorter than
would be calculated. Budget using 4190-9010 Bi-Directional Coupler is the same with
either size cable because the coupler input cables are 62.5/125 um fiber allowing
launch power to be the same.

Continued on next page

3-13

Step 4. Wiring Network Cards, Continued

4190-9010 Coupler
Requirements
(continued)

The illustration below shows coupler wiring.

Figure 3-7. Coupler Wiring

Wiring with the
Wired Media Card

Refer to the guidelines and figures in this topic to use wired media cards.
IMPORTANT: TB1 on the wired media card must not be used when it is
connected to the 4100-6014 NIC.
•

When the 4100-6056 (565-413) Interface Card is used with the 4100-6014
Network Card, TB1 on the Interface Card cannot be used. Network wiring must
be connected to the motherboard as shown.

•

The shield should only be connected at one end of the line. The shield is
connected to the left port.

•

Each cable requires two ferrite beads, one at each end. Refer to Figure 5-1 for
bead wiring. Beads can be ordered as 4100-5129 (set of three).

•

When wiring leaves the building, 2081-9044 Overvoltage Protectors are
required. One overvoltage protector is installed where wiring leaves the
building; another is installed where wiring enters the next building.
Table 3-5. 566-227 CPU Motherboard Wired Media Connections
CPU Motherboard Port for
Media Card Connected to P5

Wired Media Card Connection
(Left Port)

TB1-4

TB1-5

Earth ground

TB1-6

INV (-)

TB1-7

None

TB1-8

NONINV (+)

CPU Motherboard Port for
Media Card Connected to P6

Wired Media Card Connection
(Right Port)

TB3-1

NONINV (+)

TB3-2

Reserved

TB3-3

INV (-)

TB3-4

Earth ground

TB3-5

0V
Continued on next page

3-14

Step 4. Wiring Network Cards, Continued
Wiring with the
Wired Media Card
(continued)

Figure 3-8, below, shows how CPU motherboards in two 4100U-S1s with wired media
network cards connect to each other. The right port terminals (TB3) on one 4100U-S1
are connected to the left port terminals (TB1) of the other 4100U-S1.

R+ R-

18 AWG
1

TB3

Right Port

Left Port

TB1

L+

L-

Figure 3-8. Wired Media Interconnection between CPU Motherboards in
different panels
Continued on next page

3-15

Step 4. Wiring Network Cards, Continued

Figure 3-9 shows an example of loop network cabling using a mixture of fibreoptical
cable and twisted pair. Note that the left port of any network card is connected to the
right port of the next network card regardless of whether the connection is fiber or copper.

LEFT PORT
FIBER MEDIA
RIGHT PORT
FIBER MEDIA

Multi-mode optical fibre

LEFT PORT
WIRED MEDIA
RIGHT PORT
FIBER MEDIA

PANEL #2

LEFT PORT
FIBER MEDIA
RIGHT PORT
WIRED MEDIA

PANEL #1

LEFT PORT
WIRED MEDIA
RIGHT PORT
WIRED MEDIA

Loop Wiring, mixed
Fiber and Cable

PANEL #3

PANEL #4

Twisted pair cable

Figure 3-9. Example of Ring/Loop NetworkWiring

3-16

Chapter 4
The System Power Supply & Alarm Relay Card
Introduction

The system power supply (SPS) is described in Chapter 2. A picture of it is shown in
Figure 2-4.
This chapter has the current and voltage ratings of the SPS and describes how it is
installed and configured by the factory. It also describes the Alarm Relay Card that
mounts onto the SPS to provide three extra relays.
Field wiring of the SPS is covered in Section 5.

In this Chapter

Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.
Topic

See Page #

SPS Specifications

4-2

SPS Adjustments

4-4

SPS LED Indications

4-5

Troubleshooting an SPS

4-6

The Alarm Relay Card

4-7

Brigade Interfaces

4-9

4-1

SPS Specifications

Input/Output/Battery
Specifications

The following table summarizes the specifications for the SPS.
Table 4-1. SPS Input and Output Specifications
AC Input Specifications
SPS in Basic 4100US1 (4100-9848AU)

240 VAC + 6% -10% @ 50 Hz
2 A Maximum

DC Output Specifications
Nominal 28VDC
Minimum: 19.5 VDC Maximum: 32 VDC
Ripple: 2 VDC p-p @ full load (9A)

Voltage
Total Current (max)

9A alarm load. Includes: NACs; +24V Card;
+24V Aux; SPS card including on-board IDNet.
5A non-alarm load. Includes the above
allowances, and allows for battery charging at
high rate.

24V Card
24V Aux

2A max. See note.
2A max

Each NAC (total A+B)

3A max alarm load
2A max non-alarm load (when used as AUX
24V power).

SPS IDNet Output

30 V or 35 V (see note below)

Battery Charger Specifications
Input Voltage Range

21-33 VDC

Output Float Voltage

27.3 VDC ±200 mV @ 20°C, temperature
compensated at approximately -36mV/°C
(0° C to 50° C)

Supervision Voltages
(nominal at 20°C)

Charger High
Charger Low
Battery Low
Battery Depleted

Output Current Limit

1.4 A (For 6.2 – 18 Ah battery)
3.3 A (Default; for 18-110 Ah battery)

28.4Vdc
26.2Vdc
24.3Vdc
19.4Vdc

Notes:
•

AC power must be provided to the 4100U-S1 from a dedicated AC branch circuit.
The AC input is supervised wiring.

•

The AC branch is terminated in the cabinet in the general power output (GPO)
mounted in the expansion bay. The SPS plugs into the GPO via a 3-pin plug and
mains lead.

•

A mains fail fault is generated when the DC voltage drops below 20.3V (nominally at
mains voltage 204VAC).
Continued on next page

4-2

SPS Specifications, Continued

SPS Current
Consumption

•

The bulk supply (rated at 9A max) which feeds 24V Sig, 24V Card, 24V Aux also
supplies the SPS Card including the on board IDNet, and the battery charger. The
charger is disabled during alarms so as to make the 9A available on the other busses.
(See the following table for the SPS current).

•

+24V Sig is used to supply the NACs. It can be made accessible for other use by
configuring a NAC as an auxiliary power output (normally energized).

•

The battery circuit is checked every 29 seconds. The battery test is programmed via
custom control for a 1 hour test once per week.

•

The battery is connected to the charger but is normally disconnected from the bulk
supply. During mains fail or the 1 hour battery test, the battery gets connected to the
bulk supply.

•

The IDNet output is 30V in the normal condition so as to prolong battery standby.
When it is necessary to activate large numbers of output devices on IDNet
peripherals (such as piezo sounders), the output voltage is increased to 35V to
provide sufficient voltage at the end of line to activate piezo sounders. The higher
voltage state is an alarm condition for the purpose of standby battery calculation.

The following table summarizes battery standby capabilities for the SPS. Voltage
assumed is 24 V, which is the rated battery voltage for lead-acid type batteries.
Table 4-2. SPS Current Specifications
Standby Conditions

Current

•
•

175 mA

No alarms (NACs normal)
IDNet LED ON, no IDNet devices connected

Add to above for each additional set of 50 IDNet devices in
standby, with IDNet at 30 V

40 mA

Total current for fully loaded IDNet channel (250 devices) in
standby

375 mA

Alarm Conditions

Current

•
•

185 mA

3 NACs ON
IDNet LED ON, no IDNet devices connected

Add to above for each set of 50 IDNet devices in alarm, 20
LEDs ON

80 mA

Add to above for each set of 50 IDNet devices in alarm, LEDs
OFF

50 mA

Total current for a fully loaded IDNet channel (250 devices) in
alarm, 20 LEDs ON

475 mA

Notes:
•

Additional standby conditions: Trouble relay activated, power trouble LED
on, IDNet LED on, battery charger off, auxiliary power load = 0 mA

Continued on next page

4-3

SPS Specifications, Continued
•

Additional alarm conditions: Trouble relay activated, power trouble LED on,
IDNet LED on, battery charger off, auxiliary power load = 0 mA, NAC alarm
load = 0 mA, IDNet = 35 V

SPS Adjustments

Adjusting Voltages

There are two 4mm (i.e. small) potentiometers on the 4100-9848AU SPS, situated below
the centre of the PCB. These are adjusted in the factory and typically will not need
adjusting in the field.
If it is necessary to adjust them, turning the potentiometer clockwise increases the
corresponding voltage.
R341 Battery Charger Voltage
Adjust this potentiometer to achieve a charger voltage of 27.3V ± 0.1V at 20°C.
(Allow –36mV/°C for temperatures different to 20°C).
R342 Voltage Measurement Calibration
Adjust this potentiometer to match the measurement of charger voltage on the panel LCD
with that on a calibrated voltmeter measuring the charger output. Use the “Card
Status”option of the menu. Match the two readings to within 0.1V.

Setting Jumpers and
DIP Switches

See Chapter 2 “Step 3. Configuring Cards” for details of setting jumpers and DIP
switches.

4-4

SPS LED Indications

Status LEDs

The SPS has the following LEDs:
LED1 (yellow). Illuminates when NAC 1 is ON or in Fault.
LED2 (yellow). Illuminates when NAC 2 is ON or in Fault.
LED3 (yellow). Illuminates when NAC 3 is ON or in Fault.
LED4 (yellow). Illuminates to indicate a communications loss with the system CPU;
normally off.
LED5 (yellow). Indicates IDNet status. Normally off.
•

Slow blink: Class A open circuit Fault.

•

Fast blink: Short circuit Fault.

•

On steady: No devices detected/ channel failure.

LED6 (yellow). Indicates power supply status. Normally off.
•

Single blink: Positive earth fault.

•

Double blink: Negative earth fault.

•

Triple blink: Battery Fault.

•

Quadruple blink: Charger Fault.

•

On steady: Overcurrent fault.

LED7 (green). Illuminates when the power supply is powered from the AC line. Off
when the power supply is de-energized, or when it is using battery backup power.

4-5

Troubleshooting an SPS

Overview

This section contains explanations of fault messages associated with the SPS that may
appear on the 4100U-S1 display. Heading text in the left margin shows the error message,
while the paragraph next to it describes the likely cause of the message.

“IDNet Power
Monitor Trouble”

There is no output voltage from the power supply. Refer to Chapters 2 and 5 for
information on power supplies.

“Extra Device”

One or more extra devices, i.e., devices that have not been configured on the IDNet
channel, are on the system. Only one message appears, regardless of the number of extra
devices found.

“Class A Trouble”

There is an open circuit on the IDNet channel. A hardware reset of the system is required
to reset the fault.

“Earth Fault Search”

Comes up during the Earth Fault Search diagnostic function. Once the search is initiated,
the front panel display indicates how far the search process has progressed (10%, 25%…
75%), and then shows the results of the search. The result either identifies the offending
circuit or indicates that the earth fault could not be found. SPS circuits (IDNet, NAC, and
aux power) are searched. System alarm and trouble processing is suspended during the
search.

“Short Circuit”

Appears when a short circuit is detected on the IDNet channel. This status clears
automatically when the short circuit is removed.

“Channel Fail”

Appears when at least one device on the IDNet channel has been configured, but no
devices are communicating on the channel. This message does not appear if there are no
configured devices on the IDNet channel.

“No Answer/
Bad Answer”

Occurs when the 4100U-S1 is put into a diagnostic mode and finds a device not
responding, or responding unreliably.

“Output Abnormal”

Occurs when 24 V is not present on TrueAlarm devices or when TrueAlarm sensor bases
with relay driver outputs are not properly supervised or when isolator devices are in
isolation mode.

4-6

The Alarm Relay Card

Overview

The Alarm Relay Card mounts on, and is driven by, the SPS. It has 3 relays, each
providing one set of voltage-free contacts. It is fitted to the basic 4100U-S1 as standard.
The relays are able to be configured under custom control, but the default operation is for
system status, i.e. Fault (Trouble), Isolate (Supervisory), and Alarm, respectively. These
are commonly used to drive the Brigade signalling device (ASE or PPU/AIU). See the
next section for more details about Brigade Devices.

10 Way FRC
connects to P7
on SPS

LD1

LD2

LD3

Fault
(Trouble)

Isolate
(Supervisory)

Alarm

p
3

p
2

Normally Closed/
Normally Open
Jumpers

p
1

Energised Relay LEDs

3A, 5 x 15mm Fuses

TB1 Terminal Block
TROUBLE

SUPERVISORY

ALARM

Figure 4-1. The Alarm Relay Card

Mounting
(factory installed)

The Alarm Relay Card mounts on the SPS adjacent to the largest relay K3. With the
power disconnected, fit the card using the three plastic stand-offs and one Torx screw
with plastic sleeve.
Connect P4 on the relay card to P7 on the SPS with the 10 way FRC provided.

4-7

The Alarm Relay Card, Continued

Configuration

The relays have one set of voltage-free contacts (see note below) connected to one pair of
terminals via a header. The two terminals are configured for normally closed or normally
open by positioning a jumper on the relay card.
Table 6-3. Alarm Relay Card Jumper Positions
Relay
Alarm
Isolate (Supervisory)
Fault (Trouble)

Notes

Header
P1
P2
P3

Normally Closed
1-2 (top)
1-2 (top)
1-2 (top)

Normally Open
2-3 (bottom)
2-3 (bottom)
2-3 (bottom)

• The common contact of each relay has a transient suppressor to earth, and must not be
used to switch voltages greater than its rating of 40V.
• The common contact is protected with a 3A fuse (5 x 15mm type).
• For the default configuration, the relays are normally de-energised and energise on
Fault/Isolate/Alarm.
• The corresponding LED illuminates when the relay is energized.
• The relays may be configured under custom control to operate other than the default
actions.

Warning

If relay RL3 is configured for operation other than Fault (Trouble), jumper P3 on the SPS
must be shifted to positions 1-2 (top).

Specification

CARD
20-32Vdc
15mA @ 24V, quiescent
37mA @ 24V, all relays on
RELAYS
Voltage-free changeover, suppressors to
earth
30Vac, 32Vdc
2A, resistive load
FUSE
5 x 15mm, Glass Cartridge, 3A

Input Voltage
Input Current
(nominal)
Form
Voltage
Current
F1, F2, F3

4-8

Brigade Interfaces

Overview

The Alarm Relay Card is typically used to provide a Brigade Interface. The default
configuration is for the three relays to operate on Fault (Trouble), Isolate (Supervisory)
and Alarm, respectively.

Format

These relays are normally de-energised and energise on the respective status. They have
voltage-free contacts that are connected to two terminals and can be configured as
normally open or normally closed by the positioning of links. Refer to the previous
section for details.
If a normally energized relay is required to provide activation on complete loss of system
power (Standby), the Aux Relay on the SPS can be programmed as normally on and its
contacts connected in series/parallel with the contacts of the Fault (Trouble) relay as is
applicable, i.e., series for normally closed, parallel for normally open. Where the Brigade
interface is powered from the 4100U-S1 and monitored by the central station, this is not
typically required.
Note that if the Aux relay is programmed as normally energised, de-energising on Fault, it
cannot be used to replace the Fault relay on the Alarm Relay Card as the latter is link
connected to a hardware signal of “SPS CPU Fault”, and signals “Fault” when the SPS
loses communications with the CPU.

Applications

The 4100U-S1 has specific mounting doors for several types of signaling device. These
must be obtained separately.

Kit Contents

FP0935 FP,4100U-S1 1976-174,ASE DOOR KIT
1 x 4U hinged door, with ASE cover and barrel nuts already fitted
1 x 3 way connector and 1 x 2 way connector for connection to the ASE when it is
fitted
1 x FP0740 FAS interface module with red, yellow, blue and white wires
1 x pair of red and black wires for connecting the ASE to the 4100U-S1 DC supply
4 x M6 screws, washers and cage nuts for mounting the door
5 x Cable ties and adhesive cable tie holders for fastening the ASE wiring
1 x green earth lead + nut and washers to earth the door to the expansion bay
2 x M4 x 16 screws and crinkle washers to mount the ASE to the door
FP0937 FP,4100U-S1 1976-174,PPU/AIU DOOR KIT
1 x 4U hinged door with spacer bracket, connector strip, label and wiring already
fitted
4 x M6 screws, washers and cage nuts for mounting the door
5 x Cable ties and adhesive cable tie holders for fastening the PPU/AIU wiring
1 x green earth lead + nut and washers to earth the door to the expansion bay
4 x 1¼” PK screws and plastic spacers for mounting the PPU on the spacer bracket

Door Mounting

Both types of brigade doors mount in the 4 unit space at the bottom of the 4100U-S1
cabinet, using 4 x M6 screws, washers and cage nuts. Cage nuts should already be fitted
to the 4100U-S1 and screws supplied with it, but there are spare screws, washers and cage
nuts supplied with each kit in case the others have been lost.

4-9

General Wiring

The ASE or AIU/PPU should be powered from the fused DC distribution board on the
power supply. It is recommended that the brigade device does not share its fuse
protection with any other equipment, for reliability.
The wiring between the brigade device and the 4100U-S1 should be routed neatly as
shown in the following drawings, and secured in place with the cable ties and adhesive tie
holders supplied with the kits.
Fit the protective earth lead between the quick-connect tap on the brigade interface door
and an unused stud in the lower right end of the expansion bay, using the nut and washers
supplied with this kit.

AIU/PPU Mounting

The AIU or PPU must be obtained separately. The AIU is fastened directly to the spacer
bracket on the brigade interface door by four screws supplied with the AIU. The PPU
mounts on the spacer bracket using four screws and plastic standoffs supplied with this
kit. See drawing 1901-267 sheet 2 for details.

AIU/PPU Wiring

The pre-fitted wiring must be connected to the 4100U-S1’s Alarm Relay Card terminals
as shown in 1901-267 sheet 2. Set the three links on the Alarm Relay card to the NO
positions for an AIU and the NC positions for a PPU. Note: the red wire has some extra
length, for use in linking the terminals together as shown. Both AIU and PPU require
extra wire links on the Alarm Relay terminals, and the PPU requires extra wire links on
the connector strip on the door.

ASE Mounting

The ASE must be obtained separately. If it is supplied complete with a body, this must be
removed before fitting the ASE to the door. The ASE is fastened to the brigade interface
door with the two M4 screws and crinkle washers in the kit. The antenna socket should
be fitted to the tab on the door below the ASE position. See drawing 1976-174 sheet 1 on
page 4 and the ASE installation instructions for details.

ASE Wiring

The FP0740 ASE FAS module must be connected to the 4100U-S1’s Alarm Relay Card
terminals and the 2 way ASE connector as shown in 1976-174 sheet 1. Set the three links
on the Alarm Relay card to the NC positions.

4-10

Chapter 5
SPS Field Wiring (4100U-S1)
Introduction

This chapter shows how various devices are wired to an SPS. It includes connection to
NACs, IDNet, relays, and power circuits.

In this Chapter

Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.
Topic

See Page #

General Field Wiring Guidelines

5-2

SPS NAC Field Wiring Guidelines

5-3

Power Supply Wiring Distances

5-6

Using T-Gen 50 with 4100U-S1

5-8

SPS Auxiliary Power Wiring

5-15

SPS Relay Wiring

5-17

SPS IDNet Wiring

5-18

5-1

General Field Wiring Guidelines
General Guidelines

•

All field wires must be 0.75 mm2 or greater cross section and comply with
AS1670.1 and the wiring code.

•

Conductors must test free of all earth leakage.

•

All wiring must be done using copper conductors only, unless noted otherwise.

•

If shielded wire is used,
-

the metallic continuity of the shield must be maintained throughout the
entire cable length.

the entire length of the cable must have a resistance greater than 1 Megohm
to earth ground.

•

Underground wiring must be free of all water.

•

Wires that run in plenum should be in conduit.

•

A system ground must be provided for earth detection and lightning protection
devices. This connection must comply with approved earth detection.

•

Only system wiring should be run together in the same conduit.

•

Use supplied ferrite beads with all SPS field wiring including the Aux 24V.
Loop wires twice through the supplied ferrite bead(s) as shown in Figure 5-1.
(Extra can be ordered as 4100-5129 – 3 beads).

Wires go twice
through (1 turn)

Figure 5-1. The Ferrite Bead

Continued on next page

5-2

SPS NAC Field Wiring Guidelines

Overview

Each of the three NACs on the SPS has two pairs of driven outputs (A+/A-, B+/B-) which
operate together.
NAC B outputs have polarity reversal supervision and expect a 10k EOLR. Each
connected device must have a suitably rated blocking diode. EOLRs are supplied fitted to
the NAC terminals.
NAC A outputs have an integral 10k to accommodate Class A (loop) wiring. Class A
wiring is not mandatory under AS1670.1.
Class B (string) wiring can only have one branch.
The 3A max rating applies to each NAC, B + A outputs combined under alarm
conditions. NAC load current may be displayed on the LCD.
The Australian SPS has extra decoupling capacitors fitted to the NAC outputs, and cannot
be used to drive the Simplex range of addressable appliances (Strobes).
NACs may be programmed to be normally on to allow the terminals to be used as power
supply outputs. See the SPS Auxiliary Power Wiring section following.

Guidelines

Allocations

Review the following guidelines for NACs before you begin NAC field wiring.
•

All wiring must be 0.75 mm2 to 4 mm2.

•

All wiring is supervised and power-limited.

•

The maximum alarm current is 3 A per circuit. The supervisory current is 2 mA
at 24 VDC.

•

The nominal supply voltage rating is 24 VDC, 2 V p-p ripple (maximum).

•

The total available current from the SPS is 9A. Any current used for card power
by modules plugged into the PDI, as well as any auxiliary 24 VDC current, must
be deducted from the total 9A available current.

•

Terminal designations “+” and “-” are for the Alarm state (ON), not the
supervision state.

The configuration templates supplied for use with the 4100U-S1 all have these default
assignments of the NAC outputs, with corresponding Custom Control equations.
•

NAC1 :

Ancillary Control Facility (ACF), to control ancillary devices
during an Alarm. This output can be isolated using the ACF Isolate
control on the keyboard.

•

NAC 2 :

Fire Bell, to operate a bell as required by AS4428.1. This output
can be isolated using the Bells Isolate control on the keyboard.

•

NAC 3 :

Warning System, to operate devices such as T-Gen 50. This output
can be isolated using the Warning System Isolate control on the
keyboard.
Continued on next page

5-3

SPS NAC Field Wiring Guidelines, Continued
Some or all of these output functions could be implemented using addressable
devices or other relay modules instead, in which case the corresponding NAC output
could be reassigned to other uses. The new configuration would require full testing
of these functions to ensure compliance with AS 4428.1.
Class A (loop) NAC
Wiring

To connect the SPS to reverse-polarity, non-addressable notification appliances using
Class A wiring, read the following instructions and refer to the figure below.
1.

Route wire from the “B+”, “B-”, outputs on TB2 of the SPS to the appropriate
inputs on a peripheral notification appliance. Use NAC1, NAC2, or NAC3 as
required.

Route wire from the first appliance to the next one. Repeat for each appliance.

Route wire from the last appliance to the A+ and A- inputs on the same NAC
circuit of TB1 of the SPS.

Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each NAC output you want to use.

Leave the 10 K, ½ W, brown/black/orange resistor (378-030) on each the “B+”
to “B-” terminals of each unused NAC. No external end-of-line resistor is
needed for circuits in use.

If the appliance/device to be used does not have an integral diode, a sufficiently
rated blocking diode must be fitted between the incoming +ve wire and the +ve
terminals of the device with cathode (stripe) to the device.
BLK
2

RED

0.75 mm to 4 mm

TYPICAL
APPLIANCE

Important: Conductors
must test free
of all grounds.

RED

BLK

Leave the 378-030 EOL
Resistor (10 K Ohm, ½ W;
brown/black/orange) on
unused B+/B- terminals

TYPICAL
APPLIANCE

RED

BLK

Ferrite beads
required for EMC
compliance. Use
SX0005 or kit
4100-5129.
3
2
1

NAC2

NAC3

B+ B- A+ A-

NAC1
NAC1

NAC1
NAC2

NAC1
NAC3

LED1

LED2

LED3

Figure 5-2. Class A (loop) NAC Wiring
Continued on next page

5-4

SPS NAC Field Wiring Guidelines, Continued

Class B (string) NAC
Wiring

To connect the SPS to appliances using Class B wiring, read the following instructions
and refer to the figure below.
1.

Route wire from the B+, B- outputs on TB2 of the SPS to the appropriate inputs
on a peripheral notification appliance. Use NAC1, NAC2, or NAC3, as required.

Route wire from the first appliance to the next one. “T” tapping is not allowed
since the spur will not be supervised. Repeat for each appliance.

Route wire from the last appliance to the supplied EOLR or a 4081-9008 EOL
Harness (10 K Ohm, ½ W; brown/black/orange).

Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each NAC output you want to use.

Leave the 378-030 EOL Resistor (10 K Ohm, ½ W; brown/black/orange) on
each unused circuit. The circuit must connect “B+” to “B-” terminals.

If the appliance/device to be used does not have an integral diode, a blocking
diode must be fitted between the incoming +ve wire and the +ve terminal of the
device with the diode’s cathode (stripe) connected to the device.

The illustration below shows Class B wiring.
EOL
Harness
10K
1/2W
(133-894)
RED

RED
BLK

TYPICAL
APPLIANCE

Important: Conductors
must test free
of all grounds.
2

0.75 mm to 4 mm

RED

RED
BLK

Leave the EOL Resistor
(10 K Ohm, ½ W;
brown/black/orange) on
unused B+/B- terminals

TYPICAL
APPLIANCE
2

Ferrite bead
required for CE
compliance. Use
kit 4100-5129.

RED

3
2
1

BLK
BLK

NAC2

NAC3

B+ B- A+ A-

P1
B+ B- A+ ANAC1
NAC1

NAC1
NAC2

NAC1
NAC3

LED1

LED2

LED3

Figure 5-3. Class B (string) Wiring

5-5

Power Supply Wiring Distances

Overview

Before wiring from any type of power supply to notification appliances, check Tables 5-1
and 5-2 for wiring distances.

Class A NAC
Wiring Table

Table 5-1 lists the maximum distances from the NAC terminal block to the last appliance
in a Class A (loop) configuration, depending on wire gauge and current. Use Table 5-1 to
calculate wire distances for your application if you are using Class A wiring.
Table 5-1. Class A (Loop) Wiring Distances

Alarm
Current @
24V

0.75 mm2

1.00 mm2

1.50 mm2

2.50 mm2

4.00 mm2

DC
Resistance

0.25A

120m

150m

230m

380m

620m

6.0 ohms

0.50A

58m

77m

120m

190m

310m

3.0 ohms

0.75A

38m

51m

77m

130m

210m

2.0 ohms

1.00A

29m

38m

58m

96m

150m

1.5 ohms

1.25A

23m

31m

46m

77m

120m

1.2 ohms

1.50A

19m

26m

38m

64m

100m

1.0 ohms

1.75A

16m

22m

33m

55m

88m

0.86 ohms

2.00A

14m

19m

29m

48m

77m

0.75 ohms

2.25A

13m

17m

26m

43m

68m

0.67 ohms

2.50A

12m

15m

23m

38m

62m

0.60 ohms

2.75A

10m

14m

21m

35m

56m

0.55 ohms

3.00A

10m

13m

19m

32m

51m

0.50 ohms

Notes:
•

Max Distance = distance from SPS to last appliance.

•

This table is calculated at 49 degrees Centigrade.

•

Distances are based on a 3V drop, and take into account the worst-case panel
output voltage. These distances are based on the worst case of having one single
load at the furthest point.

•

If circuit integrity wire is used instead of housing cable in a fire-rated enclosure,
reduce wiring distances by 12 m for every 3 m of potential exposure.
Continued on next page

5-6

Power Supply Wiring Distances, Continued

Class B NAC
Wiring Table

Table 5-2 lists the maximum distances from the NAC terminal block to the last appliance
in a Class B (string) configuration, depending on wire gauge and current. Use Table 5-2
to calculate wire distances for your application if you are using Class B wiring.
Table 5-2. Class B (string) Wiring Distances

Alarm
Current @
24V

4.00 mm2

DC
Resistance

0.75 mm2

1.00 mm2

1.50 mm2

2.50 mm2

0.25A

230m

310m

460m

770m

1200m

12.0 ohms

0.50A

120m

150m

230m

380m

620m

6.0 ohms

0.75A

77m

100m

150m

260m

410m

4.0 ohms

1.00A

58m

77m

120m

190m

310m

3.0 ohms

1.25A

46m

62m

92m

150m

250m

2.4 ohms

1.50A

38m

51m

77m

130m

210m

2.0 ohms

1.75A

33m

44m

66m

110m

180m

1.7 ohms

2.00A

29m

38m

58m

96m

150m

1.5 ohms

2.25A

26m

34m

51m

85m

140m

1.3 ohms

2.50A

23m

31m

46m

77m

120m

1.2 ohms

2.75A

21m

28m

42m

70m

110m

1.1 ohms

3.00A

19m

26m

38m

64m

100m

1.0 ohms

Notes:
•

Max Distance = distance from SPS to last appliance.

•

This table is calculated at 49 degrees Centigrade.

•

Distances are based on a 3V drop, and take into account the worst-case panel
output voltage. These distances are based on the worst case of having one single
load at the furthest point.

•

If circuit integrity wire is used instead of housing cable in a fire rated enclosure,
reduce wiring distances by 12 m for every 3 m of potential exposure.

Continued on next page

5-7

Using T-Gen 50 with 4100U-S1

Overview

AS 1670.1 requires fire alarm warning systems to produce sounds complying with
AS 2220 or ISO 8201. One way of meeting this requirement in a 4100U system is to use
a T-GEN 50 tone generator, which is capable of driving up to 50W of load on a 100V
speaker line.
The recommended version of the T-Gen 50 for use in 4100U-S1 is available as part 41000766K (see PID information in Chapter 1). This consists of a T-Gen 50 mounted on a
metal bracket which is mounted into the expansion bay in the same way as a legacy 4100
motherboard. This part code includes the necessary mounting hardware.
The best place to mount this bracket is in the right-most free slot in the expansion bay,
next to the mains socket bracket. The bracket should be installed with the T-Gen 50
faccing to the left - this is “upside down” compared to some other uses of this bracket.
Note also that the heat sink of the T-Gen 50 intrudes slightly into the space above the next
slot to the left. This will probably clash with other motherboards or modules and make
this slot unusable.

Powering the T-Gen 50

The T-Gen 50 must be continuously powered from 24VDC, i.e. not just during Alarm
conditions, so that it can supervise the 100V speaker line.
If the T-GEN 50 is powered from one of the outputs of the Fused Distribution Board
PA0915, the maximum speaker load is reduced to 20W. More load than this will run the
risk of blowing the 1A fuse on the Distribution Board. Do not fit a higher rated fuse to
the Distribution Board, since this will not provide proper protection due to other
protection devices in the power supply.
If more output is required, power the T-GEN 50 directly from the AUX POWER
terminals of the SPS power supply. This output is rated at 2A, which is just sufficient to
drive one fully loaded T-GEN 50. However, this leaves no reserve for any other
equipment to be powered from these terminals, e.g., a brigade signalling device.

5-8

Using T-Gen 50 with 4100U-S1, Continued

Controlling a T-Gen 50
with a Relay Module

T-GEN 50

FAULT RELAY
OUTPUT

COM
NO

4100-3003
Relay
Module

NO
NC
COM

DEF-

10 k ohm
resistor

SIG
A/I/EALM0V
+24V
+24V

To AUX
POWER

DC INPUT

Auto 150 (1.0 mm2)
or heavier
EARTH
LINE -

Mains rated cable for
100V speaker wiring

LINE +

Connector
block mounted
on bracket

Figure 5-4. Relay Module Connection to a T-Gen 50
A T-GEN 50 can be operated and supervised using a 4100-3003 relay module. The relay
module is used to control the ALM- input to the T-GEN 50 and to monitor the state of its
Fault relay. The T-GEN 50 is configured to supervise the ALM- wiring from the relay
module and the 100V wiring to the loudspeakers.
Figure 5.4 shows the wiring between the T-GEN 50 and the relay module. The detail of
the 24V supply is not shown, but the T-GEN 50 0V MUST be common with the 4100U
0V (this will always be the case when using the AUX POWER supply, as described
earlier).

5-9

Using T-Gen 50 with 4100U-S1, Continued

T-Gen 50 Setting for
Relay Operation

These switch and link settings should be used. These apply to T-GEN 50 software
version 1.7.
Alert to Evacuate
Change-Over Time
SW1
SW2 (T1)
SW3
(T0)
(T2)
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON

Setting on T-GEN 50
0 sec
30 sec
1 min
1.5 min
3 min
5 min
10 min
Alert Only

SWITCH

Name

Setting on T-GEN 50

SW4

ALM I/P
Supervision

ON (Supervision enabled)

SW5

ALM I/P

OFF (Non-latching)

SW6

Evac Tone

OFF

SW7

OFF for AS 2220 tone
ON for ISO 8201 + Keywords

SW8

Evac Message

OFF for Evac Message 1 or Field
Recorded message,
ON for Evac Message 2 or Keywords
only in ISO 8201

Link

Name

Setting on T-GEN 50

BIAS

FITTED if PA or Background Music not
required.

MASTER

FITTED

REC EN

Fit to record message.

TEST

Fit for test tone during installation

SLAVE

NOT FITTED

SLAVE / MASTER

MASTER

FAULT=
DEF-/RELAY

RELAY

5-10

Using T-Gen 50 with 4100U-S1, Continued

A T-GEN 50 can be controlled and supervised using a NAC output. The NAC is used to
control the ALM- input to the T-GEN 50 and to supervise its Fault relay output. The TGEN 50 is configured to supervise the 100V wiring to the loudspeakers.
Figure 5-5 shows the wiring between the T-GEN 50 and the NAC terminals.
The detail of the 24V supply is not shown, but the T-GEN 50 0V MUST be common with
the 4100U 0V (this will always be the case when using the AUX POWER supply as
described earlier).
The NAC output must be programmed as a SIGNAL point type, so that it automatically
operates on Alarm, and provides reverse polarity supervision to the 10kΩ EOLR.

FAULT RELAY
OUTPUT

The configuration templates already have NAC3 programmed as a suitable output to drive
the T-Gen 50.

To NAC B
Terminals

NO
NC
COM

10 k ohm
resistor
DEFSIG
A/I/EALM0V
0V
+24V
+24V

To AUX
POWER

DC INPUT

T-GEN 50

Controlling a
T-Gen 50 from a NAC
Output

Auto 150 (1.0 mm2)
or heavier
EARTH
LINE -

Mains rated cable for
100V speaker wiring

LINE +

Connector
block mounted
on bracket

Figure 5-5. NAC Connection to a T-Gen 50

5-11

Using T-Gen 50 with 4100U-S1, Continued

T-Gen 50 Settings for
NAC Operation

Setting on T-GEN 50
0 sec
30 sec
1 min
1.5 min
3 min
5 min
10 min
Alert Only

SW1 to SW3 settings have no effect on Slave T-GEN 50s.
SWITCH

Name

Setting on T-GEN 50

SW4

ALM I/P
Supervision

OFF (Supervision disabled)

SW5

ALM I/P

OFF (Non-latching)

SW6

Evac Tone

OFF

SW7

OFF for AS 2220 tone
ON for ISO 8201 + Keywords

SW8

Evac Message

OFF for Evac Message 1 or Field
Recorded message,
ON for Evac Message 2 or Keywords
only in ISO 8201

Link

Name

Setting on T-GEN 50

BIAS

Can be FITTED if PA or Background
Music not required

MASTER

FITTED

REC EN

Fit to record message.

TEST

Fit for test tone during installation

SLAVE

NOT FITTED

SLAVE / MASTER

MASTER

FAULT=
DEF-/RELAY

RELAY

5-12

Using T-Gen 50 with 4100U-S1, Continued

Fitting an
EvacuationControl

An optional three-position control ME0460 (see part numbers in Chapter 1) allows TGEN 50s to be switched from the front panel between automatic operation, being
Isolated, or producing Evacuation tone, regardless of the state of other control inputs.
With the control in the ISOLATE position, the T-GEN 50 will not respond to the ALMinput, or activate its FAULT output if a fault is present.
With the control in the EVAC position, the T-GEN 50 will immediately produce
Evacuation tone.
Figure 5-6 shows how to connect an Evacuation Control to a T-GEN 50.

ISOLATE

DEF-

EVAC

SIG

AUTO

A/I/EALM0V
0V
+24V
+24V

DC INPUT

T-GEN 50

The control can be fitted to an FP0935 or FP0937 4U Brigade Interface door as used in
4100U-S1, or fitted to a 4100-1279 blank display module (requires a 9.5mm hole to be
drilled in the display module – the ME0460 includes an installation guide with drilling
details). See Figure 5-7 for examples.

EVAC. CONTROL

Figure 5-6. Wiring an Evacuation Controller to a T-Gen 50

Fitting a PA
Microphone

The T-GEN 50 can be fitted with a compatible PA microphone, to allow voice
announcements via the warning system. ME0490 is a suitable part for the 4100U-S1 (see
part numbers in Chapter 1)
A suitable recess or cavity is required for storing the microphone while not in use. The
FP0935 and FP0937 4U Brigade doors have a suitable recess. See Figure 5-7 to see how
the microphone fits and how its lead is routed inside the cabinet.

5-13

Using T-Gen 50 with 4100U-S1, Continued

100V Speaker
Wiring

Refer to the T-GEN 50 Installation and Operating Guide (LT0186) for details about the
wiring of speakers and end-of-line resistor requirements for the T-GEN 50.

ME0460 Evac
Control fitted to
blank display
module

ME0490
lead routed
inside
cabinet to
T-GEN 50

ME0490 PA
Microphone fitted to
4U Brigade Door

ME0460 Evac
Control fitted to
4U Brigade Door

Figure 5-7. Examples of Evacuation Controls and PA Microphone

5-14

SPS Auxiliary Power Wiring

Overview

The panel, battery-backed, unregulated dc bulk power is available from the SPS via the
NAC and the 24V Aux power terminals. NACs can be configured as auxiliary power
point type in the 4100U Programmer. All of these are power-limited.

Guidelines

Review the following guidelines before using the SPS for auxiliary power.
•

Voltage rating: 24 VDC (nominal), 2 V P-P ripple (maximum).

•

The total auxiliary current available for non-alarm loads is 5A. The total current
available for the entire SPS is 9A, including NAC, auxiliary, and card power.

•

The Auxiliary Power output is rated at 2A DC. Programming is required to activate
this supply output.

•

A Fuse Distribution board is fitted to the SPS bracket and wired to the Auxiliary
Power output as standard. Each output from this board is protected by a 1A fuse. Do
not fit heavier fuses than 1A since this may defeat the fuse protection. The combined
output from the DC Distribution board is limited to 2A.

•

All wiring is 0.75 mm2 to 4 mm2.

•

All SPS powered field wiring requires a ferrite bead fitted (refer Figure 5.1).

•

All wiring that leaves the building requires overvoltage protection. Install
module 2081-9044 wherever wire enters or exits the building. A maximum of
four 2081-9044 Modules may be connected to one channel.

•

When a NAC is configured as an auxiliary power circuit, no end-of-line resistor
is used.

•

External power wiring is not supervised unless an end-of-line relay is wired, coil
to auxiliary power, and Normally Open contacts are monitored by a system
power point. Relay current must be considered as part of the load.

Continued on next page

5-15

SPS Auxiliary Power Wiring, Continued

Wiring

The SPS can connect to auxiliary power appliances via the dedicated auxiliary power tap
(TB3). If more power is needed, any of the three NAC outputs can be used for auxiliary
power.
AUXILIARY
POWER

0.75 mm to 4 mm

AUXILIARY
POWER

Ferrite bead
required for EMC
compliance. Use
SX0005 or kit
4100-5129.

TB2

B+ B- A+ A-

Devices

NAC points must be
reconfigured as
auxiliary power
output points in the
programmer

Primary

SPS

Dedicated auxiliary
power screw terminal
(configured in the
Programmer)

Return

TB1

TB2

4090-9117
ISOLATOR

TB1
24V
0V

TB2

4090-9117
ISOLATOR

To SPS

Class A Aux power wiring requires the use
of 4090-9117 IDNet Power Isolators, as
shown above.

AUX POWER

0V 24V

TB3

Fuse Distribution Board
AUXILIARY
POWER

0.75 m to 4 mm

•

Maximum load per NAC: 3A alarm, 2A non-alarm load

•

Maximum load per Fuse Distribution Board output: 1A, limited to 2A collectively.

•

Class A wiring is possible only if 4090-9117 Power Isolators are used.

•

Ferrite beads must be fitted on NAC wiring. Use kit 4100-5129 (3 beads).
Figure 5-8. Auxiliary Power Wiring

5-16

SPS Relay Wiring

Overview

The SPS has one programmable relay, Aux 1, with one set of voltage-free contacts (see
below).
The Alarm Relay 4100-6033 is fitted as standard to 4100U-S1. This has 3 relays, each
with one set of normally open (or normally closed) contacts available on a screw terminal
block (see Chapter 4).

Aux 1 Relay

Alarm Relay Card

•

The relay must be configured in the Programmer.

•

The relay circuit is rated to switch 2A resistive or 1A inductive at 30VAC or 32VDC.

•

Relay contacts are Form C voltage-free contacts (but with a 40V transorb from
common to Earth). Do not switch voltages greater than this rating, or damage may
result.

•

When power through the relay contacts is provided by the SPS Auxiliary Power
output, wiring is power-limited.

•

The relay circuit is not supervised.

The three relays have default functions of Fault (trouble), Isolate (supervisory) and
Alarm, and are typically used for Brigade Signalling (refer to Chapter 4 for jumper
settings and other Brigade device information).
Continued on next page

5-17

SPS IDNet Wiring

Overview

This section describes how the IDNet Channel on the SPS connects to addressable
devices/detectors.
The guidelines governing IDNet wiring guidelines are covered in Chapter 6, IDNet
Installation.

IDNet Wiring

Up to 250 IDNet initiating devices are supported on the SPS IDNet channel. The SPS
supports both Class A (loop) and Class B (string) wiring. Class A wiring is mandatory for
connection to more than 40 devices.
Class A wiring allows IDNet appliances to continue to communicate with the SPS even in
the event of an open circuit somewhere in the loop. Class A wiring requires that two
wires are routed from the SPS to each IDNet appliance, and then back again to the SPS.
Class B wiring allows “T” tapping, and therefore requires less wiring distance per
installation than Class A.
Note that IDNet wiring does not require end-of-line resistors, because each IDNet
appliance communicates directly to the SPS.

Guidelines

Ferrite beads are required on the SPS IDNet cables (refer Figure 5.1). Refer to
Chapter 6 IDNet Installation for the guidelines governing IDNet wiring.
Continued on next page

5-18

SPS IDNet Wiring, Continued

Class A (loop)
Wiring

To connect addressable devices/detectors to the SPS IDNet using Class A wiring, read the
following instructions.
1.
2.

Ferrite beads are required on the SPS IDNet cables (refer Figure 5.1).
Route wire from the B+, B- outputs on TB1 of the SPS to the appropriate inputs
on a peripheral IDNet device.

Route wire from the first IDNet device to the next one. Repeat for each device.

Route wire from the last IDNet device to the A+ and A- inputs on TB1 of the
SPS.

IDNet
IDNet
DEVICE
DEVICE
IDNet LOOP
(CLASS A / STYLE G)

IDNet
IDNet
DEVICE
DEVICE

Ferrite beads
required.

B+ B- SHLD A+ A-

3
2
1

IDNet

Figure 5-9. Class A (loop) Wiring
Continued on next page

5-19

SPS IDNet Wiring, Continued

Class B (string)
Wiring

To connect addressable devices/detectors to the SPS IDNet using Class B wiring, read the
following instructions.
1.
2.
3.

Under AS1670.1 Class B wiring is allowed only for a maximum of 40
addressable devices.
A ferrite bead is required on the SPS IDNet cable.
On TB1, jumper B+ to A+, and jumper B- to A-.

Route wire from the B+, B- terminals to the devices.

The illustration below shows Class B wiring.
IDNet LINES TO DEVICES
(CLASS B / STYLE 4)

Ferrite bead
required.

B+ B- SHLD A+ A-

3
2
1

IDNet

Figure 5-10. Class B (string) Wiring

5-20

Chapter 6
Installing a 4100U IDNet Card
Introduction

The 4100U-S1 can support one IDNet card in the expansion bay, to provide a second
addressable loop.
The IDNet Card uses Mapnet Protocol and communicates with existing Mapnet
detectors/devices plus the new IDNet devices.

In this Chapter

Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.
Topic

See Page #

The IDNet Card

6-2

Installing the IDNet Card onto the PDI

6-4
6-5

Configuring the Card
Wiring to IDNet Devices

6-6

Troubleshooting on IDNet

6-9

6-1

The IDNet Card

Overview

The 4100U IDNet card receives 24V power (+24V Card Supply bus) and communication
with the CPU via the PDI. There are several versions of IDNet Card, configured by links
soldered on the PCB. The 4100-3101AU used in Australia communicates with up to 250
devices.

IDNET LINE TERMINAL BLOCK
(TB1)
SHIELD JUMPER
(P1)
COMM TROUBLE
LED (LED1)
IDNET TROUBLE
LED (LED2)

ADDRESS
DIP SWITCH
(SW1)

PDI CONNECTOR
(P2) (on reverse
side)

Figure 6-1. The IDNet Card

6-2

The IDNet Card, Continued

LEDs

The IDNet card has the following LEDs:
LED1. Normally off. Turns on steady if the IDNet card is not communicating with
the 4100U CPU.
LED2. Normally off. Illuminates to indicate a problem with the IDNet lines.
•

Steady on indicates channel failure, i.e. communication problems with
configured devices.

•

One repetitive blink indicates a line short.

•

Two repetitive blinks indicate a Class A failure or an open line.

Specifications

Table 6-1. IDNet Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Input Voltage

24 VDC nominal (24V Card Supply from SPS)

Comms/Power
Voltage to
IDNet Slaves

30 VDC (nominal) or 35 VDC @ 250 mA
36.5V maximum (See below)

Comms/Power
Current Limit

350mA average current @ 49° C

Comms/Power
Wiring
Distance

40 Ohms maximum loop resistance
0.58 μF capacitance maximum (line to line and shield to line)

Environmental Specifications
Operating
Temperature

0° to 50° C

•

Voltage output to IDNet is normally 30VDC. Output is increased to 35VDC
when LEDs, piezos, or other outputs are activated, as in the alarm state.

•

The 30/35V PSU on the IDNet is rated at greater than 350mA. The current limit
is provided by a PTC.

•

Up to 250 IDNet devices are supported by one IDNet channel.

•

The IDNet card keeps track of which LEDs should be on at all times, and
displays no more than 20 at any given time.

•

Up to 43 coded piezo sounders are supported by one IDNet channel.

6-3

Installing the IDNet Card onto the PDI

Overview

Use connector P2, labelled on the back side of the IDNet card, to connect to any of the
four left-most PDI connectors as shown in the figure below.
Note that the right-most two PDI connectors are obscured by the mains output bracket,
and a T-Gen 50 bracket (if fitted).
Fitting the IDNet card to the left-most position is recommended, since this will use space
that cannot be used by legacy 4100 motherboards and daughter cards because of
mechanical clashes with the LED/Switch controller(s) on the front panel.

WASHERS
STANDOFFS
SCREW
RETAINERS
IDNet CARD
#6 SCREWS

PDI CONNECTOR
(reverse side)

PDI

Figure 6-2. Mounting onto the Power Distribution Interface in the Expansion
Bay

6-4

Configuring the Card

Overview

Configuring the card consists of selecting the shield tie point, and setting the card address.

Setting the Shield
Tie Point

If a shielded cable is used, connect the cable shield to the dedicated terminal on TB1 and
use jumper port (P1) to select where the shield will be tied.

Setting the Address

•

Position 1 - 2 connects the shield to 0 V.

•

Position 2 - 3 connects the shield to Earth.

The card address is set on DIP switch SW1, which is a bank of eight switches (see figure
below). From left to right, these switches are designated as SW1-1 through SW1-8. The
function of these switches is as follows:
•

SW1-1. This switch sets the baud rate for the internal communications line
running between the card and the CPU. Set this switch to ON.

•

SW1-2 through SW1-8. These switches set the card’s address within the
4100U-S1. Refer to the table in Appendix A for a complete list of the switch
settings for all of the possible card addresses.

Note:

You must set these switches to the value that was assigned to the card
by the 4100U Programmer.

4100 Comms Data Rate.
Switch (SW1-1)
Must Be Set to ON

Dip Switches SW1-2 through
SW1-8 set the Card Address.
Figure shows an Address of 3.

ON
OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Figure 6-3. DIP Switch SW1

6-5

Wiring to IDNet Devices

Overview

Up to 250 IDNet slave devices, such as smoke detectors and manual call points, can be
connected to the IDNet card using Class A (loop) or Class B (line) wiring, with the
following restrictions.
Class A wiring allows the devices to communicate with the IDNet card even in the event
of an open circuit somewhere in the loop. Class A wiring requires that two wires are
routed from the IDNet card to each IDNet device, and then back again to the IDNet card.
Under AS1670.1 every group of 40 devices (or less) must be separated by a Comms
Isolator.
Class B wiring allows “T” tapping, and therefore requires less wiring distance per
installation than Class A. IDNet wiring does not require end-of-line resistors, because
each IDNet device communicates directly to the IDNet card. A maximum of 40 devices
is allowed to be connected with Class B wiring.
See Appendix F for a list of compatible devices and their ratings.

Guidelines

•

Use ferrite beads on wiring. See Figure 5.1.

•

Shielded cable is recommended in electrically noisy environments.

•

IDNet cabling should not be run adjacent to other cabling, especially non-fire
system cabling, such as mains.

•

The limiting factors on the length of the twin core cable connecting the IDNet
devices to the IDNet card are cable capacitance (attenuates the superimposed
coms signal) and resistance (causes voltage drop of the supply voltage and
comms signals).

•

The maximum capacitance of 0.58uF core to core must also include the mutual
capacitance of core to earth. The latter is greatly increased when shielded cable
is used.

•

Rather than do voltage drop calculations, the following simplified rules can be
applied.
•

125 devices or less: allow a maximum of 40Ω to any device (Class B), and
in any loop (Class A).

•

250 devices: allow a maximum of 20Ω in any loop.

•

125 to 250 devices: linear de-rating between 40Ω and 20Ω can be applied.
Calculate RL = 20Ω x (1 + (250-n)/125) where RL is the allowable line
resistance and n is the number of devices used.
Example: for 200 devices the maximum resistance allowed may be extended
from 20Ω to: 20Ω + 20Ω x (250 – 200) / 125 = 28Ω

•

Use the resistance specifications that apply to the cable being used. The values
used in this manual allow 39Ω per km for 2 core of 1 mm2 for copper wire at
49°C. (A commonly used value is 34Ω per km for 2 core of 1 mm2 at 20°C).
See Table 6.2. Note that this includes both cores.

•

Sounder bases and 6 point I/O modules do not draw the alarm load from the
loop, but are powered from separate 24V terminals.

•

Where devices, e.g. sounder bases, are wired from a 24V source (e.g. supplied
by 24V Aux Power or a NAC), and are in more than 1 zone, the power cable
must also be isolated between zones by a 4090-9117AU Power Isolator Module.
Continued on next page
6-6

Wiring to IDNet Devices, Continued
Table 6-2 Cable Run Lengths

Notes

Class A Wiring

Wire Size
Distance
Distance

0.75 mm2
385 m
769 m

1 mm2
513 m
1,026 m

1.5 mm2
769 m
1,538 m

2.5 mm2
1,282 m
2,565 m

4 mm2
2,052 m
4,104 m

Resistance
20Ω
40Ω

The current allowance per device on the loop is 0.5mA with the LED off, 2mA with
the LED on. A maximum of 20 LEDs will be turned on at any time by the IDNet
Card, e.g. in alarm.

The minimum voltage allowed at the furthest device to guarantee operation is
24.9Vdc. The IDNet boosts its output voltage from 30V to 35V during alarm.

To connect the IDNet card to devices using Class A wiring, read the following
instructions and refer to the figure below.
1. Route wire from the IDNetB+, IDNetB- outputs on TB1 of the IDNet card to
the appropriate inputs on a peripheral IDNet device.
2.

Route wire from the first IDNet device to the next one. Repeat for each
device.

Route wire from the last IDNet device to the IDNetA+ and IDNetA- inputs on
TB1 of the IDNet card.

Separate every 40 devices (at most) with a communications isolator, e.g. 40909116.

5. Separate the power feed to sounder bases or 6 point I/O modules in different zones
using the 4090-9117 Power Isolate module.

IDNET DEVICES
1

2
+

0.75 mm to 4 mm
FERRITE BEAD

FERRITE BEAD
(see figure 5.1)

IDNET CARD
SHIELD

SHIELD

Figure 6-4. Class A (loop) Wiring
Continued on next page

6-7

Wiring to IDNet Devices, Continued

Class B Wiring

To connect the IDNet card to devices using Class B wiring, read the following
instructions.
1.

On TB1, jumper IDNetB+ to IDNet A+, and jumper IDNetB- to IDNetA-. If the
jumper is absent, a Class A Trouble will be indicated on LED 2.

Route wire from the IDNetA+, IDNetA-, (or B+, B-) outputs on TB1 of the
IDNet card to the first device, then on to the following devices.

Up to 40 devices maximum.

Sounder bases or 6 Point I/O modules in separate zones may not be wired in
Class B (string).

The illustration below shows Class B wiring.

IDNET DEVICES
1

2
+

0.75 mm2 and 4 mm2
FERRITE BEAD (see fig 5.1)

IDNET CARD

Figure 6-5. Class B (string) Wiring
Note:

Maintain correct polarity on terminal connections. Do not loop wires
under terminals.

6-8

Troubleshooting on IDNet

Overview

This section describes the messages that may appear on the 4100U-S1 display when using
the IDNet card. Trouble messages appear on the left as titles, and possible causes are
listed to the right in the text.

“IDNet Power
Monitor Trouble”

There is no output voltage from the IDNet power supply. Replace the IDNet card.

“Extra Device”

Appears if one or more extra devices (i.e., devices that have not been configured for the
IDNet channel) are found on the channel, or if a device is at an incorrect address. Only
one message appears, regardless of the number of extra devices found. Viewing the
trouble log will reveal the extra device address.

“Class A Trouble”

There is an open on the IDNet channel. After fixing the wiring fault, a hardware reset is
required to reset the trouble.

“Earth Fault Search”

Appears while the IDNet card is searching for earth faults on the IDNet line. When this
message is displayed, the IDNet card cannot show any alarms or other statuses.

Short Circuit

Appears when a short is detected on the IDNet channel. This status clears automatically
when the short circuit is removed.

“Channel Fail”

Appears when devices have been configured, but none of the devices are communicating
on the channel. This message does not appear if there are no configured devices on the
IDNet channel.

“No Answer”

Appears when a device is missing.

“Bad Answer”

Appears when there is a faulty device or a noisy communications channel.

“Output Abnormal”

Occurs during any of these conditions:
- 24 V is not present on TrueAlarm devices.
- TrueAlarm sensor bases with relay driver outputs are not properly supervised.
- Isolator devices are in isolation mode.

6-9

6-10

Chapter 7
PC Software Connections
Introduction

The service port on the door with the Operator Interface enables the 4100U-S1 to connect
to a PC running important utilities, such as diagnostics, programming, CPU firmware
downloading, and channel monitoring.

In this Chapter

Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.
Topic

See Page #
7-2

Software Modes

7-1

Software Modes

Overview

The 4100U-S1 can connect to PC running important utilities, such as diagnostics,
programming, CPU firmware downloading, and channel monitoring. It connects to the PC
running all of these utilities via the service port on the CPU card.

Software Modes

There are three basic software modes that the service port or service modem can be used
to connect to:
•

Service and Diagnostics Mode

•

Data Transfer Interface Mode

•

Master Bootloader Interface Mode

Each mode is described below.
Service and Diagnostics Mode. This is the default functionality when a PC is connected
to the 4100U-S1. On a PC, this mode provides application startup messages, an ASCII
interface to a User Interface command set for diagnostics, and event reporting. The PC
must be running suitable terminal emulation software (e.g., Hyperterm).
Important: When connecting via the service port, ensure your Flow Control
is set to NONE in the Port Settings of your terminal emulator.

serial download
cable

Laptop/PC running
terminal emulation software

4100U-S1 Panel
running application

Figure 7-1. Service and Diagnostic Interface
Data Transfer Interface Mode. In this mode, the 4100U Programmer is used. This
allows for slave downloading, as well as downloading a configuration and audio
messages to the 4100U-S1, and uploading a configuration or history log. Connection to a
PC is made via serial port or service modem.

Option 1
serial download
cable

Laptop/PC running
Programmer software

4100U-S1 Panel
running application

Figure 7-2. Data Transfer Interface

7-2

Software Modes, Continued
Continued on next page

Software Modes
(continued)

Master Bootloader Interface Mode. This mode is used to download the Master CPU
Exec firmware and the CFG.TXT file to the CPU via the serial port.

serial download
cable

Laptop/PC running
Programming file transfer

4100U-S1 Panel
running Bootloader

Figure 7-3. Bootloader Interface

7-3

7-4

Chapter 8
Installation Checklist, Commissioning & Maintenance
Introduction

The 4100U-S1 is tested in the factory and is loaded with a basic configuration.
When the panel arrives on site the installer must unpack and check the panel, mount the
cabinet, any additional cards, and check the configuration before applying power.
A registered electrician must connect the mains. The panel should then be powered up
and checked for correct operation.
With the mains turned off and the batteries disconnected, the field wiring is checked and
connected to the field terminals on the various cards.
The panel should then be powered up and re-programmed to accommodate all the
connected field devices. Faults in the field wiring, misaddressed detectors / devices and
mismatched detectors / devices will be displayed on the LCD. These should be cleared
one at a time and then the system (panel plus connected devices) should be
commissioned.
In this Chapter

Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.
Topic

See Page #

Alignment & Adjustment

8-2

Power Up & Placing into Operation

8-3

Maintenance

8-4

8-1

Alignment & Adjustment

Overview

All the 4100U-S1 cards and modules in the base panel are tested and aligned in the
factory before being supplied to the customer. The only field adjustment that may be
necessary is to set the battery charger voltage. (Note this has been set and should not
need re-adjusting).
R341

Battery Charger Voltage

Should the battery charger voltage need adjusting, the method is as follows:
1.

Run the system with the batteries connected and the door closed for at least 30
minutes to allow components to "warm up" (the longer the better).

Calculate the required no-load battery charging voltage by taking 27.3V for
20°C and subtracting 0.1V for every 3°C above 20°C, or adding 0.1V for every
3°C below 20°C.

With the system not in Alarm, disconnect the batteries.

Measure the voltage at the battery terminals on the SPS and adjust this to the
voltage calculated in Step 2 by turning pot R341 on the SPS.

Re-connect the batteries.

8-2

Power Up & Placing into Operation

To place the 4100U-S1 into operation, perform the following steps:
STEP 1

Ensure that the Mains Switch is OFF.

STEP 2

Ensure that 240 VAC is connected to the panel from the mains distribution
switchboard.

STEP 3

Ensure that the Lithium battery is fitted to battery holder on the CPU card,
and link P3 is fitted to the BAT ON position.
Turn the Mains Switch ON.

STEP 4

Check that the green "MAINS ON" LED indicator is on.
The Controller performs tests on its memory, electronics, and the LCD.

STEP 5

Check that the buzzer sounds and the LCD display “CPU Serial Number”.

STEP 6

Check that the LCD has good visibility. Adjust the LCD Contrast control
on the inside of the keyboard door, if necessary.

STEP 7

Install and connect the batteries.
Take care not to short the battery leads or connect in reverse polarity when
connecting.

STEP 8

Press the Lamp Test key on the control panel and check that all LEDs turn
on, and the LCD shows all black squares.

STEP 9

Clear any faults one at a time.

A full commissioning test must be carried out as per the requirements of AS 1670.1.
Refer to the appendix in this manual for detail on checking wiring, and earth fault
detection. Refer to the 4100U-S1 Operator’s Manual LT0395 for detail of the walk test
that may be used for verifying correct detector operation.

8-3

Maintenance

The 4100U-S1 system must be kept free from faults and tested on a weekly, monthly and
annual basis to verify that it is operating correctly. The tests required by part 8 of the
standard AS1851 Maintenance of Fire Protection Equipment are detailed in the 4100U-S1
Operator’s Manual, LT0395.
The Operator’s manual also provides detail of report printing and performing tests that are
useful for checking the system.

8-4

Appendix A
Card Address DIP Switch
Overview

Addressable cards include a bank of eight DIP switches. From left to right (see Figure A1, below) these switches are designated as SWx-1 through SWx-8. The function of these
switches is as follows:
•

SWx-1. This switch sets the data rate for the internal 4100U communications line
running between the card and the CPU. Set this switch to ON.

•

SWx-2 through SWx-8. These switches set the card’s address within the 4100US1. Refer to Table A-1 for a complete list of the switch settings for all of the possible
card addresses.
Note:

You must set these switches to the value assigned to the card by the 4100U
Programmer.
DIP Switches SWx-2 through
SWx-8 set the Card Address.
Figure shows an Address of 3.

4100 Comm. Baud Rate.
Switch (SWx-1)
Must Be Set to ON

ON
OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Figure A-1. DIP Switch SWx
Continued on next page

A-1

Overview,
(continued)

Table A-1. Card Addresses

Address

SW 1-2

SW 1-3

SW 1-4

SW 1-5

SW 1-6

SW 1-7

SW 1-8

Address

SW 1-2

SW 1-3

SW 1-4

SW 1-5

SW 1-6

SW 1-7

SW 1-8

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60

ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON

ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF

ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF

ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF

ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF

ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
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ON
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ON
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ON
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ON
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OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
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OFF
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ON
ON
OFF
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ON
ON
OFF
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ON
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OFF
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OFF
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63
64
65
66
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68
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70
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99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119

ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
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OFF
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OFF
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ON
ON
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OFF

OFF
OFF
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ON
ON
ON
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ON
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ON
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ON
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ON
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OFF
OFF
OFF
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OFF
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OFF

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OFF
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ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
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OFF
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ON
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ON
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ON
ON
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ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
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OFF
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OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON

OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
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OFF
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ON
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A-2

Appendix B
Programming Requirements
Introduction

This appendix briefly summarises the programming that is required to comply with
AS4428.1.
It does not provide equations or detail of programming. Refer to LT0400 4100U-S1
Programming & Configuration Reference for descriptions of the AS 4428.1
programming. The separate 4100U Programming Manual tells how to use the PC-based
4100U Programmer.

Required Features

The following is a list of functions that must be programmed under custom control.
Functionality must comply with AS4428.1, and be as described in the Operator’s Manual
LT0395.
• Individual zone alarm indication, flashing until isolated, steady when isolated.
• Common Zone Alarm indication, flashing when any zone in alarm is un-isolated,
steady when all zones in alarm are isolated.
• Individual zone isolate pushbutton and indication.
• Zone Alarm Test pushbutton and indication.
• Zone Fault Test pushbutton and indication.
• Warning System Isolate pushbutton and indication.
• External Bells Isolate pushbutton and indication.
• Ancillary Control Function and Isolate pushbutton and indication as required.
• Weekly 1 hour battery test.
• Fault indication after 8 hours of isolate.
The configuration templates for the 4100U-S1 all contain the necessary Custom Control
equations for these functions. These settings should not be altered except under advice
from Simplex.

Notes

• The US options for power supply and AVF are selected, not the Canadian ones.
• Features that do not comply with AS4428.1 must not be enabled, e.g. Alarm cut-out
times.
• Features that are statutory in AS4428.1 must not be pass-code protected, e.g. zone
isolate, zone test (Fault and Alarm).

B-1

B-2

Appendix C
Checking System Wiring
Overview

This appendix contains instructions on how to use a volt/ohm meter to check system
wiring.

Using the Volt/
Ohm Meter

When using the volt/ohm meter to check each circuit, make sure to adhere to the notes
and instructions below.
Notes:

A. No Voltage

B. Open Circuit

•

Ensure that no power is applied to the 4100U-S1 fire alarm panel
and that all wiring is properly connected (terminal blocks,
LED/switch module ribbon cables, etc.).

•

Use the earth stud in the control panel for all measurements to
ground.

•

Each circuit must test free of all grounds and extraneous voltages.

Use the volt/ohm meter as described in the steps below to check each
circuit type.
1.

At the control panel, locate wires from each initiating device
or indicating appliance circuit.

Check each circuit for extraneous voltage by setting the
volt/ohm meter to 300VAC. Place the meter probes so that
the black probe is on the “-” wire and the red probe is on the
“+” wire. Meter readings must show 0 volts (see Figure C1A).

Set the volt/ohm meter to 60 VDC and repeat step 2. The
meter must read 0 volts (see Figure C-1A).

4. Set the volt/ohm meter to OHMS x 10 and place the meter
probes as described in step 2. Check the circuits using the
resistance measurements in Table C-1. Locate and correct
any abnormal conditions at this time. Note: If the reading
indicates an open circuit in an initiating circuit, make sure the
smoke detector heads are properly mounted and seated. The
circuit may be open if smoke detector power is not present,
and if separately powered 4-wire devices are used.
5.

Check all other system wiring to verify that each circuit is
free of grounds and extraneous voltages.

C. Short Circuit

Figure C-1. Volt/Ohm Meter Readings

Continued on next page

C-1

Appendix C: Checking System Wiring, Continued

Meter Readings

Table C-1 lists the correct meter readings for indicating appliances and initiating devices.
Table C-1. Acceptable Zone and Signal Circuit Meter Readings
Circuit Type

Meter Reading

Class B/Style B Initiating Device (Zone) Circuit
From zone + to zone – (each zone)

3.3 K Ohms

From zone + to ground

Infinity

From zone - to ground

Infinity

Class A/Style D Initiating Device (Zone) Circuit
From zone + to zone – (each zone)

Infinity

From zone + to ground

Infinity

From zone - to ground

Infinity

From zone + OUT to + IN

Less than 50 Ohms

From zone - OUT to - IN

Less than 50 Ohms

Class B/Style Y Notification Appliance Circuit (each signal circuit)
From + to ground

Infinity

From - to ground

Infinity

Resistance across circuit:
In one direction
In opposite direction

10 K Ohms
Less than 200 Ohms

Class A/Style Z Notification Appliance Circuit (each signal circuit)
From + to ground

Infinity

From - to ground

Infinity

From zone + OUT to + IN

Less than 50 Ohms

From zone - OUT to - IN

Less than 50 Ohms

Resistance across circuit:
In one direction
In opposite direction

Infinity
Less than 200 Ohms

Shielding
Shield to ground

Infinity

Shield to -

Infinity

Shield to +

Infinity

MAPNET/IDNet II Loops (ZAMs and IAMs)
From MAPNET/IDNet II + to ground

Infinity

From MAPNET/IDNet II - to ground

Infinity

C-2

Appendix D
Earth Fault Detection
Overview

This appendix contains instructions on how to use the Earth Fault Search feature of the
4100U-S1 diagnostics menus.
Earth Fault Search is a diagnostic search of external field wiring that assists in locating
circuits with earth faults. An earth fault occurs when an electrical circuit is shorted to
ground. Although most circuits operate with a single earth fault, multiple earth faults can
disable communications. Because of this, earth faults must be located and repaired.
Earth Fault Search is conducted by the 4100U-S1. The diagnostic may be activated using
either the front panel interface or the Computer Port Protocol via a service port.
The 4100U-S1 supports two types of Earth Fault Searches:
•

Location Search. Searches all circuits at a location, such as the main panel.

•

IDNet Channel Search. Selectively enables channel isolators and repeaters to
detect which segment of the channel wiring has a fault.

D-1

General Guidelines
Review the guidelines below before initiating an Earth Fault Search.
•

The Detect Earth Fault jumper must be installed at the SPS for earth fault detection to
occur.

•

Only one power supply per location is configured to detect earth faults.

•

For more reliable earth fault searching:
- Use IDNet channel isolators to isolate channel faults to a specific
segment of channel wiring.
- Set IDNet channel isolator addresses to the lowest IDNet device
addresses, increasing with communication distance from the IDNet
card.

•

If an earth fault is suspected on the IDNet channel with multiple isolators, start
an IDNet Channel Search before doing a Location Search. If the Location Search
is done first, it may not yield the correct location (this is a by-product of the
extended amount of time required for the IDNet channel to initialize during a
Location Search).

•

Earth Fault Search detects only one fault at a time. Multiple faults require fixing
the first fault and then repeating the search.

•

The 4100U-S1 suspends normal operation for the duration of the Earth Fault
Search.

•

Location Earth Fault Searches optionally allow exclusion of auxiliary power
circuits from the search, so that modules connected to the 24 V auxiliary outputs
can remain in operation during the search.

•

The option to exclude auxiliary power circuits does not apply to IDNet devices,
because the entire IDNet communication channel is isolated during each search.

•

During the search, all related troubles are suppressed and a single trouble
pseudo-point is activated (P438).

•

At the completion of the search, all slaves are restarted and normal panel
operation resumes.

•

Earth Fault Search is only supported by new 4100U modules. 4100 Legacy (slot
format) modules are not supported, with the following exceptions:
- IPS for earth fault detection (not recommended). The Earth Fault
Search may fail because the isolation circuits of some 4100U slaves
(such as the 4100U telephone slave) do not support IPS.

IMPORTANT: The fire panel cannot provide fire protection during an Earth
Fault Search.

D-2

Earth Fault Searching from the Front Panel

Overview

This section describes how to conduct an Earth Fault Search, from selecting the
appropriate access code to correcting the fault.

Access Level
Selection

The panel must be at the appropriate access level (1, 2, 3, or 4) in order to run diagnostics.
To get to the correct access level,
1.

Press the Menu button. The following message comes up (press the Next or
Previous buttons, if necessary, to display it):
Press or to scroll
Change Access Level?

Press the Enter button. Now you are prompted to log in or log out.
1=Login
2=Logout
CURRENT ACCESS LEVEL = x

Press the "1" key on the numeric keypad to log in, so that the passcode prompt
comes up.
Enter a Passcode followed by

Enter the passcode and press the Enter button. ACCESS GRANTED displays
briefly on the LCD, and then the display goes back to:
1=Login
2=Logout
CURRENT ACCESS LEVEL = y

You can now open the diagnostic menu as described in the next topic.
Starting the Earth
Fault Search

To start an Earth Fault Search,
1.

If necessary, press the Menu button to access the menus.

Press the Previous or Next buttons until the diagnostic functions option appears:
Press or to scroll
Diagnostic Functions?

Press the Enter button. Then press Next or Previous buttons until the Earth Fault
Search option appears:
Press or to scroll
Earth Fault Search?
Continued on next page

D-3

Earth Fault Searching from the Front Panel, Continued

Starting the Earth
Fault Search,
Continued

10. Press the Enter button. The following options become available when you press
the Next and Previous buttons:
Press or to scroll
Location Search
Press or to scroll
IDNet Channel Search
Press or to scroll
Last Search Result
The search types are described below. When you have determined what kind of search to
initiate, display its option (one of the three shown above) and press the Enter button. Each
option has its own topic, below.

Search Option A:
Select Location

If you select the Location Search menu item, a list of cards to search becomes available.
Use the Next and Previous buttons to scroll through the list.
If you find a card that you suspect is connected to a circuit with an earth ground, press the
Enter button when that circuit is shown.
Before you can start the search, the Aux Power Select option comes up.
1=Exclude
2=Include
Exclude AUXPWR circuits from search?
The number you select, 1 or 2, determines whether the auxiliary power circuit on the
selected board is searched for earth grounds. If you exclude the auxiliary power circuit
from the search, the circuit will continue to operate normally.
Press 1 (or just press the Enter button) to exclude the card's auxiliary power circuits from
the search, or press 2 to remove auxiliary power circuits from normal operation and
search them for earth grounds.
Now you are prompted to start the search. When the location you want to search is shown
and "Press to start search" displays, the search is ready to start. A sample is
shown below.
CARD 1, SYSTEM POWER SUPPLY
Press to start search
NOTE: The 4100U-S1 suspends normal operation for the duration of the
search.
Press the Enter button to start the search.
As the search progresses, watch the display for an indication of how much of the search
has been completed. The search can be aborted at any time if you press the Clear button.
Earth Search In-Progress, Please Wait...

Earth Search In-Progress, Please Wait...
40%
Skip ahead to the "Completing the Search" topic.
Continued on next page
D-4

Earth Fault Searching from the Front Panel, Continued

Search Option B:
Select Channel

If you select the IDNet Channel Search menu item, a list of IDNet channels to search
becomes available. Use the Next and Previous buttons to scroll through the list. When the
IDNet channel you want to search is shown and "Press to start search"
displays, the search is ready to start. A sample screen is shown below.
IDNET CHANNEL M12
Press to select for search
NOTE: The 4100U-S1 suspends normal operation for the duration of the
search.
Press the Enter button to start the search.
As the search progresses, watch the display for an indication of how much of the search
has been completed. The search can be aborted at any time if you press the Clear button.
Earth Search In-Progress, Please Wait...

Earth Search In-Progress, Please Wait...
40%
Skip ahead to the "Completing the Search" topic.
Search Option C:
Last Search Result

This option simply displays the last Earth Fault Search result. If there has been no search
since the last system startup, or if the last search was aborted, the panel displays
"RESULT NOT AVAILABLE."

Completing the
Search

When a Location or IDNet Channel Search completes, all of the following occurs:
•

All slaves automatically reset.

•

The 4100U-S1 turns off the Earth Fault Search trouble pseudo-point.

•

The panel displays the specific fault information.

The panel can return only one Earth Fault Search result at a time. If another fault exists, it
can only be found using the diagnostics after the first fault is cleared. Faults will continue
to appear, one by one, until each one has been found and corrected.
IMPORTANT: Once you have been directed to an earth fault and corrected
it, it is recommended that you restart the system (warm- or cold-start).
Continue to the next topic for a list of search results and their required actions.

D-5

Search Results

Overview

There are several types of results that can display at the end of an Earth Fault Search. This
section covers all types of results.
IMPORTANT: Once you have been directed to an earth fault and corrected
it, it is recommended that you restart the system (warm- or cold-start).

Non-Point Faults

A non-point fault indicates a ground that cannot be traced to an addressable point (for
example, a shield or an audio riser). The earth fault in this example is not occurring at the
audio controller but somewhere in the riser:
CARD 17, ANALOG AUDIO CONTROLLER
AUDIO RISER 1
EARTH FAULT
Non-point faults can be displayed for each of the following items:

Point Faults

•

Channel Output (IDNet Card; MAPNET Interface Card)

•

RUI Channel (Master Controller Card). (Not used in 4100U-S1).

•

Channel 1 to 3 (TrueAlert Power Supply). (Not used in 4100U-S1).

A point fault indicates an earth fault at a specific addressable point. The example below is
a location earth fault search result, where 3 is the card address, 10 is the point number,
and 0 is the
sub-point number (not used):
CARD 003, FLEX 50 AMPLIFIER
3-10-0

EARTH FAULT

Point faults can be found at any point in the system that connects to field wiring.
Some IDNet channel point fault examples are illustrated below.
Fault not cleared. The message below shows that an IDNet channel that has been
isolated for fault detection still has the earth fault:
CARD 2, IDNET CARD (250 POINTS)
M1, EARTH FAULT SEARCH FAULT CLEAR FAIL
Fault between channel output and first isolator. The message below shows a fault
between the IDNet channel output and the first isolator on the line:
CARD 2, IDNET CARD (250 POINTS)
M1, CHANNEL OUTPUT
EARTH FAULT
Continued on next page

D-6

Search Results, Continued

Point Faults,
Continued

IDNet isolator fault. The message below shows a fault detected after the IDNet isolator
was turned on:
CARD 2, IDNET CARD (250 POINTS)
M1-3, IDNET ISOLATOR
EARTH FAULT

Fault Not Found

If the message in the lower right corner of the LCD reads FAULT NOT FOUND (for a
Location Earth Fault Search) or FAULT CLEAR FAIL (for an IDNet Channel Earth Fault
Search), it means the search could not locate the fault, but it acknowledges that a fault
exists.
There are three main possibilities behind this message:
•

There are one or more internal wiring earth(s) in the system.

•

There are system defects (hardware or software, such as a failed isolation
circuit).

•

An intermittent earth exists in the system (it occurs inconsistently and is
therefore difficult to track via diagnostics).

•

The cable to the service port may be grounded due to the remote PC's 3-pin plug.
Run the laptop on batteries only, or, use an isolating transformer to the PC to get
rid of this earth.

•

The fault is on an auxiliary output that was excluded from the search.

The problem may have to be found manually and then corrected in some of the above
scenarios.
No Fault

If the message in the lower right corner of the LCD reads NO FAULT, it means the
IDNet channel search could not locate any earth faults on that channel.

Result Not Available

If the message in the lower right corner of the LCD reads RESULT NOT AVAILABLE,
it means there is no result to view. This message comes up only when you have selected
"Last Search Result" on the menu.

D-7

D-8

Appendix E
Related Documentation

The following manuals are relevant. Other Australian 4100U manuals may be found on
the TSP website.
Book Part
Number

Title

LT0395

4100U-S1 AS4428 FIP OPERATOR'S MANUAL A5

LT0393

4100U-S1 ASE & AIU/PPU DOOR INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS

LT0400

4100U-S1 PROGRAMMING AND CONFIGURATION REFERENCE

LT0307

4100 Field Wiring Diagrams

The following is a listing of US 4100U documentation that may be relevant to 4100U-S1.
Book Part
Number

Title

574-197

4100U Fire Alarm Operator’s Manual (US version)

574-674

4100/4120-Series MAPNET Isolator Modules
Installation Instructions

574-772

4100U XPS and XNAC
Installation Instructions

574-800

4100U IDNet Cards
Installation Instructions

574-839

4100U City and Relay Cards
Installation Instructions

574-848

4100U Fire Alarm System/ System Installation Guide (US version)

574-849

4100U PC Programmer Programming Manual

579-182

4100/4120-Series NIC and Media Modules
Installation Instructions

579-184

4100/4120-Series Physical Bridges and 4100/4120-Series Media Modules
Installation Instructions

579-205

4100/4120-Series Class A / Class B Zone Modules
Installation Instructions

579-220

4100/4120-Series Relay Modules
Installation Instructions

579-221

4100/4120-Series Dual RS-232/2120 Modules
Installation Instructions

Continued on next page

Appendix E: Related Documentation, Continued

E-1

Book Part
Number
(cont.)

Title (cont.)

579-182

4100/4120-Series NIC and Media Modules
Installation Instructions

579-184

4100/4120-Series Physical Bridges and 4100/4120-Series Media Modules
Installation Instructions

579-205

4100/4120-Series Class A / Class B Zone Modules
Installation Instructions

579-220

4100/4120-Series Relay Modules
Installation Instructions

579-221

4100/4120-Series Dual RS-232/2120 Modules
Installation Instructions

579-229

4100U Upgrade Kits
Installation Instructions

579-246

4100U SPS/RPS
Installation Instructions

579-248

4100-0632 Terminal Block Utility Module
Installation Instructions

E-2

Appendix F
Compatible Actuating Devices
Introduction

This appendix describes the following:
•
•

In this Chapter

Devices that have been approved as compatible devices for use with the 4100U-S1.
Devices approved for use with the IDNet and shows the number allowed per loop.

Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.
Topic

See Page #
F-1
F-4

List of Approved Devices
Compatible Detectors, IDNET
Compatible Addressable Field Devices, IDNet

F-5

List of Approved Devices

Simplex Range - Conventional Detectors
4098-9413
Heat detector Type A
4098-9414
Heat detector Type B
4098-9415
Heat detector Type C
4098-9416
Heat detector Type D
2098-9201
Photoelectric smoke detector
2098-9576
Ionisation smoke detector
4098-9618EA
Heat detector Type A
4098-9619EA
Heat detector Type B
4098-9621EA
Heat detector Type D
4098-9621A
Heat detector Type C
4098-9601EA
Photoelectric smoke detector
4098-9603EA
Ionisation smoke detector
Tyco Range - Conventional Detectors
Detector Type
4090-9101
Monitor ZAM
614CH CO/Heat Detector
25
614I Ionisation Detector
29
614P Photo-electric Detector
19
614T Heat Detectors 20
Type A, B, C, D
T614 Heat Detectors –
20
Mk2
Type A, B, C, D

4100-5001/2/4
8 Zone Module
37
40
28
30

2190-9156
Monitor ZAM
25
29
19
20

System Sensor Range - Conventional Detectors
Detector Type
4100-5001/2/4
2190-9156
4090-9101
8 Zone Module Monitor ZAM Monitor ZAM
885WP-B Weatherproof Heat
40
40
40
Detector Type B @
@
Remote indicator output cannot be wired in common with Tyco 614 series
or the Minerva M614 series (and most other Tyco/Olsen) detectors.
Continued on next page

F-1

List of Approved Devices, Continued

Hochiki Range - Conventional Detectors
DCA-B-60R MK V
DCC-A
DCC-C
DCD-A
DCD-C
DFE-60B
DCA-B-90R MK 1
DFE-90D
DFG-60BLKJ
DFJ-60B
DFJ-90D
SPA-AB
SIH-AM
SIF-A MK 1
SIJ-ASN
SLK-A
SLG-A MK 1
SLG-AM MK 1
SLR-AS
HF-24A MK 1
YBC-R/3A
YBF-RL/4AH4

Type A heat detector
Heat Type A
Heat Type C
Heat Type A
Heat Type C
Type B heat detector
Type C heat detector
Type D heat detector
Type B heat detector
Heat Type B
Heat Type D
Beam type smoke detector
Ionisation smoke detector
Smoke
Smoke
Photoelectric smoke detector
Smoke
Photoelectric smoke detector
Smoke
Ultraviolet smoke detector
Plain - non indicating base
LED Indicating base

Olsen Range - Conventional Detectors
B111B
C24B
C29BEX
FW81B
P24B
P29B
R23B
R24BEX
T54B
T56B
T56B
V41B/V42B

Beam type smoke detector
Ionisation smoke detector
Ionisation smoke detector
Heat detector cable, Type E
Photoelectric smoke detector
Photoelectric smoke detector
Infrared flame detector
Dual spectrum infrared flame detector
Probe type heat detector type E
Heat detector types A,B,C,D with Z55B base
Heat detector types A,B,C,D with Z54B base
Ultraviolet flame detector

Apollo Range - Conventional Detectors
Series 60 Heat detector Type A
Series 60 Heat detector Type B
Series 60 Heat detector Type C
Series 60 Heat detector Type D
Series 60 55000-310 Aus Photoelectric smoke detector
Series 60 55000-240 Aus Ionisation smoke detector
Continued on next page

F-2

List of Approved Devices, Continued
Brooks Range - Conventional Detectors
PFS-A
PFS-B
PFS-C
PFS-D
PFS-P
PFS-P MK II
PFS-I
PFS-I MK II

Heat detector Type A
Heat detector Type B
Heat detector Type C
Heat detector Type D
Photoelectric smoke detector
Photoelectric smoke detector
Ionisation smoke detector
Ionisation smoke detector

Cerberus Range - Conventional Detectors
D01191A
DL01191A

Beam
Beam

Simplex MAPNET 2 Range – Addressable Field Devices
2190-9156
2190-9162
2190-9164
2190-9169
2190-9172
2190-9173
4099-9032NL

Mapnet 2 Monitor ZAM
Mapnet 2 Signal ZAM
Mapnet 2 Control ZAM
Mapnet 2 Line Powered Short Circuit Isolator
Mapnet 2 Supervised IAM
Mapnet 2 Loop powered 2 Point Input / Output
Module
Mapnet 2 Addressable Manual Call Point

F-3

Compatible Detectors, IDNET

The following lists the detectors approved for use with IDNet and shows current
rating and numbers allowed per loop.
Device Type

Operating
Current mA

Maximum
Number Allowed
Per Loop

4098-9714E
Analogue Photoelectric
Smoke Detector
4098-9717E
Analogue Ionisation
Smoke Detector
4098-9733E
Analogue Heat Type A &
B Detector
4098-9754E
Analogue Multi
(Heat/Photo)
Detector

0.5
(2 with LED
on)
0.5
(2 with LED
on)
0.5
(2 with LED
on)
0.5
(2 with LED
on)

250

Maximum
Number
Allowed Per
Line
40*

250

40*

250

40*

250

40*

* Maximum allowed by AS1670.1.
The 9714E, 9717E and 9733E detectors use a (4098-) 9789E addressable base
or 9794E addressable sounder base, or 9793 addressable isolator base. The
9754E uses a 9796E addressable base or 9795E sounder base.
The maximum specified loop/line resistance is 40Ω.
The maximum number of LEDs switched on during Alarm on an IDNet loop is 20.

F-4

Compatible Addressable Field Devices, IDNet

The following lists the addressable devices approved for use with IDNet and
shows current rating and numbers allowed per loop.
Device Type

Operating
Current mA

4090-9116
IDNet Comms Isolator
4090-9118
Relay IAM with T-sense
4090-9117
Addressable Power
Isolator
4090-9119
Relay IAM with
unsupervised Input
4090-9120
6 Point I/O
4090-9001
Supervised IAM

0.5
(2 with LED on)
0.5
(2 with LED on)
0.5
(2 with LED on)

4090-9101
Monitor ZAM
4099-9032
Manual Call Point

Maximum
Addressable
Point On
Analogue Loop
250

Maximum
Addressable
Points on
Analogue Line
40*

250

40*

250

40*

0.5
(2 with LED on)

250

40*

0.5

250

40*

0.65
(2.8 with LED
on)
0.65
(2.8 with LED
on)
0.65
(2.8 with LED
on)

250

40*

250

40*

250

40*

* Maximum allowed by AS1670.1.
The maximum specified loop/line resistance is 40Ω.
The maximum number of LEDs switched on by an IDNet in alarm is 20.
The 6 Point I/O LED is powered from the external 24V supply, not from the loop.
Note: The relays on the 6 Point I/O are not approved for switching field loads,
i.e. the contacts may only be used to switch loads within an earthed
cabinet.

F-5

F-6

Appendix G
4100U-S1 Specifications
General

System Capacity

Cabinet Size
Cabinet Material
Cabinet Finish
Cabinet Colour
Mounting

500 points of addressable devices, plus 500 points of
annunciation.
up to 4 x 4100 legacy cards
up to 4 x 4” x 5” PDI cards
1050H x 550W x 280D (mm)
1.2mm Zintec
Powder coated
Cream Wrinkle external, flat black internal trim
Wall mount

Mains Input
Internal Power Supply
Standby Battery
Battery Charger
PSU Supervision
Temperature
Humidity

240V AC, +6%, -10%, 50Hz
24V DC @ 9A
24V sealed lead acid type up 40Ah
27.3V DC (nominal)
Charger high/low, Battery low/fail
-5°C to 45°C
10% to 90% RH non-condensing

Expansion

Refer to Table 4-1 and 4-2 for full SPS specifications.
Fuses

Alarm Relay Card
F1 Alarm, 3A, 15 x 5mm, Glass Cartridge
F2 Supervisory, 3A, 15 x 5mm, Glass Cartridge
F3 Trouble, 3A, 15 x 5mm, Glass Cartridge
Fused Distribution Board
F1 24V Out, 1A 20 x 5mm Glass Cartridge
F2 24V Out, 1A 20 x 5mm Glass Cartridge
F3 24V Out, 1A 20 x 5mm Glass Cartridge
F4 24V Out, 1A 20 x 5mm Glass Cartridge

Firmware Features

•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

WALK TEST System Test
4 Operator Access Levels
Event Historical Logging
Device selectable Alarm Verification
Individual Zone Isolate
Addressable device disable/enable
Non-volatile Flash EPROM for field editable program changes
Expansion cards firmware upgraded via download to flash EPROMs

G-1

Voltage & Current Ratings of Modules & Assemblies

The DC input voltage range of the following modules is 18-33Vdc. The current listed is
nominal for 24Vdc, and may be used for battery capacity calculations.
Module
N/A

4100-6035
4100-3101

4100-1288
4100-1289

4100-0620
4100-0625
4100-6014
4100-6056
4100-6057
4100-6038

Name
Master Controller Assembly
(includes SPS, CPU, CPU Motherboard
with RUI I/F, Operator Interface with
LCD)
Alarm Relay Card
IDNet Module without Devices
- per device add
- with 250 devices add
64/64 Controller plus Switch LED
Modules
- no LED on
- per LED on add
- with 64 LEDs on add
Transponder Interface, Basic Unit
Transponder Interface, Local Mode
Network Interface Card
Wired Media Module
Fibre Optic Media Module
Dual RS232 Interface

G-2

Quiescent
373mA

Alarm
470mA

15mA
75mA
0.8mA
200mA

37mA
115mA
1mA
250mA

20mA
3mA
210mA
87mA
112mA
28mA
55mA
25mA
132mA

3mA
210mA
87mA
112mA
28mA
55mA
25mA
132mA

Appendix H
Power Supply & Battery Capacity Calculations
Power Supply

Part of the system design includes calculating that the quiescent load and the
alarm load are each less than the rating of the power supply.
Note that the quiescent load includes devices such as door holders that are
normally energized, but get switched off during alarm.
The SPS rating is included in the specifications in Chapter 6.
Note that the system current for both the quiescent and the alarm state can be
viewed on the front panel by use of the System Current status point under Card
Status for the SPS.
Refer to AS1670.1 Section 8.2.3 for a definition of the loads to be calculated.

Battery Capacity

Battery capacity requirements are specified in AS1670.1, 2004, Section 3.16.4
with an example shown in Appendix C1.
To calculate the necessary capacity for the 4100U-S1 system:
• Fill out the table on the next page with the quantities of each type of module
or device.
• For each device, calculate the standby current and alarm current.
• Sum the standby and alarm columns to get the total standby current (I(S))
and alarm current (I(A)).
Calculate the required battery capacity from this equation:
Battery Capacity (Ahr) = (I(S) x 24 + 0.5 x I(A)) x 1.2
Note: I(A) allows for two zones in Alarm (including Ancillary loads).
The factor of 1.2 in Battery Capacity equation allows for battery efficiency
reduction.
Take the calculated value of Battery Capacity and choose the next largest
standard size of battery. The 4100U-S1 cabinet can accommodate 2 x 40Ahr
batteries.
The following batteries are compatible with the 4100U-S1.
•

Power Sonic PS12 Series

•

Century Power Sonic PS12 series

•

Sonnenschein A200 Series

•

Sonnenschein A300 Series

•

Century Yuasa NP Series

•

Auscell CJ12 series

•

Power Block PB12 series

H-1

Module
Description
FP0934
4100U-S1 Basic Panel
4100-1288 64/64 LED Switch Controller (1st controller per bay)
4100-1289 64/64 LED Switch Controller (2nd controller per bay)
4100-3101 IDNET module with 250 addressable devices
4100-0113 RS232 Modem Interface
4100-0154 VESDA HLI
4100-3003 8XSPDT,3A,24VDC Relay module
4100-3024 24 I/O Relay Motherboard + (4100-0302)
4100-4321 6 Supervised Relays
4100-5004 8 AZF Monitor Zone
4100-6014 Modular Network Card (Requires 2 media cards)
4100-6056 Wired Media Card RS485
4100-6057 Fibre Optic Media Card
4100-0160 Fire Panel Internet Interface Module
4100-0766 T-GEN 50 on Amplifier Bracket Voice (2 Slots)
4100-0895 MiniGen on Amplifier Bracket
4100-2895 2nd MiniGen on same Amplifier Bracket
2190-9156 ZAM Monitor - Mapnet 2
2190-9162 ZAM Signal - Mapnet 2
2190-9164 ZAM Control - Mapnet 2
4090-9101 Mapnet / IDNet Monitor ZAM
4090Addressable IDNet Power Isolator
9117AU
4090IDNet 6 Point I/O Module (4 I/Ps + 2 relay O/Ps)
9120AU
4090-9050 ZAM 4-20mA Analog - Mapnet 2
4098-9794E Sounder Base - TrueAlarm
4907-0012 Evac Tone Sounder - 24VDC
Other Loads
Other Loads
Total Power Supply Capacity

Qty

0.03

Alarm Current (A)
each
Subtotal
0.47
0.26
0.26
0.365
0.13
0.13
0.28
0.3
0.07
0.2
0.028
0.055
0.025
0.115
2.2
0.9
0.9
0.09
0.065
0.04
0.072
0.01

0.03

I(A) =

0.03
0.015
0.018

Standby Current (A)
each
Subtotal
0.373
0.02
0.02
0.275
0.13
0.13
0.03
0.08
0.02
0.08
0.028
0.055
0.025
0.115
0.05
0.00
0.00
0.02
0.015
0.01
0.016
0.01

I (S) =

H-2

Appendix I
List of Drawings

The following drawings are included since they are referred to in the manual or are
relevant.
1901-267
1976-176
1976-174

Sheet 2, 4100U AIU/PSU Wiring Assembly Drawing
4100U-S1 Presentation Drawing
4100U-S1 Brigade Door Assembly
Sheet 1 ASE, Sheet 3 PPU/AIU

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