UL, ULC, CSFM Listed; FM Approved; TrueAlert Addressable Operation Reference &
MEA (NYC) Acceptance* 4009 Series TrueAlert Addressable Controller
Use for installed system expansion applications:
Refer to page 7 for appliance compatibility details
For new addressable notification fire alarm control panel
applications, refer to data sheet S4100-0100
TrueAlert Addressable Operation Features
4100ES Fire Alarm
Control Panel with TPS
TrueAlert addressable
notification appliances
or
TrueAlert
Isolator Module
1
5
+ 24V
ZONE PWR +
0V
2
6
ZONE PWR 3
7
+IDNET
IDC +
4
8
- IDNET
IDC -
5
1
6
2
7
3
SIMPLEX TIME RECORDER CO.
4090-9101
MONITOR ZAM, CLASS B
INSTAL. INSTR. 574-183
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Each individually addressed notification appliance
receives power and control over a single wire pair
or
providing:
Supervised wiring connections to each appliance that
support using “T-tapped” wiring for Class B circuits
Three TrueAlert
SLC Channels
(Class A circuits require in/out wiring)
Horns sounding with selectable high or low output, as
Temporal 3 or March Time pattern (60 or 120 bpm), or
Steady On, controlled separately from visible appliances
on the same two-wire circuit
TrueAlert
Addressable
Controller
input options
TM
TrueAlert Addressable Controller
Optional IDNet Channel Repeater
CAUTION
DISCONNECT
POWER
BEFORE
SERVICING
1
5
+ 24V
ZONE PWR +
0V
2
6
ZONE PWR 3
7
+IDNET
IDC +
4
8
- IDNET
IDC -
ALARMFIRE
5
1
6
2
PULL DOWN
7
3
SIMPLEX TIME RECORDER CO.
4090-9101
MONITOR ZAM, CLASS B
INSTAL. INSTR. 574-183
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DATE CODE:
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Visible appliances operating synchronized at 1 Hz
Control over power limited, isolated output Signaling
Line Circuits (SLCs) with up to 63 addressable
appliances per SLC, and up to 189 appliances per control
source (refer to page 7 for detailed SLC ratings)
Control sources selectable to provide individual appliance
magnetic test mode and appliance LED polling indicator
4100ES, 4100U and 4010ES systems also provide
additional control capabilities using Virtual NAC
(VNAC) appliance groupings across SLCs and across
control sources
Class B, “T-tapped” wiring advantages:
Less wiring distance is required since traditional
end-of-line Class B wiring supervision is not needed
With less wiring distance required, voltage drops can be
RUI Communications
4100ES, 4100U, 4010ES,
4100, 4120, or 4020 Fire
Alarm Control Panel
or IDNet
Communications
** SYSTEM I S NORM AL **
12:02:15pm Mon 9-Feb-98
FIRE
SYSTEM
SYSTEM
ALARM
AC
ALARM
SUPERVISORY
TROUBLE
SILENCED
POWER
ALARM
SUPV
TROUBLE
ALARM
SYSTEM
ACK
ACK
ACK
SILENCE
RESET
4010 Fire Alarm
Control Panel
FIRE ALARM
CONTROL
CAUTION
DISCONNECT
POWER BEFO
SERVICING
or Wired Control
or Fiber Optic IDNet
Communications
IDNet Fiber
Optic Transmitter
Non-Addressable
Fire Alarm
Control Panel
TrueAlert Addressable Operation Reference Diagram
12:02:15pm Fri 19-Feb-99
FIRE
ALARM
ALARM
ACK
**SYSTEM IS NORMAL**
SYSTEM
SYSTEM
ALARM
SUPERVISORY
TROUBLE
SILENCEDACPOWER
SUPV
SYSTEM
TROUBLE
ALARM
ACK
RESET
ACK
SILENCE
reduced, allowing more appliances per wire run
UL listed to Standard 864*
TrueAlert Addressable Controllers (Contd.)
Extensive internal diagnostics include:
4100ES TrueAlert Power Supplies (TPS)
For mounting in 4100ES/4100U control panels:
Three, 3 A, SLCs (Special Application rating)
TrueAlert Addressable Controllers
Remote mounted control panel that provides:
Three, 2.5 A, SLCs (Special Application rating)
An 8 A power supply/battery charger for internal
batteries up to 12.7 Ah or up to 18 Ah in external cabinet
Multiple communications formats are available:
Remote Unit Interface (RUI) communications
from Simplex
®
4100ES/4010ES/4100U/4120/4100/4020
fire alarm control panels (4100U/4120/4100/4020
requires rev. 9 software or higher) assigns an address
point with custom label to each appliance for individual
trouble reporting
IDNet communications from Simplex 4010 fire alarm
control panels provide individual or multiple channel
control using a single IDNet address
Wired control from conventional NACs connects with
multiple options
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LED status indicators that identify channel and trouble
Support for host fire alarm control panel WALKTEST
system test with IDNet or RUI communications**
Status monitoring of battery, input power, and earth
faults
Optional internal modules:
Class A Three Channel Adapter Module
IDNet Communications: Repeater or Fiber Optic
*NOTE: Model 4009-9501 (240 VAC input) is not included in these listings. Refer to
page 2 for specific applicable listings by model. 4009-9401 (120 VAC input) 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 7310-0026:214 for allowable values
and/or conditions concerning material presented in this document. 4009-9401 is 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 Fire Protection
Products..
Introduction
TrueAlert addressable notification appliances are
individually addressed and receive power, supervision,
and control from a TrueAlert Signaling Line Circuit
(SLC). For wired control systems, strobe flashes and horn
outputs are synchronized per controller. For RUI and
IDNet communications control, controllers on the same
host control panel are synchronized. (Combination
RUI Communications Control (Continued)
Address points and custom labels are assigned to each
TrueAlert appliance allowing troubles to be reported
individually. Additionally, individual device types are
assigned and audible appliance coding types are selectable
for high or low output (~5 dBA difference) and with
operation as Temporal pattern, March Time pattern (60 or 120 bpm), or Steady On (continuous).
speaker/strobe TrueAlert appliances receive audible
control from separate audio circuit wiring.)
TrueAlert addressable operation allows strobes to
be wired onto the same two-wire SLC circuit as horns but
with separately controlled operation. Typical applications
are audible notification appliances activated as
“on-until-silenced” and visible notification appliances
activated as “on-until-reset.”
TrueAlert Addressable Controller diagnostics can
be implemented from the control panel including: Silent
or Active individual appliance magnet test, appliance
LED polling indication, or all appliance LEDs on.
RUI Communications Control
When used with fire alarm control panels that support RUI
communications, the TrueAlert Addressable Controller can
be connected to an RUI addressable communications
channel along with other RUI addressable devices. The host
panel can control multiple TrueAlert Addressable
Controllers (maximum recommended is 20 per RUI
connection), (note: 4010ES system is limited to 20 internal
and external card addresses per panel). Refer to the diagram
on page 3 for additional information.
4100ES and 4010ES VNAC Details
Virtual NAC (VNACs) Operation Groupings
provide control of TrueAlert appliances similar to
conventional NAC operation but VNACs include
appliances across SLCs and across SLC sources within a
4100ES (or 4100U) or 4010ES controlled system.
VNACs require point allocation, can be declared “public”
for use in a Network fire alarm system, and can be
manually controlled. (NOTE: The terms Virtual NAC,
VNAC, and TrueAlert Zone refer to the same feature and
are interchangeable.)
Custom VNACs. For programming convenience, there
are default VNAC groups according to device type. Up to
56 custom VNACs (8 VNACs are system reserved) can
be created per 4100ES TPS or per TrueAlert Addressable
Controller connected to a 4100ES or 4010ES control
panel. Appliances are able to be in up to three custom
VNACs. (NOTE: Appliances assigned to multiple
VNACs will remain ON if any of the VNACs are ON.)
4100ES, 4100U, and 4010ES Fire Alarm Control Panels
can be programmed for up to 247 total custom VNACs
for increased selective signaling operation.
* 4009-9401 has been seismic tested and is certified to IBC and CBC standards as well as to ASCE 7 categories A through F,
requires battery brackets as detailed on data sheet S2081-0019
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Description Comments
Fiber Optic Receiver
with IDNet Repeater
Semi-Flush Trim Kit 1-7/16” wide (78 mm), use if required for semi-flush installations
IDNet Fiber Optic
Transmitter
External battery cabinet for 18 Ah batteries,
beige
120 VAC input
Select either an IDNet Repeater or a Fiber Optic Receiver as
required
Mounts in six-gang electrical box, refer to page 6 for mounting
details
16-1/4” W x 13-1/2” H x 5-3/4” D (413 mm x 343 mm x 146 mm)
TrueAlert Addressable Controller with 3,
Class B TrueAlert SLC channels and 8 A
power supply
4100ES/4100U VNAC Wiring Reference
NOTE: Refer to NFPA 72, the
National Fire Alarm Code, for
requirements concerning fault
tolerance between Notification
Zones. Use of Isolator Modules
and/or fire rated risers may be
required depending on system
design.
TrueAlert SLC Source
Internally mounted
4100ES TrueAlert
Addressable Power
Supply (TPS)
multiple SLCs and across multiple
TrueAlert control sources if controlled by
the same 4100ES/4100U panel.
2. Each appliance can be in up to 3
custom VNACs in addition to the default
VNACs.
3. Appliances are assigned to default
VNACs according to device type. Up to
255 VNACs (247 custom and 8 system
reserved) can be created per
4100ES/4100U panel with selectable
circuit and point types.
4. Up to 64 VNACs (56 custom and 8
system reserved) are available per
TrueAlert Addressable control source.
RUI Communications Wiring Reference
Locate branch circuit terminations within 10 ft
Terminal cabinet
(as required)
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
TrueAlert
Addressable
Controller
TM
TrueAlert Addressable Controller
CAUTION
DISCONNECT
POWER
BEFORE
SERVICING
Optional red
appliqué kit
4009-9805
RUI Communications Rules Summary:
1. Recommended limit of 20 TrueAlert Addressable Controllers. (4010ES has a
maximum internal and external limit of 20 card addresses.)
2. Can be wired with other RUI devices (LCD Annunciator shown for reference).
3. Wiring distance is up to 2500 ft (762 m) continuous wiring, and up to 10,000 ft
(3048 m) when "T" tapped (Class B only).
4. Minimum wiring is unshielded twisted pair (some applications may require
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shielded twisted pair, consult your Simplex product supplier for details)