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UL, ULC, CSFM Listed; FM Approved; InfoAlarm™ Command Center
MEA (NYC) Acceptance* for the 4100U Fire Alarm Control Panel
Features
Multi-line expanded content display interface for
Simplex
available with the following products:
• Fire alarm control panels (stand-alone or networked)
• Network Display Units (NDU) (single language supports
• Remote Annunciator panels and models that mount in a
• Upgrade kits are available for legacy 4100 (1000 pt,
• UL listed to Standard 864
InfoAlarm Command Centers provide customized
operating convenience:
• “Activity in System” primary display choices include:
• System reports are easily viewed; logs can be read with
• Up to six “softkeys” per screen provide functions that
• Up to two languages are available per system, easily
• International models allow customized language legends
Display properties:
• 320 x 240 dot matrix (QVGA) display provides an active
• Bright white LED backlighting provides efficient and
Introduction
Displaying more information. 4100U Controls usin g t he
InfoAlarm Command Center provide an expanded content,
multi-line LCD interface that requires minimal key presses to
access detailed information. Because it is system-powered, its
detailed information is provided without requiring separate
supplementary equipment.
InfoAlarm Command Center Control Panel. By using
a larger area format instead of an individual text line display,
the LCD provides text information for Alarm, Supervisory, or
Trouble. The format is flexible and able to be customized per
application allowing additional information to be presented to
suit the specific application.
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®
4100U Series fire alarm control panels,
including Redundant CPU options (Software Revision
12 or higher is required)
up to 12,000 points, bilingual operation supports up to
9000 points)
dedicated cabinet (4100U control panels support Remote
InfoAlarm Command Centers independent of host panel
display type)
4100+ systems) and 4100U control panels
First and Most Recent, First 5 and Most Recent, First 8,
Site Plan with activity status icons, General Alarm, or
Direct to List; selectable individually by event type
minimal scrolling required
vary with the particular screen information aiding
operators to determine how to proceed
selected by programmable key press (systems with
IMS/GCC/NPU or 2 x 40 LCD panels or annuncia t o rs
require one language to be the default font)
for operator keys and status LEDs
area of 4.53” W x 3.4” H (115 mm x 86 mm) displaying
up to 854 characters using standard ASCII character font
long lasting illumination; operation is selectable as
continuous or off with power fail or with no key presses
Fire Control Panels
Emergency Operating In structions
Press ACK located under flashing indicator.
Repeat operation until all events are acknowledged.
Local tone will silence.
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C/Exit
Page Up
Previous
Next
Page Dn
Fire
Priority 2
System
Alarm
Priority 2
Ack
Supervisory
Supv
Ack
WARNINGS
Alarm or Warning ConditionHow to Acknowledge / View Events
System indicator flashing. Tone On.
How to Silence Building Signals
Press Alarm Silence.
System
Trouble
Trouble
Ack
Alarm
Fire Alarm
Ack
ALARMS
Alarm
Silenced
Alarm
Silence
How to Reset System
Press System Reset.
Press Ack to silence tone device.
AC
Power
System
Reset
InfoAlarm Command Center for Control Panel Mounting
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System
System
Fire
Priority 2
Supervisory
Trouble
Alarm
Alarm
Fire Alarm
Priority 2
Supv
Trouble
Ack
Ack
Ack
Ack
WARNINGS
ALARMS
Menu Enter
Alarm
AC
Silenced
Power
Alarm
System
Silence
Reset
InfoAlarm Command Center in Remote Cabinet
Description
InfoAlarm Command Centers for 4100U fire alarm systems
provide a large display with extended information con tent,
dual language support including 2 byte character languages,
and an intuitive control key interface per the following:
• Up to 10 InfoAlarm Command Centers are supported per
4100U control panel; able to allow one InfoAlarm
Command Center to take-control and to designate access
levels for interfaces not in-control; LEDs can be
programmed for in-control status indications
• Menu-driven format conveniently prompts operators for
the next action required
• Key controls are provided to select the highlighted entry,
load next screen of information, or jump to top or
bottom of activity lists
• Direct point callup displays individ ual points
alphabetically and then homes in on the logical choice as
more point information is entered
• A Site Plan bitmap can be displayed for reference; icons
can be added to indicate system status
• Up to 50 custom point detail messages can be generated
• Date formats are either MM/DD/YY or DD/MM/YY
• Time formats are either 24 hour or 12 hour with AM/PM
• System Normal screen supports a gray scale bitmap
(watermark) for location name, company logo, or site plan
* 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 7165-0026:251
(non-high rise) and 7170-0026:250 (high rise) for allowable values and/or conditions
concerning material presented in this document. It is subject to re-examination, revision, and
possible cancellation. Accepted for use – City of New York Department of Buildings –
MEA35-93E. 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 Safety Products Westminster.
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Control Panel Operation Reference
NOTE: Refer to page 7 for international control panel reference information. Detailed ope rator instructions are on
document 579-685.
THREE PROGRAMMABLE
LEDs provide custom labeling,
the top two LEDs are selectable
as red or yellow, the third LED is
selectable as red or green
ULC SYSTEMS require
designating a Ground Fault
indicator
Custom label insert (typical
choices shown for re ference)
320 x 240 DOT MATRIX DISPLAY, White
LED backlighting provides easy viewing;
operation is programmable for key inactivity
timeout and/or AC power fail
PRIMARY "ACTIVITY IN SYSTEM"
DISPLAY OPTIONS: Choices include "First
8" (shown below for "Fire Alarm in Sy stem"),
"First and Most Recent," "First 5 and Most
Recent," "Site Plan," "General Alarm," or
"Direct to List." After the event is
acknowledged, scre en reverts to the
sequential event list until Clr/Exit softkey is
selected or after timeout (~ 30 seconds);
applicable to Fire Alarm, Priority 2 Alarm,
System Supervisory, and System Trouble,
each category is independently selectable
for primary displa y m ode
SIX SOFT KEYS are available when
required. This sample provides Menu
to call up the available operations;
More Info to call up specific point
details, Site to call up the Site Plan
Graphic Screen, Event Time (while
pressed) displays time and date for all
displayed events, and Clr/Exit; the
following are other typical soft keys:
Point Enable and Disable
Force On or Arm
Force Off or Disarm
Return On/Off or
Arm/Disarm to Auto Mode
Event Time Request
More Information Request
NUMERIC KEYPAD for
point category and point
selection (alphabet
characters are not used
at this time)
C/Exit Key duplicates
the Clr/Exit softkey
when present
Ground Fault
Waterflow-East
Waterflow-West
Manual Evac
City Disconnect
Door Holder
Bypass
Drill
Smoke Sensor
Almost Dirty Check
Language
Toggle
Lamp Test
Fire
Alarm
Fire Ala rm
Ack
ALARMS
Priority 2
Alarm
Priority 2
Ack
System
Supervisory
Supv
Ack
WARNINGS
System
Trouble
Trouble
Ack
Alarm
Silenced
Alarm
Silence
AC
Power
System
Reset
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Next
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LCD NAVIGATION
CONTROL:
Menu, Enter; Previous
item select, N ext item
3
6
L
9
select; Page Up and
Page Down
SEVEN PROGRAMMABLE
FUNCTION SWITCHES, each
equipped with dual color LED
indicators; the top six LEDs are
selectable as either red or
yellow, the bottom LED is
selectable as either red or
green; NOTE: Program the
bottom switch as "Lamp
Test" for UL listed systems
FIRE ALARM ACK acknowledges a Fire Alarm condition, logs the
acknowledge, silences the operator panel and all annu nciator tonealerts, and displays sequential alarm list
PRIORITY 2 ACK acknowledges a Priority 2 Alarm condition, logs the
acknowledge, silences the operator panel and all annu nciator tonealerts, and displays sequential Priority 2 alarm list
SUPV ACK acknowledges system supervisory conditions, logs the
acknowledge, silences the operator panel and all annu nciator tonealerts, and displays sequential supervisory condition list
SIX SYSTEM STATUS INDICATOR
LEDs provide system status indications
in addition to LCD information, LEDs flash
to indicate the condition and then when
acknowledged, remain on until reset :
Fire Alarm & Priority 2 Alarm, red LED
Supervisory & Trouble, yellow LED
Alarm Silenced, yellow LED
AC Power, green LED (on for normal)
TROUBLE ACK acknowledges system troubles, logs the
acknowledge, silences the operator panel and all annu nciator tonealerts, and displays sequential trouble list
ALARM SILENCE causes notification appliances to be deactivated,
typically after evacuation is complete and while alarm source is being
investigated. May be programmed to silence audible notification and
allow visible notification to continue (strobes still flashing).
SYSTEM RESET restores control panel to normal when all alarmed
inputs are returned to normal
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Display Feature Reference (shown actual size)
FIRST OCCURRENCES (UP TO 5) AND MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE,
ACTIVITY IN SYSTEM DISPLAY ("Fire Alarm in System" screen shown for reference,
see page 2 for a First 8 Events display)
FIRST OCCURRENCE advises of the time, date, device type, and custom label of the
first occurrence of the event type displayed; the numerical count identifies the
sequence of occurrence; when selected as the primary display screen, display of first
occurrence and most recent occurrence is maintained until events are acknowledged
which brings up the event list (similar to the First 8 display); the display reverts back to
"First and Most Recent" when the Clr/Exit softkey is selected or after a time delay
FONT ATTRIBUTES include:
Normal, Bold, Underline,
Double
Reverse , Flash On/Off, Flash On/Dim, and
commands for Vertical and Horizontal Placement
, Dim,
SOFT KEYS in this
column correspond to
the panel pushbutton
switches; programming
allows the soft keys to
appear only when the
functions are enabled
DISPLAY SIZE:
4.53" W x 3.4" H
(115 mm x 86 mm)
TALLY COUNTS list the number of activities per category of Fire Alarm
(FIRE), Primary 2 Alarm (PRI2), Supervisory (SUPV), and Trouble (TRBL)
COMMAND PROMPT advises the operator of the action required and displays local panel time
MOST RECENT advises of the time, date, device type, and custom label of
the most recent occurrence of the list shown, in this case, the Fire Alarm list
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