Simplex 4100 Operator's manual

4100 Fire Indicator Panel

Operator’s Manual

FIRE

LT0293

579-314 Rev 1.1

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Australian Standard AS 4428.1, Control and Indicating Equipment. SSL Listing No. afp1165

Simplex International Pty Ltd
140 Old Pittwater Road
Brookvale N.S.W. 2100 Australia
Phone: [phone]

Copyright  Simplex Time Recorder Co., 2000. All rights reserved.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document
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Simplex and the Simplex logo are U.S. registered trademarks of Simplex Time Recorder Co.

Panel Details

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4100 Panel Supplied by:

Installation Location

Contract/Job Number

As installed, FIP System
Drawing Number

Panel Installation Date

Panel Commissioned Date

Maintenance Company

Telephone

Service Contract

Cautions and Warnings

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Follow the instructions in this installation

manual. These instructions must be followed to avoid damage to this product and associated
equipment. Product operation and reliability depends upon proper installation.

DO NOT INSTALL ANY SIMPLEX PRODUCT THAT APPEARS DAMAGED. Upon
unpacking your Simplex product, inspect the contents of the carton for shipping damage. If
damage is apparent, immediately file a claim with the carrier and notify Simplex.

ELECTRICAL HAZARD - Disconnect electrical field power when making any internal
adjustments or repairs. Servicing should be performed by qualified Simplex Representatives.

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

• Ground yourself before opening or installing components (use the 553-484 Static Control

Kit).

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

EYE SAFETY HAZARD - Under certain fiber optic application conditions, the optical
output of this device may exceed eye safety limits. Do not use magnification (such as a
microscope or other focusing equipment) when viewing the output of this device.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Overview

Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1-1

In this Chapter.......................................................................................................... 1-1

Door Up – Firefighter Facility Operator Interface......................................................... 1-2

Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1-2

Indicators.................................................................................................................. 1-2

Alphanumeric Display ..............................................................................................1-3

Firefighter Facility Keys............................................................................................ 1-3

Door Down – Service Related Features ......................................................................1-5

Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1-5

Control Keys............................................................................................................. 1-5

F1, F2, F3, and F4 Keys .......................................................................................... 1-5

Display Keypad ........................................................................................................ 1-6

Action Keys .............................................................................................................. 1-8

Entry Keypad............................................................................................................ 1-8

FAULT / ISOLATE Keys........................................................................................... 1-8

Chapter 2. Managing Alarm Conditions with the Firefighter
Facility

Introduction .............................................................................................................. 2-1

In this Chapter.......................................................................................................... 2-1

Acknowledging Alarms................................................................................................. 2-2

What the System Does When an Alarm Occurs...................................................... 2-2

Overview – Acknowledging Alarms.......................................................................... 2-2

Procedure................................................................................................................. 2-2

Isolating (Silencing) the EWS or External Bell ............................................................. 2-4

Overview ..................................................................................................................2-4

Isolating the EWS..................................................................................................... 2-4

Isolating the External Bell......................................................................................... 2-4

Resetting Points and Zones ......................................................................................... 2-5

Overview ..................................................................................................................2-5

Reset Procedure ...................................................................................................... 2-5

Isolating / De-isolating a Point / Zone .......................................................................... 2-6

Overview ..................................................................................................................2-6

Isolating a Point / Zone Currently in Alarm .............................................................. 2-6

De-Isolating a Point / Zone Currently in Alarm ........................................................ 2-6

Viewing the Status of an Individual Point within a Virtual Zone................................... 2-8

Overview ..................................................................................................................2-8

Procedure................................................................................................................. 2-8

Chapter 3. Managing Fault and Isolate Conditions

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Introduction .............................................................................................................. 3-1

In this Chapter.......................................................................................................... 3-1

Acknowledging Fault or Isolate Conditions .................................................................. 3-2

How the 4100 Indicates the Presence of a Fault ..................................................... 3-2

What Acknowledge Does ......................................................................................... 3-2

Panel Operating Procedure – Fault Condition ......................................................... 3-3

Resetting Fault Conditions ....................................................................................... 3-3

Viewing Fault or Isolate Conditions ............................................................................. 3-4

Overview ..................................................................................................................3-4

Chapter 4. Testing and Controlling Points

Introduction .............................................................................................................. 4-1

In this Chapter.......................................................................................................... 4-1

Alarm and Fault Test for Monitor Points ...................................................................... 4-2

Alarm Test................................................................................................................ 4-2

Fault Test ................................................................................................................. 4-2

Isolating and De-isolating Non-Alarm points................................................................ 4-3

Overview ..................................................................................................................4-3

Isolating a Non-Alarm Point .....................................................................................4-3

De-Isolating a Non-Alarm Point ............................................................................... 4-3

Virtual Zones ............................................................................................................ 4-3

Disabling and Enabling Points ..................................................................................... 4-4

Overview ..................................................................................................................4-4

Disabling a Point ...................................................................................................... 4-4

Enabling a point ....................................................................................................... 4-4

Virtual Zones ............................................................................................................ 4-4

Turning a Point ON or OFF.......................................................................................... 4-5

Overview ..................................................................................................................4-5

Turning a Point OFF................................................................................................. 4-5

Turning a Point ON .................................................................................................. 4-5

Returning a Point to Automatic Operation ............................................................... 4-5

Chapter 5. Selecting Points for Status or Control

Introduction .............................................................................................................. 5-1

In this Chapter.......................................................................................................... 5-1

Selecting Points from the Menu ................................................................................... 5-2

Overview ..................................................................................................................5-2

Procedure................................................................................................................. 5-2

Selecting Points with the Entry Keypad ....................................................................... 5-3

Overview .................................................................................................................. 5-3

Selecting Points ....................................................................................................... 5-3

Chapter 6. Displaying and Modifying Detailed Point Attributes

Introduction .............................................................................................................. 6-1

In this Chapter.......................................................................................................... 6-1

Display-Only Attributes ................................................................................................ 6-2

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Step 1. Select a Point.............................................................................................. 6-2

Step 2. Press the FUNCTION Key to See the Attributes ........................................ 6-2

Summary of Display-Only Attributes ........................................................................ 6-2

Modifiable Point Attributes ........................................................................................... 6-4

Overview .................................................................................................................. 6-4

Step 1. Select a Point.............................................................................................. 6-4

Step 2. Press the FUNCTION Key to See the Attributes ........................................ 6-4

Summary of Modifiable Attributes ............................................................................ 6-4

Chapter 7. Setting Access Levels and Logging In

Introduction .............................................................................................................. 7-1

In this Chapter.......................................................................................................... 7-1

Operator Access Levels............................................................................................... 7-2

Overview .................................................................................................................. 7-2

Logging In and Out of the System ............................................................................... 7-3

Introduction .............................................................................................................. 7-3

Log In Procedure...................................................................................................... 7-3

Log Out Procedure................................................................................................... 7-4

Chapter 8. Viewing and Clearing Historical Logs

Introduction .............................................................................................................. 8-1

In this Chapter.......................................................................................................... 8-1

Viewing and Clearing the Historical Alarm and Fault Logs.......................................... 8-2

Viewing Logs ............................................................................................................ 8-2

Clearing the Logs ..................................................................................................... 8-2

Chapter 9. Service-Related Operations

Introduction .............................................................................................................. 9-1

In this Chapter.......................................................................................................... 9-1

Setting Time and Date ................................................................................................. 9-2

Procedure................................................................................................................. 9-2

Displaying Software Revision ...................................................................................... 9-3

Overview ..................................................................................................................9-3

Viewing Card Status Information ................................................................................. 9-4

Procedure................................................................................................................. 9-4

Power Supply/Charger Voltage and Current Readings ........................................... 9-4

Displaying Network Node Information ......................................................................... 9-5

Overview ..................................................................................................................9-5

Procedure................................................................................................................. 9-5

Lamp Test .................................................................................................................... 9-6

Procedure................................................................................................................. 9-6

Displaying MAPNET Device Status ............................................................................. 9-7

Introduction .............................................................................................................. 9-7

MAPNET Display Information ..................................................................................9-7

MAPNET Point Addressing...................................................................................... 9-7

How to Display a MAPNET System Point................................................................ 9-7

What To Do If a MAPNET Point Will Not Reset....................................................... 9-7

TrueAlarm Sensor Display Values ........................................................................... 9-7

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Chapter 10. System Test Procedures

Introduction ............................................................................................................ 10-1

In this Chapter........................................................................................................ 10-1

Walk Test™................................................................................................................ 10-2

Overview ................................................................................................................ 10-2

WalkTest by Group ............................................................................................. 10-2

Zone Coding Option ............................................................................................... 10-2

Silent Walk Test ..................................................................................................... 10-3

Enabling Walk Test ................................................................................................10-3

Walk Test Operation .............................................................................................. 10-4

Walk Test™ FEATURES ...........................................................................................10-5

Introduction ............................................................................................................ 10-5

Abort Audible and Delay on Reactivation .............................................................. 10-5

Active/Not Active .................................................................................................... 10-5

Auto Abort on Alarm............................................................................................... 10-5

Auto Abort on Time-Out ......................................................................................... 10-5

Control List ............................................................................................................. 10-5

Delay Before Reset ................................................................................................ 10-6

Logging Option (Log/No Log)................................................................................. 10-6

Monitor Zone List ................................................................................................... 10-6

Programmer Configuration..................................................................................... 10-6

Sig/No Sig (Silent Walk Test™ Selection) .............................................................10-6

System Fault ..........................................................................................................10-6

Fault Audible ..........................................................................................................10-7

Zone Code/Zero Code ........................................................................................... 10-7

Walk Test™ PROCEDURES ..................................................................................... 10-8

How to Enter Walk Test Mode ............................................................................... 10-8

How to Exit Walk Test Mode.................................................................................. 10-9

How to Turn a Point Off ....................................................................................... 10-10

How to Turn a Point On........................................................................................ 10-10

How to Return a Point to Auto ............................................................................. 10-11

How to Enable a Disabled Point .......................................................................... 10-12

What to do in Case of System Malfunction .......................................................... 10-13

Chapter 11. Printing Reports

Introduction ............................................................................................................ 11-1

In this Chapter........................................................................................................ 11-1

Setting Printer Options ............................................................................................... 11-2

Available Options ................................................................................................... 11-2

Printing a Report ........................................................................................................ 11-3

Overview ................................................................................................................11-3

Procedure............................................................................................................... 11-3

Chapter 12. Maintenance Procedures

Introduction ............................................................................................................ 12-1

In this Chapter........................................................................................................ 12-1

Weekly Tests.............................................................................................................. 12-2

Procedure............................................................................................................... 12-2

Monthly Tests............................................................................................................. 12-3

Procedure............................................................................................................... 12-3

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Annual Tests .............................................................................................................. 12-4

Procedure............................................................................................................... 12-4

Appendix A. Compatible Actuating Devices and Specifications

Introduction ............................................................................................................... A1

In this Chapter........................................................................................................... A1

Compatible Actuating Devices ...................................................................................... A2

Simplex Range .......................................................................................................... A2

Hochiki Range ........................................................................................................... A3

Olsen Range .............................................................................................................A3

Apollo Range............................................................................................................. A4

Panelect/Panasonic .................................................................................................. A4

Compatible Batteries..................................................................................................... A5

Battery List ................................................................................................................A5

Compatible Addressable Field Devices ........................................................................ A6

4100 Specifications .......................................................................................................A7

General...................................................................................................................... A7

Expansion Modules................................................................................................... A7

Indicators and Display............................................................................................... A9

Keypad Controls........................................................................................................ A9

Software Features..................................................................................................... A9

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Chapter 1

Overview

Introduction

In this Chapter

This chapter describes the operator interface panel for the following versions of the 4100 Fire
Indicator Panel (FIP).

• A 4100 Fire Indicator Panel operating in standalone mode.

• A 4120 Network Indicator Panel (which is a 4100 connected to a network).

• A 4120-8821 Network Display Unit with Command Centre.

Note: The operations described in this manual may vary due to custom

programming and local code requirements.

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

Topic See Page #

Door Up – Firefighter Facility Operator Interface 1-2

Door Down – Service Related Features 1-5

1-1

Door Up – Firefighter Facility Operator Interface

Introduction

Firefighter
Facility Keys

Panel
Access
Door

When the panel access door is in the up position, as shown in Figure 1-1, the keys,
alphanumeric display, and indicators that appear are referred to as the Firefighter facility. It is
the area in the center of the panel with the red line containing the text “FIREFIGHTER
FACILITY.” The Firefighter Facility is an AS 4428-compliant interface that provides
firefighters with a standard set of alarm displays and controls for use in managing fire alarm
conditions.

The components of the Firefighter Facility – Indicators, Alphanumeric display, and Firefighter
Facility keys – are discussed in separate sections below.

Alphanumeric Display

Indicators

FIREFIGHTER INTERFACE

OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS

To Acknowledge ALARM conditions:

First unacked Alarm is displayed (Alarm LED indicator is flashing).

•

Press ACK to acknowledge Alarm and silence sounder (next

•

unacked alarm is displayed).

•

Repeat sequence until all alarms are acknowledged (LED steady).

To Review Alarms witho ut acknowledging them:

•

Press NEXT to view next (more recent) alarms.
Press PREV to view previous (older) alarms.

•

To Reset an Alarm condition:

•

Press RESET key with desired alarm in th e display.

•

Press ACK to confirm, or any other key to cancel.

•

Point will clear if cause of alarm has returned to normal.

To Isolate/De-Isolate an Alarm condition:

•

Press ISOLATE key with desired zone in the display.

•

Press again to toggle requested state (ISOLATE/DE-ISOLATE):

•

Press ACK to confirm, or any other key to cancel.

To Isolate/De-Isolate the External Bell or Warning System:

•

Press associated key to toggle current isolate state.

•

Indicator above key illuminates when associated output is isolated.

For Faults and other service-related functions:

• Open access door and follow instructions on inside label.

OPERATOR

INTERFACE

PANEL

EXT BELL

EXT BELL

ISOLATE

08:23:43 am

ISOLATE

WARN SYS

WARN SYS

ISOLATE

PRESS LATCH T O OPEN DOOR

FIREFIGHTER FACILITY

SYSTEM IS NORMAL

PREV

ALARM

NEXT

THUR 16 NOV 00

ISOLATEFAULT

ACK ISOLATERESET

POWER

Figure 1-1. Operator Interface – Panel Access Door Up Position

Indicators

Table 1-1 provides an introduction to the indicators located on the Firefighter Facility.

Table 1-1. Firefighter Facility Indicators

Indicator State Description

EXT BELL Isolate

Indicator

Indicator On Steady. Indicates the FIP’s External Bell
output is isolated. The bell connected to this output identifies
the building location nearest the FIP to the fire brigade.

Indicator On Steady. Indicates the FIP’s Early Warning

WARN SYS Isolate

Indicator

System (EWS) output is isolated. The EWS consists of horns
and strobes used to notify building occupants that an alarm
condition exists.

Indicator Flashing. Indicates the presence of an
unacknowledged alarm condition; refer to Chapter 2 for
information on acknowledging alarms.

Alarm Indicator

Indicator On Steady. Indicates the presence of an alarm
condition that has already been acknowledged by an
operator. The condition causing the alarm must clear and the
alarm must reset before the panel can return to normal.
Refer to Chapter 2 for information on resetting an alarm.

Continued on next page

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Door Up – Firefighter Facility Operator Interface, Continued

Indicators,

(continued)

Indicator State Description

Fault Indicator

ISOLATE

Table 1-1. Firefighter Facility Indicators (continued)

Indicator Flashing. Indicates the presence of a fault

condition. These types of conditions are considered to be
service conditions and cannot be managed via the Firefighter
Facility. Refer to Chapter 3 for information on fault
conditions.

Indicator On Steady. Indicates the presence of an
acknowledged fault condition. These types of conditions are
considered to be service conditions and cannot be managed
via the Firefighter Facility. Refer to Chapter 3 for information
on fault conditions.

Indicator On Steady. Indicates the presence of an
acknowledged isolate condition.

Indicator Flashing. Indicates the presence of an

Indicator

unacknowledged isolate condition. Note that this rarely
occurs, as the system automatically acknowledges most
isolate conditions. Refer to Chapter 2 for information on
isolating and de-isolating points in alarm.

Alphanumeric
Display

Firefighter Facility
Keys

POWER
Indicator

Indicator On Steady. Indicates AC power is present at the
panel.

The 4100 FIP uses the alphanumeric display for the following:

• Communicate the presence of abnormal system conditions (alarms, faults, and isolates) to

the operator.

• Provide prompts and messages related to specific system operations. For example, when

logging in to the system to perform service-related functions, a message appears on the
display to indicate the current access level. After pressing the appropriate key, this
message is followed by a prompt directing the user to enter a passcode associated with the
new access code.

• Display scrollable lists of system points. Points are the individual input and output

components of the 4100 FIP. Smoke detectors, relays, horns, strobes, etc. are all
examples of points. In some cases, an operation must be performed on a specific point.
The alphanumeric display allows you to step through point lists for each type of device
that can be wired to the 4100.

The Firefighter Facility keys allow fire brigade personnel to manage alarm conditions. The
keys and their function are defined by the AS 4428 standard. Refer to Table 1-2 for
information on each of these keys.

1-3

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Door Up – Firefighter Facility Operator Interface, Continued

Firefighter Facility
Keys, (continued)

Table 1-2. Firefighter Facility Keys

Key Description

Used to isolate and de-isolate the 4100 output connected to the
External Bell. Pressing this key toggles the state of the output

EXT BELL ISOLATE

WARN SYS ISOLATE

PREV

NEXT

ACK

RESET

ISOLATE Used to isolate or de-isolate a specific fire point or zone.

(i.e., pressing it when the External Bell is not isolated causes
the system to isolate the bell. Likewise, pressing this key when
the External Bell is isolated causes the system to de-isolate the
bell).

Used to isolate and de-isolate the 4100 output connected to the
building’s warning system (horns and strobes). Pressing this
key toggles the state of the output (i.e., pressing it when the
warning system is not isolated causes the system to isolate the
warning system. Likewise, pressing this key when the warning
system is isolated causes the system to de-isolate the warning
system).

Used to scroll through lists, menus, or menu options. Pressing
this key once shows the previous item in the list.

Used to scroll through lists, menus, or menu options. Pressing
this key once shows the next item in the list.

Used to acknowledge the presence of an alarm condition.
Refer to Chapter 2 of this manual for information on these
functions.

Used to reset a specific point or zone. If no point or zone is in
alarm, pressing this key performs a system reset.

1-4

Door Down – Service Related Features

Introduction

Control Keys

Control
Keys

The panel access door normally conceals the keys identified in Figure 1-2. Each of these keys
is discussed in a separate section later in this chapter.

CONTROL

ACF

Isolate

Sounder

Isolate

Brigade

Alarm Test

Function Keys

FUNCTION KEYS

F 1 F 2 F 3

FIREFIGHTER FACILITY

** FAULTS ** Press <FAULT ACK> to review
ALARMS = Ø FAULTS = 1 IS OLATES = Ø

ISOLATE

EXT BELL

EXT BELL

ISOLATE

WARN SYS

ISOLATE

WARN SYS

PREV

ALARM

NEXT

ISOLATEFAULT

ACK ISOLATERESET

F 4

POWER

Display Keys

DISPLAY

MENU

FUNCTIO N

LAMP

DISPLAY

TEST

TIME

ACTION

OFF

ON

FLT TEST

ALM TEST

AUTO

DISABLE
ENABLE

CLR TEST

FAULT/ISOLATE

ISOLATE

FAULT

ACK

ACK

ZONE

FB

NET

1

4

P
7

−−−−

ENTER

Action

Keys

ENTRY

SIG2AUX

I O

5

A8L

ADDR

0

Fault/Isolate

Keys

Figure 1-2. Door Down – Service Keys

The control keys and their associated LEDs are located on the far left of the panel. A custom
label is used to identify each key’s function. These keys are programmable, meaning their
function depends on how they are programmed. Contact your local Simplex office for more
information on the way in which these keys have been programmed for your system. Note
that the use of these keys may be password-protected. Example uses for these keys are:

MAP

3

6

Entry

9

Keys

DEL

CLR

F1, F2, F3, and F4
Keys

• Battery Test

• ACF Isolate

CAUTION: OPERATION OF THESE KEYS MAY CAUSE ALARM SIGNALS TO
SOUND OR FAULT CONDITIONS TO BE GENERATED BY THE SYSTEM.

These keys can be pressed anytime, and the key feedback (tone-alert beep) may be the only
acknowledgment of the action. Typically, the indicator tracks the function and illuminates
each time its respective key is pressed.

Four function keys (<F1>, <F2>, <F3>, and <F4>) are located directly above the
alphanumeric display. Within the menu options, these key definitions will change as required
to perform specific actions for selected menu options and within point displays. Some menu
options may not require any key operation, while others will require all four. The definitions
of each physically activated key will be shown on the top line of the alphanumeric display as
an aid to the user. Pressing a key immediately performs its defined task. Pressing a key that
has no defined action for the current function has no effect, however, the tone-alert will
acknowledge the key press with a "beep".

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Door Down – Service Related Features, Continued

Display Keypad

The "DISPLAY " keypad provides keys that allow users with appropriate access level the
ability to perform controlling functions on the system zones, MAPNET devices, signals, and
auxiliary control relays. Four keys are associated with the Display keypad.

Key Description

The <FUNCTION> key is used to obtain more information
concerning the point in the display. Pressing the <FUNCTION>
key scrolls through all the status information. This data will be
displayed on the bottom line.

A point will normally be displayed with its forty character custom
label on the top line. If no custom label exists for the point, the top
line will display the point identifier.

The bottom line will contain the device type and its present status.
Point types are assigned when the system is configured, and are
determined by their card type and the physical devices on its
zones. The following are available for display on the alphanumeric
display.

• Point address and Zone number.

• Card type and Point type.

<FUNCTION> Key

• Present Status (Normal, Alarm, Fault).

• Disconnect/Disable Status.

• McCulloh Fault (Status of Class "A" Cards).

• Relay status for Control or Signal Points.

• Verification Tallies for Verification Zones.

• Coding Status for Coded Zones.

• Control Priority for Relays.

• Feedback Point Status for Outputs.

• Counts for Lists and Virtual Zones.

In addition to the items above, the following items are for
TrueAlarm sensors only:

• Present sensitivity selected

• Average value

• Alarm value

• Current value (per cent of alarm)

• Peak value (per cent of Alarm)

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Door Down – Service Related Features, Continued

Display Keypad,

(continued)

Key Description

The <MENU> key will call up the Main Menu and display the first
option on the list. The Main Menu provides operations which are
separate from those used for fire alarm conditions. These
non-critical functions are selected with the <MENU> key.

The <NEXT> and <PREVIOUS> keys, located within the
Firefighter Facility are used to scroll through the menu options.
The <ENTER> key selects the displayed option. The following are
the Main Menu options:

<MENU> Key

<LAMP TEST>

Key

<DISPLAY TIME>

Key

A. Access Level
B. Set Time and Date?
C. Display Historical Alarm/Fault Log?
D. Select a List of Points?
E. Display Software Revision Level?
F. Display Card Status?
G. Enable Walk Test?
H. Run Diagnostic Functions?
I. Programmer Download?
J. Exit Menu List?

Pressing the <LAMP TEST> key will turn on the five Control Key
indicators, Isolate indicator, System Alarm indicator, System Fault
indicator, and the LEDs on local indicator/switch modules. All
segments on the alphanumeric display will be turned on as a test
pattern. After a three seconds sustained press, the Tone-alert will
be turned on. When the <LAMP TEST> key has been released,
all LEDs, alphanumeric display, and tone-alert will be restored to
their previous states.

Pressing this key does either of the following:

• When a point is selected, it displays the time at which a
specific alarm, fault, or isolate event occurred. To do this, you
first press the ALARM ACK, FAULT ACK, or ISOLATE ACK
key to display the list of events. Use the NEXT or PREV keys
to scroll through the list of events. When the event you want is
displayed, press the DISPLAY TIME key. The system then
searches the appropriate history log and displays the last
alarm, trouble, or isolate condition associated with the selected
point.

• Displays the system time when a point is not selected.

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Door Down – Service Related Features, Continued

Action Keys

Entry Keypad

FAULT / ISOLATE
Keys

The action keys allow you to quickly perform common control functions. There are four
action keys on the display/action keypad:

• Disable/Enable

• Off/FLT TEST - Turning a point OFF

• On/ALM TEST - Turning a point ON

• Auto - Return a point to Auto Control

The ENTRY keypad is located to the far right on the operator interface panel and is concealed
by the access door. There are fourteen keys on this keypad as shown below.

These keys are used to enter passcodes, identifiers, or numeric data for the system. Whenever
the system expects numeric data input, the user is notified with a prompt. Numeric data input
requires an <ENTER> key press to complete the keypad entry. Numeric keys also double as
"prefix" keys. When entering a point, a prefix key must be used to identify how the entry is
made. Pressing the zone key (key 1) indicates that the next numeric entry is a zone number.
Pressing the address key (key 0) indicates that an address identifier is entered.

The <CLR> key is used to cancel operations and escape from menus and return to the System
Normal screen.

There are two keys – FAULT ACK and ISOLATE ACK – contained in the area labeled
FAULT/ISOLATE keys. These keys are used to acknowledge an unacknowledged fault or
isolate condition. If no unacknowledged fault or isolate conditions exist, these keys select
either the Fault or Isolate list.

1-8

Chapter 2

Managing Alarm Conditions

with the Firefighter Facility

Introduction

In this Chapter

An alarm condition occurs when an actuating device (such as a manual call point, smoke
detector, etc.) activates. The 4100 indicates the presence of the alarm condition through
messages it displays on the alphanumeric display, by illuminating the ALARM indicator, and
by activating the building’s EWS and external bell.

This chapter describes using the Operator Interface Panel keys to investigate and manage
alarm conditions.

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

Topic See Page #

Acknowledging Alarms 2-2

Isolating (Silencing) the EWS or External Bell 2-4

Resetting Points and Zones 2-5

Isolating / De-isolating a Point / Zone 2-6

Viewing the Status of an Individual Point within a Virtual Zone 2-8

2-1

Acknowledging Alarms

What the System
Does When an
Alarm Occurs

Overview –
Acknowledging
Alarms

When the first alarm condition is detected by the 4100, the panel does the following to
indicate the presence of the alarm.

• Red ALARM indicator flashes

• Sounder (buzzer) pulses

• EWS and External bell activate

• Alphanumeric display on the interface panel shows alarm zone, location, type (smoke,

call point,etc.), alarm count (for example, 1 of 2), and the status of the alarm condition.
An example is shown in Figure 2-1.

FIREFIGHTER FACILITY

ZONE 002: ROOM 5 SOUTH WING

SMOKE **ALARM** 1 OF1

EXT BELL

EXT BELL

ISOLATE

ISOLATE

WARN SYS

ISOLATE

PREV

ALARMWARN SYS

NEXT

ISOLATEFAULT

ACK ISOLATERESET

POWER

Figure 2-1. Firefigher Facility, Showing Typical Alarm

The first step in managing an alarm condition is to acknowledge the alarm. Acknowledging
an alarm does two important things:

• It records the time and date at which you observed the presence of the alarm and stores

that information in the system’s historical log.

• If multiple alarms are present, the system displays specific data for the next alarm when

you press the <ACK> key.

Procedure

The <ACK> key, which is used to acknowledge alarms, is located within the Firefighter’s
Facility. Refer to Figure 2-1 for its location.

Use the following procedure to acknowledge alarm(s).

1. Unlock and open the enclosure door. Read the alphanumeric display within the
Firefighter Facility. It reports the location of the alarm, the type of alarm (in the example
below, the type is SMOKE, indicating a smoke detector is in alarm), and the number of
alarm conditions.

ZONE 002: ROOM 5 SOUTH WING
SMOKE **ALARM** 1 of 1

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2-2

Acknowledging Alarms, Continued

Procedure,

(continued)

2. Press the <ACK> key. The manner in which the system responds depends on whether
there are multiple alarms present, as follows:

• If a Single Alarm is Present. If the alphanumeric display reads 1 of 1 in the

lower right corner, there is only a single alarm condition present in the system.

In this case, pressing the ACK key causes the following to occur:

− Sounder silences

− ALARM indicator changes from flashing to steady ON

− The zone status updates (ACKD ALARM appears in the display) to indicate that

the alarm has been acknowledged.

• If Multiple Alarms are Present. If the alphanumeric displays shows the presence

of more than one alarm (for example, text such as 1 of 5 appears in the lower right
corner of the display), there are multiple alarm conditions present in the system.

Follow these steps if multiple alarms are present.

1. Press the ACK key once. When you do this, the following occurs.

− Sounder silences

− ALARM indicator remains flashing (when all alarms have been

acknowledged, the alarm indicator changes from flashing to steady ON)

− Alphanumeric display updates the zone status (ACKD ALARM)

− Information on the next alarm in the list automatically appears

2. Press the NEXT or PREV key to see the next unacknowledged alarm. Each time
an unacknowledged alarm appears in the display, press the ACK key (reading
the display each time to determine the zone, location, and type of alarm)
until the ALARM indicator changes from flashing to steady ON. When this
occurs, all alarms have been acknowledged.

Note: The operation of the NEXT and PREV keys depends on whether
there are unacknowledged alarms present in the system. If there are
unacknowledged alarms in the system, the NEXT and PREV keys scroll
through the list of unacknowledged alarms – i.e., acknowledged alarms
do not appear in the list. If all alarms have been acknowledged, the
NEXT and PREV keys scroll through the list of acknowledged alarms.

2-3

Isolating (Silencing) the EWS or External Bell

Overview

Isolating the EWS

Isolating the
External Bell

When an alarm condition exists, the building’s warning system activates to warn the
building’s occupants about the alarm condition. In addition, the external bell sounds to
indicate the building location nearest the 4100 FIP.

The following occurs when the <WARN SYS ISOLATE> key is pressed.

• WARN SYS ISOLATE indictor is steady ON.

• The EWS turns OFF.

The 4100 is unable to activate the EWS again until the <WARN SYS ISOLATE> key
is pressed again. When all zones have been reset, you need to press this key again
to “reset” the 4100’s connection to the EWS.

The <EXT BELL ISOLATE> key toggles the state of the external bell output.

When the output is on and the bell is sounding due to an alarm condition, pressing the <EXT
BELL ISOLATE> key does the following

• EXT BELL ISOLATE indicator is steady ON.

• The External Bell turns OFF.

The 4100 is unable to activate the external bell again until the <EXT BELL ISOLATE>
key is pressed again. When all zones have been reset, you need to press this key
again to “reset” the 4100’s connection to the external bell.

2-4

Resetting Points and Zones

Overview

Reset Procedure

Each point or zone that goes into alarm must be individually reset before the system can be
returned to a normal state. For zones, the state of all devices within the zone must first return
to normal (i.e., all alarm conditions within the zone must clear) before the zone reset can be
performed. This is also true for individual points (i.e., the point’s alarm condition must be
clear) before the point can be reset.

1. If multiple alarms are present in the system, use the <NEXT> and <PREV> keys, located
in the Firefighter Facility portion of the operator interface panel, to scroll through the
alarm list until the alarm that you want to reset appears in the display. In the example,
below, there are five alarms in the system (1 of 5 appears in the lower right corner).

ZONE 002: ROOM 5 SOUTH WING
SMOKE ACKD-ALARM 1 of 5

2. Press the <RESET> key. The display updates, directing you to press the <ACK> key to
confirm the reset operation.

Press ACK to confirm RESET
Monitor Zone: ZN2

3. Press the <ACK> key. What happens next depends on whether the alarm condition is
clear or not, as follows:

• If the Alarm Condition is Clear. In this case, the system outputs two messages.

One indicates that the system is processing the action. This message is followed by a
message stating, “Alarm Cleared – Zone Reset Complete.” If the system the
individual acknowledge option is enabled on the system, you may also need to
acknowledge the alarm again when it clears.

• If the Alarm Condition is Not Clear. The system attempts to reset the zone for

25 seconds. During this interval, it displays a message that reads, “Reset in Progress

-- Waiting for Clear.” A 25 second countdown timer also appears in the display.
When the timer hits zero, the system displays a message that reads, “Alarm not
Cleared – Zone Reset Not Complete.” (If the reset is being performed on an
individual point, the word “Zone” does not appear.)

Note: If this occurs, you must clear (fix) the condition that is causing the
alarm or isolate the zone from the panel. Refer to “Isolating a Point / Zone”
later in this chapter for information on doing this.

4. If other zones are in alarm, you must reset or isolate each before the system can reset.
Repeat Steps 1 through 3 above to reset all zones. When all zones are reset or isolated,
the system automatically resets. When it does this, it displays one message that reads
“System Reset in Progress” and follows this with a message that reads “No Alarms
Present, System Reset Complete.”

2-5

Isolating / De-isolating a Point / Zone

Overview

Isolating a Point /
Zone Currently in
Alarm

Situations such as malfunctioning detectors and damaged wiring prevent a zone from being
reset, which in turn prevents the system from being reset. Isolating a point / zone allows the
system to be reset while repairs are being made.

1. Acknowledge the alarm, as described in “Acknowledging Alarms” earlier in this chapter.

2. If multiple alarms are present in the system, use the <NEXT> and <PREV> keys, located
in the Firefighter Facility portion of the operator interface panel, to scroll through the
alarm list until the point / zone you want to isolate appears in the display. In the example,
below, there are five alarms in the system (1 of 5 appears in the lower right corner).

ZONE 002: ROOM 5 SOUTH WING
SMOKE ACKD-ALARM 1 of 5

3. Press the <ISOLATE> key. (This key is located in the Firefighter Facility.) The display
updates, directing you to press the <ACK> key to confirm the isolate operation.

Press ACK to confirm ISOLATE
Monitor Zone: ZN2

4. Press the <ACK> key. The system does the following:

De-Isolating a Point /
Zone Currently in
Alarm

• Displays two messages “Processing Action” and “Action Taken.”

• If this is the first point / zone to be isolated, it illuminates the ISOLATE indicator.

This indicator remains lit until all isolated points / zones are de-isolated.

• Includes the text “ISOL-ALARM” within the alarm’s text message.

In most cases, you should reset the alarm before de-isolating the point. This prevents the point
from going into an alarm condition again when the point is de-isolated.

1. Acknowledge the alarm, as described in “Acknowledging Alarms” earlier in this chapter.

2. If multiple alarms are present in the system, use the <NEXT> and <PREV> keys, located
in the Firefighter Facility portion of the operator interface panel, to scroll through the
alarm list until the point / zone that you want to de-isolate appears in the display.

3. Press the <ISOLATE> key. The display updates, directing you to press the <ACK> key
to confirm the de-isolate operation.

Press ACK to confirm DE-ISOLATE
Monitor Zone: ZN2

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2-6

Isolating / De-isolating a Point / Zone, Continued

De-Isolating a Point /
Zone Currently in
Alarm, (continued)

4. Press the <ACK> key.

Press ACK to confirm, ISOLATE to CANCEL
ZN2 will ALARM if DE-ISOLATED

5. Press the <ACK> key again. The system responds by doing the following:

• Displays two messages “Processing Action” and “Action Taken.”

• If there are no other isolated points / zones, the system extinguishes the ISOLATE

indicator. (This indicator remains lit until all isolated points / zones are de-isolated.)

• Removes the text “ISOL-ALARM” within the alarm’s text message.

• Activates the EWS, if it is not isolated.

See “Resetting Points and Zones” for information on resetting a de-isolated point.

2-7

Viewing the Status of an Individual Point within a Virtual Zone

Overview

Procedure

Virtual zones are collections of points that are treated as a single point. System actions such
as acknowledge and reset affect all points within a zone. When a zone cannot be reset, it is
important to determine which specific point within the zone is preventing the zone from being
reset.

To view the status of an individual point within a virtual zone, follow the procedure outlined
below.

1. If multiple alarms are present in the system, use the <NEXT> and <PREV>, located in
the Firefighter Facility portion of the operator interface panel, to scroll through the alarm
list until the zone whose individual point status you want to determine is displayed.

2. Lower the door and press the <ENTER> key.

3. Use the <NEXT> and <PREV> keys to scroll through the devices within the zone. When
the faulty device appears, “FIRE ALARM” will appear in the lower right corner of the
display, indicating the specific point that is causing the alarm.

2-8

Chapter 3

Managing Fault and Isolate Conditions

Introduction

In this Chapter

Fault conditions are used to indicate the presence of a field wiring problem (circuit break or
ground) somewhere between the 4100 and one of its points. Faults are also used to indicate a
problem with the 4100’s option cards, power supplies, network card, etc.

Isolate conditions are points that have been manually isolated by an operator.

This chapter describes using the operator interface panel keys to investigate the details of the
fault condition, and to view isolate conditions.

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

Topic See Page #

Acknowledging Fault or Isolate Conditions 3-2

Viewing Fault or Isolate Conditions 3-4

3-1

Acknowledging Fault or Isolate Conditions

How the 4100
Indicates the
Presence of a Fault

What Acknowledge
Does

When a fault or isolate condition or is detected by the 4100, the panel does the following to
indicate the presence of the condition.

• Yellow indicator, labeled “FAULT” or “ISOLATE” flashes

• Tone-alert (piezo buzzer) sounds steady

• The alphanumeric display on the interface panel indicates the fault or isolate condition, as

shown below.

FIREFIGHTER FACILITY

** FAULTS **

ALARMS = Ø

EXT BELL

EXT BELL

ISOLATE

ISOLATE

WARN SYS

ISOLATE

Press <FAULT ACK> to review

ISOLATIONS = Ø FAULTS = 1

PREV

ALARMWARN SYS

NEXT

ISOLATEFAULT

ACK ISOLATERESET

POWER

Figure 3-1. Interface Panel Showing Fault Condition

The first step in managing a fault or isolate condition is to acknowledge the condition.
Acknowledging a fault or isolate condition does two important things:

• It records the time and date at which you observed the presence of the condition and
stores that information in the system’s historical log.

• When you press the <FAULT ACK> or <ISOLATE ACK> key, the system displays
specific data on the location of the condition.

Note: Isolate conditions typically auto-acknowledge and most times do not require
manual intervention. In some cases, however, you may be required to manually
acknowledge the isolate condition as described in this section.

It is important to understand that the 4100 can be configured with either Global or Individual
Acknowledge. These options function as follows:

• Global Acknowledge. When global acknowledge is enabled, one press of the
<FAULT ACK> or <ISOLATE ACK> key acknowledges every point currently reporting
a fault or isolate condition.

• Individual Acknowledge. If individual acknowledge is enabled, the <FAULT ACK>
or <ISOLATE ACK> key must be pressed repeatedly to individually acknowledge each
fault or isolate condition.

The <FAULT ACK> and <ISOLATE ACK> keys are located under the cover of the panel. If
these keys are passcode-protected (by default, they are not), you cannot use these keys to
acknowledge fault or isolate unless you have the required passcode.

Continued on next page

3-2

Acknowledging Fault or Isolate Conditions, Continued

Panel Operating
Procedure – Fault
Condition

Resetting Fault
Conditions

1. Unlock and open the panel door. The alphanumeric display shows a message similar to
the following. (This example shows a fault. The screen for isolate conditions is similar.

**FAULT** Press FAULT ACK to review.

ALARMS = 0 FAULTS = 1 ISOLATES = 0

2. Press the <FAULT ACK> or <ISOLATE KEY> key. Both are yellow keys, located to
the right of the Firefighter facility. The manner in which the system responds depends on
whether global or individual acknowledge is enabled on the panel.

• Global Acknowledge. The panel acknowledges all faults that are currently active,

displays the message “Global Acknowledge” for approximately two seconds, turns
off the sounder, and changes the FAULT or ISOLATE indicator from a flashing state
to ON steady.

• Individual Acknowledge. The panel acknowledges only the fault that is currently

displayed on the alphanumeric display. If additional faults remain, the sounder does
not turn off and the FAULT or ISOLATE indicator continues to flash. Use the
NEXT and PREV keys to display information on the other faults and then use the
<FAULT ACK> or <ISOLATE ACK> key to acknowledge them.

Most faults automatically clear from the system when the problem causing the fault (wiring,
device, etc.) has been fixed. Some faults, such as open circuit faults on MAPNET and RUI
communications lines, latch until they are reset manually or cleared by pressing the <RESET>
key once the fault condition has been fixed.

3-3

Viewing Fault or Isolate Conditions

Overview

You can view the list of acknowledged fault or isolate conditions at any time by using the
following procedure.

1. Press the <FAULT ACK> or <ISOLATE ACK> key to enter the fault or isolate list. The
first fault or isolate condition in the list appears in the display. The top line indicates the
custom label of the point. The bottom line contains two parts. The left side of the bottom
line shows the type of device. The right side of the bottom line identifies the type of
condition, fault or isolate.

2. At this point, each time you press the <FAULT ACK> or <ISOLATE ACK> key, the
next point in the list appears. (You can also use the <NEXT> and <PREV> keys to do
this.

3-4

Chapter 4

Testing and Controlling Points

Introduction

In this Chapter

This chapter describes using the panel’s action keys (ALM TEST, ON, OFF, etc.) to test and
control system points.

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

Topic See Page #

Alarm and Fault Test for Monitor Points 4-2

Isolating and De-isolating Non-Alarm points 4-3

Disabling and Enabling Points 4-4

Turning a Point ON or OFF 4-5

4-1

Alarm and Fault Test for Monitor Points

Alarm Test

Fault Test

Alarm Test forces a monitor point into the alarm state. Once the point is in alarm, you can
check to see if the system reacts in the way that it has been programmed (i.e., do signals sound
in the correct manner, do relays function correctly, etc.).

Note: When you force a point into alarm, the point enters the alarm state for a
momentary period of time and then returns to its normal state. However, because the
alarm latches (remains) on the FIP, you need to reset the alarm to clear it from the
system.

By default, the alarm test function is passcode-protected. If necessary, log in to the system at
the appropriate access level prior to performing these steps.

Follow these steps to perform an alarm test on a point.

1. Select the point on which you want to perform the alarm test. Refer to the next chapter
for information on selecting points.

2. Press the ALARM TST key. A prompt appears, directing you to press the ENTER key.

3. Press the ENTER key.

4. Press RESET, followed by ENTER to reset the point. (The point is automatically
acknowledged when you perform the reset.)

The fault test allows you to simulate a fault condition on a point. This allows you to test the
manner in which the FIP reacts following the fault. For example, you may want to verify the
operation of the brigade interface. To clear the fault condition following a fault test, use the
FAULT ACK key as described in Chapter 3. Unlike the alarm test function, the fault test does
not latch and clears after you acknowledge it.

Follow these steps to perform a fault test on a monitor point.

1. Select the point on which you want to perform the fault test. Refer to Chapter 5 for
information on selecting points.

2. Press the FAULT TST key. A prompt appears, directing you to press the ENTER key.

3. Press the ENTER key.

The system simulates a fault condition on the point that you specified in Step 1. Acknowledge
the fault, as described in Chapter 3, to clear the fault from the system.

4-2

Isolating and De-isolating Non-Alarm points

Overview

Isolating a Non­Alarm Point

De-Isolating a Non­Alarm Point

Chapter 2 of this manual describes isolating and de-isolating points in alarm. This section
describes isolating and de-isolating non-alarm points. Isolating a non-alarm point does not
prevent it from entering an alarm condition.

There are not separate ISOLATE and DE-ISOLATE keys. Both operations use the ISOLATE
key, but the function of the key depends on the state of the selected point (i.e., if the state of
the point is isolated, pressing the key de-isolates the point. Likewise, if the state of the point
is de-isolated, pressing the key isolates the point).

1. Select the point on which you want to perform the isolate operation. Refer to Chapter 5
for information on selecting points.

2. Press the ISOLATE key.

3. Press the ISOLATE ACK key to confirm the isolate operation.

1. Select the point on which you want to perform the de-isolate operation. Refer to Chapter
5 for information on selecting points

2. Press the ISOLATE key.

3. Press the ISOLATE ACK key to confirm the de-isolate operation.

Virtual Zones

Do the following when isolating/de-isolating a point within a virtual zone.

1. Select the point within the virtual zone. For example, press the MAP key on the keypad
and then enter the channel and device number. (Use the NET key to insert the hyphen
between the channel and device.)

2. Press the ISOLATE key. Read the display to make sure the operation you want to
perform is selected. If necessary, press the ISOLATE key again to toggle the operation of
the ISOLATE key.

3. Press the ISOLATE ACK key to confirm the operation.

4-3

Disabling and Enabling Points

Overview

Disabling a Point

Enabling a point

Disabling a monitor point is similar to isolating a monitor point. It takes the point “offline.”
Unlike the isolate operation, however, disabling a point prevents the point from entering an
alarm condition for the duration of time it is disabled.

The Enable/Disable key toggles the disable/enable state of the point. In other words, if the
point is currently disabled, pressing this key enables the point. If the point is currently
enabled, pressing this key disables the point.

Follow these steps to disable a point.

1. Select the point that you want to disable. Refer to Chapter 5 for information on selecting
points.

2. Press the DISABLE/ENABLE key.

3. Press the ENTER key.

The system generates a message, indicating that the point is disabled.

Follow these steps to disable a point.

1. Select the disabled point that you want to enable. Refer to the next chapter for
information on selecting points

Virtual Zones

2. Press the DISABLE/ENABLE key.

3. Press the ENTER key.

Note: The system displays a message indicating that the point will be enabled in
60 seconds. If the state of the device is such that an alarm condition will occur
when the point is enabled, the system warns you that this will occur. You can
abort the enable operation before the countdown timer expires by pressing the
DISABLE/ENABLE key.

Do the following when enabling or disabling points within a virtual zone.

1. Select the point within the virtual zone. For example, press the MAP key on the keypad
and then enter the channel and device number. (Use the NET key to insert the hyphen
between the channel and device.)

2. Press the DISABLE/ENABLE key. Read the display to make sure the operation you
want to perform is selected. If necessary, press the DISABLE/ENABLE key again to
toggle the operation.

4-4

Turning a Point ON or OFF

Overview

Turning a Point OFF

Turning a Point ON

Returning a Point to
Automatic Operation

It may be necessary during maintenance of the system to turn the outputs (notification
appliances and relays, for example) off. This prevents maintenance actions that generate an
alarm condition from triggering the NACs or relays.

1. Select the output point that you want to turn off. Refer to Chapter 5 for information on
selecting points.

2. Press the OFF/FLT TEST key.

3. Press the ENTER key to confirm the operation.

1. Select the output point that you want to force ON. Refer to Chapter 5 for information on
selecting points.

2. Press the ON/ALM TEST key.

3. Press the ENTER key to confirm the operation.

Turning an output point on or off generates a “Manual Override Trouble,” which is used to
remind you that the point has been manually turned on or off. When you are ready to return
the system to automatic operation (i.e., system not operator controls the outputs), you need to
acknowledge the trouble (individual acknowledge systems only), select the point, and then
press the <AUTO> key.

4-5

Chapter 5

Selecting Points for Status or Control

Introduction

In this Chapter

Many of the operations that can be accomplished from the operator interface first require you
to select the point on which you want to perform the operation. Points can be selected in one
of three ways.

• Alarm, Fault, or Isolate List. Points that are reporting an alarm or fault condition can be
selected from the alarm or fault list. Refer to Chapters 2 and 3 for information on
selecting points from these lists.

• Using the Menu.

• Using the Entry keys.

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

Topic See Page #

Selecting Points from the Menu 5-2

Selecting Points with the Entry Keypad 5-3

5-1

Selecting Points from the Menu

Overview

Procedure

Every system point is part of the “Select a List of Points” list in the main menu. All points
can be displayed sequentially by address order using this list option. To facilitate the search
for a particular point, lists may be selected by type groupings (monitors, signals, auxiliary,
input/output, pseudo points, etc.). A list of points may be selected, then scrolled through by
using the <NEXT> and <PREVIOUS> keys.

The following lists are available for selection with the “Select a List of Points” option from
the Main Function Menu:

• All Monitor Zones

• All Signal Points

• All Auxiliary Relay Points

• All Auxiliary Feedback Points

• All Zones of 24-Point I/O Card

• All Digital Pseudo Points

• All Analogue Pseudo Points

• All List Pseudo Points

• All Points by Address List

• All Network Points.

1. Press the MENU key to enter the panel’s menu system.

2. Press the NEXT key until the alphanumeric display reads as follows:

Press <NEXT> or <PREVIOUS> to scroll
Select a List of Points?

3. Press ENTER. The display reads as follows:

Press ENTER to select a list of points
All Monitor Zones?

4. Press the NEXT key to scroll through the categories of points until the appropriate
category is shown. Press the ENTER key. The first point in the selected category
appears. In the example below, the point shown is the first one in the monitor zone
category.

MONITOR CARD 1 ZONE NUMBER 1
FIRE MONITOR ZONE NORMAL

5. Press the NEXT key to scroll through the list of points in the category. When the point
that you want to select is displayed.

5-2

Selecting Points with the Entry Keypad

AUX

A

A

Overview

The Entry Keypad, shown below, allows you to quickly select points. For example, pressing
the ZONE key on the upper left side of the keypad selects the monitor zone category. After
selecting a category, messages on the display prompt you for the specific point in the
category. After a point has been displayed, you can scroll through all the points in the system
from that point, or select another point directly by entering another identifier using the keypad.

You can use the keypad to select either a local point or a network point. A local point is one
that is physically connected to the panel you are currently at, and a network point is one that is
located on a different panel but has been programmed so that it can be selected and controlled
from the panel you are at.

You have the choice of entering a point number or an address number. The format for
entering a point identifier address requires a hyphen. Only numbers and the hyphen keys are
valid entries. The maximum number of digits allowed in an identifier input is eleven (11),
including the hyphens, excluding the <ENTER> key.

ENTRY

ZONE

1

FB

4

SIG

IO

2

5

3

MAP

6

Selecting Points

NET

P
7

--

8

DDR

0

ENTER CLR

DEL

L
9

0

Refer to the following table for information on using the keypad to select local points on this
panel.

Press this Key on Keypad Data to Enter

ZN, followed by ENTER, where ZN represents a zone

ZONE – allows you to select a

Monitor Zone point.

card and is a number from x to y. After selecting a
zone, use NEXT and PREV to scroll through the
points.

SIG, followed by ENTER, where SIG represents a

SIG – allows you to select a

Signal point.

signal card and is number from x to y. After selecting
a signal card, use NEXT and PREV to scroll through
the signal points.

Continued on next page

5-3

Selecting Points with the Entry Keypad, Continued

Selecting Points,

(continued)

Press this Key on Keypad Data to Enter

AUX – allows you to select an

Auxiliary Relay

FB – allows you to select a

feedback point.

MAP – specifies that you want

to select a MAPNET point.

P / A / L – allows you to select
a digital (P), analog (A), or List
(L) pseudo point.

NET – allows you to select a
network point.

ADDR = sw address of the
point in the system

None

AUX, followed by ENTER, where AUX represents an
auxiliary relay and is a number from x to y.

FB, followed by ENTER, where FB represents a
feedback point and is a number from x to y.

C-DD, followed by ENTER, where C represents the
MAPNET channel number and DD is the device on
the channel. C has a value of 1 through 0 and DD is 1
through 127.

For example, to select point M1-13, you would press
the MAP key and then enter 1 (channel). Next press
the NET key to enter the dash, and then press the 1
and 3 keys to enter 13 (device number).

Enter the number corresponding to the digital pseudo,
analog pseudo, or list point. For example, pressing
the P key and entering a 1 selects the Alarm Silence
Key pseudo point.

Enter a network NODE number, followed by ENTER.
The system then prompts for the type of point you
want to select. Press the keypad key corresponding
to the type of point (Zone, Signal, etc.) Use the
descriptions above for information on selecting the
specific point.

For example, to select zone 3 on node 2, you would
first press the NET key and then enter a 2 (node).
Next you would press the key labeled ZN (key 1) and
then enter 3 for the zone.

Specify the address using the format C-P-S, where C
is the card, P is the point, and S is the subpoint. You
must insert the dash between the components of the
address. Use the NET key to do this.

For example, to select address 0-7-3 (Brigade Alarm
Relay), you would first press the ADDR key. Next,
enter the 0. Press the NET key to enter the hyphen
and then press the 7 key. Press the NET key to enter
the hypen and then press the 3 key.

5-4

Chapter 6

Displaying and Modifying

Detailed Point Attributes

Introduction

In this Chapter

This chapter describes displaying and modifying the attributes of a point.

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

Topic See Page #

Display-Only Attributes 6-2

Modifiable Point Attributes 6-4

6-1

Display-Only Attributes

Step 1. Select a
Point

Points can be selected in one of three ways: through the alarm, fault, or isolate list, using the
MENU keys, or with the ENTRY keypad. Refer to Chapter 5 for information on selecting a
point.

Step 2. Press the
FUNCTION Key to
See the Attributes

1. Press the FUNCTION key. When you do this, the alphanumeric display shows the first
attribute in the list. (The list is context-sensitive, meaning the list of attributes displayed
for a monitor point differs from the list of attributes displayed for an output point, such as
a relay.)

2. Press the FUNCTION key again. The next option in the list of attributes appears.
Continue to press the FUNCTION key (or use the NEXT and PREV keys) until the option
that you want to display is shown.

3. Press ENTER to see the detailed information for the attribute.

Summary of Display­Only Attributes

The following table summarizes the attributes available for display via the FUNCTION key.

Table 6-1. Display-Only Attributes

Category Attribute Description

Point address and Zone
number

Displays the point address and zone number of the selected.
Point. If the point’s status is monitored frequently, record this
address for use as a shortcut when subsequently selecting
the point. Refer to Chapter 5 for information on selecting a
point by address.

Card Type and Point type

Displays the point type, which defines the specific function of
the point, and the card type (for example, Class B Multi­Purpose Monitor Card).

Present Status (Normal,
Alarm, Fault)

The present status of the point – Normal, Alarm, or Fault -­appears on the lower right of the display after you select a
point.

Disconnect/Disable Status

Indicates whether the point has been manually disabled from
the system.

General

McCulloh Fault (Status of
Class "A" Cards)

Relay status for Control or
Signal Points

Verification Tallies for
Verification Zones

Displays whether the Class A card is experiencing a fault
somewhere in the wiring between the card and its devices.

Displays the relay status for a control or signal point. Status
reports as “Relay Status is ON” or “Relay Status is OFF”.

If the selected point is part of a verification zone, the number
of unverified points in the zone appears.

Coding Status for Coded
Zones

Control Priority for Relays Allows you to see the control priority for a relay. The control

priority is typically used with Custom Control.

Feedback Point Status Shows the status – ON or OFF – for a feedback point.

Counts for Lists and Virtual

Indicates the number of points in a list or virtual zone.

Zones

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Display-Only Attributes, Continued

Summary of Display­Only Attributes,

(continued)

Category Attribute Description

Present sensitivity selected Displays the current sensitivity of the device.

Average value Displays the average smoke obscuration value recorded by

Alarm value Displays the smoke obscuration value required to trigger an

TrueAlarm

Sensors Only

Current value (per cent of
alarm)

Peak value (per cent of
Alarm)

Table 6-2. Display-Only Attributes (continued)

the sensor.

alarm.

Displays the current smoke obscuration value.

Displays the maximum smoke obscuration value reported by
the detector as a percentage. Note that this is the maximum
value reported since the last time this counter was cleared.

6-3

Modifiable Point Attributes

Overview

Step 1. Select a
Point

Step 2. Press the
FUNCTION Key to
See the Attributes

Summary of
Modifiable Attributes

This section describes using the FUNCTION key to modify the attributes of a point.

Points can be selected in one of three ways — through the alarm, fault, or isolate list, using the
MENU keys, or with the ENTRY keypad. Refer to Chapter 5 for information on selecting a
point.

1. Press the FUNCTION key. When you do this, the alphanumeric display shows the first
attribute in the list. (The list is context-sensitive, meaning the list of attributes displayed
for a monitor point differs from the list of attributes displayed for an output point, such as
a relay.)

2. Press the FUNCTION key again. The next option in the list of attributes appears.
Continue to press the FUNCTION key (or use the NEXT and PREV keys) until the option
that you want to display is shown.

3. Follow the directions on the display to change the attribute. (The directions specify
which key – F1, F2, F3, or F4 -- to press to change the attribute.)

The following point attributes can be modified using the operator interface.

Table 6-3. Modifiable Attributes

Attribute Description

Card LED

Allows the state (ON or OFF) of the card LED to be
toggled.

Allows the state (ON or OFF) of a MAPNET device
(typically a smoke detector) to be toggled ON or OFF. This

Device LED

can be very useful when the point address of the smoke is
not known. In this case, illuminating the LED and then use
the information in the display to determine the device
address.

Allows the control priority, which is a priority level used with
Custom Control to be incremented or decremented. This

Control Priority Change

option is available for all control points – relays, notification
appliances, TrueAlarm devices with relays and sounders,
and all digital pseudo points. The priority is a value from 0-

15.

Allows you to manually store a value for an analog pseudo

Analog Pseudo Point Value

and Status

point. The type of value stored depends on the point type
of the pseudo point (i.e., if the point type is a counter, a
counter value is stored; likewise, if the point type is timer, a
timer value is stored).

Allows you to manually clear alarm verification tallies. This

Alarm Verification Tallies for

Monitor Points (Clear)

is useful when attempting to determine how frequently the
system is going through the verification cycles. Dirty
devices and bad Custom Control applications are possible
contributors to frequent verification cycles.

Ground Fault Isolation

Relay

Allows you to manually turn on and off the GFI relay on a
control point.

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Modifiable Point Attributes, Continued

Summary of
Modifiable
Attributes,

(continued)

Attribute Description

TrueAlarm Peak Analog

Values

Sensitivity (Alarm

Threshold)

Table 6-4. Modifiable Attributes (continued)

Allows you to clear the peak value of a TrueAlarm sensor.

Allows you to set the target value at which the device goes
into alarm. Target value can be either of the following.

• Sensitivity of smoke detectors

• Threshold of analog ZAMs, heat detectors and VESDA

devices.

6-5

Chapter 7

Setting Access Levels and Logging In

Introduction

In this Chapter

This chapter describes setting the time and date on the system, logging in and out, and setting
access levels for use by system operators.

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

Topic See Page #

Operator Access Levels 7-2

Logging In and Out of the System 7-3

7-1

Operator Access Levels

Overview

Operator access levels 1 through 4 are available to support the system. Level 1 is the lowest
operator access level and does not require a passcode to be entered to access functions
identified at this level. Level 2 through 4 require a passcode of the required level or higher to
be entered prior to performing the passcode protected function. Controlling actions may be
classified with access levels 2 through 4. Routine actions are assigned to low access levels
while access level 4 is reserved for special, highly sensitive operations (normally reserved for
Simplex personnel). Entering a level 4 passcode enables you to access all the functions of the
system.

A valid passcode must contain a minimum of 3 digits and not more than 10 digits. The
available digits are 0 through 9. Passcodes are specified during order entry; then, programmed
during system configuration. When passcodes are not specified, the following default
passcodes are assigned.

LEVEL PASSCODE RANK

1 NONE LOWEST
2 222 SECOND
3 333 THIRD (Highest Operator Access Level)
4 XXX HIGHEST (Normally used by Simplex

Personnel)

The operator access level defaults to level 1 when power is first applied to the system, after 10
minutes of keypad inactivity, and when the user elects to log out. The <SYSTEM RESET>
key press has no effect upon the access level.

The only way to increase the operator access level in the system is to select the “Change
Access Level?” option in the Main Function Menu. Decreasing the level resets system access
level to 1. Increasing the level requires a valid level 2, 3 or 4 passcode. The user is prompted
to enter a passcode. The input is compared to all the valid system codes, and the system
operator access level is set accordingly. If an invalid code is input, you will be notified with
the message “ERROR. . . INVALID PASSCODE”, and will be allowed up to three chances to
enter a valid code. After three unsuccessful tries, the message “ACCESS DENIED” will be
displayed for a short time. The access level will not be altered, but you will no longer be in
the “Change Access Level” menu option.

If a correct passcode is entered, the message “ACCESS GRANTED” is displayed. The new
operator access level will be in effect until the keypad is inactive for 10 minutes or you
manually reset the level through the “Change Access Level” option. While entering a
passcode with the keypad, the key presses are acknowledged by a “beep”. The digits entered
are not displayed. The cursor moves along, filling the position with an X to indicate that a
digit has been entered. The <DEL> key can be used to delete the last digit. The <ENTER>
key press is required to enter the passcode into the system.

7-2

Logging In and Out of the System

Introduction

Log In Procedure

The 4100 system uses four access levels, referred to by the numbers one through four, to
control what system operators can do with the system. The system typically operates at access
level one, which allows an operator to accomplish basic tasks without logging in to the
system.

Other functions – for example, the use of the user-defined function keys – are passcode
protected to prevent access by unauthorized personnel.

Follow these steps to log in to the system at access level two, three, or four. The keypad used
to enter the passcode is located behind the operator interface panel access door.

1. Obtain the passcode for the access level at which you want to operate.

2. Press the <MENU> key, which is one of the Display keys, located on the upper right side
of the interface panel. The alphanumeric display shows the following message.

Press <NEXT> or <PREVIOUS> to scroll
Change Access Level?

3. Press the <ENTER> key on the Display/Action keypad. The following message displays.

F1 = Login F2 = Logout
CURRENT ACCESS LEVEL = 1

4. Press the F1 key on the Display/Action keypad. The display shows the following
message.

Enter a Passcode followed by <ENTER>

5. Enter the passcode for the access level. The passcode can be up to 10 numbers in length.
Press the <ENTER> key on the Display/Action keypad when you have finished entering
the code. An X is displayed for each digit of your passcode, as shown below.

Enter a Passcode followed by <ENTER>
XXX

Continued on next page

7-3

Logging In and Out of the System, Continued

Log In Procedure,

(continued)

If the passcode entered in Step 5 is correct, the following message is shown.

Enter a Passcode followed by <ENTER>
ACCESS GRANTED

After a brief pause, the system displays the granted access level, such as the level 2 message
shown below.

F1 = Login F2 = Logout
CURRENT ACCESS LEVEL = 2

Press the <CLR> key twice. The display shows the system status, as shown below.

F1 = Login F2 = Logout
CURRENT ACCESS LEVEL = 2

Log Out Procedure

Failure to log out allows unauthorized personnel access to the various passcode protected
functions. If no keypad activity is detected for ten minutes, the system returns to Level 1
access.

Perform the following procedure to log out and return the operator access level to Level 1.

1. Press the <MENU> key. The following message is displayed.

Press <NEXT> or <PREVIOUS> to scroll
Change Access Level?

2. Press the <ENTER> key. The following message is displayed.

F1 = Login F2 = Logout
CURRENT ACCESS LEVEL = 2

Note: Logging in at access level 4 creates a non-clearable fault that requires the
system to be restarted to clear. This ensures that the system is returned to its normal
operating mode following service.

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Logging In and Out of the System, Continued

Log Out Procedure,

(continued)

3. Press the <F2> key. After a brief pause, the display shows a message similar to the one
below.

1 = Login 2 = Logout
CURRENT ACCESS REDUCED TO LEVEL 1

4. Press the <CLR> key to exit. The display shows the system status.

7-5

Chapter 8

Viewing and Clearing Historical Logs

Introduction

In this Chapter

When an abnormal condition occurs, a record of the event is placed in one of two logs
generated by the system, depending on the nature of the condition. These logs are:

• Historical Alarm Log

• Historical Fault Log

The historical logs contain a time stamp of the events surrounding abnormal conditions in the
system. The information displayed with these lists are historical data only and will not contain
any current point status. Separate lists are maintained for alarms and for isolates/faults. This
chapter describes displaying and clearing these lists.

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

Topic See Page #

Viewing and Clearing the Historical Alarm and Fault Logs 8-2

8-1

Viewing and Clearing the Historical Alarm and Fault Logs

Viewing Logs

Clearing the Logs

The Historical Alarm and Fault Logs can be viewed either from the 4100 Operator Panel.

1. Press the <MENU> key.

2. Using the <NEXT> and <PREVIOUS> keys, scroll through the Main Menu items until

the "Display Historical Alarm Log?" or "Display Historical Fault Log?" menu prompt
appears on the alphanumeric display.

3. Press the <ENTER> key on the ENTRY keypad.

4. Using the <NEXT> and <PREVIOUS> keys on the DISPLAY/ACTION keypad scroll

through the list of logged events, until the desired event is shown on the display.

NOTE: Pressing the <PREVIOUS> key first, causes the most recent event to be

displayed.

5. When finished, press the <CLR> key to escape from the main menu.

1. Press the <MENU> key.

2. Using the <NEXT> and <PREVIOUS> keys, scroll through the Main Menu items until

the "Display Historical Alarm Log?" or "Display Historical Fault Log?" menu prompt
appears on the alphanumeric display.

3. Press the <ENTER> key.

4. Press the FUNCTION key

5. Press the F3 key to clear the log.

8-2

Chapter 9

Service-Related Operations

Introduction

In this Chapter

This chapter describes service-related status and control procedures.

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

Topic See Page #

Setting Time and Date 9-2

Displaying Software Revision 9-3

Viewing Card Status Information 9-4

Displaying Network Node Information 9-5

Lamp Test 9-6

Displaying MAPNET Device Status 9-7

9-1

Setting Time and Date

Procedure

Follow these steps to set the time and date on the panel.

1. Press the <MENU> key. The following appears on the alphanumeric display.

Press <NEXT> or <PREVIOUS> to scroll
Change Access Level

2. Press the <NEXT> key. The following appears.

Press <NEXT> or <PREVIOUS> to scroll
Set Time and Date

3. Press the <ENTER> key. The current time and date information displays, along with

instructions:

Press <FUNCTION> to change time and date
0:09:23 FRI 01 JAN 88

4. Press the <FUNCTION> key. The cursor, current time and date along with function key

definitions are displayed:

F1=Left F2=Right F3=Inc F4= Dec
0:09:23 FRI 01 JAN 88

NOTE: The cursor is positioned under the hour. Function key F1 will move the cursor left.

Function key F2 will move the cursor right. Function key F3 will increase the
data above the cursor . Function key F4 will decrease the data above the cursor.
Set the time 1 minute ahead of source time.

5. Use the required function key to position the cursor under the data to be changed (hour,
minutes, seconds, date of month, month, and year). Day of week is set by the system.
Time entered does not start until the <ENTER> key is pressed.

6. Use Function key F3 or F4 to increase or decrease data, as required.

When time and date are correct, press the <ENTER> key. The display will show
the updated time and date. The time entered will not start until the <ENTER> key is
pressed.

Press <FUNCTION> to change time and date
22:04:46 WED 27 SEP 00

9-2

Displaying Software Revision

Overview

Follow these steps to display software revision information.

1. Press the MENU key.

2. Press the NEXT and PREV keys until the prompt reads, “Display Software Revision
Level?”

3. Press ENTER. A display similar to the following appears.

SYS REV: A9.02.13 CFIG FORMAT:
96JOB: JOB1 REV:6 13-OCT-00

4. Interpret this information as follows.

• SYS REV. Specifies the revision of the executive software (operating system of the

FIP) loaded on the panel.

• CFIG FORMAT: Defines the compatibility of the executive and the programmer.

• JOB: Specifies the name of the job loaded on the panel.

• REV. Specifies the revision of the job.

9-3

Viewing Card Status Information

Procedure

Power
Supply/Charger
Voltage and Current
Readings

Every card, including the master controller and all option cards, has a series of Card Status
Points associated with it.

1. Press the MENU key.

2. Press the NEXT and PREV keys until the prompt reads, “Display Card Status?”

3. Press ENTER. The card status for the first card in the system appears.

4. Press the NEXT and PREV keys. Each time you press the key, the status for the next
card in the system appears.

To view power supply voltage and current readings, perform the following procedure.

1. Press the <MENU> key on the DISPLAY/ACTION keypad. Then press the <NEXT>
key six times.

The alphanumeric display reads:

Press <NEXT> or <PREVIOUS> to scroll
Display Card Status?

2. Press the <ENTER> key on the ENTRY keypad. Then press the <NEXT> key once (or
until the display reads:)

CARD n, POWER SUPPLY/CHARGER
CARD STATUS NORMAL

NOTE: “n” = Card number

3. Press the <ENTER> key. Then, using the <NEXT> or <PREVIOUS> key to scroll,
check voltage/current readings on the Power Supply/Charger card.

9-4

Displaying Network Node Information

Overview

Procedure

Network systems consist of multiple panels linked via a 4120 network. Each panel includes a
user-defined node number, used to identify the panel on the network. The following section
describes how to determine a panel’s node number. The node number is required when
selecting a network point. See “Selecting Points” in Chapter 5 for more information on doing
this.

1. Press the MENU key.

2. Press the NEXT and PREV keys until the prompt reads, “Display Network Node
Identification?”

3. Press ENTER. The display shows the network node information and indicates the node
number of the panel you are at with an asterisk (*).

9-5

Lamp Test

Procedure

The “LAMP TEST” push-button on the operator interface panel is used to determine local
lamp failures within the system. Lamps on the 4100 operator interface panel illuminate along
with the five function and acknowledge LEDs. All segments on the LCD also change to
squares. Perform the following procedures to determine lamp failures.

1. Press the “LAMP TEST” push-button. All LEDs should illuminate (lamps should stay
illuminated as long as the push-button is depressed). Holding the push-button in for more
than 3 seconds will test the tone-alert.

2. Perform an individual lamp test on all remote LCD annunciators using the key switch on
the operator interface panel.

3. If you find defective lamps/LEDs, contact your local Simplex branch office.

9-6

Displaying MAPNET Device Status

Introduction

MAPNET Display
Information

MAPNET Point
Addressing

How to Display a
MAPNET System
Point

The MAPNET option allows the use of addressable devices and TrueAlarm sensors with the
4100 FIP. Addressable devices communicate the exact location of an alarm to the system
operator interface panel, improving recognition of the condition and subsequent response. It
also pinpoints the precise location of fault conditions via the device custom label.

When a MAPNET device changes to an abnormal condition, or the operator enters a
MAPNET device address, the LCD display shows the current status of the MAPNET device.
After entering a MAPNET device address, press the <FUNCTION> key on the operator
interface panel to display additional device information.

Each MAPNET device must have a point address in order to communicate with the 4100 FIP.
these point addresses along with their custom labels are located in the Programmers Report.
The Programmers Report shows the address for each device, separated by hyphens. Hyphens
must be used when entering a MAPNET address into the system. An example of a MAPNET
device address is "M1-5". The "M1" portion of the address identifies the MAPNET loop or
channel , loop 1 or channel 1. The "5" portion of the address, identifies the device number,
number 5. MAPNET loop numbers range from 1 through 9, and 0, with MAPNET loop 0
actually being channel 10.

See section 5, "How to Use DISPLAY / ACTION Keys to Display System Points" for
MAPNET operations.

What To Do If a
MAPNET Point Will
Not Reset

TrueAlarm Sensor
Display Values

If a MAPNET device will not reset, you may decide to disable the point with the <DISABLE>
key. When the disable procedure is performed, a System Fault occurs to remind you that the
point is disabled. The disable procedure is the same for all system points (see section 2, "How
to Disable a Point"). Maintenance personnel must be called immediately to repair the
malfunction.

After the MAPNET point is repaired, you can enable the point again .

Using the 4100 LCD and the display/action keys, the control panel can display various status
conditions for each TrueAlarm sensor, the sensor's present selected sensitivity level as a
percent of obscuration per foot. This selected sensitivity level is the value at which the FIP
will cause an alarm condition. Seven (7) sensitivity levels are available for the TrueAlarm
photo-electric sensor. The most sensitive setting is 0.2% OBS/FT (0.5% OBS/M) with the
least sensitive setting being 3.7% OBS/FT (11.5% OBS/M)

Other individual sensor status conditions that can be displayed on the LCD display are shown
below. These displays are accessed by either confirming a MAPNET device number for a
normal device (Map/6 Key) or by pressing the FAULT ACKnowledge key for an abnormal
device. To display each of the categories the function key and the NEXT and PREVious keys
are used as shown below.

M1-1 Level 3 - Room 74 AZF1
Smoke Detector Normal

9-7

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Displaying MAPNET Device Status, Continued

TrueAlarm Sensor
Display Values,

(continued)

Press the <FUNC> key to obtain the next display:

Device Address: 3-1
Mapnet Device: M1-1

Press the <NEXT> key to obtain the next display:

F1-Force on card LED Type: Mapnet 1
MAPNET CARD

Pressing function key <F1> will turn on the LED indicator on the MAPNET Card in the FIP
control rack as long as the function key is depressed. Press the <NEXT> key to move onto the
next display.

F1-Force on device LED Type: PVPHOTO
Variable Sense PHOTO with Sounder

Pressing function key <F1> will turn on the LED indicator on the selected smoke detector and
as long as the function key is depressed. Press the <NEXT> key to move onto the next
display.

Level 3 - Room 74
Smoke Detector ON-LINE

Press the <NEXT> key to move onto the next display to verify correct device type:

Level 3 - Room 74
Smoke Detector Correct Device

Press the <NEXT> key to display the current selected sensitivity

Level 3 - Room 74
Present Sensitivity Selected - 3.7% Smoke

Continued on next page

9-8

Displaying MAPNET Device Status, Continued

TrueAlarm Sensor
Display Values,

(continued)

To view the average value of samples received from the sensor press the <NEXT> key again

Level 3 - Room 74
Average Value = 75 / Alarm Level - 135

This is the present average of the last 2048 samples received from the sensor. The Alarm
Level is the binary value that is used to determine alarm conditions. This value will change
over time as the panel compensates for environmental conditions. This value will be different
for each of the (7) sensitivity levels.

To view the last binary value that was received from the sensor press the <NEXT> key again

Level 3 - Room 74
Value = 75 / 6% of Alarm / 0.1% Smoke

This value is displayed as a % of alarm and a % of smoke obscuration.

Press the <NEXT> key again to View the highest binary value that was received and stored
from the sensor since power-up .

F1- Clear PEAK Value
PEAK= 106 / 51% of Alarm / 1.0% Smoke

The peak is displayed as a % of alarm an a % of smoke obscuration. Through the use of a
system pseudo point all new peak values per sensor can be stored in the history trouble log
and printed on the 4100 system printer. Printing of peak values is done at the time the peak
value is received at the FIP. This peak value is helpful in determining if a sensor should be
made more or less sensitive.

9-9

Chapter 10

System Test Procedures

Introduction

In this Chapter

These procedures should be followed when the system is installed and during periodic testing
as required by code. Check local codes to determine how frequent you system should be
tested. Always inform appropriate personnel (Fire Brigade, etc.) that you will be testing the
system.

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

Topic See Page #

Walk Test™ 10-2

Walk Test™ FEATURES 10-5

Walk Test™ PROCEDURES 10-8

10-1

Walk Test™

Overview

WalkTest by
Group

Walk Test™ is a software-based function and is programmed to meet the customer
requirements. The system will pulse the signals for alarm conditions, then reset. The signals
will sound steady for 4 seconds to indicate fault conditions, then reset. A silent Walk Test™
may be performed (no signals will sound) and logging of events may be selected.

The auto reset/auto acknowledge operation allows for one-man testing without the need for
someone at the main control panel to acknowledge and reset the system. The Walk Test™
mode also bypasses many of the delays that are inherent to the normal reset procedure, thereby
allowing for a faster test. The automatic reset ( 5 second power drop) only occurs on the zone
that comes in after a configurable time delay (default = 15 seconds). This delay can be
optimally set (with the programming unit) for the time it should take for a zone to clear (i.e.
magnet vs smoke tester).

If an alarm condition is detected from a zone that is not in the present active Walk Test™
group, the system will operate as a fire alarm panel and the active Walk Test™ groups are
aborted. The system has an automatic abort or timeout for the Walk Test™ mode. If no zone
within the active Walk Test™ group is activated within 8 hours, the system will abort the
Walk Test™ mode and return to normal.

The 4100 will support up to eight Walk Test™ groups. This allows the building to be divided
into small portions for the Walk Test™, and allows the rest of the building to be protected by
the fire alarm panel. Each group has a list of monitor zones and signal circuits which activate
when selected.

If you select the Walk Test™ by group mode, a system fault will be reported to remind you
that the Walk Test™ is enabled.

Zone Coding Option

Whenever a Walk Test™ group is aborted, manually or automatically, the panel will sound
the abort signal (three sets of two short pulses) to indicate that group is going back into
service. If a control point in the list is already active (because of an abnormal condition), it is
not used to signal the abort.

The group is placed into normal operation 60 seconds after the abort signal is heard. This
delay protects against an unwanted alarm should an automatic abort occur while a device is
being tested.

The system is default-programmed to allow the Walk Test™ to be performed without
sounding audible signals. (See “Silent Walk Test™” and “Sig/No Sig”.) The Walk Test™
will not activate any point which is disabled. Therefore, you have the ability to manually
exclude any point from the test. (See How to Disable a Point.)

You may enable the logging of Walk Test™ events, which allows each zone with an abnormal
condition to be time tagged and added to the fault log. This is beneficial when a 100% silent
Walk Test™, without visuals, is required. When testing the devices, use the alarm LED on
the smoke detector, or a simple delay, to know when to continue to the next device. After test
completion, check the log to verify that all zones activated the correct number of times and in
the correct order.

The system supports two types of audible signaling to indicate an alarm condition on a zone.
By default, “zone coding” is used. This code matches the “ZONE” number associated with
that point. The zone code is only used the first time a zone is reported. For subsequent alarms
on the same zone, a single “0 CODE” (two short pulses) is used. Examples of Zone Coding
are shown below.

10-2

Continued on next page

Walk Test™, Continued

Zone Coding Option,

(continued)

NOTE: Zero Code = 2 short pulses.

Zone coding may be disabled for each of the eight Walk Test™ groups, Group 0 through
Group 7, using the interface panel’s display. When zone coding is disabled (<F3> key to
ZERO), a “0” code is always used, even for the first alarm. This method of testing is more
appropriate for maintenance testing, once all wiring is verified.

When a control point is pulsed by Walk Test™, it is done without affecting the priority of that
point regardless of its present value. This guarantees that Walk Test™ does not interfere with
any required SMPL (software) operations during a real alarm.

MAPNET II
number, followed by the device’s address number. Example: M1-1 sounds a 1,1 code. M4­123 sounds a 4, 1, 2, 3 code. MAPNET II

= Zone 3 (three long pulses)
= Zone 12 (one long, pause, two long pulses)
= Zone 20 (two long and two short pulses)
= Zone 102 (one long, two short, and two long pulses)

®

monitor devices sound the zone code, with the first digit being the channel

®

signal devices cannot annunciate codes.

Silent Walk Test

Enabling Walk Test

The control points to be activated (pulsed) during Walk Test™ are determined by the contents
of the control lists which are configured when programmed. Several options are available
when configuring a silent Walk Test™ control list. The first option is to NOT put any audible
signals into the control list. The second option is to disable the audible control points from the
front panel, one at a time. The last option is to use the “NO<sig” option (controlled by the
<F4> key) when in the Walk Test™ menu. If this last option is selected, none of the points in
the control list will code (see “Sig/No Sig”).

Walk Test™ is enabled through the interface panel’s alphanumeric LCD (Liquid Crystal
Display). Walk Test™ is passcode protected. The Walk Test™ menu will not appear unless
the operator is at the proper access level. To enter one of these levels, press the menu key,
select the “Change Access Level” option, press the <F1> key to log in, and then type in the
correct passcode for the level you desire.

Select the “Enable Walk Test™” option on the Main Menu, and press the ENTER key. Then
use the following FUNCTION KEYS (<F1> through <F4>) to select the various Walk Test™
options.

• <F1> Key - Enables/disables the Walk Test™ group. Press this key to enter Walk Test™

for the specified group. Press the key again to exit Walk Test™.

• <F2> Key - Enables/disables the logging of events occurring during Walk Test™. When

selected, all abnormal conditions are recorded in the historical fault log.

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10-3

Walk Test™, Continued

Enabling Walk Test,

(continued)

• <F3> Key - Allows you to choose between Zone Coding and Zero Coding. In Zone

Coding a PNIS code for the tested zone is played (.e.g. Zone 12 is code 1-2). In Zero
Coding, two quick pulses (code 0) are heard. In both cases, when a fault is reported from a
zone, the signal circuits turn ON for 4 seconds.

• <F4> Key - Enables/disables silent Walk Test™. When this key is pressed, it toggles the

system to audible Walk Test™, where the signal circuits are turned ON to play the codes
selected with the <F3> key, described above. Silent Walk Test™ is used in conjunction
with the logging function when audible signals might disturb the building occupants.

During the Walk Test™, the first line of the LCD shows changes, including the status of the
device under test. The second line of the LCD shows device status.

Walk Test Operation

When the 4100 system is placed in Walk Test™ mode, any zone in the active Walk Test™
group(s) can be tested in any order. If zone coding is enabled, there is an advantage in testing
all devices within one zone before going on to the next zone.

You should simulate an alarm and fault condition for each device being tested. If you are
using an audible or visual indication, wait for it to clear before you test the next device.
Otherwise, wait for an appropriate amount of time (based on the system reset delay) before
moving on to the next zone. The LED on a smoke detector helps you in this area because it
indicates when the alarm is sensed, and when the detector resets. If zone coding is enabled,
verify that the code heard or seen is correct.

10-4

Walk Test™ FEATURES

Introduction

Abort Audible and
Delay on
Reactivation

The Walk Test™ function has the following features:

• Abort Audible and Delay on Reactivation

• Active/Not Active

• Auto Abort on Alarm

• Auto Abort on Time-out

• Control Lists

• Delay Before Reset

• Log/No Log (Logging Option)

• Monitor Zone List

• Programmer Configuration

• Sig/No Sig (Silent Walk Test™ Selection)

• System Fault

• Fault Audible

• Zone Code/Zero Code.

These features are discussed in the following paragraphs.

Whenever a Walk Test™ group is aborted, either manually or automatically, the control list
sounds the abort signal “TESTING COMPLETED” (or 0-0-0) to indicate that the group is
going back into service, If a control point in the list is already active, possibly because
another alarm has come in, the “TESTING COMPLETED” message will play before the
alarm message. The group is put back into normal operating service 60 seconds after the abort
signal is heard (if there are signals in the control list). This delay protects against an unwanted
alarm should an auto abort occur while a device is being tested.

Active/Not Active

Auto Abort on Alarm

Auto Abort on Time­Out

Control List

The <F1> key on the interface panel is used to toggle ON and OFF a given Walk Test™
group. All groups are initially inactive at system start-up. Any number of groups can be
enabled at any one time. When a Walk Test™ group is enabled, its associated fault pseudo
point is turned ON and must be acknowledged. If multiple Walk Test™ groups are required,
press the fault acknowledge key after all Walk Test™ groups are selected.

When an alarm is detected from a zone that is not in the active Walk Test™ group, all normal
control functions take place and the active Walk Test™ group is aborted. When a non-audio
Walk Test™ is aborted, the system sounds a zero code three times. If an audio Walk Test™ is
aborted, the system announces “TESTING COMPLETED” over the speaker circuits for the
Walk Test™ group under test.

If there has been no activity within an active Walk Test™ group for 8 hours, the system aborts
the Walk Test™ automatically.

A Control List is a point list that contains those control points (signals and/or relays) that are
to be activated by a Walk Test™ group. By default, this list is initially filled by the system for
Group 0, and includes all signal, visual, or coded control points.

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Walk Test™ FEATURES, Continued

Delay Before Reset

Logging Option
(Log/No Log)

Monitor Zone List

The programmer has the ability to set a Reset Time Delay. The delay time period starts after a
zone alarm is detected and runs until the detector is reset. The length of the delay may be
from 15 to 60 seconds, and may be adjusted depending on the method used to simulate an
alarm. A longer value is desired if smoke is used to bring in each detector. By default, the
delay is set to 15 seconds.

By default, the system enables the logging of Walk Test™ events. When logging is enabled,
each zone that comes into alarm or fault is time-tagged and added to the Historical Fault Log.
This is very beneficial in cases where a 100% silent test is required. When testing, remember
to record the identity and order of the devices tested. When the Walk Test™ is finished,
compare this record with the Historical Fault Log and verify that all zones activated correctly.
The <F2> key is used to enable/disable the logging of Walk Test™ events to the Historical
Fault Log. By default, logging is enabled.

If the system is configured for a printer and the PRINT REPORT option is selected, the
Historical Fault Log is printed on the system printer.

A Monitor Zone List is a point list that contains those monitor zones within a defined area of a
building. This list is initially filled by the system for the first group, and includes all monitor
zones. It can be edited using the tag list feature of the 4100 Programming Unit. An empty list
signifies that a Walk Test™ group is not used. The programmer has the option of changing
the label of this point list so that it is more meaningful for panel operation.. You cannot have
the same zone in more than one Walk Test™ group.

Programmer
Configuration

Sig/No Sig (Silent
Walk Test™
Selection)

System Fault

Walk Test™ is a configured feature that may be set up during factory programming, although
it is best programmed in the field with the 4100 Programming Unit. By default, Walk Test™
is protected at Access level 3. The access level required to enable your Walk Test™ is shown
on the Programmer’s Report. Walk Test™ groups are selected from the LCD Main Menu.
Selecting Walk Test™ on the Main menu brings up the Walk Test™ configuration screen
which lists the setup for the Walk Test™ groups.

The <F4> key is used to enable the selection of the Silent Walk Test™. By default, the Silent
Walk Test™ is enabled.

The Walk Test™ has the ability to test signal circuits for fault (i.e. open/short) conditions.
This is accomplished by using the Walk Test™ output lists (L50 through L57) as the input
lists for signal fault conditions.

For example, if a signal circuit fault occurs on a point in Walk Test™ output list L50 (Group

0), and Walk Test™ Group 0 is enabled, the Walk Test™ fault code will play on all
signal/speaker circuits in Walk Test™ list L50. Note that the signal fault is not inhibited. An
actual fault condition will occur at the operator interface panel, but will be logged as a Walk
Test™ fault for that signal. This fault automatically clears when the signal circuit is returned
to normal in a Global Acknowledge system. In an Individual Acknowledge system, Point P4
(FORCE GLOBAL ACKNOWLEDGE) must be turned ON before performing a signal circuit
Walk Test™. If Walk Test™ is not enabled for the group containing the signal circuit in fault,
the fault condition passes through without playing the Walk Test™ code.

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Walk Test™ FEATURES, Continued

Fault Audible

Zone Code/Zero
Code

When a zone fault is detected, the Walk Test™ signals sound continuously for four seconds.

The <F3> key is used to enable/disable Zone Coding. By default, Zone Coding is enabled.

10-7

Walk Test™ PROCEDURESWalk Test™ PROCEDURES, Continued

How to Enter Walk
Test Mode

Once the passcode has been entered, you may enter the Walk Test™ mode by performing the
following procedures.

1. Press the MENU key. The LCD shows the following message.

Press <NEXT> or <PREVIOUS> to Scroll
Change Access Level?

2. Press the NEXT key until the LCD displays the following message.

Press <NEXT> or <PREVIOUS> to Scroll
Enable Walk Test?

3. Press the ENTER key. The following message is displayed.

F1 = on>OFF F2 = no>LOG F3 = ?>ZONE F4 = NO<sig
WALK TEST GROUP 0

4. Select the desired Walk Test™ data using Function keys <F1> through <F4>.

• <F1> Key - Function key <F1> is used to toggle the Walk Test™ mode.
Turn Walk Test™ ON and OFF by pressing the <F1> key.

Pressing this key causes an arrow to point to the active state (which
is displayed in capital letters).

• <F2> Key - Function key <F2> is used to enable/disable logging of Walk
Test™ events. Walk Test™ events are logged into the Historical

Fault log if selected. Pressing this key causes an arrow to point to
the active state (which is displayed in capital letters). By default,
logging is enabled.

• <F3> Key - Function key <F3> is used to enable/disable zone coding.
Pressing this key causes an arrow to point to the active state. By

default, zone coding is enabled.

• <F4> Key - Function key <F4> is used to enable/disable the silent Walk

Test™. Pressing this key causes an arrow to point to the active
state (which is displayed in capital letters). By default, the silent
Walk Test™ is enabled.

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10-8

Walk Test™ PROCEDURES, Continued

How to Enter Walk
Test Mode,

(continued)

5. Press the F1> key to enable/disable the Walk Test™ mode. The SYSTEM FAULT LED
illuminates, the tone-alert sounds, and the LCD displays the following message.

F1 = ON>off F2 = no>LOG F3 = ?>ZONE F4 = NO<sig
WALK TEST GROUP 0

To enable multiple Walk Test™ groups, press the <NEXT> key to scroll to the next Walk
Test™ group. Then press the <F1> key to enable that group. Continue scrolling, then press
the >F1> key to select required Walk Test™ groups. Once all Walk Test™ groups are
selected, press the fault acknowledge key, then continue. When a Walk Test™ group with no
configured points is selected, the display shows the following message.

No walk test points configured for:
WALK TEST GROUP X

How to Exit Walk
Test Mode

Note: X equals 0 through 7.

When the Walk Test™ has been satisfactorily completed, exit from the Walk Test™ mode by
performing the following procedure.

1. Press the <MENU> key.

2. Press the <NEXT> key to select the Walk Test™ function.

3. Press the <ENTER> key.

4. Press the <F1> key to turn off a Walk Test™ group. Press NEXT, then <F1> to turn OFF
each enabled Walk Test™ group.

Note: The system activates a one-minute timer when exiting from the Walk Test™ mode.

This timer ensures that monitor points have had ample time to clear (smoke) prior to
enabling the system. After the one-minute delay, the system Walk Test™ fault
automatically clears.

5. Press <MENU>. The Change Access Level menu is shown.

6. Press <ENTER>.

7. Press <F2> to log out.

8. If Access Level 4 was entered, fault will continue to exist in the system. Access Level 4
is normally used by Simplex personnel and additional steps must be performed. Call
Simplex to restore the system.

9. Inform required personnel when system testing is completed.

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10-9

Walk Test™ PROCEDURES, Continued

How to Turn a Point
Off

The <OFF> key press will turn a control point off and prevent the automatic override, thus
causing it to remain OFF. This action will result in a system fault. The normal state of all
control points is AUTO. The <OFF> key press has no effect on monitor points.

The point to be turned OFF must first be identified to the system. This is accomplished by
entering the identity of the point to be turned OFF through the ENTRY keypad, and then
pressing the <OFF> key. If the <OFF> key is passcode protected, perform the system Log In
procedures.

To turn a point OFF, perform the following procedures.

1. Ensure the point to be turned OFF is shown on the alphanumeric display. A typical point
(SIG2) is shown below.

MASTER SIGNAL POINT 2, SIG2
SIGNAL CIRCUIT ON

2. Press the <OFF> key. A typical display is shown below.

Press <ENTER> to force OFF
SIGNAL CIRCUIT: SIG2

How to Turn a Point
On

3. Press the <ENTER> key. A typical display is shown below.

MASTER SIGNAL POINT 2, SIG2
SIGNAL CIRCUIT OFF

4. Press the <CLR> key. The display shows the following message.

** FAULT ** Press <ACK> to review
FIRE = 0 PRI2 = 0 SUPV = 0 FLT = 1

The <ON> key press will manually turn a control point ON, and prevent automatic operation
by increasing its priority, causing it to remain ON. With the exception of pseudo points, this
action will result in a system trouble. The normal state of all control points is AUTO. The
<ON> key press has no effect on monitor points.

The points to be turned ON must first be identified to the system. This is accomplished by
selecting/entering the identity of the required point on the alphanumeric display, and pressing
the <ON> key. If the <ON> key is passcode protected, perform the system Log In
Procedures.

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Walk Test™ PROCEDURES, Continued

How to Turn a Point
On, (continued)

To turn a point ON, perform the following procedures.

1. Ensure the point to be turned ON is shown on the alphanumeric display. A typical point
(SIG2) is shown below.

MASTER SIGNAL POINT 2, SIG2
SIGNAL CIRCUIT OFF

2. Press the <ON> key. A typical display is shown below.

Press <ENTER> to force ON
SIGNAL CIRCUIT: SIG2

3. Press the <ENTER> key. A typical display is shown below.

MASTER SIGNAL POINT 2, SIG2
SIGNAL CIRCUIT ON

4. Press the <CLR> key. The display shows the following message.

How to Return a
Point to Auto

** FAULT ** Press <ACK> to review
FIRE = 0 PRI2 = 0 SUPV = 0 FLT = 1

The <AUTO> key press leaves a point in its current state (ON or OFF), but allows the system
program to control it. AUTO is the normal state for all control points. A fault exists if any
control point is taken out of the AUTO state.

The point to be turned to AUTO must first be identified to the system. This is accomplished
by selecting/entering the required point on the alphanumeric display, and then pressing the
<AUTO> key. If the <AUTO> key is passcode protected, perform the Log In Procedures.

To return a point to AUTO, perform the following procedures.

1. Ensure the point to be turned AUTO is shown on the alphanumeric display. A typical
point (SIG2) is shown below.

MASTER SIGNAL POINT 2, SIG2
SIGNAL CIRCUIT OFF

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Walk Test™ PROCEDURES, Continued

How to Return a
Point to Auto,

(continued)

How to Enable a
Disabled Point

2. Press the <AUTO> key. A typical display is shown below.

Press <ENTER> for AUTOmatic control
SIGNAL CIRCUIT: SIG2

3. Press the <ENTER> key. A typical display is shown below.

MASTER SIGNAL POINT 2, SIG2
SIGNAL CIRCUIT OFF OFF

4. Press the <CLR> key. The display shows the following message.

SYSTEM IS NORMAL
9:27:40 WED 27-SEP-00

If a device was disabled for any reason and has been restored, you can enable the point. This
point must first be identified to the system. The disabled point causes a system fault condition
which is continually shown on the alphanumeric display. This can be viewed by pressing the
fault <ACK> key and reading the alphanumeric display. The point can be enabled by using
the <ENABLE> key. If the <ENABLE> key is passcode protected, perform Log In
Procedures, then continue.

To enable a disabled point, perform the following procedures.

1. Press the <FAULT ACK> key until the point to be enabled is shown on the alphanumeric
display, as shown in the following example.

MONITOR CARD 1 ZONE NUMBER 12
FIRE MONITOR ZONE DISABLE FAULT

2. Press the <ENABLE> key. The following message is displayed.

Press <ENTER> to ENABLE
MONITOR ZONE: ZN12

Note: Read the warning below before performing the following step.

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Walk Test™ PROCEDURES, Continued

How to Enable a
Disabled Point,

(continued)

3. Press the <ENTER> key. The alphanumeric display shows the following message.

Please stand by . . .
ZONE 12 will ENABLE in 60 seconds

WARNING

If the zone is still in alarm, a WARNING is displayed which tells you
that the system will sound an alarm if the timer (60 seconds) times out.
TO ABORT THE ENABLE, PRESS THE <DISABLE> KEY. If an
alarm condition exists, the following is shown on the alphanumeric
display.

** WARNING ** Press <DISABLE> to abort
ZN12 will ALARM in 60 seconds

IF THE ABOVE WARNING IS SHOWN ON the ALPHANUMERIC
DISPLAY, PRESS the <DISABLE> OR AN <ACK> KEY. FAILURE
TO ABORT THE ENABLE WILL CAUSE AN ALARM
CONDITION.

What to do in Case
of System
Malfunction

If the enable process is successful, the following message is shown on the alphanumeric
display.

ENABLE COMPLETED

4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 above to enable required points.

5. Press the <CLR> key to exit. This will allow the panel to show the Time and Date.

CALL YOUR LOCAL SIMPLEX BRANCH OFFICE, WHICH IS LISTED IN THE
YELLOW PAGES, FOR ALL MALFUNCTIONS, OR IF YOU WOULD LIKE A
QUALIFIED SIMPLEX TECHNICIAN TO ASSIST YOU WITH INSTALLATION,
TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING THE SYSTEM.

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Chapter 11

Printing Reports

Introduction

In this Chapter

This chapter describes printer options and how to print a report.

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

Topic See Page #

Setting Printer Options 11-2

Printing a Report 11-3

11-1

Setting Printer Options

Available Options

The 4100 includes two printer options: Select Report Printer and Terminate Current Report.
Follow these steps to set these options.

1. Press the MENU key.

2. Press the NEXT and PREV keys until the prompt reads, “Printer Options?”

3. Press ENTER.

4. Press the NEXT and PREV keys to select either

• Select Report Printer. When you select this option, the

• Terminate Current Report. Select this option to terminate the the report currently

being printed on the 4100’s report printer.

11-2

Printing a Report

Overview

The system can generate any of the following reports.

Report Description

Report includes all information contained in the alarm

Alarm History Log Report

Trouble History Log Report

TrueAlarm Status Report

TrueAlarm Service Report

history log – device number, custom label, time and date
device entered alarm.

Report includes all information contained in the trouble
history log – device number, custom label, type of trouble,
time and date device experienced trouble.

Reports the following information for each point.

• Device Number.

• Custom Label.

• Current Sensitivity of the Point

• Point Status: Normal, Trouble, Alarm

• Almost Dirty Status: Points which are almost dirty

have an asterisk in this field to denote this.

Reports the following information for each point.

• Device Number.

• Custom Label.

• Alarm Level (sensitivity level of the device).

• Average Value --

• Current Value --

• Percent of Alarm: Shows the current value for the

sensor. Value is shown as a percentage of 100
percent (alarm). For example, if the value shown is
9%, it means that the sensor is currently at 9% of the
value required to trigger an alarm.

• Peak Value. Shows the highest value that the sensor
has reached. Value is shown as a percentage of 100
percent (alarm). For example, if the value shown is
9%, it means that the peak value experienced by the
sensor was 9% of the value required to trigger an
alarm.

• Current State: Possible values include Normal,
Trouble, Dirty, Excessively Dirty, and Almost Dirty.

Procedure

1. Press the MENU key. Use the NEXT and PREVIOUS keys to scroll through the choices
until the “PRINT REPORTS?” choice is displayed.

2. Use the NEXT and PREVIOUS keys to scroll through the categories of report (Alarm
History, Trouble History, etc.).

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11-3

Printing a Report, Continued

Procedure,

(continued)

3. When the category of report you want to print is displayed, press ENTER. The system
prompts you to confirm that you want to generate the report. Press ENTER again.

The report prints on the panel’s report printer.

11-4

Chapter 12

Maintenance Procedures

Introduction

In this Chapter

It is a requirement of AS1851 - Part 8, The Standards Association of Australia Code for
Maintenance of Automatic Fire Alarm Systems, that tests be carried out to ensure the system
is fully functional.

The owner or tenant of the premises usually carries out the weekly test described. The
installation company, under a Service Agreement, typically carries out the monthly and annual
tests.

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

Topic See Page #

Weekly Tests 12-2

Monthly Tests 12-3

Annual Tests 12-4

12-1

Weekly Tests

Procedure

Weekly tests should be conducted and should include the following:

a. Carry out a fire alarm call by simulating an alarm on detector zones as follows;

1. Isolate any system outputs you wish not to respond to the testing of the system such

as the exterior bell (using the EXT BELL ISOLATE button), the warning system
(using the EXT BELL ISOLATE button, and any other Auxiliary Control Functions
(ACF) including AC Shutdown and MDH controls using the ACF ISOLATE
FUNCTION.

2. Place the fire brigade transmitter selector switch in the isolate position.

3. Operate the "ALM TEST" key. First select a point or zone and the press the key to

activate the actuating devices and test the response of the system’s signals.

To check the alarm bell, or any other ancillary circuit operation press the EXT BELL
ISOLATE key again.

Note: The correct operation of the bell should be checked each week.

b. First select a point or zone and then press the “FLT TEST” key.

The system will automatically fault test the selected point or zone and will indicate a
system fault during testing.

c. Operate the "Battery Test" switch.

The FIP will load test all batteries for 1 hour and will then reset.

Note: Battery Test operates automatically at 8.00am each Tuesday.

d. On completion of the tests ensure that all switches are in the correct operating position

and that the system has been returned to its normal status. Should a fault condition exist,
or if a circuit indicator did not illuminate when tested immediately contact your
Maintenance company to rectify the problem.

e. Record the results of the tests in the logbook and check that all tests were logged by the

system printer. If the printer logs any test as having failed, immediately contact your
Maintenance company to rectify the problem.

12-2

Monthly Tests

Procedure

In addition to the weekly test specified previously, the following inspection and testing
procedures should be carried out each month:

a. Check all battery terminals and electrolyte levels, where appropriate. Maintain all

batteries in a serviceable condition.

b. Check condition of battery enclosure for corrosion and ensure the batteries are stored in a

safe and secure condition.

c. Check that all visual indicators operate correctly, including those on mimic or repeater

panels.

d. Check the operation of all aural and visual indicators external to the control and

indicating equipment.

e. Simulate fault conditions on all alarm zones to ensure that fault indicators, both aural and

visual where applicable, are operating correctly from each alarm zone facility.

f. Check that all control and indicating equipment is in a clean and operational condition,

and effectively dust-sealed.

g. Ensure that all fire indicator panels, sub-indicator panels, repeater panels, and mimic

panels, are clearly visible and readily accessible (see AS1670).

h. Ensure that all controls are returned to the normal condition.

i. Record the results of all monthly maintenance procedures in the logbook, including all

items requiring corrective action, adjustment, and the like.

j. Check that items previously recorded as requiring attention have been attended to, or

record the reason why corrective actions have not been completed.

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Annual Tests

Procedure

The annual tests shall consist of all the inspection and testing procedures specified in the
previous clause and the following:

a. Visually inspect all detectors and sampling points for any condition which is likely to

adversely affect their operation, such as excessive deposition of dust or coating with
paint.

b. Remove at least one detector on each alarm zone circuit and confirm the fault signal is

registered at the appropriate alarm zone facility.

c. Check the operation of 20 percent of the installed heat detectors and 50 percent of the

installed smoke detectors, and sampling points in each alarm zone. The procedure for
testing shall be such that all detectors are checked not less than once every 5 years for
heat detectors, and not less than once every 2 years for smoke detectors, and sampling
points.

d. Detectors and sampling points that fail to operate shall be clearly marked and reported in

the logbook.

e. Check the operation of an ancillary control facilities and ensure that each controlled

device can be correctly initiated.

f. Check operation of all manual call points.

g. Check the power supply supervision alarm by disconnecting all power supplies to the fire

indicator panel, including battery supplies.

h. Visually inspect control and indicating equipment components for any evidence of

deterioration.

i. Check for any building alterations, changes in the environment, or utilisation of the

protected area which would require modifications to the system.

j. Ensure spare glasses for manual call points are available in the control panel and a tool

for replacing such glasses.

k. Record the results of all yearly maintenance procedures in the logbooks, including details

of detectors and sampling points that do not pass the visual inspection or fail to operate
satisfactorily, and notify the owner or his agent of any faults within the installation.

l. Check that each sprinkler monitor point i.e. pumps running, main stop valve shut etc.

operate correctly.

m. Test all stair pressurization fans for automatic and manual start-stop and correct status

indicator at the Fire Indicating Panel.

12-4

Appendix A

Compatible Actuating Devices

and Specifications

Introduction

In this Chapter

This appendix describes the following:

• It lists devices that been approved as compatible devices for use with the 4100 FIP.

• It contains the 4100 FIP’s Specification

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

Topic See Page #

Compatible Actuating Devices A-2

Compatible Batteries A-5

Compatible Addressable Field Devices A-6

4100 Specifications A-7

A-1

Compatible Actuating Devices

Simplex Range

Analog Addressable Sensors

4098-9701 High / Very High sensitivity Photoelectric smoke
4098-9716 Ionisation smoke
4098-9731 Type A / Type B Heat
4098-9781 Addressable LED Indicating base
4098-9782 Addressable LED Indicating base with Sounder
4098-9783 Addressable LED Indicating base with Relay driver

4098-9714/9714EA TrueAlarm Photoelectric smoke
4098-9717/9717EA TrueAlarm Ionization smoke
4098-9733/9733EA TrueAlarm Type A / Type B Heat
4098-9754/9754EA TrueAlarm Multi-Sensor Photo / Type A / Type B
Heat
4098-9789/9789EA TrueAlarm Addressable LED Indicating base
4098-9794/9794EA TrueAlarm Addressable LED Indicating base with

Sounder

4098-9795/9795EA TrueAlarm Addressable Multi-Sensor LED Indicating

base with Sounder

4098-9796/9796EA TrueAlarm Addressable Multi-Sensor LED Indicating

base

4098-9752/9752EA TrueAlarm Addressable Photoelectric Duct Probe
4098-9755/9755EA TrueAlarm Addressable Photoelectric Duct Probe

Conventional Detectors

4098-9413 Heat detector Type A
4098-9414 Heat detector Type B
4098-9415 Heat detector Type C
4098-9416 Heat detector Type D
2098-9201 Photoelectric smoke detector
2098-9576 Ionisation smoke detector
2098-9211 Universal base.

4098-9618EA Heat detector Type A
4098-9619EA Heat detector Type B
4098-9621EA Heat detector Type D
4098-9601/9601EA Photoelectric smoke detector
4098-9603/9603EA Ionisation smoke detector
4098-9788/9788EA 2 Wire Universal base.

Continued on next page

A-2

Compatible Actuating Devices, Continued

Hochiki Range

Olsen Range

Conventional Detectors

DCA-B-60R MK V Type A heat detector
DFE-60B Type B heat detector
DCA-B-90R MK 1 Type C heat detector
DFE-90D Type D heat detector
DFG-60BLKJ Type B heat detector
SPA-AB Beam type smoke detector
SIH-AM Ionisation smoke detector
SLK-A Photoelectric smoke detector
SLG-AM MK 1 Photoelectric smoke detector
HF-24A MK 1 Ultraviolet smoke detector
YBC-R/3A Plain - non indicating base
YBF-RL/4AH4 LED Indicating base

Conventional Detectors

B111B Beam type smoke detector
C24B Ionisation smoke detector
C29B Ionisation smoke detector
FW81B Heat detector cable
P24B Photoelectric smoke detector
P29B Photoelectric smoke detector
R24B Dual spectrum infrared flame detector
T54B Probe type heat detector type E
T56B Heat detector types A,B,C,D with Z55B base
T56B Heat detector types A,B,C,D with Z54B base
V41B/V42B Ultraviolet flame detector

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Compatible Actuating Devices, Continued

Apollo Range

Panelect/Panasonic

Conventional Detectors

Heat detector Type A
Heat detector Type B
Heat detector Type C
Heat detector Type D
Series 20 Photoelectric smoke detector
Series 30 Ionisation smoke detector

Conventional Detectors

PFS-A Heat detector Type A
PFS-B Heat detector Type B
PFS-C Heat detector Type C
PFS-D Heat detector Type D
PFS-P Photoelectric smoke detector
PFS-I Ionisation smoke detector

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Compatible Batteries

Battery List

• Power Sonic PS12 Series

• Sonnenschien A200 Series

• Sonnenschien A300 Series

• Yuasa NP Series

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Compatible Addressable Field Devices

2190-9156 Mapnet 2 Monitor ZAM
2190-9162 Mapnet 2 Signal ZAM
2190-9164 Mapnet 2 Control ZAM
2190-9169 Mapnet 2 Line Powered Short Circuit Isolator
2190-9172 Mapnet 2 Supervised IAM
2190-9173 Mapnet 2 Loop powered 2 Point Input / Output Module
4099-9032NL Mapnet 2 Addressable Manual Call Point

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4100 Specifications

General

Expansion Modules

System Capacity 1,000 points of addressable input / output devices or

conventional zones.

Cabinet Size(mm) Dependent on system configuration
Cabinet Material 1.5mm Mild grade steel
Cabinet Finish Powder coated
Cabinet Colour Magnolia Ripple
Mounting Wall mount

Mains Input 240V AC, +6%,-10%, 50Hz
Internal Power Supply 24V DC @ 8.0A
Standby Battery 24V sealed lead acid up 110Ah
Battery Charger 27.6V DC (nominal) @ 4.0A,
PSU Supervision Charger high/low, Battery low/fail
Temperature -5 C to 45 C
Humidity 10% to 90% RH non-condensing.
PSU Heat Loss 85 watts (under full load)

Note: The 4100A-0157 PSU does not provide the option to disconnect the battery
when the final voltage is reached as this is not a requirement of AS4428.1

Maximum Number: 119 modules

4100-5004 Conventional zone module

Eight zone circuits per module
Supports standard 20V detectors plus normally open
contact devices

4100-3003 Eight CPU controlled auxiliary relays per module

SPDT contacts rated for 3 amps @ 24VDC or
30VAC

4100-0113 RS-232 / 2120 Communications Module

Provides two RS-232-C outputs for remote printers
and/or CRT

Five RS-232-C ports maximum per 4100 system.
Can be configured for communication with a host
2120 system, or it can be configured as a Computer
Port for communications to a remote system (i.e.
BMS or BAS Systems).

4100-0149 4120 Modular Network Interface Module

Provides Network Interface with plug-in media
modules for:
RS485 Communications copper cable
Fiber Optics Media Card

4100-0142 RS485 Communications copper cable Media
module

4100-0143 Fiber Optics Media Card

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Expansion Modules,

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4100-0110 MAPNET® TRUEALARM™ Addressable Loop

Module

Up to 127 MAPNET Addressable devices or
TrueAlarm Analog Sensors
Up to 10 MAPNET Loop Cards per 4100 system
Supports MAPNET Short Circuit Line Isolator
Modules

4100-0304 Remote Unit Interface Module

Provides a supervised serial communications
channel to remotely located distributed Miniplex®
Transponders and LCD Annunciators
Up to 32 distributed Miniplex® Transponders and/or
LCD Annunciators per 4100 system

4100-3024 24 Relay Input / Output Relay Motherboard

24 CPU controlled relays
Each of the 24 relays can be individually configured
as either an input or an output
SPST contacts rated for 0.5 amps @ 24VDC or
30VAC

4100-0301 64/64 LED / SWITCH Controller

Interfaces up to 64 LEDs and 64 switches to the
master controller for front panel annunciation

4100-0111 Mapnet 2 Quad Isolator Module

The Mapnet Quad isolator provides fault tolerance
and electrical isolation capabilities to 4100 Mapnet
lines. The fault tolerance is twofold: loop open circuit
(Class A operation) and short circuit disconnection

4100-0157A Provides a 24 VDC, 12 Amp Power Supply with

integral 4 Amp battery charger.

4100-0302 24 Point Graphic Input / Output Module

This card provides up to 24 inputs or outputs to be
programmed and connected into the system. These
24 points can be split up into any combination of inputs

or outputs to suit individual system needs

4100-4321 6 Supervised Relay Module

Each card provides 6 circuits of Style Y (class B) signal
circuits All 6 circuit also have two power inputs, one for
every three signal circuits.
Every signal circuit is supervised for ground faults,
opens and line-to-line shorts

4100-0154 VESDA HLI Module

Provides a high level interface to control up to 30
VESDA LaserPlus, Laser Compact , Mini scanners
or E70D units. The module occupies a Mapnet
channel address and requires a VESDA Net
Interface unit to connect to the VESDA units

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4100 Specifications, Continued

INDICATORS and
DISPLAY

KEYPAD
CONTROLS

SOFTWARE
FEATURES

Zone Status: 2 line by 80 character backlight Liquid Crystal
Display

LED Status Indicators: Alarm, Fault and Isolate, EXT Bell (Isolate), WARN

SYS (Isolate), AC Power

Audible Buzzer: Alarm And Fault Indications, Keypress feedback

Operator Keypad:

AS4428 Firefighter Facility: Ext Bell Isolate, Warn Sys Isolate, Prev, Next, Ack,

Reset Power

Service Technician: 20 keys including:- Alarm Test, Fault Test, Keypad,

Fault Isolate, Battery Test and Lamp test

• WALK TEST System Test

• 4 Operator Access Levels

• 600 Event Historical Logging

• Zone selectable Alarm Verification

• Individual Circuit Disconnect / Isolate

• Nonvolatile Flash EPROM for field editable program changes

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