Simplex MINIPLEX 4100-9600, MINIPLEX 4100-9601 User Manual

Fire Control Panels

UL, ULC Listed; FM, CSFM, Addressable Fire Detection and Control
and MEA (NYC) Approved* MINIPLEX

Features

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

x Transponder operation is available as standard or with

local mode operation

x Communications with the host fire alarm control panel

use the Remote Unit Interface (RUI) format

Initiating functions include:

x Conventional initiating device circuit (IDC) support
x Addressable device support including TrueAlarm

analog sensor compatibility**

Notification functions include:

x Conventional DC notification appliance circuits
x Emergency voice/alarm communications
x TrueAlert

Local mode operation provides:

x Default local initiating and notification operation in the

event of a communications loss with the host control panel

x Enabling of an optional Local Mode Controller with a

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

x Support for IDNet™ addressable devices, conventional

and TrueAlert addressable notification appliances, and
default output tones from local amplifiers**

Optional modules include:

x Digital or Analog audio riser modules for connection to

system audio signals

x Digital or analog input audio amplifiers with integral

on-board NACs

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

maintenance terminals

x Alarm relays, auxiliary relays, additional IDC modules,

and NAC expansion modules

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

Listed to:

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

Smoke Control Service (UUKL)

x UL Std. 2017, Process Management Equipment (QVAX)
x UL Std. 1076, Proprietary Alarm Units-Burglar (APOU)
x UL Std. 1730, Smoke Detector Monitor (UULH)
x 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 7165-0026:251 (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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addressable strobe and horn notification

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Transponders

MINIPLEX transponder

Addressable devices

ALARMFIRE

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Audio NAC

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ALARMS

SYSTEM WARNINGS

Alarm Silenced

Fire Alarm Priority 2 Alarm

Supervisory Trouble

Fire Alarm

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Emergency Operating Instructions

Alarm or Warning Condit io n

System indicator flashing. Tone On. Press Alarm Silence.

How to Acknowledge / V i ew Ev e n t s

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

AC Power

System
Reset

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How to Silence Building Signals

How to Reset System

Press System Reset.
Press Ack to silence tone device.

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4100U Fire Alarm Control Panel

with Voice Control

Typical 4100U MINIPLEX System One-Line Drawing

Introduction

4100U MINIPLEX transponders connect to a host

4100U Fire Alarm Control Panel using Simplex
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).

Software Revisions. Some of the features detailed and
products listed in this document require 4100U System
Software Revision 11.08 or higher. For pre-11.08 system
expansion options, hardware updates may be required.
Contact your local Simplex

** Simplex fire alarm technology is protected by the following U.S. Patent Numbers:

TrueAlarm analog smoke detection: 5,155,468; 5,173,683 and 5,543,777. IDNet and
MAPNET II addressable communications; 4,796,025. TrueAlert addressable notification;
6,313,744 and 6,426,697. SmartSync horn/strobe control; 6,281,789. Flex-35 and Flex-50
amplifier operation; 6,452,491.

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Introduction (Continued)

Please refer to document S4100-0031 and the other
documents listed on page 3 for additional information
concerning the extensive initiating and notification
features of the 4100U fire alarm control panels.

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

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:

x Sound a general alarm temporal pattern horn tone

x Activate visible notification appliance circuits

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

x System Power Supplies (SPS), Expansion Power

Supplies (XPS), and Remote Power Supplies (RPS),
including on-board notification appliance circuits
(NACs) and expansion signal modules, operated at a
temporal pattern,

x TrueAlert Power Supplies (TPS) including the on-board

signaling line circuits (SLCs)

x IDNet addressable device circuits, including those

on-board the SPS, IDNet expansion modules, and the
quad isolator when used for IDNet communications

x 4100U amplifiers will provide their on-board horn tones

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

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.

x Modules are power-limited (except as noted, such as

relay modules)

x Enclosure are available for either two or three bay

sizes or for cabinet rack mounting

x Boxes and solid doors are available in beige or red

(ordered separately)

x 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)

x 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.

x Photoelectric sensors will alarm at 3.7%/ft smoke

obscuration

x Ionization sensors will alarm at 1.3%/ft obscuration

x Heat sensors will alarm at a fixed temperature of 135° F

(57° C)

x TrueAlarm device LEDs will be activated to indicate a

device in alarm

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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).

Fire Alarm Local Mode Controller

Local
Mode

CONTROL

ENABLE

Local Mode Controller Module

Control

Alarm

Silence

Reset

See Operating Instruction 579-343

Alarm

Alarm

Silenced

Local
Mode
Active

Power

On

Typical Multi-Floor MINIPLEX Audio System

ALARMFIRE

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Seventh floor

Legend:

Sixth floor

Fifth floor

Fourth floor

Third floor

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Strobe NAC

Speaker NAC

ALARMFIRE

TrueAlarm sensors
and IDNet/MAPNET II

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addressable circuits

Audio riser wiring,

ALARMFIRE

twisted pair

RUI communications
wiring, twisted, shielded
pair

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Emergency Operating Instructions

08:23:43 am MON 11-DEC-00

ALARMS

Fire Alarm Pri ority 2 Alarm

Fire Alarm

Priority 2

Ack

Ack

Event
Time

On

Enable

Arm

Off

Disable

Disarm

SYSTEM IS NORMAL

Auto

SYSTEM WARNINGS
Supervisory Trouble

Supv

Trouble

Ack

Ack

More
Info

Lamp
Test

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 acknowl edged.
Local tone will silence.

A B C

D E F G H I

ZONE1SIG2AUX

3

J K L M N O P Q R

FB4IO5IDNet

6

AC Power

S T U V W X Y Z /

Alarm Silenced

P7A8L

9

'SP' ( ) , 0 :

Alarm

System

NET ADDR

Silence

Reset

DEL

0

Enter C/Exit

Previous

Menu

Next

How to Silence Building Signals

How to Reset System

Press System Reset.
Press Ack to silence tone device.

Second floor

First floor

Additional 4100U Data Sheet Reference

Subject Data Sheet Subject Data Sheet

Enclosures S4100-0037 Basic Panel Modules and Accessories S4100-0031

LED/Switch Modules S4100-0032 Network Display Unit (NDU) S4100-0036

4100U Audio/Phone Modules S4100-0034 Remote Annunciators S4100-0038

TrueAlert Addressable Products S4009-0003 Remote Battery Charger S4081-0002

IDNet+ Module with Quad Isolator S4100-0046

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Fire Control

4100U Fire Alarm Control Panel

with Voice Control