FieldServer FS-8700-41 User Manual

Driver Version:

1.09

Document Revision:

4

APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY

Effective for all systems manufactured after August 2012

Driver Manual

(Supplement to the FieldServer Instruction Manual)

FS-8700-41 Simplex Time Recorder Company - 4100

Computer Port Protocol

A Sierra Monitor Company

FS-8700-41 Simplex Driver Manual Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Simplex Time Recorder Company - 4100 Computer Port Protocol .................................................................. 4

1.1 Supported Panel Types .................................................................................................................................. 4

1.2 Simplex Panel Firmware Revision vs. Supported Functionality ..................................................................... 4

2 Driver Scope of Supply ................................................................................................................................... 5

2.1 Supplied by FieldServer Technologies for this driver ..................................................................................... 5

2.2 Provided by Supplier of 3rd Party Equipment................................................................................................. 5

3 Hardware Connections ................................................................................................................................... 6

3.1 Sim4100 Panel ............................................................................................................................................... 6

3.2 Sim4100U Panel ............................................................................................................................................. 6

3.3 Connection to a Simplex 4020/4100 Panel .................................................................................................... 7

3.3.1 Communication Board ........................................................................................................................... 7

3.3.2 Serial Connection ................................................................................................................................... 7

3.4 Connection to a Simplex 4100U/4100ES Panel ............................................................................................. 8

4 Data Array Parameters ................................................................................................................................... 9

5 Configuring the FieldServer as a Simplex Time Recorder Company - 4100 Computer Port Protocol Client ... 10

5.1 Client Side Connection Parameters ............................................................................................................. 10

5.2 Client Side Node Parameters ....................................................................................................................... 11

5.3 Client Side Map Descriptor Parameters ....................................................................................................... 12

5.3.1 FieldServer Specific Map Descriptor Parameters ................................................................................. 12

5.3.2 Driver Specific Map Descriptor Parameters ......................................................................................... 12

5.3.3 Card-Point-Sub Addressing Map Descriptor Parameters ..................................................................... 12

5.3.4 Timing Parameters ............................................................................................................................... 13

5.3.5 Map Descriptor Example 1. - Read Panel Time .................................................................................... 14

5.3.6 Map Descriptor Example 2 - Write Panel Time .................................................................................... 14

5.3.7 Map Descriptor Example 3 - Panel Revision Information ..................................................................... 14

6 Configuring the FieldServer as a Simplex Time Recorder Company - 4100 Computer Port Protocol Server .. 15

Appendix A. Useful Features ................................................................................................................................ 16

Appendix A.1. How to use Data Arrays to map to/from Card-Point-Sub addresses ............................................... 16

Appendix A.1.1. Simplex Point Status Data Format ......................................................................................... 17

Appendix A.2. SHOW Function Attributes and Attribute States .............................................................................. 17

Appendix A.2.1. Table of Attributes recognised by the Driver .......................................................................... 18

Appendix A.2.2. Attribute States recognised for Attribute Method 1 .............................................................. 19

Appendix A.3. Extending the List of Show Attributes .............................................................................................. 20

Appendix A.3.1. ShowResponse Attributes Driver Table .................................................................................. 20

Appendix A.3.2. Show Response Attribute States Driver Table ........................................................................ 20

Appendix A.4. Map Descriptor Examples ................................................................................................................ 21

Appendix A.4.1. ClearAll ................................................................................................................................... 21

Appendix A.4.2. Read Point Status ................................................................................................................... 21

Appendix A.4.3. Using unsolicited messages from the Panel to determine point status ................................. 22

Appendix A.4.4. Acknowledge All Points .......................................................................................................... 23

Appendix A.4.5. Acknowledge a specific point ................................................................................................. 23

Appendix A.4.6. Silence / Reset ........................................................................................................................ 24

Appendix A.4.7. Earths ..................................................................................................................................... 24

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Appendix A.4.8. Show ....................................................................................................................................... 25

Appendix A.4.9. Read Analog Psuedo Points .................................................................................................... 27

Appendix A.5. Networked Panels ............................................................................................................................ 28

Appendix A.6. Synchronizing the FieldServer with the Panel .................................................................................. 28

Appendix A.6.1. Using the Xpoint Function ...................................................................................................... 28

Appendix A.6.2. Using Clist to Write-Through and Store point status from Unsolicited Messages ................. 29

Appendix B. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................... 30

Appendix B.1. Address Errors .................................................................................................................................. 30

Appendix B.2. Driver Limitations ............................................................................................................................. 30

Appendix B.3. Resolving Network Addresses above 255......................................................................................... 30

Appendix B.4. Simulation of the Xpoint command ................................................................................................. 31

Appendix B.5. Simplex Port Vectoring ..................................................................................................................... 31

Appendix C. Reference ......................................................................................................................................... 32

Appendix C.1. Simplex Address Formatting – Specific Keywords ............................................................................ 32

Appendix C.2. Error Messages ................................................................................................................................. 35

Appendix C.3. Driver Stats ....................................................................................................................................... 38

Appendix C.3.1. How the Driver counts bytes and messages received and transmitted. ................................. 38

Appendix C.3.2. Driver Exposed Stats ............................................................................................................... 39

Appendix C.4. Pseudo Points ................................................................................................................................... 40

Appendix C.4.1. Digital Pseudo’s: ..................................................................................................................... 40

Appendix C.4.2. Analog Psuedos ...................................................................................................................... 45

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1 SIMPLEX TIME RECORDE R COMPANY - 4100 COMPUTER PORT P R OT O C O L

The Simplex Time Recorder Company - 4100 Computer Port Protocol driver allows the FieldServer to transfer data
to and from devices over either RS-232 or RS-485 using Simplex Time Recorder Company - 4100 Computer Port
Protocol.

This driver is designed to connect to a Simplex 4100 panel equipped to support the “4100 Computer Port Protocol”
as defined in Simplex’s document 950-004 Revision E dated 28 July 2000. The implementation provides a selected

subset of protocol functions and subset of functionality for each of these selected functions. It is important to
note the exclusions and limitations described in this document.

The driver is capable of parsing and storing information sent by a panel in the form of unsolicited messages which
are typically generated when there is a state change in the panel or one of the connected devices. The driver is
also capable of polling for point and panel status data and some additional data such as the panel’s time and
revision information. In addition the driver is capable of setting some control points in the panel – acknowledging
and resetting alarms and writing data (where permitted) to some analog and discrete points.

This is a client only driver and is not capable of emulating a Simplex Panel. Server emulation is provided for test
purposes only and is not supported or documented.

1.1 Sup ported Panel Types

The driver has been tested against 4020, 4100, 4100U panels, and is also compatible with the 4100ES and 4010ES
panels. There is no difference in the protocol format between the various panels. The supported function set
differs between panel firmware versions.

1.2 Sim ple x Panel Firmware Rev isio n v s . S up p o r t e d F u n c t i o n a l it y

This driver was primarily tested against a 4020 panel with firmware revision 9.2. Beta testing against a 4100 panel
with a firmware revision 10.x was also performed.

Please refer to the CPP Revision Compatibility Table (avalable from Simplex) to determine the functions supported
by different panel firmware revisions.

The functions described in this manual are supported for firmware revisions 10 or later. For revisions between 9.2
and 10, the ‘Earths’ and ‘Value’ functions described in this driver are not supported by the Simplex Panels.

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FieldServer Technologies Part #

Description

FS-8917-16

RJ45 to terminal connector cable. (4020 and 4100 Panels)

FS-8917-07

Ethernet cable with 25 pin male connector. (4100u Panels)

SPA59132

RS-485 connection adapter

2 DRIVER SCOPE OF SUPP LY

2.1 Sup plie d by FieldServer Technologies for this driver

2.2 Provided by Supplier of 3

To enable the 4100 Protocol, the 4100 system supplied by the user, must have a free RS-232 port dedicated for use
with the computer device. In most cases, this is not included in the base configuration of the product provided by
Simplex Time Recorder Company, and must be added as a sales option. All 4100 systems limit the number of
computer ports active at one time in a system. To determine the limit for the specific product configuration, refer
to the product specifications, or contact a Simplex sales representative.

rd

Party Equipment

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Setting

Default

Options

Baud Rate

9600

75, 110, 134.5, 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2000, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200

Parity

EVEN1

ODD, EVEN, MARK, SPACE, NONE

Data Bits

8

7 or 8

Stop Bits

1

1 or 2

Setting

Default

Options

Baud Rate

9600

75, 110, 134.5, 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2000, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200

Parity

NONE1

ODD, EVEN, MARK, SPACE, NONE

Data Bits

8

7 or 8

Stop Bits

1

1 or 2

4100 Host

Cable

Computer

4100

Signal

Signal

DB25Pin

DB9Pin
Port ATB1

Port BTB2

DB25 Pin

8 1 2

TXD → RXD 2 2 6 3 3 RXD ← TXD 3 3 7 2 4 RTS 2

RTS 4 7

5 4 5

CTS CTS 5 8

4 5 7

GND

──

GND

7

5

1

2

3 HARDWARE CONNECTIONS

The FieldServer is connected to the Simplex Device’s RS-232 port of device type "COMPUTER", the following port
attributes may be configured specifically for that particular port:

Ensure that these settings correspond to the settings described in section 4 of this document.

3.1 Sim 4100 Panel

3.2 Sim 4100U Panel

The following are the Simplex, recommended connections to be used in cabling between the 4100 and the
FieldServer device. For the computer device, the standard EIA signal description, and the 25 pin (DB25) and 9 pin
(DB9) connector assignments are shown.

Odd or Even parity is recommended (by Simplex) to provide additional error detection at the character level.
The driver does not support the Simplex RTS/CTS handshaking model. Therefore deselect the HSHAKE terminal flag or connect CTS to RTS

with a jumper on the 4100 side

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1

4

8

FS-8917-16

FieldServer

P1

18

FS-X40
Function

From

Simplex
Panel

Terminal
Block #

Rx

RJ45-01

XMIT

6

Tx

RJ45-08

RCV 8 GND

RT45-04

GND

10

Card 4020/RS-232/2120
modem ready assembly.

Terminal Block
Port A =1-5, Port B=6-10.

3.3 Connection to a Simplex 4020/4100 Panel

3.3.1 Communication Board

3.3.2 Seria l C o nnection

Pinouts

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FS-8717-07

Port B

RS-232 Card

Sim4100U Panel

FieldServer

P1

18

8917-07

FieldServer Part #

8915-10

UTP cable

Port B

Port A

Front of 4100U Panel
Pin 2 - White

Pin 3 - Blue

Pin 7 - Green

3.4 Connection to a Simplex 4100U /4100 ES Panel

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Section Title

Data_Arrays

Column Title

Function

Legal Values

Data_Array_Name

Provide name for Data Array

Up to 15 alphanumeric characters

Data_Array_Format

Provide data format. Each Data Array can only take
on one format.

FLOAT, BIT, UInt16, SInt16,
Packed_Bit, Byte, Packed_Byte,
Swapped_Byte

Data_Array_Length

Number of Data Objects. Must be larger than the
data storage area required by the Map Descriptors
for the data being placed in this array.

1-10, 000
// Data Arrays

Data_Arrays

Data_Array_Name

, Data_Array_Format

, Data_Array_Length

DA_AI_01

, UInt16,

, 200

DA_AO_01

, UInt16

, 200

DA_DI_01

, Bit

, 200

DA_DO_01

, Bit

, 200

4 DATA ARRAY PARAMETER S

Data Arrays are “protocol neutral” data buffers for storage of data to be passed between protocols. It is necessary

to declare the data format of each of the Data Arrays to facilitate correct storage of the relevant data.

Example

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Section Title

Connections

Column
Title

Function

Legal Values

Port

Specify which port the device is connected to
the FieldServer

P1-P8, R1-R23

Baud*

Specify baud rate

110 – 115200, standard baud rates only.
(Vendor limitation)

Parity*

Specify parity

Even, Odd, None, Mark, Space

Data_Bits*

Specify data bits

7, 8

Stop_Bits*

Specify stop bits

1

Protocol

Specify protocol used

sim4100

Poll Delay*

Time between internal polls

0-32000 seconds, 1 second

// Client Side Connections

Connections

Port

, Protocol

, Baud

, Parity

, Poll_Delay

P8

, Sim4100

, 9600

, Even

, 0.100s

3

5 CONFIGURING THE FIELD S E R V E R A S A S I M PLEX TIME RECORDER C OMPANY - 4100

COMPUT ER PORT PROTOCOL CLIEN T

For a detailed discussion on FieldServer configuration, please refer to the relevant instruction manual. The
information that follows describes how to expand upon the factory defaults provided in the configuration files
included with the FieldServer (See “.csv” files provided with the FieldServer).

This section documents and describes the parameters necessary for configuring the FieldServer to communicate
with a Simplex Time Recorder Company - 4100 Computer Port Protocol Server.

The configuration file tells the FieldServer about its interfaces, and the routing of data required. In order to enable
the FieldServer for Simplex Time Recorder Company - 4100 Computer Port Protocol communications, the driver

independent FieldServer buffers need to be declared in the “Data Arrays” section, the destination device addresses
need to be declared in the “Client Side Nodes” section, and the data required from the servers needs to be

mapped in the “Client Side Map Descriptors” section. Details on how to do this can be found below.

Note that in the tables, * indicates an optional parameter, with the bold legal value being the default.

5.1 Clie n t S ide Connection Parameters

Example

Not all ports shown are necessarily supported by the hardware. Consult the appropriate Instruction manual for details of the ports available

on specific hardware.

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Section Title

Nodes

Column Title

Function

Legal Values

Node_Name

Provide name for Node

Up to 32 alphanumeric characters

Node_ID

n/a

This parameter is IGNORED. Keywords used to define the
card-sub-point (c-p-s) are described in Appendix A.1

Protocol

Specify protocol used

Sim4100

Port

Specify which port the device is
connected to the FieldServer

P1-P8, R1-R2

PLC_Type*

4020/4100 - panels with firmware
version 9x or earlier.
4100U – panels with firmware
version 10x or later.

4100, 4020, 4100U
Node_Option*

Specify the point status data
format. Refer to Appendix A.1.1

State_Store, Bit_Store
// Client Side Nodes

Nodes

Node_Name

, PLC_Type

, Protocol

, Connection

Device1

, 4100U

, Sim4100

, P1

5.2 Clie n t S ide Node Parameters

Example

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Column Title

Function

Legal Values

Map_Descriptor_Name

Name of this Map Descriptor

Up to 32 alphanumeric characters

Data_Array_Name

Name of Data Array where data is to be
stored in the FieldServer

One of the Data Array names from Section 4

Data_Array_Offset

Starting location in Data Array

0 to (Data_Array_Length-1) as specified in
“Data_Array” section

Function

Function of Client Map Descriptor

Rdbc, Wrbc, Wrbx

Column Title

Function

Legal Values

Node_Name

Name of Node to fetch data from

One of the Node names specified in
Section 5.2.

Length

Length of Map Descriptor. If data cannot be stored
because an array is too short the driver will produce a
message in the error log.

Any positive integer
Address

Not required. The address is specified by using the c-p-s specification described in section 0

sim4100_func

A keyword which controls the function being
performed or the type of data being polled / written.
Further notes on these keywords are provided in
Appendix C.1

Ackall, Setd, Disable, Restart, Clistall,
Clist, Time, Ctime, Ack, Xpoint, Seta,
Super, Show, Earths, Value, ClearAll

Column Title

Function

Legal Values

sim4100_Card

Simplex Address
<Card>

The following ranges are valid for Simplex Devices:

Card address

Card type

0-119

Physical (Hardware) cards

128-143

Digital Pseudo cards

144-159

Analog Pseudo cards

160-175

List Pseudo cards

sim4100_Point

Simplex Address
<Point>

The range of point and sub-point fields for point addressing is very sparse
and depends on the type of card at that location. Contact Simplex Time
Company for details on point address ranges for specific cards.
The FieldServer will accept any positive integer number including zero;
however, not all the values are valid for Simplex devices – Refer to Appendix
A.1.1 for further information.

sim4100_Sub

Simplex Address
<Sub_Type>

5.3 Clie n t S ide Map Descriptor Parameters

5.3.1 Fie ld Server Specific Map Descriptor Parameters

5.3.2 Driver Specific Map Descriptor Parameters

5.3.3 Card-P oint-Sub Addressing Map Des c r i p t o r Parameters

The Simplex Time Recorder Company - 4100 Computer Port Protocol only uses the standard 4100 address format of
<Card>-<Point>-<Sub-point> (c-p-s). Symbolic addressing is not supported. The following keywords are used to
address devices. Refer to Appendix A.1 for further information and examples

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Column Title

Function

Legal Values

Scan_Interval

Rate at which data is polled

>0.1s

5.3.4 Timing P arameters

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Map_Descriptor_Name

, Data_Array_Name

, Data_Array_Offset

, Function

, Node_Name

, sim4100_func

, Scan_Interval

, Length

Time_Mapdesc

, DA_TIME

, 0

, RDBC

, Node_A

, Time

, 30s

, 70

Map_Descriptor_Name

, Data_Array_Name

, Data_Array_Offset

, Function

, Node_Name

, sim4100_func

, Scan_Interval

, Length

Time_Mapdesc

, DA_TIME

, 0

, Wrbc

, Node_A

, CTime

, 30s

, 7

Time_Mapdesc

, DA_TIME

, 0

, Wrbc

, Node_A

, Time

, 30s

, 7

Map_Descriptor_Name

, Data_Array_Name

, Data_Array_Offset

, Function

, Node_Name

, sim4100_func

, Scan_Interval

, Length

Error_Mapdesc

, DA_REV_INFO

, 0

, Rdbc

, Node_A

, Revision

, 30s

, 200

Index 0: Hour (24 hour clock)
Index 1: Minute
Index 2: Second
Index 3: Day of week
Index 4: Day of month
Index 5: Month
Index 6: Year (since 2000)

Rdb may be sufficient as this data
does not change.

5.3.5 Map Descriptor Example 1. - R e a d P a n e l T i m e

5.3.6 Map Descriptor Example 2 - W r i t e P ane l Time

Use Ctime to set the panel time and date and use Time just to set the hour minute and seconds. If the hour is zero then the driver does not send a write
message to the panel.

5.3.7 Map Descriptor Example 3 - P ane l R e v ision Inf ormation

Define the DA_REV_INFO array as format BYTE and if using RUINET to monitor this Data Array change the display format to string to render the information
readable.

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6 CONFIGURING THE FI E L DSERVE R AS A SI MPLEX TIME RECORDER C O MPA N Y - 4100 COMPUTER

PORT PROTOCOL SERVER

The driver contains some Server side functionality which has been developed to meet FieldServer’s continuous quality
assurance efforts. However, the Server side functions are not documented or supported for customer use. If you have a
strong requirement for this functionality then please contact the Sales and Marketing group of FieldServer.

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# Subpoints/point Calculated Offset

Sim4100_sub

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

1 s per p

implies s=0 every time

c-0-0

c-1-0

c-2-0

c-3-0

c-4-0

c-5-0

c-6-0

...

2 s per p

implies s=0,1 for each p

c-0-0

c-0-1

c-1-0

c-1-1

c-2-0

c-2-1

c-3-0

...

5 s per p

implies s=0,1,2,3,4 for each p

c-0-0

c-0-1

c-0-2

c-0-3

c-0-4

c-0-5

c-1-0

...

x s per p

implies s=0,1,…(x-1)

c-0-0

c-0-1

c-0-2

c-0-3

c-0-4

c-0-5

c-0-6

...

...

, sim4100_func

, sim4100_card

, sim4100_point

, sim4100_sub

, data_array_offset

, Length

, Xpoint

, 10

,20

, 10

, 0

, 100

The length parameter reserves space in Data Array Items in
the Map Descriptor. If the calculated length exceeds the
length an error is printed and no data is stored (for Xpoint).

Appendix A. Useful Features

Appendix A.1. How to use Data Arrays to map to/from Card-Point-Sub addresses

Some commands derive a c-p-s address by inspecting a FieldServer Data Array. Others receive data from a device and modify
the data in an array based on the c-p-s address. This section explains how to make the connection between an index into a
Data Array and a c-p-s address.

To minimise the required Data Array size the FieldServer uses a mapping algorithm which can be optimized based on the
addresses of the Simplex devices. The map is manipulated by using the sim4100_card/point/sub parameter values.

If there are one sub-point (s) per point (p) then only one array location is required for each p.
If there are two sub-point (s) per point (p) then two array locations are required for each p.
If there are x sub-point (s) per point (p) then x array locations are required for each p.

This is more clearly explained in the table below:

Thus the offset into the Data Array is determined according to the following formula.

Data Array Offset = Offset specified on the Map Descriptor (Data_Array_Offset ) + Calculated Offset

Example:

Consider the following Map Descriptor fragment.

If data is received for point <c>-<p>-<s> = 9-0-0, this data will NOT be processed because the card number does not match
the value of the sim4100-card

If data is received for point <c>-<p>-<s> = 10-20-0, however, the data will be processed.

The array location is derived using the following formula (sim4100_sub is to be read as the “number of sub-points per point”;
sim4100_card’s value will be ignored.)

Location = data_array_offset + <p> * sim4100_sub + <s>

= 0 + 20 * 10 + 0 = 200

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Bit

Identifier

State Store
Value

Bit Store
Value

Description

0 (First
Bit)

F 1 0

Fire Alarm
1 P 2 1 Priority 2

2 S 3 2 Supervisory

3 T 4 4 Trouble

4 U 5 8 Utility

5 C 6

16

Control

6 D 7

32

Disable

7 A 8

64

Primary state (based on point type - F if smoke detector, C if
signal circuit, etc.)

Appendix A.1.1. Simplex Point S t a t us Data For m a t

When a point status is obtained the FieldServer will, by default, write one byte of data to a Data Array. The byte will contain
the following information. Ensure that the funcion of the Data Array Type used is not Bit..

State or Bit Store options can be chosen using the Node_Option Parameter. The value provided depending on the option
chosen is shown in the appropriate column in the Data Array.

Appendix A.2. SHOW Function Attributes and Attribute States

The Show command provides an ASCII response formatted for printing. The driver parses these messages and converts the
data to numbers which can be sent to Client devices using another protocol.

The driver performs the following tasks in analyzing the response.

On a line by line basis from the left, it searches for an attribute against a table of attribute strings. If an attribute string is

found, processing continues. Otherwise the line is discarded.

The attribute number is used to determine the array location where the attribute state/value will be stored.
The attribute also determines the state/value extraction method.

Method 1: The driver compares the remainder of the line against a table of attribute states. The value of the

attribute state is stored in the array location determined by the attribute,

Method 2: The driver looks for (up to three) analog values separated by forward slashes.
Method 3: The driver looks for analog values preceded by an equal sign.

The driver stores in the first array location the number of response lines which resulted in attribute data being stored.

This information can be used for troubleshooting.

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Attribute

Array
Position

Method

Not Defined

0 1 PRIMARY STATUS

1 1 PHYSICAL STATE

2

1

RAW STATE

3

1

ACTIVE STATE

4 1 ARMED STATE

5 1 ENABLED STATE

6 1 UNVERIFIED

7

2

CURRENT DEVICE

8

1

DEVICE

9 1 TEST STATE

10 1 PRESENT SENSITIVITY SELECTED=

11

2

PRESENT SENSITIVITY SELECTED =

11 2 AVERAGE VALUE =

14

3

AVERAGE VALUE=

14 3 AVERAGE =

14 2 AVERAGE=

14

2

AVERAGE

14

2

VALUE =

17 2 VALUE=

17 2 PEAK=

20 2 PEAK =

20

2

TROUBLE THRESHOLD

23

1

OUTPUT STATE

24 1 OUTPUT STATUS

25 1 DETECTOR SOUNDER

26

1

Attribute

Array
Position

Method

ALARM TEMPERATURE SELECTED=

27 2 DETECTOR RELAY

30 1 TOTAL NUMBER OF TROUBLES

31

2

NODE MISSING

32

1

VERSION CONTROL

33 1 NODE INITIALIZATION IN PROGRESS

34 1 SIMPLEX SERVICE MODE

35 1 EARTH GROUND

36

1

AC POWER

37

1

BATTERY LOW/DISCHARGED

38 1 BATTERY CHARGE

39 1 SYSTEM PSEUDO STATUS

40

1

NETWORK CARD STATUS

41 1 CARD TROUBLE STATUS

42

1

MISCELLANEOUS STATUS

43 1 RELAY STATUS

44 1 PRIORITY

45

2

CONTROL STATUS

46

1

CURRENT (AMPS)

47 2 CARD MISSING/FAILED

48 1 CORRECT CARD

49 1 RS-232 Interface PORT A

40

1

RS-232 Interface PORT B

41

1

2120/RS-232 PORT Broadcast Fail

42 1 CARD MISSING/FAILED

43

1

Appendix A.2.1. Ta ble of Attr i b u t es recogn is e d b y t h e Driver

The following table reports the attributes recognized by the driver. This list may be extended by changing the configuration.
Refer to Appendix A.3 for more information. If, for example, the attribute ‘ENABLED STATE’ is recognized then the state of
this attribute will be stored at array location 6.

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Attribute State

Value

AUTOMATIC CONTROL

1

OUTPUT NORMAL

2

SELF TEST NORMAL

3

CORRECT DEVICE

4

PRIORITY 15

5

RANGE NORMAL

6

ALARM

7

SHORT

8

SHORT

9

ARMED

10

ENABLED

11

ON-LINE

12

ENABLED

13

NORMAL

14

TROUBLE

15

OFF

16

ON

17

0

Appendix A.2.2. Attribute Sta t e s recognised f o r A t tribute M et h o d 1

The table below reports the attribute states recognized for attribute method=1.

Examples:

PHYSICAL STATE SHORT

The Driver recognizes ‘Physical State’ as attribute 2 and uses method 1 to evaluate the rest of the line. The attribute state
SHORT has a value of 8. The number 8 is stored at location 2 in the Data Array.

VALUE=77 / 0% OF ALARM / 1.0% SMOKE

The Driver recognizes ‘VALUE=’ as attribute 17 and uses method 2 to evaluate the rest of the line. The Driver stores the

values; 77, 0 and 1.0 in three consecutive locations starting at location 17. Note that there is a gap between attribute 17 and
the next attribute in the table sufficient for storing up to 3 values. The three values are seperated by slashes.

AVERAGE VALUE=75 / ALARM LEVEL=145

The Driver recognizes ‘AVERAGE VALUE’ as attribute 14 and uses method 3 to evaluate the rest of the line. The Driver stores
the values; 75 and 145 in two consecutive locations starting at location 14. An equal sign ‘=’ precedes each numeric value.

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Column Title

Function

Legal Values

Protocol

Specify protocol used

Sim4100

sim4100_Attr_Name

The SHOW command response consists of a number of
attributes and their current state/values. This parameter
is used to add a new attribute to the table.

The exact character
sequence must be
specified. May include an
= sign.

sim4100_Attr_Offset

This parameter defines the offset in the Data Array where
the current state/value of the attribute with the name
defined above must be stored. Ensure there is sufficient
space for attributes with multiple values.

May not be zero.
sim4100_Attr_Method

This parameter selects the method for converting the
current state/value for storage in the Data Array.

1,2,3
May not be zero.

Column Title

Function

Legal Values

Protocol

Specify protocol used

Sim4100

sim4100_Attr_State_Name

Use this parameter to extend this list of
predefined attribute states.

Define a state word such as ‘Normal’ and associate
a value using the ‘value’ parameter.

sim4100_Attr_State_Value

This parameter is the value to be
associated with the ‘name’

May not be zero.
Driver_Table

sim4100_Attr_Name

, sim4100_Attr_Offset

, sim4100_Attr_Method

, Protocol

BROKEN

, 30

, 1

, sim4100

FIXED

, 31

, 1

, sim4100

LIGHT STATE

, 32

, 1

, sim4100

Driver_Table

sim4100_Attr_State_Name

, sim4100_Attr_State_value

, Protocol

DIM

, 40

, sim4100

BRIGHT

, 41

, sim4100

Attribute States.

Use values that are not allocated to the pre­defined list of states.

Protocol must
be defined on
every line.

Protocol must
be defined on
every line.

Keyword starts a
new section of the
CSV file.

Attribute Definitions. The
name will be stripped of
all spaces between the
last character and the
comma.

Ensure that unique
offsets are
allocated.

Use a digit. The three
methods are
described above.

Appendix A.3. Extending the List of Show Attributes

The list of attributes and attribute states that the driver recognizes can be extended by modifying the configuration CSV file.

Appendix A.3.1. ShowRespon s e A t t ributes Dri v e r T a b le

Appendix A.3.2. Show Respon s e A t t ribute S tates Driv er T a b le

The following example adds three attributes and 4 attribute states. If a device reports an attribute of ‘LIGHT STATE’ as
‘BRIGHT’ then the driver will load array element 32 with the value 41.

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Map_Descriptor_Name

, Data_Array_Name

, Data_Array_Offset

, Function

, Node_Name

, sim4100_func

, sim4100_card

, sim4100_point

, sim4100_Sub

, Length

Clear_Mapdesc1

, DA_AI

, 0

, Passive

, Node_A

, ClearAll

, 1

, 2

, 3

, 100

Clear_Mapdesc1

, DA_2

, 50

, Passive

, Node_A

, ClearAll

, 1

, 2

, 3

, 50

Map_Descriptor_Name

, Data_Array_Name

, Data_Array_Offset

, Function

, Node_Name

, Length

, Scan_Interval

, sim4100_func

, sim4100_card

, sim4100_point

, sim4100_sub

A1

, DA_AI3

, 0

, Rdbc

, Node_A

, 1

, 5

, Clist

, 1

, 2

, 3

Two different arrays, starting at two
different locations and with two
different lengths will get set to zero
when c-p-s=1-2-3 goes to state U1.

The sim400_func must be
ClearAll.

An Xpoint Map Descriptor must be
created for any clear all c-p-s. The clear
all logic never gets called until an Xpoint
store is done for the c-p-s configured to
do ClearAll.

The Data extracted
from the device is
placed in this driver
independent data
array.

This identifier must be
the same as the Node
Name used to identify
the port connected to
the Simplex device
being described in this
Map Descriptor.

Ignored for the Simplex
protocol unless the
sim4100_func=ackall,
clearall,

Simplex Device: Card

Perform the 'Computer List
Status' Function to (in this
case) read the current point
status of the point specified
by card-point-sub. This
function returns fire,

supervisory, trouble.... data.

The format of the returned
data is described in Appendix
A.1

The data is written
into the array
starting at this
position. A value of
zero is equivalent to
the first position.

Simplex Device: Point

Simplex Device: Sub-Point

Appendix A.4. Map Descriptor Examples

Appendix A.4.1. ClearAll

Since an Xpoint message only reports when a c-p-s goes into a non-normal state, this function is provided as a means of synchronising FieldServer to the panel
when everything is normal. The function is typically used in conjunction with pseudo-point(s) programmed into the panel. The underlying logic assumes that
the affected point(s) trigger the driver to clear sections of one or more Data Arrays when they report a state of U1

If an Xpoint message is received from the Panel for the specified c-p-s with the ClearAll function (or clist is used to poll for the state of the c-p-s) and the state
is U1, this triggers this ClearAll action. The driver sets all array points covered by all Map Descriptor’s with the clearal l function to zero, without consideration
of the c-p-s associated with the Map Descriptor.

Appendix A.4.2. Rea d Point St a t u s

This Map Descriptor can be used to poll for the status of a particular point. When the response is obtained the driver sets the value of one Data Array element
to a number indicating the point’s status. The values are described in . One Map Descriptor is required for every point polled.

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Map_Descriptor_Name

, Data_Array_Name

, Data_Array_Offset

, Function

, Node_Name

, sim4100_func

, sim4100_card

, sim4100_point

, sim4100_sub

, Length

A1

, DA_AI3

, 0

, Passive

, Node_A

, xpoint

, 1

, 0

, 10

, 1000

The Data extracted
from the device is
stored in this driver
independent data
array.

Must be passive

Driver stores
data from
unsolicited
Xpoint
messages

Simplex Device: Card
All point-subpoint data
for this card are stored
using this Map
Descriptor.

Set this to zero for Xpoint
Map Descriptor.

When used with an Xpoint Map Descriptor this parameter
allocates the number of sub-points per point. In this case the
driver uses 10 array locations for each point.
Thus
Point 0: Array locations 0-9
Point 1: Array location 10-19
Point 2: Array locations 20-29 …
E.g. If the Xpoint message is for 1-1-0 then the state will be
stored at location 10.
If the Xpoint message is for 1-2-5 then the state will be
stored at location 25.

Appendix A.4.3. Using unsoli c i t e d messages f r o m t h e Panel to d e t e rmine point st a t u s

This Map Descriptor can be used to store point status data when the FieldServer receives an unsolicited message from the Panel containing point status

information (Xpoint messages). The panel sends an Xpoint message each time a point’s status changes to a non-normal state. Using these Map Descriptors
will ensure that the FieldServer is constantly updated with the latest panel status information. The Map Descriptor’s are pa ssive so they can be used in a joint

strategy with the clist function (Appendix A.3.1) to keep track of a point’s status.

One Xpoint Map Descriptor is required for storage of Xpoint messages from each card. For a given card, the driver uses a mapping function based on the point­subpoint address to determine the array location to store the state for the c-p-s.

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Map_Descriptor_Name

, Data_Array_Name

, Data_Array_Offset

, Function

, Node_Name

, sim4100_func

, Scan_Interval

, Length

AckAll_Mapdesc

, DA_ACKALL

, 0

, Wrbx

, Node_A

, AckAll

, 1.0s

, 6

2nd – ack

A

Primary Abnormal State

3rd – ack

F

Fire alarm

4th – ack

P

Priority 2

5th – ack

S

Supervisory

6th – ack

T

Trouble

Map_Descriptor_Name

, Data_Array_Name

, Data_Array_Offset

, Function

, Node_Name

, Length

, Scan_Interval

, sim4100_Func

, Sim4100_Card

, Sim4100_Point

, Sim4100_Sub

Ack_mapdesc1

, DA_ACK

, 0

, Wrbx

, Node_A

, 1

, 1.0s

, Ack

, 1

, 2

, 3

Ack_Mapdesc2

, DA_ACK

, 1

, Wrbx

, Node_A

, 1

, 1.0s

, Ack

, 1

, 2

, 4

Bit 0:

F

- Fire Alarm Panel

Bit 1:

P

- Priority 2 alarm state

Bit 2:

T

- Trouble State

Bit 3:

S

- Supervisory State

Bit 4:

U

- Utility Monitor

Bit 5:

C

- Control State

Bit 6:

D

- Disable Trouble State

Bit 7:

A

- Primary Point

The function is Wrbx, the message is only sent when
the value is updated.

Appendix A.4.4. Acknowledge A l l P o ints

The ackall function can be used to ack all points or all points that are in a particular state. Each time the driver uses th is Map Descriptor, it checks the data in the Data
Array. If a location is non-zero then the appropriate Ack message is sent to the panel.

The 1st element of the Data Array is used to trigger the ack all

Set the array element to 1 to initiate the command. The FieldServer clears the value on completion

Appendix A.4.5. Acknowledge a s p e cific point

One Map Descriptor is required for each c-p-s combination requiring specific acknowledgements. The driver checks the array location corresponding to the Map
Descriptor. If the value is non-zero then an ack message is sent. The value is used to determine what kind of ack is sent.

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Map_Descriptor_Name

, Data_Array_Name

, Data_Array_Offset

, Function

, Node_Name

, sim4100_func

, Scan_Interval

, Length

Silence_Mapdesc

, DA_TRIGGERS

, 0

, Wrbx

, Node_A

, Silence

, 1.0s

, 6

Reset_Mapdesc

,DA_TRIGGERS

, 1

, Wrbx

, Node_A

, Reset

, 1.0s

, 6

Map_Descriptor_Name

, Data_Array_Name

, Data_Array_Offset

, Function

, Node_Name

, sim4100_func

, sim4100_card

, sim4100_point

, sim4100_Sub

, Length

Clear_Mapdesc1

, DA_I

, 0

, passive

, Node_A

, Ack

, 1

, 2

, 3

, 100

Clear_Mapdesc1

, DA_2

, 0

, passive

, Node_A

, Ack

, 1

, 2

, 3

, 100

Map_Descriptor_Name

, Data_Array_Name

, Data_Array_Offset

, Function

, Node_Name

, Length

, Scan_Interval

, sim4100_Func

, Sim4100_Card

Earth_mapdesc1

, DA_EARTHS

, 0

, Rdbc

, Node_A

, 20

, 1.0s

, Earths

, 1

If location 0 goes non-zero then a silence message is sent. If location
1 goes non-zero then a reset message is set.
Driver’s set the trigger back to zero once the message has been set.

Two different arrays, starting at two
different locations and with two
different lengths will get set to zero
when c-p-s=1-2-3 goes to state U1.

If 1-2-3 or 1-2-4 go to state U1 then the
Data Array regions associated with both
Map Descriptors are set to zero.

The function is Wrbx, the message is only sent when
the value is updated.

Appendix A.4.6. Silence / Re s e t

Note: When configured as a Server, the driver increments the value in the associated DA element each time a silence/reset is received.

Appendix A.4.7. Earths

This function is only available for panel firmware versions 10.0 and later. This function reads earth / ground status information from the panel.

If, for example, card 3 reports information then the driver uses array elements 6 & 7 to store information for this card. Obtain the array location by multiplying the

card number by two.

If the card reports positive and negative earth data then the driver stores the positive earth data at location 6 and the negative earth data at location 7.
If the card reports earth / ground state information without the keywords ‘Positive’ or ‘Negative’ the driver stores the data at location 6.
The driver stores a value of 1 to report normal and a value of 2 to report abnormal.

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Map_Descriptor_Name

, Data_Array_Name

, Data_Array_Offset

, Function

, Node_Name

, Length

, Scan_Interval

, sim4100_Func

, Sim4100_Card

, Sim4100_Point

, Sim4100_Sub

Show_mapdesc1

, DA_SHOW

, 0

, Rdbc

, Node_A

, 100

, 1.0s

, Show

, 1

, 2

, 3

Appendix A.4.8. Show

One Map Descriptor is required for each point whose attributes you wish to ‘show’. The show function reads data that describe s the attributes and the state of each
attribute for a single device. Every type of device has a different set of attributes. When the response is received by the driver, it fills a number of Data Array locations
with numeric values that represent the attributes and their states. You should reserve at least 100 array locations for each Map Descriptor by setting the length to 100.

By way of example assume that point 1-2-3 is a Heat Detector and the response to the show query is as follows

40 Character Custom Label
Mx-y-2 HEAT DETECTOR
DEVICE ADDRESS: 7-10-2 TYPE: COMBO
IDNET INTERFACE CARD
LOCAL UNIT – MAIN PANEL
UNIT NUMBER: 0 RUI NUMBER: LOCAL

---------------------------------------­PRIMARY STATUS NORMAL
CURRENT DEVICE CORRECT DEVICE
DEVICE ON_LINE
TEST STATE SELF TEST NORMAL
ALARM TEMPERATURE SELECTED= 135 DEG F
VALUE=0 / -41 DEG F
PEAK=0 / -41 DEG F
TROUBLE THRESHOLD RANGE NORMAL
ENABLED STATE ENABLED
UNVERIFIED 0

The driver will load the array DA_SHOW starting at offset zero for up to 100 elements. The following table can be used to determine the values to expect for this
response.

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Array
Posn

Attribute

Value

Filled
In4

Note

0

Not Defined

10

1

The value 10 represents the count of the number of attributes that were extracted from the response. It is not equal to the number of array
locations filled in because some attributes (e.g. Value) result in more than one array location being updated.

1

PRIMARY STATUS

14 (Normal)

1

#

2

PHYSICAL STATE

The un-filled-in locations are not updated by the driver when this response is analysed because the attributes corresponding to these
locations were not reported in the response to the query.

3

RAW STATE

4

ACTIVE STATE

5

ARMED STATE

6 ENABLED STATE

11 (Enabled)

1 7

UNVERIFIED

0 1

8

CURRENT DEVICE

4 (Correct
Device)

1
9

DEVICE

12 (On_Line)

1

10

TEST STATE

3 (Self test
normal)

1 11

PRESENT SENSITIVITY
SELECTED

14

AVERAGE

17

VALUE

0 1

18 -41 1

19 Room for up two three numbers for attributes like value, peak but in this case only two values are relevant for this device

20

PEAK 0 1

21 -41 1

22 Room for up two three numbers for attributes like value, peak but in this case only two values are relevant for this device

23

TROUBLE THRESHOLD

6 (Range
Normal)

1
24

OUTPUT STATE

25

OUTPUT STATUS

26

DETECTOR SOUNDER

27

ALARM TEMPERATURE
SELECTED=

135 1
30

DETECTOR RELAY

4

Locations marked with a 1 are updated when the driver analyses this response

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// Analog Psuedo points
// Map Descriptor

Map_Descriptor_Name

, Data_Array_Name

, Data_Array_Offset

, Function

, Node_Name

, Sim4100_Func

, Sim4100_Card

, Sim4100_Point

, Sim4100_Sub

, Protocol

, Length

# Fire Alarms

, DA_C_144

, 0

, Rdbc

, Simplex_01

, value

, 144

, 0

, 0

, sim4100

, 1

# Supervisory Alarms

, DA_C_144

, 1

, Rdbc

, Simplex_01

, value

, 144

, 1

, 0

, sim4100

, 1

# Troubles

, DA_C_144

, 2

, Rdbc

, Simplex_01

, value

, 144

, 2

, 0

, sim4100

, 1

Excessively Dirty Sensors

, DA_C_144

, 3

, Rdbc

, Simplex_01

, value

, 144

, 115

, 0

, sim4100

, 1

Dirty Sensors

, DA_C_144

, 4

, Rdbc

, Simplex_01

, value

, 144

, 116

, 0

, sim4100

, 1

Almost Dirty Sensors

, DA_C_144

, 5

, Rdbc

, Simplex_01

, value

, 144

, 117

, 0

, sim4100

, 1

Appendix A.4.9. Rea d Analog P s u e d o Poin t s

Use the Sim4100_func = 'value' to read the values from the analog pseudo points. Refer to Appendix C.4.2 for a list of the analog pseudo points.

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Network Card #

5

Network Point #

Card #

Slot #

Point #

C-P-S Address

1 5 1 0 5-1-0

2 5 1 1 5-1-1

3 5 1 2 5-1-2

4 5 1 3 5-1-3

5 5 1 4 5-1-4

..

..

Appendix A.5. Networked Panels

If two or more Simplex panels are networked together, the FieldServer can poll the information from both. The
Simplex panels will need network cards installed and programmed by Simplex to pass the points to the panel
connected to the FieldServer. The points from the networked panel(s) will be in the same Card -Point-Subpoint
format (c-p-s) as the main panel. An algorithm is used to ensure that Point Sub point numbers stay the same and
only the network card number changes. A network card with point address of 61, sub point 98, card address 5 will
show up on the panel as as 5-61-98. Network points are numbered as follows: C-1-0 is network point 1, C-1-1 is
point 2, C-1-2 is point 3 and so on up to C-1-255 which is point 256. The sequence then starts again (C-2-0 through
C-2-255 points 257 to 512). Refer also to Appendix B.3.

The equation to calculate the network point # based off of the C-P-S is as follows:

Network Point # = ((<P> - 1) * 256) + <S> + 1

Example:

Appendix A.6. Synchronizing the FieldServer with the Panel

Appendix A.6.1. Using the Xpo i n t Function

When using the Xpoint function to store point states, each time the panel does a warm-start it sets all point states
to normal and then starts evaluating each one. Thus, the FieldServer will receive Xpoint messages from the panel
for every point not in a normal state. The limitation of this method is that the Simplex panels do not report when a
point’s state changes back to normal. Thus to maintain the synchronization the Client device must clear the point
to zero once it has read its abnormal state, i.e. The Client device should consider the data reported by the Xpoint
function as latched data.

This way the FieldServer states will always be updated. Polling is slow and in a system with many points it may
take several minutes to update status information for all points. Thus combining this method with the use of
Xpoint Map Descriptors gives the best of both worlds. When a point changes to ‘not’ normal, then the FieldServer
gets the state change from the Xpoint function immediately and at the same time synchronization is assured by
the continuous polling.

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Column Title

Function

Legal
Values

sim4100_WriteThru*

Only appropriate when the sim4100_func=clist.
Controls the write through behavior of the clist function.

Onoff,
value

Store_Unsolicited*

Control the ability of ‘CLIST’ map descriptors to be used to store data from unsolicited messages. Refer also to
Appendix A.6.2

Yes, No

Appendix A.6.2. Using Clist to W r ite-Thr o u gh and Stor e p o i n t status from Unsol i ci t e d M essages

This function is only available for panel version 1.05 and above.

The ‘Clist’ Map Descriptors can

Read a point’s status
Write to a point when a Write-Through is activated
Store the point status when an ‘Xpoint’ unsolicited message is received from the panel.

A Write-Through occurs when a Data Array value that is normally updated by a read (Rdbc) Map Descriptor is updated by some other driver or by using the
Ruinet application. The updated value is written through the Rdbc Map Descriptor to the panel. The value is written once only each time that the Data Array
element is updated except when the value is updated by the response to the read or if the point status is updated when an uns olicited message is received
from the panel.

Ensure that the point is not a read only point and the Panel’s access level has been set appropriately.

When an unsolicited message is received from the panel it would normally be stored using a Map Descriptor with the ‘Xpoint’ function. (See section Appendix
A.4.3) However, if polling for the status of that point using a ‘Clist’ Map Descriptor with ‘Store_Unsolicited’ set to yes then omit the ‘Xpoint’ Map Descriptor as
the ‘Clist’ Map Descriptor can be used to store the point status when it is updated with an unsolicited message. If both Map Descriptor’s are defined then the

result will be unpredictable.

A write command can be sent to a Simplex panel in one of two formats:

SET c-p-s ON/OFF (default)
SET c-p-s value

Use the sim4100_WriteThru parameter in the CSV to change to the 2nd format.

Even if writing to an analog pseudo point, format 1 is suitable because enabling the point forces it to take its intrinsic value. On setting the point off it’s value is
set to zero.

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Appendix B. Troubleshooting

Appendix B.1. Address Errors

If the driver produces BAD_ADDRESS stats then do the following

Refer to Appendix A.4.1. and create a Map Descriptor which will save the most recent error in the Data Array

DA_ERRORS.

Alternatively, take a log, open the ASCII version of the log and look for error messages. Error 2 is the response

sent by the panel when it is polled for a point that doesn’t exist. Find the Error #2's n the log. The line which
precedes the error identifies the point being polled. Now you know the c-p-s of the invalid point, edit the
configuration and remove the MD which polls for data at that point.

Appendix B.2. Driver Limitations

Other than being able to write through a Map Descriptor where the sim4100_func=’clist’ , write throughs are

not supported by this driver.

Port expansion is not supported.

Appendix B.3. Resolving Network Addresses above 255

The Standard format for addressing a simplex point is c-p-s (Card-Point-Subpoint). Each of these components in
the address supports a maximum value of 255. However, when using an NDU (Network Display Unit), addresses
may be supplied in a Card-Address format where the address value is larger than 255. In these applications it is
necessary to convert the Card-Address format into c-p-s format before configuring the points in the FieldServer.

The formula used to convert between the two formats is as follows:

Card is the same for both formats.

Network Address = ((Point-1)*256) + Sub-Point + 1

Example:

Card–Address point supplied = 5-2936 - From this we deduce the card number to be 5.

Convert the value to Hex: 2936 = 0xB78

Break out the last two hex numbers for sub-point portion, and use the rest for point address:

0xB = 11 = (Point-1): 0x78 = 120 = Sub-Point + 1

Solving this equation, we get:

Point = 12 Sub-Point = 119

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Appendix B.4. Simulation of the Xpoint command

The following notes apply only to FieldServer Technologies engineers.

The sim4100_func=xpoint keyword is used to parse unsolicited point status change messages sent by Simplex
devices. For simulation purposes, a Wrbc version of this function has been implemented to test the response
parsing ability of the slave portion of the driver.

Appendix B.5. Simplex Port Vectoring

The 4100 panels do not automatically send event messages ( xpoint messages) to the serial port card. An explicit
procedure called 'Port Vectoring' maps the events to the port.

If a card is moved from one hardware location to another, it maybe necessary to revector the port.

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Keyword

Description

Function

Ackall

This command acknowledges all card-point-sub states based on
the values found in the associated arrays.
The FieldServer watches the Data Array to see if we need to
send an ack.

DA element

Accepted

1st – ack all

2nd - ack A

primary abnormal state

3rd – ack F

Fire alarm

4th – ack P

Priority 2

5th – ack S

Supervisory

6th – ack T

Trouble

7th – ack C

Control

Set the array element to 1 to initiate the command. The
FieldServer clears the value on completion.

WRBC
Do not specify c-p-s in the Map Descriptor.

Ack

This command allows the user to acknowledge a single point.
The specified Data Array is inspected and the value of the single
element is used to determine which device state's are ack'd.
Refer to Appendix A.4.5

WRBC
Specify c-p-s in the Map Descriptor.

Clist

This command returns the current point status for one point.
Refer to Appendix A.6.2

RDBC
Specify c-p-s in the Map Descriptor.

Earths5

This function obtains earth/ground status information from the
panel. Two Data Array elements are used to store the normal
(=1) or abnormal (=2) for each card. The first element is for the
positive ground and the second element is the negative ground.
Where cards do not report both, the first element of the pair is
used.
The array position is obtained by multiplying the card number by
two and adding the offset specified in the Map Descriptor. Set
the length of this Map Descriptor to twice the value of the
maximum card number.

RDBC
Do not specify c-p-s in the Map Descriptor.

Value

Stores analog value(s) read from a particular devicewithout
scaling or units. When more than one value is reported the
driver stores the values in consecutive array elements. Ensure

that the Map Descriptor’s usage of the Data Arrays is spaced

appropriately.

RDBC
Specify c-p-s in the Map Descriptor.

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Appendix C. Reference

Appendix C.1. Simplex Address Formatting – Specific Keywords

The Simplex Time Recorder Company - 4100 Computer Port Protocol only uses the standard 4100 address format
of <Card>-<Point>-<Sub-point>. Symbolic addressing is not supported. The following table lists keywords which
control the behavior of the FieldServer with respect to connection to a Simplex device and the permissible values
determining the type of data being read/written.

This driver function used the Simplex ‘CSHOW c-p-s CVAL’ command. It is only supported by panels with firmware revision numbers greater

than 10

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Keyword

Description

Function

Show

Each type of Simplex device reports a different set of attributes
and attribute states/values. Refer to Appendix A.2.1 for more
information. The driver analyses the response from the poll.
When an attribute is recognized, the attribute state is evaluated.
If this is recognized then the driver stores a value, corresponding
to the attribute state, at an array location corresponding to the
attribute. Appendix A.2 provides additional information. The
driver can only recognize attributes and attribute states that it is
programmed to recognize.
The length of the Map Descriptor must be set equal to the array
position of the highest attribute.
Ensure that Map Descriptors using this function do not use
overlapping areas of the Data Arrays. See example in Appendix
A.4.8.

RDBC
Specify c-p-s in the Map Descriptor.

Setd

This command allows the user to manipulate the status and/or
priority of a control point
The port access level must be set appropriately in the Simplex
device otherwise the device returns an error.

WRBC
Specify c-p-s in the Map Descriptor.

Seta

This command allows the user to:
Manipulate the status and/or priority of a control point
Modify the value of an analog pseudo point.
Set the sensitivity of a TrueAlarm sensor
Set the rate-of-rise threshold of a TrueAlarm heat sensor
Select the audio channel of a speaker circuit

WRBC
Specify c-p-s in the Map Descriptor.

Xpoint

This is an unsolicited message sent automatically by a Simplex
device to report a change in point status. The card-point-sub
address format is used to calculate an offset into the associated
Data Array as described in Appendix A.1. The state being
reported determines the value being written into the Data
Array. Refer to Appendix B.4 for more information..

Passive
Specify c-p-s in the Map Descriptor.

Disable

Not Implemented

Restart

Not Implemented

Time

This command sets and displays the time and date in "user"
format.
As a command it sets the hour minute second of the Simplex
device by getting the values from the Data Array associated with
the Map Descriptor. The first element contains the hour, the
second the minute and the third contains the second. A 24 hour
clock is assumed.
As a query, the data is unpacked into the Data Array in the
format described above.

RDBC (Query) or WRBC (Set)
Do not specify c-p-s in the Map Descriptor.

Ctime

As a command it sets the hour minute second of the Simplex
device by getting the values from the Data Array associated with
the Map Descriptor. The first element contains the hour, the
second the minute, the third element contains the second, the
4th contains the day of the week, the 5th contains the month,
the 6th contains the day of the month and the 7th element of
the array contains the year (value 01 indicates 2001). A 24 hour
clock is assumed.

RDBC (Query) or WRBC (Set)
Do not specify c-p-s in the Map Descriptor.

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Keyword

Description

Function

As a query, the data is unpacked into the Data Array in the
format described above.

Silence

Used to send a silence signal to the Simplex device. This is a
triggered command. When the element in the Data Array
associated with the Map Descriptor is set to 1 then the
command is sent to the Simplex device. The driver will set the
value to zero when the command has been acknowledged.

WRBC
Do not specify c-p-s in the Map Descriptor.

Reset

Used to send a reset signal to the Simplex device.
This is a triggered command. When the element in the Data
Array associated with the Map Descriptor is set to 1 then the
command is sent to the Simplex device. The driver will set the
value to zero when the command has been acknowledged.

WRBC
Do not specify c-p-s in the Map Descriptor.

Revision

Used to request revision information from the Simplex panel.
Use of this Map Descriptor is recommended as it allows the
driver to generate a warning if an unknown Simplex revision is
encountered.
Make sure that the length of the Map Descriptor is sufficient to
store all the revision information. A Length of 200 is
recommended.

RDBC
Do not specify c-p-s in the Map Descriptor.

Errors

Use this keyword to define a Map Descriptor which tells the
driver where to store error messages received from the Simplex
device. The most recent message is stored in the Data Array
specified. Make sure that the Data Array length is long enough
to store enough meaningful information. A length of 200 is
recommended.

Passive
Do not specify c-p-s in the Map Descriptor.
If using RUINET to monitor the FieldServer,
display the Data Array associated with this

Map Descriptor in ‘String’ format so that

you can read the error message easily. The
driver appends information about the Map
Descriptor which generated the error to
make the error more easily
understandable.

ClearAll

Map Descriptor’s which use this function do two things;
Firstly, they register a c-p-s with the driver.
Secondly they define a Data Array name and element range that
must be set to zero when the ClearAll function is activated.
Up to 4 c-p-s’s may be registered per FieldServer. These
registered points are monitored each time a Clist response is
obtained as well as each time the panel sends an unsolicited
Xpoint message with a state change. If one of these messages

reports a ‘U1’ state for a registered point then the driver
processes all ‘ClearAll’ Map Descriptor’s and sets all the

associated array values to zero.
An example of the use of ClearAll is provided in section 6.12
example 9.

Passive
Specify c-p-s in the Map Descriptor (but
read the notes on the left)

Warm_Start

Generates a warm restart message.

Used for simulation only.

Cold_Start

Generates a cold restart message.

Used for simulation only.

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Error Message

Description

Sim4100:#1 <card><point><sub> invalid for ack.
Read manual.

c-p-s is being used to derive an array offset. The calculation requires
division by the point & the sub and one or both of these values are zero.

Sim4100:#2 RTS has been asserted for too long.
Extend timer, check cable uses RTS/CTS or
reconfig 4100 device to suppress hardware
handshaking

If RTS-CTS handshaking has been used then this message is produced if
the driver finds that the RTS has been asserted by the slave device for too
long. The timeout is hard coded at 2.0s.

Sim4100:#3 sim4100_chan_init() Init with null
chan.

Requires support from FieldServer Technologies.

Sim4100:#4 Unknown sim4100_func in csv
<nnn>

The driver has found a value for a sim4100_func keyword that it does not
recognize. Check the CSV file and read Appendix C.1of this manual for a
list of legal keywords.

Sim4100:#5 Use Ackall function.

The sim4100_func keyword has been assigned the value 'ack' but a card­point-sub has not been specified. Use the ackall function.

Sim4100:#6 ack/ackall/seta/setd must be a
write.

You cannot use the rdbc function with these keywords. Use a wrbc
instead.

Sim4100:#7 disable/restart/list not implemented

Please contact FieldServer Technologies if you would like this feature
implemented.

Sim4100:#8 Func=Clistall/Clist, wrbc not allowed

These keywords must be used with a Rdbc

Sim4100:#9 Write ack was not expected.

Please report this error to FieldServer Technologies.

Sim4100:#10 Invalid point status
<s><v><a>=(Hex)<%x><%x><%x> <%c><%c><%c>

Please report his message to FieldServer Technologies noting the values
in braces.

Sim4100:#11. Error. Array too short. rqd= %d(
max= %d) act= %d. MapDesc= <%s> Data
Abandoned! Subsequent msgs suppressed!

Check the CSV file Data Array lengths.
Sim4100:#12 Error.

Incoming data is being abandoned.

Subsequent message supressed!

Check the CSV file; there was no matching Map Descriptor for a message.

Sim4100:#13 FYI. Login Function not
Implemented.

Please contact FieldServer Technologies if you would like this feature
implemented.

Sim4100:#14 MD=%s Addr=%d

A write thru is defined as follows. The FieldServer reads data from a
device and stores it in a Data Array. If a remote device changes the value
in that Data Array, the FieldServer will write the new value to the device
that is being read. This driver does not permit write thru's except when
the data is being updated using CLIST. Refer also to Appendix A.4.3 and
Appendix A.6.2. In versions of the driver up to and including 1.07a a
panic is produced when this message is printed. The message is printed
to a maximum of 10 times and then suppressed.

SIM4100:#15 FYI. Incoming abandoned. No Map
Desc.

Check the CSV file; there was no matching Map Descriptor for a message.

SIM4100:#16 FYI. No Map Desc. Respond with
Error.

If the server can’t find a matching MD (i.e. the point being polled for
doesn’t exist) then the driver responds with Simplex Error #2.

SIM4100:#17 FYI. Incoming Abandoned. No Data.

Check the driver manual and Simplex User Manuals. There is no driver
response to the message received.

SIM4100:#18 FYI. Incoming Abandoned. (%d)

Please report his message to FieldServer Technologies noting the values
in braces.

Sim4100:#19a FYI. Sim4100 Firmware found
(%.2f)

No corrective action is required on your part. The message is printed for
information only.
Message ‘a’ is printed when version 9 firmware is found in the panel.

Appendix C.2. Error Messages

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Error Message

Description

Message ‘b’ is printed when version 10 firmware is found in the panel.
Message ‘b’ is printed when version 11 firmware is found in the panel.

Sim4100:#19d FYI. Panel Firmware Rev %.2f may
be incompatible.

The firmware version found is not one that the driver explicitly supports.
This does not mean the driver will not work but if a feature of the driver

isn’t working correctly knowing that the firmware version is not

supported may help diagnose the problem more easily.
No corrective action is required on your part. If however, some you

suspect that the driver is not operating correctly it is important that you
mention seeing this message in the Error Buffer when reporting the
problem.

Sim4100:#19e FYI. Panel Firmware may be
incompatible.

The format of the firmware version information could not be interpreted
correctly. This may mean that your panel has a firmware version that is
not one that the driver explicitly supports. This does not mean the driver

will not work but if a feature of the driver isn’t working correctly knowing

that the firmware version is not supported may help diagnose the
problem more easily.
No corrective action is required on your part. If however, some you
suspect that the driver is not operating correctly it is important that you
mention seeing this message in the Error Buffer when reporting the
problem.

Sim4100:#20 FYI. Data abandoned! Array too
short. MapDesc= <%s>

Check the CSV file Data Array lengths.

Sim4100:#21. Error. Data abandoned! Array too
short c-p-s= %d-%d-%d

Check the CSV file Data Array lengths.

Sim4100:#22. FYI. Polling Inhibited.

Polling is disabled until the port supervision message has been received.
This message can be safely ignored. When the panel sends unsolicited
messages to the FieldServer this message is printed. Polling remains
inhibited until the unsolicited message stream end.

Sim4100:#23. FYI. Polling Enabled

When a stream of unsolicited messages is received from the Simplex
panel then polling is inhibited until the stream ends. When the stream
ends this message is printed. It may be safely ignored.

Sim4100:#25. Error. Data abandoned! Array too
short c-p-s= %d-%d-%d

Check the CSV file Data Array lengths.

Sim4100:#26 FYI. Data abandoned! Array too
short.(%d) MapDesc=<%s>

Check the CSV file Data Array lengths.

Sim4100:#27. FYI. Sequence Number reset
requested & done.

Sim4100:#28. Error. Bad Sim4100_Func=%d in
MD=<%s>

Check the CSV file and driver manual for valid Simplex functions.

Sim4100:#29. FYI. Length changed to 1 in
MapDesc= <%s>

Check the CSV file for the correct Map Descriptor function type.

Sim4100:#30. FYI. Length changed to 1 in
MapDesc= <%s>

Check the CSV file for the correct Map Descriptor function type.

Sim4100:#31. FYI. Length changed to 1 in
MapDesc= <%s>

Check the CSV file for the correct Map Descriptor function type.
Sim4100:#32. FYI. Sequence number semi-reset.

Sim4100:#33. Error. Invalid Seq Number.

Message sequence numbers incorrect. Check Simplex User Manuals, and
driver manuals. Contact FieldServer Technologies for additional support.

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Error Message

Description

Sim4100:#34. Bad Seq. Sequence number reset.

Message sequence number incorrect. Check Simplex User Manuals, and
driver manuals. Contact FieldServer Technologies for additional support.

Sim4100:#36. FYI. Bad sim4100_func=%d in
MapDesc=<%s>

Check the CSV file for the correct Simplex function type.

Sim4100:#38. FYI. Bad sim4100_func=%d in
MapDesc=<%s>

Check the CSV file for the correct Simplex function type.

Sim4100:#39 FYI. Data abandoned! State not
recognized. Mapdesc=<%s>

Attribute was found, but State not found in driver table. Contact
FieldServer Technologies for additional support.

Sim4100:#40 FYI. Data abandoned! Array too
short.(%d) Mapdesc=<%s>

Check the CSV file Data Array lengths

Sim4100:#41 FYI. Data abandoned! Array too
short.(%d) Mapdesc=<%s>

Check the CSV file Data Array lengths

Sim4100:#43. Err. Can only monitor %d point(s)
for ClearAll

Contact FieldServer Technologies for additional support.

Sim4100:#44 FYI. ClearAll mapDesc's must be
passive

Map Descriptor function has been changed automatically

Sim4100:#45 FYI. User added SHOW
attribute=<%s> offset=%d method=%d

Sim4100:#46 Err. No space. Driver rejects SHOW
attribute=<%s> offset=%d method=%d

No space is available in internal driver table. Contact FieldServer
Technologies for additional support.

Sim4100:#47 Err. Duplicate. Driver rejects SHOW
attribute=<%s> offset=%d method=%d

Duplicate found in internal driver table. Contact FieldServer Technologies
for additional support.

Sim4100:#48 FYI. User added SHOW attr
state=<%s> value=%d

Sim4100:#49 Err. No space. Driver rejects SHOW
attr state=<%s> value=%d

No space is available in internal driver table. Contact FieldServer
Technologies for additional support.

Sim4100:#50 Err. Duplicate. Driver rejects SHOW
attr state=<%s> value=%d

Duplicate found in internal driver table. Contact FieldServer Technologies
for additional support.

sim4100:#51 Err. Length must be specified and >

0.

Check the CSV file for the length fields.

SIM4100:#52 FYI. Incoming Abandoned. Node
offline

Check the CSV file for node definitions, Simplex hardware, and
connections. A device node appears to be offline. Contact FieldServer
Technologies for additional support.

Sim4100:#53. Md=<%s> Abandoned. Polling was
inhibited.

Obsolete. Contact FieldServer Technologies for support.

Sim4100:#54. Err. SeqNumber check disabled.

Sequence number checking was disabled. Check your password. Contact
FieldServer Technologies for support.

Sim4100:#55. Error. Bad Sim4100_Func=%d in
MD=<%s>

Check the CSV file for the correct Simplex function type.
Sim4100:#56

Not used.

Sim4100:#57* Err. Cant parse Login message.
Ignored.

The driver ignored Login messages. No corrective action is required. This
message is printed for your information only.

Sim4100:#58 FYI. You could have used an Array
called <%s> to expose diagnostic info.

This message is printed for your information only. It can safely be
ignored. For additional information read section “Appendix C.3.2 Driver
Exposed Stats”

Sim4100:#59 Err. Checkpoint. Report this to Tech
Support.

An internal driver diagnostic has been triggered. You must report this
error to FieldServer’s Technical Support.

Sim4100:#60 Err. MapDesc=%s. No Node.

Every Sim4100 Map Descriptor must be connected to a node. Ensure that
the parameter ‘Node_Name’ has been specified on the Map Descriptor.

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Error Message

Description

To correct this problem, edit the CSV, make the correction, download the
corrected CSV file and reset the FieldServer.

Sim4100:#61 Err. PLC_Type=4100u rqd for
'values'/'earths'

If you have a Map Descritor which has the sim4100_func parameter set to

‘earths’ or to ‘values’ then you must set the PLC_Type parameter on the

node to 4100U. (See section 0
Client Side Node ). It is only appropriate to do so if the firmware version
of your panel is 10.x or later. You can create a map descriptor to read the
version information if you are not sure. You can also use the menu
system on the Panel to read the version number.
To correct this problem, edit the CSV, make the correction, download the
corrected CSV file and reset the FieldServer.

Sim4100:#62 Err. Input Buffer Overflow.

This message is printed when the input buffer overflows. This usually
occurs when the panel sends lots of messages and they are not being
processed by the driver fast enough. A panic is printed immediate after
this message.
The driver will clear the buffer and start capturing new bytes as they
arrive. Messages may have been lost. We advise that you re-synch the
panel.
This error has only been seen once. It occurred when a panel was
connected to the driver with the wrong connection settings.

Appendix C.3. Driver Stats

Appendix C.3.1. H o w t h e Driver cou n t s b y tes and m e s s a g es received a n d t r a n smitted.

"Ack" messages sent/received by the driver in response to read/write messages are NOT counted as messages.
However, the single byte produced by these messages is included in the byte count.

The driver does not count DLL layer messages as messages.

The driver counts bytes at the DLL layer. The byte count includes the bytes that wrap application layer messages,
acks and the port supervision and responses messages.

The driver counts messages at the application layer.. This means that if you use RUINET to monitor the FieldServer
and you view the Map Descriptor’s the byte count stats will always be zero.

Some Map Descriptors require data in the Data Arrays to trigger a write command. An example is the "Ack"
command. The driver does not count one of these messages as being sent until the array actually triggers a poll to
be sent.

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Data_Arrays

Data_Array_Name

, Data_Format

, Data_Array_Length

sim4100-stats

, UINT16

, 1000

Stat #

Stats

Description

10

SIM4100_STAT_XPOINT_CARD

The Card in c-p-s from most recent xpoint store

11

SIM4100_STAT_XPOINT_POINT

The Point in c-p-s from most recent xpoint store

12

SIM4100_STAT_XPOINT_SUB

The SubPoint in c-p-s from most recent xpoint store

13

SIM4100_STAT_XPOINT_QUALIFIER

The Qualifier from most recent xpoint store

14

SIM4100_STAT_XPOINT_QUALIFIER_AS_ENUM

The Qualifier from most recent xpoint store, stored as an
enumeration – See Note1 for bit states

15

SIM4100_STAT_XPOINT_STATE

The reported state from most recent xpoint store. State
value: 0 FALSE/Normal 1 TRUE/Abnormal

16

SIM4100_STAT_XPOINT_ACK_STATE

The reported ack state from most recent xpoint store. Ack
state: *=needs ack, -=acked (always "-" for U or C states)

17

SIM4100_STAT_XPOINT_HOUR

The Time from most recent xpoint store

18

SIM4100_STAT_XPOINT_MIN

The Time from most recent xpoint store

19

SIM4100_STAT_XPOINT_SEC

The Time from most recent xpoint store

20

SIM4100_STAT_XPOINT_DOW

The Date from most recent xpoint store

21

SIM4100_STAT_XPOINT_DAY

The Date from most recent xpoint store

22

SIM4100_STAT_XPOINT_MONTH

The Date from most recent xpoint store

23

SIM4100_STAT_XPOINT_YEAR

The Date from most recent xpoint store

24

SIM4100_STAT_XPOINT_COMBO_STATE_OLD

A single point could potentially be active in more than one
state simultaneously. The driver tracks the combine state by
building a UINT whose bits indicate the state. This is the
combo state before the update. See Note 1 for bit states.

25

SIM4100_STAT_XPOINT_COMBO_STATE_NEW

A single point could potentially be active in more than one
state simultaneously. The driver tracks the combine state by
building a UINT whose bits indicate the state. This is the
combo state after the update. See Note 1 for bit states.

Appendix C.3.2. D r i v e r E xposed Stat s

The driver is capable of exposing statistics about its behavior in a Data Array. It is necessary to create a Data Array
with name sim4100-stats as per the example below and it will be updated by the driver. Note that the stat
number corresponds to the offset.

Take care not to poke any values into the 1st 10 elements of this Data Array (offsets 0 to 9). Doing so will trigger
internal diagnostics and may interfere with normal operation.

A different set of stats is maintained for each connection. Each connection uses 100 elements of the data array.
Ensure the array length is large enough if the port number is large.

At revision 1.07a of the driver and earlier, no stats had been exposed.

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Qualifier:

Enum=0 Qual=F Fire alarm state

Enum=1 Qual=P Priority 2 alarm state

Enum=2 Qual=T Trouble state

Enum=3 Qual=S Supervisory state

Enum=4 Qual=U Utility monitor, digital/analog pseudo state

Enum=5 Qual=C Control state (non pseudo)

Enum=6 Qual=D Disable Trouble state

Card address

Card type

0-119

Physical (Hardware) cards

128-143

Digital Pseudo cards

144-159

Analog Pseudo cards

160-175

List Pseudo cards

P0

SYSTEM RESET KEY

UTILITY

128-0-0

P1

ALARM SILENCE KEY

UTILITY

128-1-0

P2

FRONT PANEL LAMPTEST CONTROL (ANNUNC. 0)

UTILITY

128-2-0

P3

FIRE ALARM DETECT

UTILITY

128-3-0

P4

GLOBAL ACKNOWLEDGE ENABLE

UTILITY

128-4-0

P5

SET SERVICE PSEUDO VALUES

UTILITY

128-5-0

P6

ALARM SILENCE

UTILITY

128-6-0

P7

EXTRA CARD IN THE SYSTEM

TROUBLE

128-7-0

Note 1 – Bit States.

Appendix C.4. Pseudo Points

It is beyond the scope of the driver manual to describe the full functionality of the Simplex Panels. The following
information is not maintained and updated and therefore should be used for reference only.

Pseudo points are points that report states or attributes based on how the Simplex system has been installed,
configured and programmed. They are often programmed to groups, devices, zones or other logic groupings, e.g.
a pseudo point may be programmed to report only if more than one sensor in a particular area is reporting smoke.

Every Simplex system has a number of default pseudo points programmed into the firmware supplied with the
panel. These default points depend only on the firmware revision number and are generally unaffected by the
configuration programmed for a particular site.

Although the 4100 card number can range from 0-250 in theory, only the following ranges are presently used in
the system:

Appendix C.4.1. D i g i t a l Pseudo’s:

There are 250 fixed pseudo's in the 4020 panel and 511 in the 4100 and 4100U. The numbering sequence is
simple, 128 starts the first block of 256 (0 to 255), so the first point is 128-0-0, the second is 128-1-0, ... The next
block starts at 129 and follows the same sequence, then 130 and so on up to 143. In the 4100 the first user
definable pseudo is P-256, in the 4100U it is P-512.

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P8

KEYPAD ACTIVE

UTILITY

128-8-0

P9

SYSTEM OUT OF CQB'S

TROUBLE

128-9-0

P10

CODED INPUT ACTIVE

UTILITY

128-10-0

P11

UNACKNOWLEDGED FIRE ALARM EXISTS

UTILITY

128-11-0

P12

UNACKNOWLEDGED SUPERVISORY EXISTS

UTILITY

128-12-0

P13

UNACKNOWLEDGED TROUBLE EXISTS

UTILITY

128-13-0

P14

SYSTEM DISABLED - PROGRAMMER DOWNLOAD

TROUBLE

128-14-0

P15

CFIG RAM WRITE PROTECT MISSING (SW1-1)

TROUBLE

128-15-0

P16

SMPL PROGRAM 0 - SYSTEM DEFAULT

UTILITY

128-16-0

P17

SMPL PROGRAM 1 - DEFAULT AUDIO

UTILITY

128-17-0

P18

SMPL PROGRAM 2 - SYSTEM OPTIONS (CODING)

UTILITY

128-18-0

P19

SMPL PROGRAM 3 - USER CUSTOM CONTROL

UTILITY

128-19-0

P20

SMPL PROGRAM 4 - USER CUSTOM CONTROL

UTILITY

128-20-0

P21

SMPL PROGRAM 5 - USER CUSTOM CONTROL

UTILITY

128-21-0

P22

SMPL PROGRAM 6 - USER CUSTOM CONTROL

UTILITY

128-22-0

P23

SMPL PROGRAM 7 - USER CUSTOM CONTROL

UTILITY

128-23-0

P24

CODING GROUP 0 ACTIVE

UTILITY

128-24-0

P25

CODING GROUP 1 ACTIVE

UTILITY

128-25-0

P26

CODING GROUP 2 ACTIVE

UTILITY

128-26-0

P27

CODING GROUP 3 ACTIVE

UTILITY

128-27-0

P28

CODING GROUP 4 ACTIVE

UTILITY

128-28-0

P29

CODING GROUP 5 ACTIVE

UTILITY

128-29-0

P30

CODING GROUP 6 ACTIVE

UTILITY

128-30-0

P31

CODING GROUP 7 ACTIVE

UTILITY

128-31-0

P32

COLD START

TROUBLE

128-32-0

P33

WARM START

TROUBLE

128-33-0

P34

CITY DISCONNECT

TROUBLE

128-34-0

P35

MANUAL EVACUATION SWITCH INPUT

UTILITY

128-35-0

P36

ELEVATOR BYPASS

TROUBLE

128-36-0

P37

DOORHOLDER BYPASS

TROUBLE

128-37-0

P38

CONTROL POINT BYPASS

TROUBLE

128-38-0

P39

SYSTEM EXECUTING FROM RAM

TROUBLE

128-39-0

P40

AUTOMATIC DETECTOR RESET

UTILITY

128-40-0

P41

MASTER FIRE ALARM ACK KEY

UTILITY

128-41-0

P42

MASTER SUPERVISORY ACK KEY

UTILITY

128-42-0

P43

MASTER TROUBLE ACK KEY

UTILITY

128-43-0

P44

CODING BUS DISABLE SWITCH

UTILITY

128-44-0

P45

DRILL SWITCH INPUT

UTILITY

128-45-0

P46

DOOR HOLDER TRIGGER

UTILITY

128-46-0

P47

SIGNALS/VISUALS ACTIVE

UTILITY

128-47-0

P48

MANUAL EVACUATION

FIRE

128-48-0

P49

SYSTEM AT ACCESS LEVEL 1 OR GREATER

UTILITY

128-49-0

P50

SYSTEM AT ACCESS LEVEL 2 OR GREATER

UTILITY

128-50-0

P51

SYSTEM AT ACCESS LEVEL 3 OR GREATER

UTILITY

128-51-0

P52

SYSTEM AT ACCESS LEVEL 4

UTILITY

128-52-0

P53

SYSTEM LIST OVERFLOW - WARM START NEEDED

TROUBLE

128-53-0

P54

NETWORK MIKE KEYED

UTILITY

128-54-0

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P55

CRT KEYPAD INACTIVITY TIMER DISABLE

UTILITY

128-55-0

P56

CITY CIRCUIT STD TROUBLE RELAY OPERATION

UTILITY

128-56-0

P57

KEYPAD INACTIVITY TIMER DISABLE

UTILITY

128-57-0

P58

SYSTEM TIME/DATE INVALID OR NOT SET

TROUBLE

128-58-0

P59

ALARM VERIFICATION TALLY LIMIT EXCEEDED

TROUBLE

128-59-0

P60

ALARM VERIFICATION GROUP 0 ACTIVE

UTILITY

128-60-0

P61

ALARM VERIFICATION GROUP 1 ACTIVE

UTILITY

128-61-0

P62

ALARM VERIFICATION GROUP 2 ACTIVE

UTILITY

128-62-0

P63

ALARM VERIFICATION GROUP 3 ACTIVE

UTILITY

128-63-0

P64

ALARM VERIFICATION GROUP 4 ACTIVE

UTILITY

128-64-0

P65

ALARM VERIFICATION GROUP 5 ACTIVE

UTILITY

128-65-0

P66

ALARM VERIFICATION GROUP 6 ACTIVE

UTILITY

128-66-0

P67

ALARM VERIFICATION GROUP 7 ACTIVE

UTILITY

128-67-0

P68

FIRST STAGE TIMER EXPIRED

UTILITY

128-68-0

P69

THE EVAC MESSAGE HAS PLAYED

UTILITY

128-69-0

P70

WALK TEST GROUP 0 ENABLED

TROUBLE

128-70-0

P71

WALK TEST GROUP 1 ENABLED

TROUBLE

128-71-0

P72

WALK TEST GROUP 2 ENABLED

TROUBLE

128-72-0

P73

WALK TEST GROUP 3 ENABLED

TROUBLE

128-73-0

P74

WALK TEST GROUP 4 ENABLED

TROUBLE

128-74-0

P75

WALK TEST GROUP 5 ENABLED

TROUBLE

128-75-0

P76

WALK TEST GROUP 6 ENABLED

TROUBLE

128-76-0

P77

WALK TEST GROUP 7 ENABLED

TROUBLE

128-77-0

P78

ALARM SILENCE/ALARM CUTOUT PSEUDO

UTILITY

128-78-0

P79

RESET SPKRS WHEN AUDIO CODING COMPLETE

UTILITY

128-79-0

P80

MASTER MICROPHONE KEYED

UTILITY

128-80-0

P81

REMOTE MICROPHONE 1 KEYED

UTILITY

128-81-0

P82

REMOTE MICROPHONE 2 KEYED

UTILITY

128-82-0

P83

REMOTE MICROPHONE 1 READY TO TALK

UTILITY

128-83-0

P84

REMOTE MICROPHONE 2 READY TO TALK

UTILITY

128-84-0

P85

VTG 1 - ACTIVE

UTILITY

128-85-0

P86

VTG 2 - ACTIVE

UTILITY

128-86-0

P87

EVACUATION MESSAGE ON

UTILITY

128-87-0

P88

EVACUATION MESSAGE OFF

UTILITY

128-88-0

P89

EVACUATION MESSAGE LED

UTILITY

128-89-0

P90

ALERT MESSAGE ON

UTILITY

128-90-0

P91

ALERT MESSAGE OFF

UTILITY

128-91-0

P92

ALERT MESSAGE LED

UTILITY

128-92-0

P93

DRILL MESSAGE ON

UTILITY

128-93-0

P94

DRILL MESSAGE OFF

UTILITY

128-94-0

P95

DRILL MESSAGE LED

UTILITY

128-95-0

P96

ALL CLEAR MESSAGE ON

UTILITY

128-96-0

P97

ALL CLEAR MESSAGE OFF

UTILITY

128-97-0

P98

ALL CLEAR MESSAGE LED

UTILITY

128-98-0

P99

AUX MSG 1 ON

UTILITY

128-99-0

P100

AUX MSG 1 OFF

UTILITY

128-100-0

P101

AUX MSG 1 LED

UTILITY

128-101-0

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P102

AUX MSG 2 ON

UTILITY

128-102-0

P103

AUX MSG 2 OFF

UTILITY

128-103-0

P104

AUX MSG 2 LED

UTILITY

128-104-0

P105

PHONE PAGING ON

UTILITY

128-105-0

P106

PHONE PAGING OFF

UTILITY

128-106-0

P107

PHONE PAGING LED

UTILITY

128-107-0

P108

AUDIO OVERRIDE ON

UTILITY

128-108-0

P109

AUDIO OVERRIDE OFF

UTILITY

128-109-0

P110

AUDIO OVERRIDE TROUBLE

TROUBLE

128-110-0

P111

ALL SPEAKERS MINUS ON

UTILITY

128-111-0

P112

ALL SPEAKERS MINUS OFF

UTILITY

128-112-0

P113

ALL SPEAKERS MINUS LED

UTILITY

128-113-0

P114

ALL SPEAKERS CHANNEL 1 ON

UTILITY

128-114-0

P115

ALL SPEAKERS CHANNEL 1 OFF

UTILITY

128-115-0

P116

ALL SPEAKERS CHANNEL 1 LED

UTILITY

128-116-0

P117

ALL SPEAKERS CHANNEL 2 ON

UTILITY

128-117-0

P118

ALL SPEAKERS CHANNEL 2 OFF

UTILITY

128-118-0

P119

ALL SPEAKERS CHANNEL 2 LED

UTILITY

128-119-0

P120

ALL SPEAKERS CHANNEL 3 ON

UTILITY

128-120-0

P121

ALL SPEAKERS CHANNEL 3 OFF

UTILITY

128-121-0

P122

ALL SPEAKERS CHANNEL 3 LED

UTILITY

128-122-0

P123

LOCAL SPEAKER EVAC ON

UTILITY

128-123-0

P124

LOCAL SPEAKER EVAC OFF

UTILITY

128-124-0

P125

LOCAL SPEAKER EVAC LED

UTILITY

128-125-0

P126

LOCAL SPEAKER ALERT ON

UTILITY

128-126-0

P127

LOCAL SPEAKER ALERT OFF

UTILITY

128-127-0

P128

LOCAL SPEAKER ALERT LED

UTILITY

128-128-0

P129

ALL SPEAKERS TALK ON

UTILITY

128-129-0

P130

ALL SPEAKERS TALK OFF

UTILITY

128-130-0

P131

ALL SPEAKERS TALK LED

UTILITY

128-131-0

P132

ANALOG SENSOR ALMOST DIRTY LOG ENABLE

TROUBLE

128-132-0

P133

LOG ANALOG SENSOR PEAK VALUE ENABLE

UTILITY

128-133-0

P134

CLEAR ANALOG SENSOR PEAK VALUE

TROUBLE

128-134-0

P135

ALL ALERT

UTILITY

128-135-0

P136

ALL EVAC

UTILITY

128-136-0

P137

ALL ALERT LED

UTILITY

128-137-0

P138

MASTER MIKE PRETONE PLAYING ON VTG2

UTILITY

128-138-0

P139

REMOTE MIKE 1 PRETONE PLAYING ON VTG2

UTILITY

128-139-0

P140

REMOTE MIKE 2 PRETONE PLAYING ON VTG2

UTILITY

128-140-0

P141

MANUAL AUDIO EVAC ON

UTILITY

128-141-0

P142

MANUAL AUDIO EVAC OFF

UTILITY

128-142-0

P143

MANUAL AUDIO EVAC LED

UTILITY

128-143-0

P144

DISABLE SUPERVISION ON VTG 1 (2120 APPL)

UTILITY

128-144-0

P145

DISABLE SUPERVISION ON VTG 2 (2120 APPL)

UTILITY

128-145-0

P146

EMPTY AUDIO SERVICE QUEUE

UTILITY

128-146-0

P147

EVAC MSG PLAYING WHEN MICROPHONE KEYED

UTILITY

128-147-0

P148

SYSTEM OUT OF AQB'S

TROUBLE

128-148-0

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P149

SPEAKER SWITCH OFF AUTO

TROUBLE

128-149-0

P150

AUDIO CODING GROUP 1 ACTIVE

UTILITY

128-150-0

P151

AUDIO CODING GROUP 2 ACTIVE

UTILITY

128-151-0

P152

VTG 1 - AUDIO SUPERVISION ACTIVE

UTILITY

128-152-0

P153

VTG 2 - AUDIO SUPERVISION ACTIVE

UTILITY

128-153-0

P154

PHONE TALK LINE RELAY FEEDBACK

UTILITY

128-154-0

P155

PHONE NETWORK RELAY FEEDBACK

UTILITY

128-155-0

P156

LOCAL MASTER PHONE HANDSET OFF HOOK

UTILITY

128-156-0

P157

PHONE TALK LINE RELAY CONTROL INPUT

UTILITY

128-157-0

P158

PHONE NETWORK RELAY CONTROL INPUT

UTILITY

128-158-0

P159

PHONE TALK LINE RELAY CONTROL

UTILITY

128-159-0

P160

PHONE NETWORK RELAY CONTROL

UTILITY

128-160-0

P161

MASTER PHONE OFFHOOK SUPERVISION

TROUBLE

128-161-0

P162

MASTER MIKE PRETONE PLAYING ON VTG1

UTILITY

128-162-0

P163

REMOTE MIKE 1 PRETONE PLAYING ON VTG1

UTILITY

128-163-0

P164

REMOTE MIKE 2 PRETONE PLAYING ON VTG1

UTILITY

128-164-0

P165

AMPS SWITCHED TO BATTERY

UTILITY

128-165-0

P166

ENABLE RM PHONE TO RM PHONE CONVERSATION

UTILITY

128-166-0

P167

ALERT MSG PLAYING WHEN MICROPHONE KEYED

UTILITY

128-167-0

P168

MICROPHONE TO EVAC IN EFFECT

UTILITY

128-168-0

P169

MICROPHONE TO ALERT IN EFFECT

UTILITY

128-169-0

P170

MICROPHONE TO TALK (CHANNEL 3) IN EFFECT

UTILITY

128-170-0

P171

BACKGROUND MUSIC RELAY CHANNEL 1

UTILITY

128-171-0

P172

BACKGROUND MUSIC RELAY CHANNEL 2

UTILITY

128-172-0

P173

BACKGROUND MUSIC RELAY CHANNEL 3

UTILITY

128-173-0

P174

VTG 1 CODE'S PRECODE PLAYING

UTILITY

128-174-0

P175

VTG 1 CODE'S AFTER CODE PLAYING

UTILITY

128-175-0

P176

AFTER CODE START - VTG 1

UTILITY

128-176-0

P177

VTG 1 'QUIET' MESSAGE PLAYING

UTILITY

128-177-0

P178

VTG 2 CODE'S PRECODE PLAYING

UTILITY

128-178-0

P179

VTG 2 CODE'S AFTER CODE PLAYING

UTILITY

128-179-0

P180

AFTER CODE START - VTG 2

UTILITY

128-180-0

P181

VTG 2 'QUIET' MESSAGE PLAYING

UTILITY

128-181-0

P182

(2120 APPL) VTG1 CODE START

UTILITY

128-182-0

P183

(2120 APPL) STOP VTG1 QUEUE

UTILITY

128-183-0

P184

(2120 APPL) VTG2 CODE START

UTILITY

128-184-0

P185

(2120 APPL) STOP VTG2 QUEUE

UTILITY

128-185-0

P186

MIKE DISABLE

UTILITY

128-186-0

P187

VTG & AMPLIFIER TROUBLE DISABLE

UTILITY

128-187-0

P188

VTG SUPERVISION TONE NOT ACTIVE

TROUBLE

128-188-0

P189

SATELLITE PHONE TIMEOUT DISABLE

UTILITY

128-189-0

P190

NETWORK MIKE PRETONE PLAYING

UTILITY

128-190-0

P191

MASTER MIKE KEYED

UTILITY

128-191-0

P192

REMOTE MIKE 1 KEYED

UTILITY

128-192-0

P193

REMOTE MIKE 2 KEYED

UTILITY

128-193-0

P194

MIKES ARE READY TO PAGE

UTILITY

128-194-0

P195

S21 SWITCH ACTIVATED

UTILITY

128-195-0

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P196

RAM BATTERY MISSING/FAILED

TROUBLE

128-196-0

P197

2120 1 COMM LOSS

UTILITY

128-197-0

P198

INHIBIT SONALERT

UTILITY

128-198-0

P199

INHIBIT ALARM DEFAULT

UTILITY

128-199-0

P200

FORCE COLD START

UTILITY

128-200-0

P201

AC VOLTAGE FAILURE/BROWNOUT

UTILITY

128-201-0

P202

DETECTOR RESET

UTILITY

128-202-0

P203

LCD ANNUNCIATORS OVERRIDE KEYSWITCH

UTILITY

128-203-0

P204

SIGNALS SILENCED

UTILITY

128-204-0

P205

TRUEALARM SENSITIVITY MODIFIED

TROUBLE

128-205-0

P206

PRINT QUEUE OVERFLOW

TROUBLE

128-206-0

P207

NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC MODE

TROUBLE

128-207-0

P208

OUT OF NQB'S

TROUBLE

128-208-0

P209

COMMUNICATIONS SHORT CIRCUIT TROUBLE

TROUBLE

128-209-0

P210

NETWORK DETECTOR RESET

UTILITY

128-210-0

P211

NETWORK SYSTEM RESET

UTILITY

128-211-0

P212

DETECTOR/SYSTEM RESET

UTILITY

128-212-0

P213

4120 NETWORK CARD CONFIGURED

UTILITY

128-213-0

P214

CLEAR VERIFICATION TALLIES

TROUBLE

128-214-0

P215

PRIORITY 2 ALARM DETECT

UTILITY

128-215-0

P216

PRIORITY 2 ALARM RESET REQUEST

UTILITY

128-216-0

P217

NETWORK SIGNAL SILENCE

UTILITY

128-217-0

P218

UNACKNOWLEDGED PRIORITY 2 ALARM EXISTS

UTILITY

128-218-0

P219

MASTER PRIORITY 2 ALARM ACK KEY

UTILITY

128-219-0

P220

NETWORK PRIORITY 2 RESET

UTILITY

128-220-0

P221

SIGNALS ACTIVE - OFF ON SILENCE

UTILITY

128-221-0

P222

REMOTE DOWNLOAD ENABLED

TROUBLE

128-222-0

P223

MASTER MICROPHONE READY TO TALK

UTILITY

128-223-0

P224

NETWORK INITIALIZATION INCOMPLETE

TROUBLE

128-224-0

P225

NETWORK OPERATING IN DEGRADED STYLE-7

TROUBLE

128-225-0

P226

NETWORK INITIALIZATION IN PROGRESS

TROUBLE

128-226-0

P227

SDACT DATABASE VERSION MISMATCH

TROUBLE

128-227-0

P228

PREVENT TIME/DATE LOGGING

UTILITY

128-228-0

P229

TRUEALERT SILENT TEST ACTIVE

TROUBLE

128-229-0

P230

TRUEALERT DEVICE TEST MODE ACTIVE

TROUBLE

128-230-0

P231

EXTRA NODE ON NETWORK

TROUBLE

128-231-0

P232

NETWORK POINT LABEL UPDATING INHIBITED

TROUBLE

128-232-0

P250

ENABLE END PAIR AND MONITOR LOGGING

UTILITY

128-250-0

A0

NUMBER OF SYSTEM FIRE ALARMS

ANALOG

144-0-0

A1

NUMBER OF SYSTEM SUPERVISORIES

ANALOG

144-1-0

A2

NUMBER OF SYSTEM TROUBLES

ANALOG

144-2-0

Appendix C.4.2. A n a l o g P suedos

Analog Pseudo's do not have alarm states, they have physical values such as the day, date, time, number of fire
events, number of troubles and so on.

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A3

NUMBER OF OLD (UNCLEARED) FIRE ALARMS

ANALOG

144-3-0

A4

NUMBER OF OLD (UNCLEARED) SUPERVISORIES

ANALOG

144-4-0

A5

NUMBER OF OLD (UNCLEARED) TROUBLES

ANALOG

144-5-0

A6

CURRENT HOUR

ANALOG

144-6-0

A7

CURRENT MINUTE

ANALOG

144-7-0

A8

CURRENT SECOND

ANALOG

144-8-0

A9

CURRENT DAY

ANALOG

144-9-0

A10

CURRENT MONTH

ANALOG

144-10-0

A11

CURRENT YEAR

ANALOG

144-11-0

A12

CURRENT ACCESS LEVEL

ANALOG

144-12-0

A13

ACCESS LEVEL TIMEOUT

TIMER

144-13-0

A14

SYSTEM RESET WINDOW TIMER

TIMER

144-14-0

A15

SYSTEM RESET WINDOW TIMER SETPOINT

ANALOG

144-15-0

A16

DETECTOR RESET PULSE TIMER

TIMER

144-16-0

A17

4-WIRE RESET RELAY PULSE TIMER

TIMER

144-17-0

A18

FIRE ALARM CLEAR DELAY TIMER

TIMER

144-18-0

A19

FIRE ALARM CLEAR DELAY TIMER SETPOINT

ANALOG

144-19-0

A20

FIRE ALARM CLEAR PULSE TIMER

TIMER

144-20-0

A21

SYSTEM RESET PULSE TIMER

TIMER

144-21-0

A22

ALARM SILENCE INHIBIT TIMER

TIMER

144-22-0

A23

ALARM SILENCE INHIBIT TIMER SETPOINT

ANALOG

144-23-0

A24

FIRE ALARM CUTOUT TIMER

TIMER

144-24-0

A25

FIRE ALARM CUTOUT TIMER SETPOINT

ANALOG

144-25-0

A26

FIRE ALARM CUTOUT SILENCE PULSE TIMER

TIMER

144-26-0

A27

TROUBLE REMINDER CYCLE TIMER

TIMER

144-27-0

A28

TROUBLE REMINDER OFF-TIME SETPOINT

ANALOG

144-28-0

A29

TROUBLE REMINDER ON-TIME SETPOINT

ANALOG

144-29-0

A30

DOOR HOLDER ALARM DROP TIMER

TIMER

144-30-0

A31

DOOR HOLDER ALARM DROP TIMER SETPOINT

ANALOG

144-31-0

A32

DOOR HOLDER BROWNOUT DROP TIMER

TIMER

144-32-0

A33

DOOR HOLDER BROWNOUT DROP TIMER SETPOINT

ANALOG

144-33-0

A34

SYSTEM STARTUP PULSE TIMER

TIMER

144-34-0

A35

FIRE ALARM AUDIBLE SIGNAL OPERATION

ANALOG

144-35-0

A36

FIRE ALARM VISUAL SIGNAL OPERATION

ANALOG

144-36-0

A37

ALARM VERIFICATION - RETARD TIME

ANALOG

144-37-0

A38

ALARM VERIFICATION - RESET TIME

ANALOG

144-38-0

A39

ALARM VERIFICATION - CONFIRMATION TIME

ANALOG

144-39-0

A40

ALARM VERIFICATION - TALLY LIMIT

ANALOG

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A41

WALK TEST ABORT TIMEOUT SETPOINT

ANALOG

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A42

WALK TEST REACTIVATE DELAY SETPOINT

ANALOG

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A43

MONITOR ZONE ENABLE DELAY SETPOINT

ANALOG

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A44

CODED INPUT TIMEOUT SETPOINT

ANALOG

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A45

OFF TIME AFTER PNIS (NON-CONT.) CODES

ANALOG

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A46

CITY CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION

ANALOG

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A47

ALERT TONE/MSG AFTER MICROPHONE UNKEYED

ANALOG

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A48

TOTAL AUDIO CHANNELS

ANALOG

144-48-0

A49

CHANNEL 1 ROUTING

ANALOG

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CHANNEL 2 ROUTING

ANALOG

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A51

CHANNEL 3 ROUTING

ANALOG

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A52

LOCAL ROUTING

ANALOG

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A53

EVAC TONE/MSG AFTER MICROPHONE UNKEYED

ANALOG

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A54

SUPERVISION MSG#

ANALOG

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A55

EVACUATION MSG#

ANALOG

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A56

ALERT MSG#

ANALOG

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A57

DRILL MSG#

ANALOG

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A58

ALL CLEAR MSG#

ANALOG

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A59

AUX 1 MSG#

ANALOG

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A60

AUX 2 MSG#

ANALOG

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A61

MICROPHONE PRETONE MSG#

ANALOG

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A62

PHONE OFFHOOK TIMER

TIMER

144-62-0

A63

PHONE CALLBACK TIMER

TIMER

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A64

PHONE TIMEOUT TIMER

TIMER

144-64-0

A65

REMOTE MASTER PHONE TIMEOUT TIMER

TIMER

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A66

SPEAKER SWITCH OFF AUTO COUNT

ANALOG

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A67

AUDIO RESET PULSE TIMER

TIMER

144-67-0

A68

VTG 1 PRIORITY

ANALOG

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A69

VTG 2 PRIORITY

ANALOG

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A70

CHANNEL 1 ROUTING PRIORITY

ANALOG

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A71

CHANNEL 2 ROUTING PRIORITY

ANALOG

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A72

CHANNEL 3 ROUTING PRIORITY

ANALOG

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A73

LOCAL SPEAKER ROUTING PRIORITY

ANALOG

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A74

AUDIO SUPERVISION PULSE TIMER VTG1

TIMER

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A75

AUDIO SUPERVISION PULSE TIMER VTG2

TIMER

144-75-0

A76

ENABLE/DISABLE STATISTIC GROUP

ANALOG

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A77

ENABLE/DISABLE STATISTIC OUTPUT PORT

ANALOG

144-77-0

A78

5 SEC TIMER FOR REMOTE MASTER PHONES

TIMER

144-78-0

A79

CLEAR PEAK PULSE

ANALOG

144-79-0

A80

PRECODE MESSAGE NUMBER - VTG 1

ANALOG

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A81

AFTER CODE MESSAGE NUMBER - VTG 1

ANALOG

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A82

PRECODE MESSAGE NUMBER - VTG 2

ANALOG

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A83

AFTER CODE MESSAGE NUMBER - VTG 2

ANALOG

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A84 '

QUIET' MESSAGE NUMBER

ANALOG

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A85

2 SECOND TIMER - VTG 1

TIMER

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A86

2 SECOND TIMER - VTG 2

TIMER

144-86-0

A87

MIKE INHIBIT TIMER

TIMER

144-87-0

A88

MIKE INHIBIT TIMER SETPOINT

ANALOG

144-88-0

A89

PHONE CALLBACK TIMER SETPOINT

ANALOG

144-89-0

A90

PHONE TIMEOUT TIMER SETPOINT

ANALOG

144-90-0

A91

VTG & AMPLIFIER TROUBLE DISABLE TIMER

TIMER

144-91-0

A92

SUPERVISION NOT ACTIVE - TBL DELAY TIMER

TIMER

144-92-0

A93

4 WIRE DETECTOR RESET EXTEND TIMER

TIMER

144-93-0

A94

ACTIVE MESSAGE NUMBER - VTG 1

ANALOG

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A95

ACTIVE MESSAGE NUMBER - VTG 2

ANALOG

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A96

ACTUAL CHIPSET PLUGGED INTO VTG 1

ANALOG

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ACTUAL CHIPSET PLUGGED INTO VTG 2

ANALOG

144-97-0

A98

BATTERY TROUBLE COUNTER

COUNTER

144-98-0

A99

AC POWER FAIL COUNTER

COUNTER

144-99-0

A100

SYSTEM TYPE

ANALOG

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A101

FIRST STAGE TIMER

ANALOG

144-101-0

A102

FIRST STAGE TIMER SETPOINT

ANALOG

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A103

MASTER MIKE 5 SECOND UNKEY DELAY

ANALOG

144-103-0

A104

REMOTE MIKE 1 5 SECOND UNKEY DELAY

ANALOG

144-104-0

A105

REMOTE MIKE 2 5 SECOND UNKEY DELAY

ANALOG

144-105-0

A106

MASTER MIKE'S PRETONE TIMER

ANALOG

144-106-0

A107

MASTER MIKE'S PRETONE SETPOINT

ANALOG

144-107-0

A108

REMOTE MIKE 1'S PRETONE TIMER

ANALOG

144-108-0

A109

REMOTE MIKE 1'S PRETONE SETPOINT

ANALOG

144-109-0

A110

REMOTE MIKE 2'S PRETONE TIMER

ANALOG

144-110-0

A111

REMOTE MIKE 2'S PRETONE SETPOINT

ANALOG

144-111-0

A112

GROUND TROUBLE COUNTER

COUNTER

144-112-0

A113

PAGING CHANNEL

ANALOG

144-113-0

A114

TRUEALARM MODIFICATION COUNTER

COUNTER

144-114-0

A115

EXCESSIVELY DIRTY (OUT OF RANGE)

ANALOG

144-115-0

A116

DIRTY SENSOR COUNTER

COUNTER

144-116-0

A117

ALMOST DIRTY COUNTER

COUNTER

144-117-0

A118

ALARMS SILENCED DELAY TIMER

TIMER

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A119

NUMBER OF LOCAL SYSTEM POINTS' TROUBLES

COUNTER

144-119-0

A120

SYSTEM PAGING STATUS

ANALOG

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A121

KEYPAD INACTIVITY TIMEOUT SETPOINT

ANALOG

144-121-0

A122

NUMBER OF SYSTEM PRIORITY 2 ALARMS

ANALOG

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A123

NUMBER OF OLD (UNCLEARED) PRI2 ALARMS

ANALOG

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A124

PRI2 RESET WINDOW TIMER

TIMER

144-124-0

A125

PRI2 RESET WINDOW TIMER SETPOINT

ANALOG

144-125-0

A126

PRI2 ALARM CLEAR DELAY TIMER

TIMER

144-126-0

A127

PRI2 ALARM CLEAR DELAY TIMER SETPOINT

ANALOG

144-127-0

A128

PRI2 ALARM CLEAR PULSE TIMER

TIMER

144-128-0

A129

PRIORITY 2 RESET PULSE TIMER

TIMER

144-129-0

A130

PRIORITY 2 RESET START TIMER

TIMER

144-130-0

A131

SUPERVISION DELAY SETPOINT CHL1

ANALOG

144-131-0

A132

SUPERVISION DELAY SETPOINT CHL2

ANALOG

144-132-0

A133

SUPERVISION NOT ACTIVE DELAY SETPOINT

ANALOG

144-133-0

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