Simplex TrueAlert 4901 Installation Instructions Manual

4901 TrueAlert® Non-Addressable Horn

CAUTION: When switch SW1 is in the

Operation

Figure 1. TrueAlert Horn

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 depend upon proper installation.

DO NOT INSTALL ANY SIMPLEX

Simplex product, inspect the contents of the carton for shipping damage. If damage is apparent, immediately
file a claim with the carrier and notify an authorized Simplex product supplier.

ELECTRICAL HAZARD- Disconnect electrical field power when making any internal adjustments or repairs.
All repairs should be performed by a representative or authorized agent of your local Simplex product
supplier.

STATIC HAZARD- Static electricity can damage components. Handle as follows:

• Ground yourself before opening or installing components.

• Prior to installation, keep components wrapped in anti-static mater ia l at all time s .

FCC RULES AND REGULATIONS – PART 15- This equipment has been tested and was found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc tion
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

SAFETY OF NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES - Always install, maintain, and test notification appliances within their
specifications. Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in loss of life and property due to non-

functioning notification appliances.
Some notification appliances use high v o ltage. To avoid electrical hazards and damage to appliances, make sure that the electrical

power for the notification appliance circuit is disconnected at the control panel. Disconnect before installing, repairing, or internally
adjusting any notification appliances.

Even with electrical po wer removed, some notification appliances store a high voltage charge. This high voltage can cause injury
resulting in death from electrical shock. DO NOT TOUCH EXPOSED CIRCUITRY.

TrueAlert
Non­Addressable
Horn

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The 4901-6820 and 4901-9820 TrueAlert horn (see Figure 1) is
a non-addressable wall-mounted notification appliance that
provides an audible indication of an alarm condition. It is
activated from the cont r ol panel of a UL-listed, Simplex fire
alarm system. When the notification appliance emits sound,

it indicates the possibility of an emergency situation that
requires your immediate attention.

The horn is a notification appliance that operates on a reverse
polarity notification appliance circuit (NAC). When this NAC
circuit is in the reverse polarity, or supervision state, the horn
does not operate, and introduces high impedance to the circuit.
The horn operates when the NAC changes polarity, to enter the
“alarm” state.

When the horn powers up, it checks the setting of the Switch
(SW1) to determine whether to operate in either Free-Run
(SW1 “OFF”) or SmartSync
switch is set for Free-Run mode, the horn sounds for as long
as power is applied. Otherwise, the horn waits in silence for
commands from the NAC.

When set for SmartSync mode, the horn responds to Turn­ON, Turn-OFF, March Time, and Temporal command
signals received fro m the SmartSync circuit. The horn
responds immediately on any valid command received to reset the sounder operation to the new mode. The horn will
produce an audible, ½ second pulse every 1. 0 second when either March Time or Tempor al command is detected, with
every fourth pulse removed, under the Temporal (Code 3) command. See Table 1 for information about sound output
levels and current draw on the TrueAlert horn.

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PRODUCT THAT APPEARS DAMAGED- Upon unpacking your

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(SW1 “ON”) Mode. If the

Installation Instructions

SmartSync mode, the horn will not
operate unless connected to a
SmartSync control module (4905-

9938), 4010 fire alarm control panel,
or 4009 IDNet NAC extender. The
factory default setting for SW1 is
“OFF.”

574-720

Rev. G

Horn Wiring

Notes:

NAC+ TERMINAL

NAC- TERMINAL

NAC TERMINALS ACCEPT

PRODUCT ID

NAMEPLATE LABEL

IF LAST APPLIANCE

16-33 VDC FROM

4901 TrueAlert Non-Addressable Horn Installation Instructions

TrueAlert
Non­Addressable

CAUTION: Connect the wiring to terminals as shown. Do not loop wires under the terminals. Break the
wire runs to provide supervision of connections. Strip the lead insulation to a maximum of 3/8-inch
(9.5 mm).

1. At the enclosure box, connect the contractor wires to the NAC+ and NAC- termin als at t he r ear o f th e horn unit. See

2. When connecting more than one horn to a circuit, ensure that correct polarity is maintained for each unit.

3. When connecting the last horn on a circuit, conn ect an end-of-line resistor (EOLR) to the horn terminals.

WARNING: Make sure that all power is disconnected before starting the installation.

Figure 2.

2 WIRES: #12 - #18 AWG

16-33 VDC POWER INPUT

(See Note 4)

NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE

CIRCUIT OR PRECEEDING

APPLIANCE

(See Notes)

TrueAlert Horn (Rear View)

Figure 2. TrueAlert Horn Wiring

1. Notification appliances are rated per individual nameplate label.

2. Maintain c orrect pol arity on the terminal connections.

3. Refer to the field wiring diagrams supplied with the FACP for detailed NAC wiring information.

4. These appl i ances were only tested to the operat i ng voltage l imits of 16 VDC and 33 VDC. Do not
operate these appliances outside these limits, as this can cause the appliance to fail to operate, and/or
cause permanent damage to this equipment.

ON CIRCUIT,

CONNECT EOLR

(See Notes)

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