Simplex 4100-9601, 4100-9600, 4601-9109, 4601-9110, 4601-9108 Series Manual

4100ES Fire Control Panels

UL, ULC, CSFM Listed; Addressable Fire Detection and Control
FM Approved * MINIPLEX Transponders

Features

4100ES Series MINIPLEX transponders allow
remotely located initiating and notification
functions:

 Transponder operation is available as standard or with

local mode operation

 Communications with the host fire alarm control panel

use the Remote Unit Interface (RUI/RUI+) format

Initiating functions include:

 Addressable device support including TrueAlarm

analog sensor compatibility

 Conventional initiating device circuit (IDC) support

Notification functions include:

 Addressable strobe and horn notificatio n using

enhanced power delivery IDNAC SLCs

 Emergency voice/alarm communications
 Conventional DC notification appliance circuits (NACs)

Local mode operation provides:

 Default local initiating and notification operation in the

event of a communications loss with the host control panel

 Enabling of an optional Local Mode Controller with a

local alarm sounder, LED status indicators, and
keyswitch enabled control switches

 Support for IDNet addressable devices, addressable and

conventional notification appliances, and default output
tones from local amplifiers

Optional modules include:

 Digital or Analog audio riser modules for connection to

system audio signals

 Digital or analog input audio amplifiers with integral

on-board NACs

 Power supplies with or without battery chargers
 City Connect modules and RS-232 ports for printers or

maintenance terminals

 Alarm relays, auxiliary relays, additional IDC modules,

and NAC expansion modules

Cabinets are equipped with solid doors (beige or
red) and in one, two, or three bay sizes

Listed to:

 UL Std. 864, Fire Detection and Control (UOJZ), and

Smoke Control Service (UUKL)

 UL Std. 2017, Process Management Equipment (QVAX)
 UL Std. 1076, Proprietary Alarm Units-Burglar (APOU)
 UL Std. 1730, Smoke Detector Monitor (UULH)
 ULC Std. S527-99

* See pages 4 and 5 for product that is listed as UL or ULC. This product has been approved by

the California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) pursuant to Section 13144.1 of the California Health
and Safety Code. See CSFM Listing 7165-0026:0251 for allowable values and/or conditions
concerning material presented in this document. Additional listings may be applicable; contact
your local Simplex product supplier for the latest status. Listings and approvals under Simplex
Time Recorder Co. are the property of Tyco Fire Protection Products.

MINIPLEX

transponder

IDNet addressable

devices

ALARMFIRE

PULL DOWN

Audio NAC

Emergency Operating Instructions

AC Power

ALARMS

SYSTEM WARNINGS

Fire AlarmPri ority 2 Alarm

Supervisory Trouble

Alarm Silenced

Fire Alarm

Priority 2

Supv

Trouble

Alarm

System

Ack

Ack

Ack

Ack

Silence

Reset

More

Event

Info

Time

Previous

Menu

On

Next

Enable

Arm

Lamp

Off

Auto

Disable

Test

Disarm

Alarm or Warning Condition

System indicator flashing. Tone On. Press Alarm Silence.

How to Acknowledge / View Events

Press ACK located under flashing indicator.
Repeat operation until all events are acknowledged.
Local tone will silence.

Addressable strobes

on IDNAC SLC

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Fire Alarm Local Mode Controller

CONTROL
ENABLE

A B C

D E F G H I

ZONE1SIG2AUX

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J K LM N OP Q R

FB4IO5IDNet

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S T U V W X Y Z /

P7A8L

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'SP' ( ) , 0 :

NET ADDR

DEL

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Enter C/Exit

How to Silence Building Signals

How to Reset System

Press System Reset.
Press Ack to silence tone device.

On

On

Off

Off

Auto

Auto

On

On

Off

Off

Auto

Auto

On

On

Off

Off

Auto

Auto

On

On

Off

Off

Auto

Auto

Alarm

Local
Mode

Alarm

Control

Silenced

Local
Mode
Active

Alarm

Reset

Silence

Power
On

Local mode
controller

4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panel

with Voice Control

Typical 4100ES MINIPLEX System One-Line Drawing

Introduction

4100ES MINIPLEX transponders connect to a host

4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panel using Simplex

®

remote
unit interface (RUI) communications. At the transponder,
RUI communications are received by the transponder
interface module and translated into the same internal
communications format that is used in the host control
panel.

Remotely located modules. With RUI
communications, the transponder can remotely provide
the same initiating and notification functions that occur at
the host control panel without requiring multiple long
distance wiring runs. Connections to the host panel are
low current communications and audio wiring with
distances up to 2500 ft (762 m).

Additional Reference. Refer to document S4100-0100
and the other documents listed on page 3 for addi t i onal
information concerning the extensive initiating and
notification features of the 4100ES fire alarm control
panels.

S4100-0103 5/2013

Module Bay Description

Transponder model 4100-9600 includes a bay

assembly, a power distribution interface module (PDI), a
Basic Transponder Interface Module, and an interconnect
harness. Communications with the host fire alarm control
panel are via a Remote Unit Interface (RUI) connection
that allows for up to 2500 ft (762 m) distance. RUI can
communicate with up to a total of 31 remote devices and
can be either Style 4 or Style 7 communications.

Transponder model 4100-9601 substitutes a Local
Mode Transponder Module for the Basic Transponder
Module.

Optional Expansion Bays each include a PDI and
accept a variety of optional modules (refer to list starting
on page 4).

The Battery Compartment (bottom) accepts two
batteries, up to 50 Ah, that can be mounted within the
cabinet. Battery mounting does not interfere with
available module space. A power supply with battery
charger is required for each battery set.

Packaging Availability

 Modules are power-limited (except as noted, such as

relay modules)

 Enclosure are available for one, two, or three bay sizes

or for cabinet rack mounting

 Boxes and solid doors are available in beige or red

(ordered separately)

 Up to eight close-nippled cabinets can be connected at

one transponder location (close-nippled is mounted
within 20 ft (6 m) and with interconnecting wiring
enclosed in conduit)

 Refer to document S4100-0037 for enclosure details

Local Mode Control Operation

Default Stand-Alone Operation. In the event of a

communications loss with the host fire alarm control
panel, model 4100-9601 MINIPLEX Local Mode
Transponders provide fire alarm response default
operation for its connected devices and appliances per the
following.

Input Operation. During local mode operation,
TrueAlarm initiating devices connected to the transponder
will cause an alarm at their least sensitive alarm threshold.

Local Mode Control Operation (Continued)

Notification Operation. Fire alarm conditions reported

against a fire alarm point type within a transponder in
local mode will cause all notification appliance circuits in
that transponder to:

 Sound a general alarm temporal pattern horn tone
 Activate visible notification appliance circuits

Local Mode Module Support. Local mode operation
provides support for the following 4100ES modules:

 Enhanced Power Supplies (EPS+/EPS) including

on-board IDNAC SLCs

 IDNet 1+ addressable device circuits, including those

on-board the EPS+, IDNet 1+ expansion modules, and
the Quad IDNet Isolator Module

 Expansion Power Supplies (XPS) including on-board

NACs and expansion signal modules, operated at a
temporal pattern

 4100ES amplifiers will provide their on-board horn tones

(500 Hz) at a temporal pattern through their on-board
amplifier NACs

 Firefighter Telephone control modules in local mode
Local Mode Operation Module Exclusion. Modules

not listed above but that are listed as compatible with
MINIPLEX transponders per this document, do not
interfere with local mode operation but are not supported
during local mode operation.

Local Mode Controller

Operation. During local mode operation, an optional

Local Mode Controller will indicate status (see illustration
below) and can be enabled using a keyswitch to perform
local alarm silence or reset. If alarms occurring during local
mode are reset using a Local Mode Controller, upon
restoration of communications, those alarms will not be
sent to the master controller. If alarms are still present
upon restoration of communications, then the alarm
condition will be reported and host fire alarm control panel
programmed alarm functions will occur. When
communications are re-established, the local mode
transponder restores automatically.

Mounting. Local Mode Controllers are mounted on
three-gang plates, are available in beige or red, and for
either flush or semi-flush mounting. (See page 7 for
details).

 Photoelectric sensors will alarm at 3.7%/ft smoke

obscuration

 Ionization sensors will alarm at 1.3%/ft obscuration
 Heat sensors will alarm at a fixed temperature of 135° F

(57° C)

 TrueAlarm device LEDs will be activated to indicate a

device in alarm

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Fire Alarm Local Mode Controller

Local
Mode

CONTROL

ENABLE

Control

Alarm

Reset

Silence

See Operating Instruction 579-343

Local Mode Controller Module

Alarm

Alarm

Silenced

Local
Mode

Active

Power

On

Typical Multi-Floor MINIPLEX Audio System

ALARMFIRE

PULL DOWN

Seventh floor

Legend:

Sixth floor

Fifth floor

Fourth floor

Third floor

PULL DOWN

PULL DOWN

PULL DOWN

PULL DOWN

PULL DOWN

ALARMFIRE

DISCONNECT
A.C. POWER

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C

AND
BATTERY

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BEFORE

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DISCONNECT

MINIPLEX transponder

Addressable strobes
on IDNAC SLC

Speaker NAC

ALARMFIRE

TrueAlarm sensors
and IDNet/MAPNET II

ALARMFIRE

PULL DOWN

addressable circuits

Audio riser wiring,

ALARMFIRE

twisted pair

RUI communications
wiring, twisted, shielded
pair

ALARMFIRE

ALARMFIRE

DISCONNECT
A.C. POWER

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BATTERY

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BEFORE

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N

DISCONNECT

MINIPLEX transponder

Emergency Operat i n g Instructions

A B C

D E F G H I

ZONE1SIG2AUX

3

J K LM N O P Q R

FB4IO5IDNet

6

AC Power

ALARMS

SYSTEM WARNINGS

S T U V W X Y Z /

Fire Alarm Priority 2 Alarm

Supervisory Trouble

Alarm Silenced

P7A8L

9

'SP' ( ) , 0 :

Fire Ala rm

Priority 2

Supv

Trouble

Alarm

System

NET ADDR

Ack

Ack

Ack

Ack

Silence

Reset

DEL

0

Enter C/Exit

Event

More

Time

Info

Previous

Menu

On

Next

Enable

Arm

Off

Lamp

Disable

Auto

Disarm

Test

Alarm or Warning Condition

How to Silence Building Signals

System indicator flashing. Tone On. Press Alarm Silence.

How to Reset System

How to Acknowledge / View Events

Press ACK located under flashing indicator.

Press System Reset.

Repeat operation until all event s a re acknowledged.

Press Ack to silence tone device.

Local tone will silence.

Second floor

First floor

Additional 4100ES Data Sheet Reference

Subject Data Sheet Subject Data Sheet

MINIPLEX Transponders for conventional
(non-addressable) notification applications

Enclosures S4100-0037 Remote Annunciators S4100-0038
LED/Switch Modules S4100-0032 Remote Battery Charger S4081-0002
4100ES Audio/Phone Modules S4100-0034 Addressable Device Compatibility S4090-0011
IDNet+ Module with Quad Isolator S4100-0046

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S4100-0035

On

On

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Off

Auto

Auto

On

On

Off

Off

Auto

Auto

On

On

Off

Off

Auto

Auto

On

On

Off

Off

Auto

Auto

4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panel

with Voice Control

Basic Panel Modules and Accessories S4100-0100
Network Display Unit (NDU) S4100-0102