Tyco 4100U-S1 User Manual

4100U-S1 Fire Indicator Panel

Installation & Maintenance

Fire

Australian
Installation

Australian

Manual

Installation &
Maintenance
Manual

LT0394

Copyrights and Trademarks

Approvals

©2006 Tyco Safety Products Christchurch, New Zealand.
All specifications and other information shown were current as of document revision date,

and are subject to change without notice.

Tyco, Simplex, the Simplex logo, MAPNET II, IDNet, TrueAlarm, SmartSync,
WALKTEST, MINIPLEX, an d TrueAlert are trademarks of Tyco International Services
AG or its affiliates in the U.S. and/or other countries. VESDA is a trademark of Vision
Products Pty Ltd.

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; 4,7 96,0 2 5. Tr ueAl ert addressable notification;
6,313,744 and 6,426,697. SmartSync horn/strobe control; 6,281,789.

Australian Standard AS4428.1
SSL Listing Number afp1682

Manufacture

Product / Site

The 4100U-S1 is a Fire Alarm manufactured by Tyco Safety Products for:
Tyco Services Fire & Safety

47 Gilby Road
Notting Hill
VIC 3168
AUSTRALIA

Phone : [phone]
Fax : [phone]

Name
Serial #
Manufacture Date

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Non-Disclosure Agreement

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For this reason the company is disclosing to the User information in the form of this/these
document(s). In as much as the company considers this information to be proprietary and
desires that it be maintained in confidence, it is hereby agreed by the User that such
information shall be maintained in confidence by the User for a period of TEN YEARS
after the issue date and only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied.

During this period, the User shall not divulge such information to any third party without
the prior written consent of the company and shall take reasonable efforts to prevent any
unauthorised disclosure by its employees. However, the User shall not be required to
keep such information in confidence if it was in their possession prior to its receipt from
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information becomes available on an unrestricted basis from a third party having a legal
right to disclose such information.

The User's receipt and retention of this information constitutes acceptance of these terms.

This information is copyright and shall not be reproduced in any form whatsoever.

End User Liability Disclaimer

The 4100U-S1 Fire Indicator Panel provides a configuration programming facility, which
may be accessed via a programming computer using a “dongle”. Because this
programming facility allows the user to define in detail the operation of the 4100U-S1
System being customised, changes may be made by the user that prevent this installation
from meeting statutory requirements.

The Company, therefore cannot accept any responsibility as to the suitability of the
functions generated by the user using this programming facility.

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Model Number & Firmware Revision

This manual applies to product with the following:
Model number : 4100U-S1
Firmware revision : 11.10 and on

Document

Document Name : LT0394 4100U-S1 Installation & Maintenance Manual
Issue : V1.0 5 July 2006

Amendment Log

5 July 2006 Issue 1.0 Original based on LT0350 1.0.7

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Cautions, Warnings, and Regulatory Information

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 depends upon proper
installation.

DO NOT INSTALL ANY SIMPLEX

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

SAFETY HAZARD - The 4100U-S1 CPU Card includes a lithium battery. There is
danger of explosion if the batt ery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same

or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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. Therefore, handle as
follows:

• Ground yourself before opening or installing components (use a suitable wrist-strap

and cable clipped to the frame or an earth connection of the 4100U-S1).

• Prior to installation, keep components wrapped in anti-static material at all times.

EYE SAFETY HAZARD - Under certain fiber optic application conditions, the optical
output of this device may exceed eye safety limits. Do not use magnification (such as a
microscope or other focusing equipment) when viewing the output of this device.

RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY - This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to
comply with the limits defined in AS4428.0-1997 and Amendment 1:2002.

SYSTEM REACCEPTANCE TEST AFTER SOFTWARE CHANGES - To ensure
proper system operation, this product must be tested in accordance with AS1670 after any
programming operation or change in site-specific software. Reacceptance testing is
required after any change, addition or deletion of system components, or after any
modification, repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring.

IMPORTANT: Verify 4100U System Programmer, Executive, and Slave Software
compatibility when installing or replacing system components. Refer to the relevant
Product Bulletins from Simplex Fire Products Australia (www.simplexfire.com.au) for
compatibility information.

®

PRODUCT THAT APPEARS DAMAGED.

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Table of Contents

Copyrights and Trademarks.............................................................................................i

Approvals..........................................................................................................................i

Manufacture......................................................................................................................i

Product / Site....................................................................................................................i

Non-Disclosure Agreement .............................................................................................ii

End User Liability Disclaimer...........................................................................................ii

Model Number & Firmware Revision.............................................................................. iii

Document ....................................................................................................................... iii

Amendment Log ............................................................................................................. iii

Cautions, Warnings, and Regulatory Information...........................................................iv

Table of Contents ............................................................................................................v

List of Figures.................................................................................................................xi

List of Tables ................................................................................................................. xii

Chapter 1 Introduction to the 4100U-S1 Fire Alarm System...........1-1

Introduction..............................................................................................................1-1

In this Chapter ......................................................................................................... 1-1

Basic Configuration...................................................................................................... 1-2

Overview.................................................................................................................. 1-2

System Design......................................................................................................... 1-2

4100U-S1 Part Codes ................................................................................................. 1-3

Overview.................................................................................................................. 1-3

Assemblies, Cards & & Modules ............................................................................. 1-3

Kits........................................................................................................................... 1-3

Labels (expansion/spares)....................................................................................... 1-4

Looms (expansion/spares) ...................................................................................... 1-4

4100 Part Codes (Non-4100U).................................................................................... 1-4

Chapter 2 Installing 4100U-S1 Components ....................................2-1

Introduction..............................................................................................................2-1

In this Chapter .........................................................................................................2-1

Introduction to 4100U-S1 Cabinet...............................................................................2-2

Overview.................................................................................................................. 2-2

Bays......................................................................................................................... 2-2

CPU Motherboard.................................................................................................... 2-3

CPU Card................................................................................................................. 2-4

CPU Card LEDs....................................................................................................... 2-5

Operator Interface.................................................................................................... 2-6

Additional CPU Motherboard Modules................................................................... 2-6

System Power Supply (SPS)................................................................................... 2-6

The Power Distribution Interface (PDI).................................................................... 2-8

Mains Outlet............................................................................................................. 2-8

Step 1. Mounting Cabinets.......................................................................................... 2-9

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Overview.................................................................................................................. 2-9

Step 2. Mounting Card Bays to Cabinets .................................................................... 2-9

Overview.................................................................................................................. 2-9

Step 3. Configuring Cards........................................................................................... 2-9

Overview.................................................................................................................. 2-9

CPU Motherboard Configuration............................................................................. 2-9

CPU Daughter Card Configuration........................................................................2-10

SPS Configuration................................................................................................. 2-10

PDI Configuration .................................................................................................. 2-10

Configuring Other Cards........................................................................................ 2-10

Step 4. Interconnecting Modules and Bays............................................................... 2-11

Overview................................................................................................................ 2-11

Guidelines.............................................................................................................. 2-11

Card Interconnections in the CPU Bay.................................................................. 2-11

Card Interconnections Within Expansion Bay ....................................................... 2-11

Basic Bay-To-Bay Interconnections ......................................................................2-11

Connecting to Motherboards ................................................................................. 2-12

Step 5. Installing Modules into Expansion Bays........................................................ 2-13

Overview................................................................................................................ 2-13

Placement Guidelines............................................................................................ 2-13

Installing 4” X 5” Cards..........................................................................................2-15

Installing Motherboards ......................................................................................... 2-16

Step 6. Installing LED/Switch Modules into Expansion Bays.................................... 2-17

Overview................................................................................................................ 2-17

The LED/Switch User Interface ............................................................................. 2-18

LED/Switch Controller Card................................................................................... 2-18

Configuring the LED/Switch Controller Card.........................................................2-19

Mounting LED/Switch Modules to the Expansion Bay .......................................... 2-19

Mounting the Additional LED/ Switch Controller Card........................................... 2-20

LED/Switch Modules.............................................................................................. 2-21

Wiring Instructions................................................................................................. 2-21

4100U Fan Control Module ....................................................................................... 2-22

Overview................................................................................................................ 2-22

Labelling................................................................................................................. 2-22

Mounting & Connection ......................................................................................... 2-22

Programming ......................................................................................................... 2-22

Chapter 3 Networking ........................................................................3-1

Introduction..............................................................................................................3-1

In this Chapter .........................................................................................................3-1

Network Configuration.................................................................................................3-2

Overview.................................................................................................................. 3-2

Ring and Star Configurations................................................................................... 3-2

Connecting Loops.................................................................................................... 3-3

System Design......................................................................................................... 3-3

Getting Started............................................................................................................. 3-4

Overview.................................................................................................................. 3-4

Introduction to the 4100 Network Interface Card (NIC)............................................... 3-4

Overview.................................................................................................................. 3-4

Network Module Illustrations.................................................................................... 3-5

NIC Card LED Indications........................................................................................ 3-5

NIC Media Cards..................................................................................................... 3-6

Requirements and Limitations.................................................................................3-7

Step 1. Configuring Network Cards............................................................................. 3-7

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Overview.................................................................................................................. 3-7

CPU Motherboard Jumper Settings........................................................................ 3-7

NIC Card Address Setting ...................................................................................... 3-7

NIC Card Jumper Settings...................................................................................... 3-8

Wired Media Card Jumper Settings........................................................................ 3-8

Step 2. Mounting Media Cards to the NIC................................................................... 3-9

Overview.................................................................................................................. 3-9

Media Card Mounting .............................................................................................. 3-9

Step 3. Mounting Network Cards in the 4100U-S1 ..................................................... 3-9

Step 4. Wiring Network Cards................................................................................... 3-10

Overview................................................................................................................ 3-10

Wiring Guidelines................................................................................................... 3-10

Wiring Distances.................................................................................................... 3-11

Fiber-Optic Wiring.................................................................................................. 3-12

Fiber Optic Connection Types...............................................................................3-12

4190-9010 Coupler Requirements ........................................................................ 3-13

Wiring with the Wired Media Card.........................................................................3-14

Loop Wiring, mixed Fiber and Cable..................................................................... 3-16

Chapter 4 The System Power Supply & Alarm Relay Card.............4-1

Introduction..............................................................................................................4-1

In this Chapter .........................................................................................................4-1

SPS Specifications ...................................................................................................... 4-2

Input/Output/BatterySpecifications.......................................................................... 4-2

SPS Current Consumption ...................................................................................... 4-3

SPS Adjustments......................................................................................................... 4-4

Adjusting Voltages................................................................................................... 4-4

Setting Jumpers and DIP Switches ......................................................................... 4-4

SPS LED Indications ................................................................................................... 4-5

Status LEDs............................................................................................................. 4-5

Troubleshooting an SPS.............................................................................................. 4-6

Overview.................................................................................................................. 4-6

“IDNet Power Monitor Trouble”............................................................................... 4-6

“Extra Device”..........................................................................................................4-6

“Class A Trouble”..................................................................................................... 4-6

“Earth Fault Search” ................................................................................................ 4-6

“Short Circuit”........................................................................................................... 4-6

“Channel Fail” .......................................................................................................... 4-6

“No Answer/ Bad Answer” ....................................................................................... 4-6

“Output Abnormal”................................................................................................... 4-6

The Alarm Relay Card.................................................................................................4-7

Overview.................................................................................................................. 4-7

Mounting (factory installed)...................................................................................... 4-7

Configuration ...........................................................................................................4-8

Notes........................................................................................................................ 4-8

Warning.................................................................................................................... 4-8

Specification ............................................................................................................ 4-8

Brigade Interfaces........................................................................................................ 4-9

Overview.................................................................................................................. 4-9

Format...................................................................................................................... 4-9

Applications .............................................................................................................4-9

Kit Contents ............................................................................................................. 4-9

Door Mounting ......................................................................................................... 4-9

General Wiring....................................................................................................... 4-10

AIU/PPU Mounting................................................................................................. 4-10

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AIU/PPU Wiring..................................................................................................... 4-10

ASE Mounting........................................................................................................ 4-10

ASE Wiring............................................................................................................. 4-10

Chapter 5 SPS Field Wiring (4100U-S1)............................................5-1

Introduction..............................................................................................................5-1

In this Chapter .........................................................................................................5-1

General Field Wiring Guidelines.................................................................................. 5-2

General Guidelines..................................................................................................5-2

SPS NAC Field Wiring Guidelines............................................................................... 5-3

Overview.................................................................................................................. 5-3

Guidelines................................................................................................................ 5-3

Allocations................................................................................................................ 5-3

Class A (loop) NAC Wiring ...................................................................................... 5-4

Class B (string) NAC Wiring .................................................................................... 5-5

Power Supply Wiring Distances .................................................................................. 5-6

Overview.................................................................................................................. 5-6

Class A NAC Wiring Table...................................................................................... 5-6

Class B NAC Wiring Table...................................................................................... 5-7

Using T-Gen 50 with 4100U-S1................................................................................... 5-8

Overview.................................................................................................................. 5-8

Powering the T-Gen 50............................................................................................ 5-8

Controlling a T-Gen 50 with a Relay Module.......................................................... 5-9

T-Gen 50 Setting for Relay Operation................................................................... 5-10

Controlling a T-Gen 50 from a NAC Output........................................................... 5-11

T-Gen 50 Settings for NAC Operation................................................................... 5-12

Fitting an EvacuationControl.................................................................................. 5-13

Fitting a PA Microphone ........................................................................................ 5-13

100V Speaker Wiring............................................................................................. 5-14

SPS Auxiliary Power Wiring ...................................................................................... 5-15

Overview................................................................................................................ 5-15

Guidelines.............................................................................................................. 5-15

Wiring..................................................................................................................... 5-16

SPS Relay Wiring......................................................................................................5-17

Overview................................................................................................................ 5-17

Aux 1 Relay ...........................................................................................................5-17

Alarm Relay Card .................................................................................................. 5-17

SPS IDNet Wiring......................................................................................................5-18

Overview................................................................................................................ 5-18

IDNet Wiring .......................................................................................................... 5-18

Guidelines.............................................................................................................. 5-18

Class A (loop) Wiring.............................................................................................5-19

Class B (string) Wiring...........................................................................................5-20

Chapter 6 Installing a 4100U IDNet Card ..........................................6-1

Introduction..............................................................................................................6-1

In this Chapter .........................................................................................................6-1

The IDNet Card............................................................................................................ 6-2

Overview.................................................................................................................. 6-2

LEDs........................................................................................................................6-3

Specifications........................................................................................................... 6-3

Installing the IDNet Card onto the PDI ........................................................................ 6-4

Overview.................................................................................................................. 6-4

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Configuring the Card.................................................................................................... 6-5

Overview.................................................................................................................. 6-5

Setting the Shield Tie Point ..................................................................................... 6-5

Setting the Address ................................................................................................. 6-5

Wiring to IDNet Devices .............................................................................................. 6-6

Overview.................................................................................................................. 6-6

Guidelines................................................................................................................ 6-6

Notes........................................................................................................................ 6-7

Class A Wiring ......................................................................................................... 6-7

Class B Wiring ......................................................................................................... 6-8

Troubleshooting on IDNet............................................................................................ 6-9

Overview.................................................................................................................. 6-9

“IDNet Power Monitor Trouble”............................................................................... 6-9

“Extra Device”..........................................................................................................6-9

“Class A Trouble”..................................................................................................... 6-9

“Earth Fault Search” ................................................................................................ 6-9

Short Circuit.............................................................................................................6-9

“Channel Fail” .......................................................................................................... 6-9

“No Answer”............................................................................................................. 6-9

“Bad Answer”...........................................................................................................6-9

“Output Abnormal”................................................................................................... 6-9

Chapter 7 PC Software Connections................................................7-1

Introduction..............................................................................................................7-1

In this Chapter .........................................................................................................7-1

Software Modes........................................................................................................... 7-2

Overview.................................................................................................................. 7-2

Software Modes....................................................................................................... 7-2

Chapter 8 Installation Checklist, Commissioning &

Maintenance.............................................................8-1

Introduction..............................................................................................................8-1

In this Chapter .........................................................................................................8-1

Alignment & Adjustment .............................................................................................. 8-2

Overview.................................................................................................................. 8-2

Power Up & Placing into Operation............................................................................. 8-3

Maintenance................................................................................................................ 8-4

Appendix A Card Address DIP Switch..............................................A-1

Overview..................................................................................................................A-1

Appendix B Programming Requirements ........................................B-1

Introduction..............................................................................................................B-1

Required Features...................................................................................................B-1

Notes........................................................................................................................B-1

Appendix C Checking System Wiring...............................................C-1

Overview..................................................................................................................C-1

Using the Volt/ Ohm Meter .....................................................................................C-1

Meter Readings .......................................................................................................C-2

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Appendix D Earth Fault Detection.....................................................D-1

Overview..................................................................................................................D-1

General Guidelines......................................................................................................D-2

Earth Fault Searching from the Front Panel................................................................D-3

Overview..................................................................................................................D-3

Access Level Selection............................................................................................D-3

Starting the Earth Fault Search...............................................................................D-3

Search Option A: Select Location............................................................................D-4

Search Option B: Select Channel...........................................................................D-5

Search Option C: Last Search Result.....................................................................D-5

Completing the Search............................................................................................D-5

Search Results ............................................................................................................D-6

Overview..................................................................................................................D-6

Non-Point Faults......................................................................................................D-6

Point Faults..............................................................................................................D-6

Fault Not Found.......................................................................................................D-7

No Fault ...................................................................................................................D-7

Result Not Available ................................................................................................D-7

Appendix E Related Documentation.................................................E-1

Appendix F Compatible Actuating Devices .....................................F-1

Introduction..............................................................................................................F-1

In this Chapter .........................................................................................................F-1

List of Approved Devices............................................................................................. F-1

Compatible Detectors, IDNET.....................................................................................F-4

Compatible Addressable Field Devices, IDNet ........................................................... F-5

Appendix G 4100U-S1 Specifications...............................................G-1

General....................................................................................................................G-1

Fuses.......................................................................................................................G-1

Firmware Features...................................................................................................G-1

Voltage & Current Ratings of Modules & Assemblies.................................................G-2

Appendix H Power Supply & Battery Capacity Calculations.........H-1

Power Supply...........................................................................................................H-1

Battery Capacity .....................................................................................................H11

Appendix I List of Drawings ..............................................................I-1

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List of Figures

Figure 1-1. Basic 4100U-S1 System...............................................................................1-2

Figure 2-1. CPU Motherboard (566-227) ....................................................................... 2-3

Figure 2-2. CPU Card (566-149)....................................................................................2-4

Figure 2-3. Operator Interface........................................................................................ 2-6

Figure 2-4. System Power Supply.................................................................................. 2-7

Figure 2-5. The Power Distribution Interface (PDI).........................................................2-8

Figure 2-6. Power and Communication Wiring for Motherboards (note that there

are limitations of where motherboards can be placed – see next section)............

Figure 2-7. Expansion Bay 4”x 5” Card Placement...................................................... 2-13

Figure 2-8. Expansion Bay Motherboard Placement ................................................... 2-14

Figure 2-9. Slave Card/PDI Connection........................................................................2-15

Figure 2-10. Installing the Motherboard in a 4100U-S1 Expansion Bay.......................2-16

Figure 2-11. LED/Switch Modules................................................................................. 2-18

Figure 2-12. LED/Switch Controller............................................................................... 2-18

Figure 2-13. LED/Switch Card Mounting....................................................................... 2-19

Figure 2-14. Controller Card Mounting.......................................................................... 2-20

Figure 2-15. LED/Switch Controller Wiring (approximately as viewed on the rear

of the open bay door).............................................................................................

Figure 2-16. ME0456 Fan Control Module.................................................................... 2-23

Figure 3-1. Ring/Star Configuration Example................................................................. 3-2

Figure 3-2. Interconnected Loop Configuration.............................................................. 3-3

Figure 3-3. 4100-6014 Network Interface Card............................................................... 3-5

Figure 3-4. The 4100-6057 Fiber-Optic Media Card....................................................... 3-6

Figure 3-5. The 4100-6056 Wired Media Card................................................................ 3-6

Figure 3-6. Media Card Mounting.................................................................................... 3-9

Figure 3-7. Coupler Wiring ............................................................................................ 3-14

Figure 3-8. Wired Media Interconnection between CPU Motherboards in different

panels.....................................................................................................................

Figure 3-9. Example of Ring/Loop NetworkWiring........................................................3-16

Figure 4-1. The Alarm Relay Card ..................................................................................4-7

Figure 5-1. The Ferrite Bead...........................................................................................5-2

Figure 5-2. Class A (loop) NAC Wiring............................................................................ 5-4

Figure 5-3. Class B (string) Wiring .................................................................................. 5-5

Figure 5-4. Relay Module Connection to a T-Gen 50 ..................................................... 5-9

Figure 5-5. NAC Connection to a T-Gen 50.................................................................. 5-11

Figure 5-6. Wiring an Evacuation Controller to a T-Gen 50..........................................5-13

Figure 5-7. Examples of Evacuation Controls and PA Microphone..............................5-14

Figure 5-8. Auxiliary Power Wiring................................................................................5-16

Figure 5-9. Class A (loop) Wiring .................................................................................. 5-19

Figure 5-10. Class B (string) Wiring .............................................................................. 5-20

Figure 6-1. The IDNet Card............................................................................................. 6-2

Figure 6-2. Mounting onto the Power Distribution Interface in the Expansion Bay......... 6-4

Figure 6-3. DIP Switch SW1............................................................................................ 6-5

Figure 6-4. Class A (loop) Wiring .................................................................................... 6-7

Figure 6-5. Class B (string) Wiring .................................................................................. 6-8

Figure 7-1. Service and Diagnostic Interface..................................................................7-2

Figure 7-2. Data Transfer Interface.................................................................................7-2

Figure 7-3. Bootloader Interface...................................................................................... 7-3

Figure C-1. Volt/Ohm Meter Readings............................................................................C-1

2-12

2-21

3-15

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List of Tables

Table 2-1 Master Controller LEDs 1 through 4.............................................2-5

Table 2-2 Switch/LED Format.....................................................................2-22

Table 2-3 Switch Status..............................................................................2-22

Table 3-1 4100 NIC & Media Cards – Electrical and Environmental

Specifications................................................................................3-7

Table 3-2 Wiring Distances.........................................................................3-11

Table 3-3 Dual Fiber Optic Cable Communications Distance Examples...3-13
Table 3-4 Single Fiber Optic Cable Communications Distance

Examples using 4190-9010 Bi-Directional Couplers..................3-13

Table 3-5 566-227 CPU Motherboard Wired Media Connections..............3-14

Table 4-1 SPS Input and Output Specifications ...........................................4-2

Table 4-2 SPS Current Specifications ..........................................................4-3

Table 4-3 Alarm Relay Card Jumper Positions.............................................4-8

Table 5-1 Class A Wiring Distances .............................................................5-6

Table 5-2 Class B Wiring Distances .............................................................5-7

Table 6-1 IDNet Specifications .....................................................................6-3

Table 7-2 Cable Run Lengths.......................................................................6-7

Table A-1 Card Addresses........................................................................... A-2

Table C-1 Acceptable Zone and Signal Circuit Meter Readings.................. C-2

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Chapter 1

Introduction to the 4100U-S1 Fire Alarm System

Introduction

In this Chapter

The 4100U-S1 is a compact version of the 4100U fire alarm, which is intended for use in
applications requiring only one or two loops of addressable devices.

This chapter is an overview of basic system concepts.

Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.

Topic See Page #

Basic Configuration
4100U-S1 Part Codes
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Overview

System Design

The basic version of the 4100U-S1 is used for smaller or single-building applications. It is
ideally placed in a small building that requires a limited number of notification appliances
and initiating devices.

If a small building is being expanded, or if other buildings are being constructed in the
same general area (as in a campus application), the basic 4100U-S1 can be expanded via
networking into one of the larger systems described in Chapter 3.

The basic 4100U-S1 is a single cabinet containing these items: CPU, System Power
Supply, and optional slave cards.

As standard, the 4100U-S1 has one IDNet addressable loop that can support up to 250
devices. A second IDNet addressable loop can be added by fitting a 4100-3101AU IDNet
module to the expansion bay in the cabinet (see Chapter 6).

The basic 4100U-S1 can be expanded with a limited number of 4100-type legacy
card/modules or newer 4” x 5” 4100U modul es.

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4100U-S1 Part Codes

Overview

Assemblies, Cards & & Modules

This section lists the parts that are supported by the 4100U-S1 Fire Alarm System.

The following is a list of assemblies, cards and modules used in 4100U-S1:

These parts are included in the base 4100U-S1:

• 742-516 CPU Motherboard (566-227)

• 4100-7151 CPU Card (566-149)

• 4100-9848AU System Power Supply, Australian version

• 4100-6033 Alarm Relay Card (566-058) plugged onto the SPS and used

to supply the Brigade I/F relays.

• PA0915 Fuse Distribution Board, connected to the Auxiliary Power

terminals of the System Power Supply

• 4100-2300 Expansion Bay Assembly (includes the metalwork with the

PDI back-plane)

• 4100-1288 64 LED/64 Switch Controller module with mounting plate

• 4100-1282 8 SW/16 LED red/yellow module (2 off)

These parts may be used to expand a 4100U-S1:

• 4100-1282 8 SW/16 LED red/yellow module

Kits

• 4100-3101AU IDNET Module – 250 point capacity

• 4100-1289 64 LED/64 Switch Controller module

• 4100-1287 24 Switch/24 red LED module

• 4100-1284 8 Switch 16 red/green LED module

• 4100-1281 8 Switch 8 yellow LED module

• 4100-0160 Internet Interface Module (566-355).

• ME0456 Fan Control Module

The following kits are available to install in a base 4100U-S1:

Brigade Interfaces

• FP0935 ASE Door Kit (ASE not included)

• FP0937 PPU/AIU Door Kit (PPU/AIU not included)

Other

• 4100-KT0448 Fused DC Distribution Bd, XSPS AU Mounting

• 4100-KT0468 4100 Motherboard to 4100U Bay, Mounting Kit

• 4100-0766K T-Gen 50 and 4100U Mounting Bracket Kit

• ME0460 T-Gen 50 Evacuation Control Switch and Label

• ME0490 T-Gen 50/4100U Dynamic Microphone and lead

Continued on next page

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4100U-S1 Part Codes, Continued

Labels (expansion/spares)

Looms (expansion/spares)

• LB0602 Operator I/F ISO/Test Card

• LB0605 Fan Control Zone Insert Card

• 526-873 Slide In Label, LED Switch Module, 1 Sheet of 6

• 4100-1294 LED Module Slide In Labels, Panel Set

• LM0309 4100U Mains Lead With Filter

• LM0310 4100U Battery Lead Set, 18U-21U

• 734-008 Harness, Power Comms, 4 Way, 2ft Length

• 734-075 Harness, Power Comms, 4 Way, 8ft Length

•

116-226 Sw/LED Module Ribbon Cable, 26 Way, 2in

•

116-227 Sw/LED Module Ribbon Cable, 26 Way, 6in

4100 Part Codes (Non-4100U)

The following is a list of existing 4100+/A cards and modules that may be used with
4100U-S1.

• 4100-5004 8 AZF Monitor Zone

• 4100-0113 Dual RS232 Modem Interface

• 4100-3003 8 Relay Module

• 4100-4321 6 Supervised Rel ays

• 4100-3024 24 Relay Module

• 4100-0302 24 I/O Module

• 4100-0111 Quad Isolator Module

• 4100-6014 Modular Network C a rd (requires 2 media cards)

• 4100-6056 Wired Media Card RS485

• 4100-6057 Fibre Optic Media Card

• 4100-0154 VESDA High Level Interface

1-4

Introduction

Chapter 2

Installing 4100U-S1 Components

This chapter describes how to mount the 4100U-S1 cabinet to a wall, and how to mount
system card bays into the cabinets, modules to bays, etc.

Most of a 4100U-S1 is already assembled within the factory. Steps 2 to 6 below are
therefore not typically required in the field, but are included for reference.

The assembly drawings are included in the appendix of this manual for reference.

In this Chapter

Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.

Topic See Page #

Introduction to 4100U-S1 Cabinet
Step 1. Mounting Cabinets
Step 2. Mounting Card Bays to Cabinets
Step 3. Configuring Cards

Step 4. Interconnecting Modules and Bays

Step 5. Installing Modules into Expansion Bays
Step 6. Installing LED/Switch Modules into Expansion Bays
4100U Fan Control Module

2-2
2-9
2-9

2-9
2-11
2-13
2-17
2-22

2-1

Introduction to 4100U-S1 Cabinet

Overview

Bays

The 4100U-S1 cabinet contains the CPU, operator interface, system power supply (SPS),
backup batteries, and any additional modules that the panel requires.

These items are organized into sub-assemblies called bays or card frames, each with a
swing-down front door. The 4100U-S1 has two bay s: the C PU bay a nd one expa nsion
bay.

In the standard 4100U-S1, the CPU bay contains the SPS and the CPU Motherboard with
CPU Daughter card. The front of the bay holds the Operator Interface, consisting of the
LCD, keyboard, and fault sounder. Older 4100-style motherboards can be mounted in the
CPU bay.

The expansion bay has a PDI (Power Distribution Interface) backplane into which can be
plugged a number of 4” x 5” 4100U modules. Older 4100-style motherboards can also be
mounted in the expansion bay.

Continued on next page

2-2

Introduction to 4100U-S1 Cabinet, Continued

A

CPU Motherboard

HEADER CONNECTOR TO

OPTION MOTHERBOARD

The 4100U CPU motherboard holds the CPU card, which is central to the 4100U-S1
system. It is mounted in the CPU bay, occupying two slots of space immediately beside
the power supply. These boards do not have a card address DIP switch (the CPU is
always address 0).

NETWORK WIRED MEDIA/ RS-232

TERMINAL BLOCK (TB3)

RUI TERMINAL BLOCK (TB2)

XMIT RTS RCV CTS GND

1

RS-232/NETWORK

CARD PORT 1

JUMPER (P10)

COMMS CONNECTOR TO

OPTION MOTHERBOARD

(P8)

(P3)

RUI RUI SHLD RUI RUI

B+ B- A+

5 5

1

-

RUI COMM
EARTH SHIELD
JUMPER (P9)

POWER/COMM TO
SYSTEM POWER
SUPPLY (P1)

RUI CLASS A
TROUBLE (LED1)

RUI PRIMARY SHORT
TROUBLE (LED2)

RUI SECONDARY
SHORT TROUBLE
(LED3)

BUS CONNECTOR
(J1) (Reserved for
future use)

POWER CONNECTOR TO

OPTION MOTHERBOARD

(P7)

NETWORK DAUGHTER CARD

CONNECTOR

(J2)

RS-232/NETWORK

CARD PORT 2

JUMPER (P11)

NETWORK WIRED MEDIA/ RS-232

TERMINAL BLOCK (TB1)

8

XMIT RTS RCV CTS GND 24C RSRVD

1

PIEZO

Figure 2-1. CPU Motherboard (566-227)

Continued on next page

CPU DAUGHTER CARD
CONNECTOR (J3)

POWER/COMMS TO
ADJACENT BAY (P4)

POWER/COMMS TO
ADJACENT BAY (P5)

POWER/COMMS TO
ADJACENT BAY (P6)

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Introduction to 4100U-S1 Cabinet, Continued

CPU Card

The CPU card mounts onto the CPU motherboard. The CPU card contains a service port,
a direct drive user interface connection, and a port for a service modem.

MODEM

SERVICE MODEM
CONNECTOR (P4)

CONNECTOR TO CPU

MOTHERBOARD (P9)

BAT ON BAT OFF

BATTERY BACKUP

ON/ OFF JUMPER (P3)

2

SERVICE PORT
COMM JUMPER (P1)

LED1 LED2 LED3

CPU BOOTLOADER LEDs
(LED1 – LED4)

TROUBLE LED (LD5)

SERVICE PORT DISPLAY

SERVICE PORT (P5)

DIRECT-DRIVE
DISPLAY PORT (P6)

CPU CARD
BD ASSY
566-149

TROUBLE LED (LED5):

OFF: No trouble.
FLASHING: CPU has power but the software is

failing to hit the watchdog
ON: The 5 V is outside the acceptable range

WARM START
SWITCH (SW1)

Figure 2-2. CPU Card (566-149)

Continued on next page

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Introduction to 4100U-S1 Cabinet, Continued

CPU Card LEDs

The CPU card LEDs indicate Bootloader status as shown in the table below.

Table 2-1. CPU Card LEDs 1 through 4

Status

Condition

Bootloader
Initialization

Bad Master
CRC or No
Master Present

Diagnostic Fail –
RAM

Diagnostic Fail –
Bootloader CRC

Downloading
Master

Downloading
CFIG

Downloading
MsgLib

Downloading
BootLoader

Download
Successful

LED4 LED3 LED2 LED1

On (0.25s),

Off (0.25s)

On Off Off Off

On Off Off On

On Off On Off

On Off On On

On On Off Off

On On Off On

On On On Off

On On On On

On (0.25s),

Off (0.25s)

On (0.25s),

Off (0.25s)

Continued on next page

On (0.25s),

Off (0.25s)

2-5

Introduction to 4100U-S1 Cabinet, Continued

Operator Interface

Additional CPU Motherboard Modules

The operator interface lets a user operate the panel. It provides alarm, fault, and isolate
status alerts, and lets the user review historical logs and perform diagnostics.

Figure 2-3. Operator Interface

4100-6014 Modular Network Interface Card (N IC ). A daughter card that mounts to the
CPU motherboard. Performs 4100 networking operations. May be installed with 4100­6056 Wired Media Cards and/or the 4100-6057 Fiber Media Cards.

System Power Supply (SPS)

The 4100U-S1 is powered by the SPS (System Power Supply), which gets its primary
power from the AC mains and its secondary power from the backup batteries.

The SPS in the 4100U-S1 has hardware and software that are specific to Australian
requirements.

The system power supply is mains powered and has backup batteries that get switched in
on mains failure. It is the initial power source for the CPU and the host cabinet. The SPS
provides 24V card power to the CPU motherboard and the other cards. It also supplies
24V power on a separate bus to the outputs, e.g. Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs).

The SPS also has three on-board NACs that support reverse polarity supervision . It
provides an IDNet channel, auxiliary power, an auxiliary relay, and it mounts and drives
the Alarm Relay Card.

The SPS performs functions such as brownout detection, battery transfer, battery
recharge, earth fault detection, and power limiting of outputs. It provides voltage and
current information to the CPU card, which can then be displayed at the user interface.

The 24VDC bulk power on the SPS is unregulated, and is divided into three feeds: 24V
Card, 24V Signal, and 24V Aux Power. 24V Card, which supplies the cards, and Aux
Power, which is accessible on screw terminals, are each rated at 2A and protected by a
PTC. The 27.3V regulated battery charger is powered from the bulk supply and is
switched off during alarm. The charger has two programmable options of rating: 1.4A for
6-18Ahr batteries, and 3.3A for batteries above 18Ahr.

The “heavy” 24V Signal feed is only accessible via the NACs on the SPS.

Continued on next page

2-6

Introduction to 4100U-S1 Cabinet, Continued

(P7)

(P1)

The basic 4100U-S1 has a Fuse Distribution Board mounted on the SPS chassis and
connected to the Auxiliary Power terminals. This provides four sets of supply terminals,
each individually fused at 1A, but the collective capacity is still limited to 2A from the
Auxiliary Power supply. The fuses are not directly supervised.

IDNET TERMINAL BLOCK (TB1)

NAC TERMINAL BLOCK (TB2)

POWER/COMM TO
NEXT PDI (P6)

IDNET SHIELD JUMPER

(P2)

CITY/RELAY CARD

TROUBLE INDICATION

JUMPER (P3)

DEVICE ADDRESS

SWITCH (SW1)

AUXILIARY RELAY
TERMINAL BLOCK

(TB4)

AUXILIARY POWER

TERMINAL BLOCK

(TB3)

24V IN

+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+

F4 F1F3 F2

FUSE DISTRIBUTION BOARD

-

CITY / RELAY CARD

MOUNTING AREA

CITY CARD

CONNECTOR

POWER/COMM TO
CPU
MOTHERBOARD
(P8)

BATTERY
CONNECTORS:
P4
P5

EARTH
FAULT
MONITOR
JUMPER

AC
CONNECTOR
(under board)

Figure 2-4. System Power Supply

Continued on next page

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Introduction to 4100U-S1 Cabinet, Continued

The Power Distribution Interface (PDI)

POWER/COMMS

CONNECTORS

(P1-P3)

POWER SOURCE

JUMPERS

(P4, P5)

AUDIO INTERFACE

CONNECTORS

(P6, P7)

(Not used in 4100U-S1)

Mains Outlet

In the expansion bay, power and data are distributed via the power distribution interface
(PDI). The PDI is a wiring board with eight card slots, each of which can accommodate a
4-inch (102 mm) x 5-inch (127 mm) slave card. If 4100-style motherboards are used, they
must be mounted over the PDI using a kit of metal standoffs (part number 4100-KT0468).

4100 POWER DISTRIBUTION INTERFACE

ASSY 566-084

Figure 2-5. The Power Distribution Interface (PDI)

The rightmost 2” slot in the expansion bay is occupied by a mounting bracket holding a
single switched General Power Outlet. The fixed AC power wiring must be installed to
this GPO by a suitably qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT: AC power must be provided to the 4100U-S1 from a dedicated branch
circuit.

The SPS plugs into this GPO, and can be switched off o r un pl u gged for servicing.

2-8

Step 1. Mounting Cabinets

Overview

The important aspects of mounting the cabinet are:

• Access for the operator;

• Height of displays and controls;

• Free space for door opening;

• Cable entry for field wiring.

Refer to AS1670.1 for the height requirement and minimum access requirements.

In general, 4100U-S1 cabinets will be wall mounted. There are four dimpled mounting
holes in the rear of the cabinet. These are accessible from the inside of the cabinet with the
equipment bays still fitted, but it may be more convenient to remove the CPU bay. See the
instruction in the next section about this procedure.

Mounting hole and cabinet dimensions are shown in drawing 1976-176, in the appendix to
this manual.

Door opening is to the left as standard.

Step 2. Mounting Card Bays to Cabinets

Overview

The CPU Bay and the Expansion Bay are both attached to the rear of the cabinet by four
8/32” screws. The bays are prevented from movement during transit by locking screws
fitted just below the upper mounting screws.

To remove a bay, remove the locking screws, loosen the mounting screws, then lift the
bay up and out. Disconnect any wiring from the bay before lifting it free.
Assembly is the reverse of this procedure. The transit locking screws do not have to be
re-fitted to an installed cabinet.

Step 3. Configuring Cards

Overview

CPU Motherboard Configuration

The CPU, SPS, and all other modules to be mounted in the 4100U-S1 cabinet must be
configured to operate correctly in the system via their DIP switch and jumper ports. This
section describes the hardware configuration for the CPU and SPS, since they will always
be used in the CPU bay.

The CPU motherboard must be jumpered as follows:
P9 determines whether the RUI SHIELD signal is connected to 24 C or Earth.

• Position 1 – 2: SHIELD to 24 C (default). Set to this position unless the system

uses a TrueAlert Power Supply. Use this setting for 4100U-S1.

• Position 2 – 3: SHIELD to Earth. Set to this position only if the system uses a

TrueAlert Power Supply.

Continued on next page

2-9

Step 3. Configuring Cards, Continued

Note: Some devices that connect to RUI have inherently grounded shield

terminals, in which case 24 C cannot be used. If 24 C is used, a Negative
Ground Fault will occur.

P10/P11: P10 is associated with Port 1 and P11 is associated with Port 2. P10 and P11 are
used to set the CPU motherboard up to be attached to either a network card or a RS­232/2120 card.

• Position 1 – 2: Network card (NIC) plugged into CPU motherboard (default).

• Position 2 – 3: RS-232/2120 card plugged into CPU motherboard.

CPU Daughter Card Configuration

SPS Configuration

The CPU daughter card must be jumpered as follows:
P1 is used for engineering diagnostics (COMLAB). Normally has no link fitted.

• Position 1 – 2 : Download or no connection.

• Position 2 – 3 : Diagnostic mode.

P3 configures the RAM battery as ON or OFF.

• Position 1 – 2 : ON – move to this position for normal operation.

• Position 2 – 3 : OFF – factory setting.

The SPS must be configured as follows:
SW1: Using DIP switch SW1, set the SPS card address to 1. Use the address table in

Appendix A for the switch settings.
P2: P2 configures the IDNet shield connection.

• Position 1 – 2 (bottom) : Connects the shield to 0 V (default). Use this setting for

4100U-S1.

• Position 2 – 3 (top) : Connects the shield to earth ground.
P3 configures relay 3 on the 4100-6033 Alarm Relay Card.

• Position 1 – 2 (top) : Removes fault monitoring on Relay 3 (default). Use this setting

for 4100U-S1.

• Position 2 – 3 (bottom) : Makes Relay 3 activate when there is a fault.

P1: Earth connect jumper.

• Position 1 – 2 (rhs): Enables Earth fault monitoring. Set to this position unless the

system uses a TrueAlert Power Supply under common 0 V. Use this setting for
4100U-S1.

• Position 2 – 3 (lhs): Disables Earth fault monitoring. Set to this position only if the

system uses a TrueAlert Power Supply under common 0 V.

PDI Configuration

Configuring Other Cards

P4/P5: The PDI can be configured to draw its power from different sources via P4 and
P5. For 4100U-S1 both links should be in position 1-2.

Refer to the appropriate installation instructions to configure other cards that are located
in the CPU and expansion bays. The common 4100U cards and modules are included in
this manual. Refer to Appendix D for a list of publications.

2-10

Step 4. Interconnecting Modules and Bays

Overview

Guidelines

Each card has to be interconnected with every other card in its bay. At the same time,
bays in the 4100U-S1 also have to be connected together. Read this section to ensure that
cards and bays are interconnected correctly. Refer also to drawings 1976-136 and 1976-

137.

The basic 4100U-S1 will have all necessary interconnection wiring already fitted, but
additional wiring may be necessary if expansion modules are fitted.

Review the following guidelines before interconnecting modules and bays.

• The SPS provides 24 V power to the CPU motherboard.

• The CPU motherboard provides 8 V (3 A capacity) for use by legacy 4100 slave

cards. 24 V Card power is routed through the motherboard for slave card use.

• 4100 internal comms and power are harnessed to other bays. Do not connect the 8 V

at P7 to an 8 V converter on a Goldwing or remote interface card.

• 24 V Card power from the SPS is rated at 2 A maximum.

• The 4-wire comms and power harness carries only the 24 V Card supply to a PDI,

and not the 24V Signal supply.

• Some of the wire harnesses supplied with add-on cards may not be required. These

spare harnesses should be stored in case of future requirements.

Card Interconnections in the CPU Bay

Card Interconnections Within Expansion Bay

Basic Bay-To-Bay Interconnections

Connect P8 on the SPS to P1 on the CPU motherboard using the 8 wire harness with
eight-position Molex minifit connector (provided).

The power distribution interface (PDI) mounted to the back of the expansion cabinet
carries 24V Card power and data to each 4”x 5” card.

Refer to “Step 5: Installing Modules into Expansion Bays for instructions on mounting
4”x 5” cards to the PDI. Also bear in mind that legacy 4100 motherboards require non­PDI interconnections to each other and to the CPU Motherboard.

The 4 wire harness 734-008 is used to carry 24V Card power and coms from the CPU bay
to the expansion bay. Connector P1 on the PDI receives power from P6 on the SPS or P7
or P8 on the CPU Motherboard. P2 on the PDI is used to connect power and comms to a
64/64 Controller. In a larger system, P3 on the PDI is used to carry power and comms to
the next PDI, but is not used in 4100U-S1.

Continued on next page

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Step 4. Interconnecting Modules and Bays, Continued

Connecting to Motherboards

Panels with legacy motherboards in the expansion bay require some non-PDI
connections. If you need to connect a harness to a motherboard, refer to Figure 2-6 and
follow these steps. Make sure to route the power and communication wiring on the left
side of the bay.

1. Connect one end of the 733-525 Harness to a motherboard in the CPU bay.

If the CPU bay has no additional motherboards (the usual case), connect the harness
to the P8 and P7 connectors of the CPU motherboard.

• Insert the harness connector with the blue wire into the P8 connector. Note that

the P8 connector has eight pins. Insert the harness connector on either the top
four pins or the bottom four pins, not in the middle.

• Insert the harness connector with the white wire into the P7 connector. Note that

the P7 connector has eight pins. Insert the harness connector on either the top
four pins or the bottom four pins, not in the middle.

2. Connect the other end of the harness to the leftmost motherboard in the next bay,

as described below.

• Insert the harness connector with the blue wire into the P2 connector. Note

that the P2 connector has eight pins. Insert the harness connector on either
the top four pins or the bottom four pins, not in the middle.

• Insert the harness connector with the white wire into the P3 connector. Note

that the P3 connector has eight pins. Insert the harness connector on either
the top four pins or the bottom four pins, not in the middle.

733-525 Harness

Connector with

Blue Wire Goes

Connector with

White Wire Goes

to P2

to P3

Figure 2-6. Power and Communication Wiring for Motherboards (note that there

are limitations of where motherboards can be placed – see next section)

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Step 5. Installing Modules into Expansion Bays

Overview

Placement Guidelines

This section contains guidelines and instructions on installing 4”x 5” cards and traditional
motherboards into the 4100U-S1 expansion bay.

IMPORTANT: This section applies to aftermarket modules for expansion bays only. If

you do not need to install any aftermarket modules at all, you have
completed the panel installation and can apply AC power.

Refer to the following guidelines before mounting 4” x 5” cards and/or motherboards to
the expansion bay.

• The expansion bay assembly includes a chassis, two end supports, one LED/switch

frame, and a power distribution interface (PDI) board.

• An expansion bay holds up to four 4” x 5” modules if a T-Gen 50 is fitted, or up to

six modules if not.

Block A Block C Block E

I/O Wiring

4" x 5" Module

I/O Wiring

4" x 5" Module

Slots 7 & 8

Power Distribution Interface (PDI)

4" x 5" Module

I/O Wiring

Block B Block D Block F

4" x 5" Module

I/O Wiring

(heatsink intrudes into slot 6 space)

T-Gen 50 on mounting bracke t (i f fitted)

Mounting Bracket

Main Outlet (GPO)

Figure 2-7. Expansion Bay 4”x 5” Card Placement

Continued on next page

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Step 5. Installing Modules into Expansion Bays, Continued

Placement
Guidelines
(continued)

• Motherboards can be installed on top of the PDI in expansi on bays . T he dat a and

power that would normally be bussed via the PDI are routed across the motherboards
via their left and right connectors (J1 and P1).

• Up to four 2” (51 mm) x 11 ½” (292 mm) motherboards can be installed in an

expansion bay if the pins on the left connector (usually P1) on the leftmost
motherboard are removed.

• Motherboards should be added from left to right, starting in slot 3.

• Relay motherboards must be the rightmost motherboards.

• The CPU motherboard generates the 8V supply required for 4100A motherboards. It

also has the 4100A style Molex connectors to which a harness can be fitted as in
Figure 2-6.

Block A Block E

4100 Option

cards cannot be

fitted in these

slots because of

clashes with the

front panel

display

controllers

Power Distribution Interface (PDI)

Slots 7 & 8

4" x 5" Module

I/O Wiring

Block B Block F

(heatsink intrudes into slot 6 space)

T-Gen 50 on mounting bracket (if fitted)

Mounting Bracket

Main Outlet (GPO)

Up to four 2” x 11 ½” motherboards can be mounted in the

expansion bay. Three motherboards fit into Slots 3 through 5; the

fourth can be added in Slot 6 if a T-Gen 50 is not fitted.

Figure 2-8. Expansion Bay Motherboard Placement

Continued on next page

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Step 5. Installing Modules into Expansion Bays, Continued

Installing 4” X 5” Cards

4”x 5” CARD

The power distribution interface (PDI) is mounted to the back of the expansion bay. The
PDI contains slots for up to eight 4”x 5” slave cards. Since the PDI carries power and data
across the entire bay, it solves most interconnection issues, especially between
4”x 5” cards.

Use the following instructions and the figure below to mount 4”x 5” slave cards to the
expansion cabinet.

1. Screw two standoffs and washers to the appropriate holes in the b ack of the

cabinet. These holes must line up with the screw holes in the 4”x 5” card. See
Figure 2-9.

2. Plug the 4”x 5” card into the appropriate blind mating connector. Seat the card

firmly onto the PDI when installing to ensure complete insertion of the power
connector into the PDI.

3. Secure the other end of the card to the standoffs with two 6/32” x ¼” torx screws

and washers.

WASHERS

STANDOFFS

SCREW
RETAINERS

6/32”
SCREWS

PDI CONNECTOR

(reverse side)

PDI

Figure 2-9. Slave Card/PDI Connection

Continued on next page

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Step 5. Installing Modules into Expansion Bays, Continued

Installing Motherboards

Use the following procedure when installing motherboards in an expansion bay. Start
with the third slot from the left and fill to the right. The mounting items are available as
kit 4100-KT0468.

1. Orient the motherboard with the connector labeled J1 on the right and the header

labeled P1 on the left.

2. Attach four metal threaded standoffs and lockwashers into the screw holes on the

chassis.

3. Attach two grey plastic standoffs to the motherboard socket mounting screws.

4. Secure the motherboard to the standoffs using four #6 torx screws as shown below.

METAL

STANDOFFS

SCREW HOLES

PLASTIC STANDOFFS

#6 SCREWS

This figure shows the motherboard being fitted to slot 2. In 410 0U-S1, slots 1 and 2 can’t
be used for motherboards.

SCREW HOLES

LOCKWASHERS

Figure 2-10. Installing the Motherboard in a 4100U-S1 Expansion Bay

2-16

Step 6. Installing LED/Switch Modules into Expansion Bays

Overview

The LED/switch user interface consists of a variety of modules, mounted to the front of
an expansion bay, which are configured via the 4100U Programmer. Each display module
contains between 8 and 24 switches and LEDs, each one separately configurable.

User interface functionality is driven by the 64/64 LED/Switch Controller Card, which
mounts behind two of the display modules (in positions 1 and 2). The types of modules
typically used in 4100U-S1 are as follows:

• 4100-1288 LED/Switch Controller Card with mounting plate.

• 4100-1289 LED/Switch Controller Card (no mounting plate; it mounts on the

expansion space of 4100-1288).

• 4100-1282 Display Card. With one red and one yellow LED per switch, this is

used for Alarm Zone Facility displays.

• 4100-1294 Slide-In Label Kit - one per 4100U-S1 cabinet

• ME0456 Fan Control Module

Each 4100-1288 or 4100-1289 LED/switch controller supports up to 64 LED indicators
and 64 switch controls. Using the 4100-1282 Display Card for zone disp lays, th is
corresponds to 32 zones per controller.

Other display cards are available for special display functions. Special configuration is
required to use other display cards. Contact your Simplex dealer for guidance.

Continued on next page

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Step 6. Installing LED/Switch Modules into Expansion Bays, Continued

The LED/Switch User Interface

Below is an illustration of a LED/switch bay from the user’s perspective.

Figure 2-11. LED/Switch Modules

LED/Switch Controller Card

The LED/switch controller card is a 4100 slave that mounts behind two LED/switch
modules. Each LED/switch controller handles up to 64 switches and 64 LEDs on the
modules and communicates their status to the 4100U CPU. This is sufficient for 32 zones.

REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR

JUMPER (P1)

The standard configuration of 4100U-S1 uses 4100-1282 cards for zone displays, with
programming so that pressing any switch toggles the Isolate state of the corresponding
zone.

GND1

LED/SWITCH DISPLAY

CONNECTOR

COMM LOSS LED

(P4; reverse side)

(LED1)

ADDRESS DIP

SWITCH (SW1)

LED1
COMM
LOSS

P1

POWER/COMMS

SW1

CONNECTORS

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Figure 2-12. LED/Switch Controller

(P2)
(P3)

P2

12

P3

12

Continued on next page

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Step 6. Installing LED/Switch Modules into Expansion Bays, Continued

LED/Switch
Controller Card,

(continued)

Configuring the LED/Switch Controller Card

Mounting LED/Switch Modules to the Expansion Bay

If more than 32 zones are required, a second controller (4100-1289) will be required.

Note that an ME0456 fan control module counts as 8 zones when adding up the controller
requirements.

LED 1. This LED illuminates if communication loss between the controller and the CPU
occurs. It is independent of jumper P1 (which configures different communication loss
features).

The 64/64 LED/switch controller requires physical configuration, but the LED/Switch
modules do not. Switch controller configuration consists of setting jumper P1 and setting
the card address. In the 4100U-S1, the first display controller is address 3 and the second
has address 4. Card addressing is covered in Appendix A.

Refer to the figure below to mount the display cards to the front of the expansion bay.

ADDITIONAL

LED/SWITCH

#6 UNC NUTS

CONTROLLER

LOCKWASHERS

GROUND

CONNECTION

LED/Switch Controller

assemblies are installed

in the end slot in the

basic 4100U-S1

GROUND
CONNECTION

Figure 2-13. LED/Switch Card Mounting

Continued on next page

2-19

Step 6. Installing LED/Switch Modules into Expansion Bays, Continued

Mounting the Additional LED/ Switch Controller Card

Refer to the figures and instructions below to mount the LED/switch controller card
assembly to the back of one of the LED/switch cards.

1. Use four 322-123 Nuts and four 268-009 bay Washers to secure the 637-141
Bracket to the inside front of the expansion bay. Note that there is only one
location where the bracket can be mounted, as shown in Figure 2-13.

2. Attach the header connector on the back side of the controller (P4) to the P1 (In)

connector on the back side of the first LED/switch modules.

3. Secure the controller card to the board using four 6/32” x 1/4 “ Torx screws, as

shown in Figure 2-14.

Figure 2-14. Controller Card Mounting

The second Controller Card (4100-1289) is mounted in the spare space on the same
bracket.

Continued on next page

2-20

Step 6. Installing LED/Switch Modules into Expansion Bays, Continued

LED/Switch Modules

Wiring Instructions

All types of modules are mounted to the front of a bay, and are connected to each other
via a ribbon cable. Each module operates by the same rules: when a button is pressed, the
controller card sends the CPU the information, and the action programmed for that button
occurs.

To interconnect display cards and connect the controller card to a power source:

1. Use harness 734-008 to connect P2 on the controller card to one of the 4-pin

connectors on the PDI.

2. If there are two controller cards, use harness 734-036 to connect P3 on the first

controller card to P2 on the second controller card. The order does not matter.

Connect P4 of the controller to P1 of the left-most display module, with the ribbon cable
provided (the first two display modules are fitted in the factory). Connect P2 of this
display module to P1 of the next module, up to a maximum of four modules. Repeat for
the second controller, if fitted.

TO SECOND

CONTROLLER CARD

734-008

HARNESS

LED/SWITCH

CONTROLLER

734HARNESS 008

TO PDI

CONNECTOR OR

ANOTHER

CONTROLLER

CARD

(approximately as viewed on the rear of the open bay door)

LED/SWITCH

MODULE 2

OUT

IN

P2

P1

26 - CONDUCTOR

RIBBON CABLE

(reverse side)

LED/SWITCH

P4

MODULE 1

OUT

IN

P2

P1

Figure 2-15. LED/Switch Controller Wiring

LED/SWITCH

MODULE 3

OUT

IN

P2

P1

LED/SWITCH

MODULE 4

OUT

IN

P2

P1

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4100U Fan Control Module

Overview

Labelling

Mounting & Connection

The ME0456 is a 4100U style Switch/LED display module designed specifically for fan
control. It complies with the requirements of AS 1668.1:1998. It has rotary switches and
LEDs for 4 sets of fans. In order to accommodate the required rotary switches, the front
plate is joggled forward so that it protrudes through the trim.

The Fan Control switch positions of ON, AUTO an d OFF, are permanently marked on the
faceplate label, as required by AS 1668. The name area accommodates 3 rows of 6 letters
at 5mm.

The labelling of the LEDs, ON, FLT, and OFF is marked on the removable fan name
label card, LB0605, supplied with the module.

The card may be reversed and different LED labelling used, e.g. for damper controls.

A template version of this label is available as LB0605. This template allows entry of the
fan name on a PC for local printing. LED names may also be revised.

The Fan Control module mounts to the frame of the 4100U-S1 Expansion bay door from
the front, in a similar fashion to display modules. Mounting nuts and washers are
provided.

Connection from “Out” of the adjacent Switch/LED module (or 64/64 Controller if it is
the first module on that Controller) to “In” on the module is by the flat flexible cable
provided (166-226).

Programming

The module is programmed as a standard 8 Switch/16 LED module. Up to four modules
can be driven by one 64/64 Switch/LED Controller.

Each fan control with one rotary switch uses two of the 8 “switches”, and 3 of the 16
LEDs of an 8 Switch/16 LED module as per Table 2-1. The other 4 LEDs are not fitted so
must not be programmed, since it serves no purpose.

Table 2-1. Switch/LED Format

Fan Control Switches

LEDs

ON FLT OFF

1 SW1, SW2 LD1 LD2 LD3
2 SW3, SW4 LD5 LD6 LD7
3 SW5, SW6 LD9 LD10 LD11
4 SW7, SW8 LD13 LD14 LD15

The switch functions for Fan Control 1 are shown in Table 2-2. The state of having both
switches closed is not physically achievable.

Table 2-2. Switch Status

SW1 SW2 Fan Control Status

Closed (up) Open (centre) On
Open (centre) Closed (up) Off
Open (centre) Open (centre) Auto

Continued on next page

2-22

Figure 2-16. ME0456 Fan Control Module

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2-24

Chapter 3

Networking

Introduction

In this Chapter

A basic 4100U-S1 system becomes a network node when a Network Interface Card (NIC)
or other compatible network card is installed and connected to another network node.
How network cards connect to each other depends on the type of media cards being used.

Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.

Topic See Page #

Network Configuration
Introduction to the 4100 Network Interface Card (NIC)
Step 1. Configuring Network Cards
Step 2. Mounting Media Cards to the NIC

6Step 3. Mounting Network Cards in the 4100U-S1

Step 4. Wiring Network Cards

3-2
3-4
3-7
3-9
3-9

3-10

3-1

Network Configuration

Overview

Ring and Star Configurations

Multiple 4100U-S1 panels can be connected together into a network system by using
network interface cards (NICs). When a NIC is installed into a 4100U-S1, it is used to
connect to other network nodes. Nodes m ay consist of other 4100U-S1 or larger 4100U
panels, or they may be other types of node such as Graphical Command Centers (GCCs),
or Visual Command Centers (VCCs). A node is a self-sufficient CPU that controls
appliances and devices, and which also has the capability of controlling and
communicating with other nodes.

The network configuration supports two co mmon architectures or wiring configurations:
ring or star. A networked system can also use a combination of the two.

The ring configuration consists of a number of nodes connected in a closed loop. The star
configuration consists of several nodes connected directly to one common node. Physical
bridge cards are used for the star configuration. Physical bridges reduce the amount of
wire that would otherwise be needed to connect all nodes in a loop, and therefore cut
down on system response time. However, the ring configuration is more secure against
cabling faults. A combination of the two styles is illustrated in

Ring Topology

Figure 3-1.

Graphic Command

Center (GCC)

Network Display Unit

(NDU) Hub Node

Physical Bridge Links

(Star Topology)

Distributed Remote

Node Locations

Figure 3-1. Ring/Star Configuration Example

Continued on next page

3-2

Network Configuration, Continued

Connecting Loops

Physical Bridge Link

Network rings or loops can be joined via physical bridge cards. There may be no more
than two network loops connected in tandem. For every two loops that are
interconnected (using one physical bridge), there can be a maximum of three other
physical bridges used in a star configuration. See

Figure 3-2.

Remote

Node

Physical

Bridge

Link

Remote Loop

Hub Node

Physical Bridge Link

Physical Bridging

(Star Configuration)

Physical Bridge Link

Hub

Node

Local Loop

Graphic Command

Center (GCC)

Figure 3-2. Interconnected Loop Configuration

System Design

To be used as a network node, a 4100U-S1 panel must contain the following:

• CPU

• System Power Supply

• 4100-6014 Network Interface Card plus two Media Cards

3-3

Getting Started

Overview

This chapter describes how to turn a basic 4100U-S1 into a network node. This process
consists of the following:

Step 1. Mounting media cards to the network interface card (NIC)
Step 2. Mounting the network cards in the panel
Step 3. Wiring between panels

Each step is described in this chapter. Before beginning the installation, review the next
few pages for a detailed description of network cards and the media cards that mount onto
them.

Introduction to the 4100 Network Interface Card (NIC)

Overview

The Network Interface Card (NIC) is a slave card that uses the standard 4100 serial bus to
communicate with the CPU. The NIC connects 4100U-S1 and other panels in a network,
providing communication between each panel via fiber or shielded twisted pair cable.

The NIC is designed to be connected in a loop or ring arrangement, so that a single cable
fault does not cause the entire system to fail. The ring arrangement provides the most
secure and fault-tolerant wiring possible.

Two types of media boards can be used with the NIC card.

• The Fiber-Optic Media Card uses multimode optical fibres to connect network

nodes. This can be used for electrically noisy environments or for connecting
externally to other buildings.

• The Wired Media Card is used in all other types of applications. This uses

ordinary screened paired cable to connect network nodes.

Up to two media boards can be plugged onto each NIC. The same NIC can use a
combination of two types of media boards (for example, a NIC may have a wired media
card connected to port 1 and a fiber-optic media card connected to port 2).

Continued on next page

3-4

Introduction to the 4100 Network Interface Card (NIC), Continued

(P2)

Network Module Illustrations

DATA TRANSMIT/

RECEIVE LEDs

(LED2 THROUGH

LED5)

MEDIA CARD

40-PIN

CONNECTORS

(P5, P6)

DATA RATE JUMPER

PORT (P3)

DATA

PROTOCOL

JUMPER PORT

(P3)

ADDRESS DIP

SWITCH (SW2)

MOTHERBOARD
CONNECTOR (P4)

NIC Card LED Indications

YELLOW LED

(LED1)

RESET SWITCH

(SW1)

The 4100-6014 NIC has the following LEDs:

Figure 3-3. 4100-6014 Network Interface Card

DIAL-UP
SERVICE
MODEM
CONNECTOR

LED1 (yellow). Illuminates when

• The host CPU requests it to illuminate

• A transmission fails

• It is off-line with the host CPU

• It needs to be configured

LED2 (red). Illuminates when a data ‘0’ is received at the right port.
LED3 (green). Illuminates when a data ‘0’ is transmitted at the right port.
LED4 (red). Illuminates when a data ‘0’ is received at the left port.
LED5 (green). Illuminates when a data ‘0’ is transmitted at the left port.

Continued on next page

3-5

Introduction to the 4100 Network Interface Card (NIC), Continued

NIC Media Cards

There are two approved modules that can be plugged into the 4100-6014 NI C:

• 4100-6057 Fiber-Optic Media Card (565-261)

• 4100-6056 Wired Media Card (565-413)

Each module is shown below.

FIBER-OPTIC DATA:
TRANSMIT (U1),
RECEIVE (U2)

40-PIN NETWORK

INTERFACE CARD

CONNECTOR (J1)

Figure 3-4. The 4100-6057 Fiber-Optic Media Card

RESERVED (TB1)

40-PIN NETWORK

INTERFACE CARD

CONNECTOR (P1)

Figure 3-5. The 4100-6056 Wired Media Card

Continued on next page

3-6

Introduction to the 4100 Network Interface Card (NIC), Continued

Requirements and Limitations

Table 3-1. 4100 NIC & Media Cards - Electrical and Environmental

Electrical Specifications

Network

Interface Card

Fiber

Media Card

Wired

Media Card

Startup, no media cards: 8 VDC @ 110 mA
Nominal, no media cards: 20 to 32 VDC @ 0 mA

Using 24 V power supply: 20 VDC @ 140 mA max.
Using 5 V power supply (GCC/NPU): 5 VDC @ 130 mA
max.

4.75 to 5.25 VDC @ 170 mA max.

Environmental Specifications (All Modules)

Operating

Temperature

Humidity

32° to 120° F (0° to 50° C)
10% to 93% relative humidity at 32°C

Step 1. Configuring Network Cards

Specifications

Overview

CPU Motherboard Jumper Settings

NIC Card Address Setting

The NIC card, along with each media card, all have jumpers that must be set as shown
below.

NIC-compatible jumper settings on CPU motherboards depend on which motherboard is
used.

Motherboard 566-227 (normally used in 4100U-S1):
P10: Port 1 settings.

P11: Port 2 settings.

• P10/P11 position 1 – 2: Network card (NIC) attached to CPU motherboard (default).

• P10/P11 position 2 – 3: RS-232/2120 card attached to CPU motherboard.

Motherboard 565-274:

• JW1 and JW2 must be installed.

• Jumper plugs P5-P8 must not be installed.

Use SW2 to set the NIC card address. Refer to Appendix A for the address table.

Continued on next page

3-7

Step 1. Configuring Network Cards, Continued

NIC Card Jumper Settings

Wired Media Card Jumper Settings

There are two jumper settings on the NIC card: P3 and P4.
P3: Determines the NIC data transmission rate, 57.6 kbits/second or 9600 bits/second.

• Position 1 – 2 (the right two pins) or no pins jumpered: 57.6 kbits/second

(default for 4100U-S1).

• Position 2 – 3 (the left two pins): 9600 bits/second.
P4: Determines the data protocol, 8-bit or 9-bit, that the NIC card is using.

• Position 1 – 2 (the right two pins) or no pins jumpered: 9-bit (default for 4100U-

S1).

• Position 2 – 3 (the left two pins): 8-bit.
All settings are labelled on the card.

P2: Tells the system which wire type is to be used.

• Positions 1 – 2, 5 – 6, and 7 – 8: 0.8mm shielded, twisted pair wiring.

• Remove all jumpers to specify 0.2mm unshielded twisted pair telephone cable

wiring.

IMPORTANT: When using the wired media card, the Earth fault detection is performed

on the left port only. Remove R1 (1 Ohm resistor) from the wired media
card on the right port.

3-8

Step 2. Mounting Media Cards to the NIC

Overview

Media Card Mounting

The 4100-6014 Network Interface Card (NIC) uses media cards to connect to other NICs.
This section describes how the media cards are mounted onto NICs.

NICs connect to each other via the two types of media cards. The types of media cards in
the right and left ports are determined by the type of wiring that is being used between
cards.

Connect P1 on the wired media card, or J1 on the fiber media cards, to P5 (the left port)
on the NIC.

To connect a second media card to the same NIC, connect it as described above, but use
P6 (the right port) on the NIC. Note that any two types of media cards can be connected
to the same NIC.

MEDIA CARDS

STANDOFFS FIT INTO HOLES

40-PIN

CONNECTION

(MEDIA CARD

P1 OR J1 TO

NIC P5)

40-PIN
CONNECTION
(MEDIA CARD
P1 OR J1 TO
NIC P6)

4100-6014 NETWORK

INTERFACE CARD

Figure 3-6. Media Card Mounting

Step 3. Mounting Network Cards in the 4100U-S1

The 4100 NIC daughter card inserts into motherboards as follows:

• If the 566-227 CPU Motherboard (default for 4100U-S1) or 565-275 CPU

Motherboard is used, the NIC daughter card is inserted into connector J2.

• If the 565-274 CPU Motherboard is being used, the NIC daughter card is

inserted into connector J1.

3-9

Step 4. Wiring Network Cards

Overview

Wiring Guidelines

The nodes in the network now have to be wired together, so that the NIC i n one host
panel connects to the NIC in the next panel.

Refer to the following guidelines field wiring

General

• Network nodes must be wired from right port to left port, regardless of the media

type selected.

• Best protection is achieved by wiring the nodes in a loop fashion. A single fault

(except an Earth fault) will cause the network to reconfigure for degraded
operation. A second fault (except an Earth fault) will result in the network
dividing into two separate networks.

• It is permissible to use mixed media in a network. For example, some spans may

be wired media while others are optical fiber.

• Each NIC has a jumper for selecting between network data rates of 57.6 kbps

and 9.6 kbps. All cards in the network must be set for the same rate. When
physical bridging is used, the data rate must be set to 9.6kbps.

• Each NIC has a jumper for selecting between 8- and 9-bit network protocols. All

cards in the network must be set for the same network protocol. When physical
bridging is used, the protocol must be set to 9-bit.

Wired Media

• Earth fault detection is performed on the left port only. When a network Earth

fault occurs, the trouble is reported on the node whose left port is connected to
the earthed section.

2

• All 0.8mm

0.2mm

wiring used Wired Media Cards must be shielded twisted-pair. All

2

(telephone cable) used must be twisted pair. When shielded cable is

used, the shield must be terminated to chassis Earth on the left port only.

• All network wiring except the shield is supervised and power limited.

• When wiring leaves the building, 2081-9044 Overvoltage Protectors sho uld be

connected at the entry point. One overvoltage protector is installed where wiring
leaves the building; another is installed where wiring enters the next building.

Fiberoptic

• All fibre cables must be multimode, graded index type. ST style connectors must be

used. No physical strain should be put on the cables. There must be no cable bends
of less than a 50mm radius.

• Two methods are available for joining fibre cable. Splices provide a permanent, very

low loss, fibre-to-fibre connection. Couplers provide temporary connection between
two ST style connectors with a loss of 1.2dB. Both methods are permitted on a fibre
network.

• Maximum line lengths for 50/125 and 62.5/125 cable are shown in

Table 3-2.

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Step 4. Wiring Network Cards, Continued

Wiring Distances

Maximum wiring distances are shown in the table below.

Table 3-2. Wiring Distances

Media Type Size Data Rate Max Distance

0.2 mm2

57.6 kbps 2,100m

unscreened

9.6 kbps 3,600m

57.6 kbps 3,000m

Wired

twisted pair

0.8 mm2

screened twisted

9.6 kbps 5,200m

3,000m

57.6 or 9.6 kbps
4,500m

4,000m

57.6 or 9.6 kbps
4,600m

Optical Fiber

pair

50/125 um

(4dB/km loss)

50/125 um

(3dB/km loss)

62.5/125 um

(4dB/km loss)

62.5/125 um

(3.75dB/km loss)

Notes:

• 0.8 mm

2

fire-rated screened twisted pair cable must not have more than 190nF/km

capacitance or 21Ω/km resistance.

• 0.2 mm

2

unshielded twisted-pair telephone cable must not have more than 72nF/km

capacitance or 84Ω/km resistance.

• Between any two connected network nodes, L+ of one node connects to R+ of the

other, and L- connects to R-.

Continued on next page

3-11

Step 4. Wiring Network Cards, Continued

Fiber-Optic Wiring

Fiber Optic Connection Types

Connectors U1 (transmitter) and U2 (receiver) on the 4100-6057 Fiber-Optic Media Card
are used to connect 4100-6014 NICs across parts of a network.

Note: ST connectors with long strain relief boots must be used with the fiber optic

cable.

Dual Fiber Optic Cable Connections. The standard fiber optic connection between
network nodes uses two fiberoptic cables, one for transmit and the other for receive. This
connection allows for optimum communications distance.

The available communications distance is determined by the properties of the specific
fiber cable used. Distances can be determined using the information and examples shown
below in Table 3-3.

Between any two connected network nodes, U1 (transmit) on the Fiber Media card of one
node is connected to U2 (receive) of the Fiber Media card of the other node, i.e., the
fibers “cross over” between nodes.

Single Fiber Optic Cable Connections. For applications where a single fiber cable is
available, or where use of a single cable is desired, using a model 4190-9010
Bi-Directional Coupler at each node combines the separate transmit and receive signals
into a single path (refer to the requirements list).

This connection allows use of a single fiber cable, but it does reduce communications
distance as indicated in the information and examples shown below in Table 3-4.

At each node, U1 (transmit) of the Fiber Media card must be connected to the transmit
port of the coupler, and U2 (receive) to the receive port of the coupler.

Continued on next page

3-12

Step 4. Wiring Network Cards, Continued

4190-9010 Coupler Requirements

The 4190-9010 Coupler is used with the 4100-6057 Fiber Optic Media Bo ard, revision
“C” or higher. Two 4190-9010 Bi-Directional Couplers are required per connection, one
at each node.

The 4190-9010 is equipped with type ST connectors. To make type ST to type ST
connections, an ST to ST coupler, by others, is required. ST to ST Couplers are available
from:

Black Box, part # FO200
Fiber Instrument Sales, part # F1-8101
Newark Electronics, part # 95F2097
(or equivalent)

Table 3-3. Dual Fiber Optic Cable Communications Distance Examples

Fiber Type 1*

50/125

numerical

aperture = 0.2

62.5/125

numerical

aperture = 0.275

*See notes at bottom of page.

MIFL 2

4 dB/km 4 dB 3 km

3 dB/km 3 dB 4.6 km

4 dB/km 4 dB 4.0 km

3.75

dB/km

Power

Margin

3 dB 4.6 km

Distance 3

Budget 3

17 dB

21.4 dB

Table 3-4. Single Fiber Optic Cable Communications Distance Examples

Fiber Type 1 MIFL 2

50/125

numerical

aperture = 0.2

62.5/125

numerical

aperture = 0.275

3 dB/km 2.33 km 3 dB

3.2 dB/km

Notes for Tables Above:

1. Cable specifications are for 50 or 62.5 um core with 125 um cladding, multi-mode
graded index fiber. Wavelength = 850 nm.

2. MIFL = Maximum Individual Fiber L oss. Numbers shown are for example reference
only, refer to specific cable for exact specification.

3. Maximum cable length is determined by distance listed or by reaching budget value,
whichever is shorter. Maximum distances listed for dual fiber cable are shorter than
would be calculated. Budget using 4190-9010 Bi-Directional Coupler is the same with
either size cable because the coupler input cables are 62.5/125 um fiber allowing
launch power to be the same.

Using 4190-9010 Bi-Directional Couplers

Power

Margin

2 dB

Distance 3 Budget 3

21.4 dB 9.4 dB

2.5 km

4190-9010

Coupler Loss

ST to ST

Coupler Loss

2 dB

Continued on next page

3-13

Step 4. Wiring Network Cards, Continued

4190-9010 Coupler
Requirements
(continued)

Wiring with the Wired Media Card

The illustration below shows coupler wiring.

Figure 3-7. Coupler Wiring

Refer to the guidelines and figures in this topic to use wired media cards.

IMPORTANT: TB1 on the wired media card must not be used when it is

connected to the 4100-6014 NIC.

• When the 4100-6056 (565-413) Interface Card is used with the 410 0-6014
Network Card, TB1 on the Interface Card cannot be used. Network wi ri n g m ust
be connected to the motherboard as shown.

• The shield should only be connected at one end of the line. The shield is
connected to the left port.

• Each cable requires two ferrite beads, one at each end. Refer to

Figure 5-1 for

bead wiring. Beads can be ordered as 4100-5129 (set of three).

• When wiring leaves the building, 2081-9044 Overvoltage Protectors are
required. One overvoltage protector is installed where wiring leaves the
building; another is installed where wiring enters the next building.

Table 3-5. 566-227 CPU Motherboard Wired Media Connections

CPU Motherboard Port for
Media Card Connected to P5

Wired Media Card Connection
(Left Port)

TB1-4 0 V
TB1-5 Earth ground
TB1-6 INV (-)
TB1-7 None
TB1-8 NONINV (+)

CPU Motherboard Port for
Media Card Connected to P6

Wired Media Card Connection
(Right Port)

TB3-1 NONINV (+)
TB3-2 Reserved
TB3-3 INV (-)
TB3-4 Earth ground
TB3-5 0 V

Continued on next page

3-14

Step 4. Wiring Network Cards, Continued

Wiring with the
Wired Media Card
(continued)

Figure 3-8, below, shows how CPU motherboards in two 4100U-S1s with wired media
network cards connect to each other. The right port terminals (TB3) on one 4100U-S1
are connected to the left port terminals (TB1) of the other 4100U-S1.

R+ R-

18 AWG

1 TB3 10

Left Port

8 TB1 1

L+ L-

Figure 3-8. Wired Media Interconnection between CPU Motherboards in

different panels

Continued on next page

3-15

Step 4. Wiring Network Cards, Continued

Loop Wiring, mixed Fiber and Cable

Figure 3-9 shows an example of loop network cabling using a mixture of fibreoptical
cable and twisted pair. Note that the left port of any network card is connected to the
right port of the next network card regardless of whether the connection is fiber or copper.

Multi-mode optical fibre

RIGHT PORT

FIBER MEDIA

LEFT PORT

FIBER MEDIA

PANEL #2

RIGHT PORT

FIBER MEDIA

LEFT PORT

WIRED MEDIA

PANEL #1

RIGHT PORT

WIRED MEDIA

LEFT PORT

FIBER MEDIA

PANEL #3

RIGHT PORT

WIRED MEDIA

LEFT PORT

WIRED MEDIA

PANEL #4

Twisted pair cable

Figure 3-9. Example of Ring/Loop NetworkWiring

3-16

Chapter 4

The System Power Supply & Alarm Relay Card

Introduction

In this Chapter

The system power supply (SPS) is described in Chapter 2. A picture of it is shown in
Figure 2-4.

This chapter has the current and voltage ratings of the SPS and describes how it is
installed and configured by the factory. It also describes the Alarm Relay Card that
mounts onto the SPS to provide three extra relays.

Field wiring of the SPS is covered in Section 5.

Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.

Topic See Page #

SPS Specifications
SPS Adjustments

SPS LED Indications

Troubleshooting an SPS
The Alarm Relay Card
Brigade Interfaces

4-2
4-4
4-5
4-6
4-7
4-9

4-1

SPS Specifications

Input/Output/Battery Specifications

The following table summarizes the specifications for the SPS.

Table 4-1. SPS Input and Output Specifications

AC Input Specifications

SPS in Basic 4100U­S1 (4100-9848AU)

240 VAC + 6% -10% @ 50 Hz
2 A Maximum

DC Output Specifications

Nominal 28VDC

Voltage

Minimum: 19.5 VDC Maximum: 32 VDC
Ripple: 2 VDC p-p @ full load (9A)

Total Current (max)

24V Card
24V Aux

Each NAC (total A+B)

9A alarm load. Includes: NACs; +24V Card;
+24V Aux; SPS card including on-board IDNet.

5A non-alarm load. Includes the above
allowances, and allows for battery charging at
high rate.

2A max. See note.
2A max

3A max alarm load
2A max non-alarm load (when used as AUX
24V power).

SPS IDNet Output 30 V or 35 V (see note below)

Battery Charger Specifications

Input Voltage Range 21-33 VDC

27.3 VDC ±200 mV @ 20°C, temperature

Output Float Voltage

compensated at approximately -36mV/°C
(0° C to 50° C)

Charger High 28.4Vdc

Supervision Voltages
(nominal at 20°C)

Charger Low 26.2Vdc
Battery Low 24.3Vdc
Battery Depleted 19.4Vdc

Output Current Limit

1.4 A (For 6.2 – 18 Ah battery)

3.3 A (Default; for 18-110 Ah battery)

Notes:

• AC power must be provided to the 4100U-S1 from a dedicated AC branch circuit.
The AC input is supervised wiring.

• The AC branch is terminated in the cabinet in the general power output (GPO)
mounted in the expansion bay. The SPS plugs into the GPO via a 3-pin plug and
mains lead.

• A mains fail fault is generated when the DC voltage drops below 20.3 V (nominally at
mains voltage 204VAC).

Continued on next page

4-2

SPS Specifications, Continued

• The bulk supply (rated at 9A max) which feeds 24V Sig, 24V Card, 24V Aux also
supplies the SPS Card including the on board IDNet, and the battery charger. The
charger is disabled during alarms so as to make the 9A available on the other busses.
(See the following table for the SPS current).

• +24V Sig is used to supply the NACs. It can be made accessible for other use by
configuring a NAC as an auxiliary power output (normally energized).

• The battery circuit is checked every 29 seconds. The battery test is programmed via
custom control for a 1 hour test once per week.

• The battery is connected to the charger but is normally disconnected from the bulk
supply. During mains fail or the 1 hour battery test, the battery gets connected to the
bulk supply.

• The IDNet output is 30V in the normal condition so as to prolong battery standby.
When it is necessary to activate large numbers of output devices on IDNet
peripherals (such as piezo sounders), the output voltage is increased to 35V to
provide sufficient voltage at the end of line to activate piezo sounders. The higher
voltage state is an alarm condition for the purpose of standby battery calculation.

SPS Current Consumption

The following table summarizes battery standby capabilities for the SPS. Voltage
assumed is 24 V, which is the rated battery voltage for lead-acid type batteries.

Table 4-2. SPS Current Specifications

Standby Conditions Current

• No alarms (NACs normal)

• IDNet LED ON, no IDNet devices connected

Add to above for each additional set of 50 IDNet devices in
standby, with IDNet at 30 V

Total current for fully loaded IDNet channel (250 devices) in
standby

175 mA

40 mA

375 mA

Alarm Conditions Current

• 3 NACs ON

• IDNet LED ON, no IDNet devices connected

Add to above for each set of 50 IDNet devices in alarm, 20
LEDs ON

Add to above for each set of 50 IDNet devices in alarm, LEDs
OFF

Total current for a fully loaded IDNet channel (250 devices) in
alarm, 20 LEDs ON

185 mA

80 mA

50 mA

475 mA

Notes:

• Additional standby conditions: Trouble relay activated, power trouble LED
on, IDNet LED on, battery charger off, auxiliary power load = 0 mA

Continued on next page

4-3

SPS Specifications, Continued

• Additional alarm conditions: Trouble relay activated, power trouble LED on,
IDNet LED on, battery charger off, auxiliary power load = 0 mA, NAC alarm
load = 0 mA, IDNet = 35 V

SPS Adjustments

Adjusting Voltages

Setting Jumpers and DIP Switches

There are two 4mm (i.e. small) potentiometers on the 4100-9848AU SPS, situated below
the centre of the PCB. These are adjusted in the factory and typically will not need
adjusting in the field.

If it is necessary to adjust them, turning the potentiometer clockwise increases the
corresponding voltage.

R341 Battery Charger Voltage

Adjust this potentiometer to achieve a charger voltage of 27.3V ± 0.1V at 20°C.
(Allow –36mV/°C for temperatures different to 20°C).

R342 Voltage Measurement Calibration
Adjust this potentiometer to match the measurement of charger voltage on the panel LCD
with that on a calibrated voltmeter measuring the charger output. Use the “Card
Status”option of the menu. Match the two readings to within 0.1V.

See Chapter 2 “
switches.

Step 3. Configuring Cards” for details of setting jumpers and DIP

4-4

SPS LED Indications

Status LEDs

The SPS has the following LEDs:

LED1 (yellow). Illuminates when NAC 1 is ON or in Fault.
LED2 (yellow). Illuminates when NAC 2 is ON or in Fault.
LED3 (yellow). Illuminates when NAC 3 is ON or in Fault.
LED4 (yellow). Illuminates to indicate a communications loss with the system CPU;

normally off.
LED5 (yellow). Indicates IDNet status. Normally off.

• Slow blink: Class A open circuit Fault.

• Fast blink: Short circuit Fault.

• On steady: No devices detected/ channel failure.

LED6 (yellow). Indicates power supply status. Normally off.

• Single blink: Positive earth fault.

• Double blink: Negative earth fault.

• Triple blink: Battery Fault.

• Quadruple blink: Charge r Fau l t.

• On steady: Overcurrent fault.

LED7 (green). Illuminates when the power supply is powered from the AC line. Off
when the power supply is de-energized, or when it is using battery backup power.

4-5

Troubleshooting an SPS

Overview

“IDNet Power Monitor Trouble”

“Extra Device”

“Class A Trouble”

“Earth Fault Search”

This section contains explanations of fault messages associated with the SPS that may
appear on the 4100U-S1 display. Heading text in the left margin shows the error message,
while the paragraph next to it describes the likely cause of the message.

There is no output voltage from the power supply. Refer to Chapters 2 and 5 for
information on power supplies.

One or more extra devices, i.e., devices that have not been configured on the IDNet
channel, are on the system. Only one message appears, regardless of the number of extra
devices found.

There is an open circuit on the IDNet channel. A hardware reset of the system is required
to reset the fault.

Comes up during the Earth Fault Search diagnostic function. Once the search is initiated,
the front panel display indicates how far the search process has progressed (10%, 25%…
75%), and then shows the results of the search. The result either identifies the offending
circuit or indicates that the earth fault could not be found. SPS circuits (IDNet, NAC, and
aux power) are searched. System alarm and trouble processing is suspended during the
search.

“Short Circuit”

“Channel Fail”

“No Answer/ Bad Answer”

“Output Abnormal”

Appears when a short circuit is detected on the IDNet channel. This status clears
automatically when the short circuit is removed.

Appears when at least one device on the IDNet channel has been configured, but no
devices are communicating on the channel. This message does not appear if there are no
configured devices on the IDNet channel.

Occurs when the 4100U-S1 is put into a diagnostic mode and finds a device not
responding, or responding unr el i a bl y .

Occurs when 24 V is not present on TrueAlarm devices or when TrueAlarm sensor bases
with relay driver outputs are not properly supervised or when isolator devices are in
isolation mode.

4-6

The Alarm Relay Card

Overview

The Alarm Relay Card mounts on, and is driven by, the SPS. It has 3 relays, each
providing one set of voltage-free contacts. It is fitted to the basic 4100U-S1 as standard.

The relays are able to be configured under custom control, but the defa ul t operation is for
system status, i.e. Fault (Trouble), Isolate (Supervisory), and Alarm, respectively. These
are commonly used to drive the Brigade signalling device (ASE or PPU/AI U) . See the
next section for more details about Brigade Devices.

10 Way FRC

connects to P7

on SPS

LD1 LD2 LD3
Fault

(Trouble)

p
3

F3 F2 F1

Isolate

(Supervisory)

p
2

p
1

Alarm

Energised Relay LEDs

Normally Closed/
Norma lly Open
Jumpers

3A, 5 x 15mm Fuses

Mounting (factory installed)

TB1 Terminal Block

TROUBLE SUPERVISORY ALARM

Figure 4-1. The Alarm Relay Card

The Alarm Relay Card mounts on the SPS adjacent to the largest relay K3. With the
power disconnected, fit the card using the three plastic stand-offs and one Torx screw
with plastic sleeve.

Connect P4 on the relay card to P7 on the SPS with the 10 way FRC provided.

4-7

The Alarm Relay Card, Continued

Configuration

Notes

The relays have one set of voltage-free contacts (see note below) connected to one pair of
terminals via a header. The two terminals are configured for normally closed or normally
open by positioning a jumper on the relay card.

Table 6-3. Alarm Relay Card Jumper Positions

Relay Header Normally Closed Normally Open
Alarm
Isolate (Supervisory)
Fault (Trouble)

P1
P2
P3

1-2 (top)
1-2 (top)
1-2 (top)

2-3 (bottom)
2-3 (bottom)
2-3 (bottom)

• The common contact of each relay has a transient suppressor to earth, and must not be

used to switch voltages greater than its rating of 40V.

• The common contact is protected with a 3A fuse (5 x 15mm type).

• For the default configuration, the relays are normally de-energised and energise on

Fault/Isolate/Alarm.

• The correspond ing LED illuminates when the relay is energized.

• The relays may be configured under custom control to operate other than the default

actions.

Warning

Specification

If relay RL3 is configured for operation other than Fault (Trouble), jumper P3 on the SPS
must be shifted to positions 1-2 (top).

CARD
Input Voltage 20-32Vdc
Input Current 15mA @ 24V, quiescent
(nominal) 37mA @ 24V, all relays on

RELAYS

Form Voltage-free changeover, suppressors to

earth
Voltage 30Vac, 32Vdc
Current 2A, resistive load

FUSE

F1, F2, F3 5 x 15mm, Glass Cartridge, 3A

4-8

Brigade Interfaces

Overview

Format

Applications

The Alarm Relay Card is typically used to provide a Brigade Interface. The default
configuration is for the three relays to operate on Fault (Trouble), Isolate (Supervisory)
and Alarm, respectively.

These relays are normally de-energised and energise on the respective status. They have
voltage-free contacts that are connected to two terminals and can be configured as
normally open or normally closed by the positioning of links. Refer to the previous
section for details.

If a normally energized relay is required to provide activ ation on complete loss of system
power (Standby), the Aux Relay on the SPS can be programmed as normally on and its
contacts connected in series/parallel with the contacts of the Fault (Trouble) relay as is
applicable, i.e., series for normally closed, parallel for normally open. Where the Brigade
interface is powered from the 4100U-S1 and monitored by the central station, this is not
typically required.

Note that if the Aux relay is programmed as normally energised, de-energising on Fault, it
cannot be used to replace the Fault relay on the Alarm Relay Card as the latter is link
connected to a hardware signal of “SPS CPU Fault”, and signals “Fault” when the SPS
loses communications with the CPU.

The 4100U-S1 has specific mounting doors for several types of signaling device. These
must be obtained separately.

Kit Contents

Door Mounting

FP0935 FP,4100U-S1 1976-174,ASE DOOR KIT

1 x 4U hinged door, with ASE cover and barrel nuts already fitted
1 x 3 way connector and 1 x 2 way connector for connection to the ASE when it is
fitted
1 x FP0740 FAS interface module with red, yellow, blue and white wires
1 x pair of red and black wires for connecting the ASE to the 41 0 0U -S 1 DC sup pl y
4 x M6 screws, washers and cage nuts for mounting the door
5 x Cable ties and adhesive cable tie holders for fastening the ASE wiring
1 x green earth lead + nut and washers to earth the door to the expansion bay
2 x M4 x 16 screws and crinkle washers to mount the ASE to the door

FP0937 FP,4100U-S1 1976-174,PPU/AIU DOOR KIT

1 x 4U hinged door with spacer bracket, connector strip, label and wiring already
fitted
4 x M6 screws, washers and cage nuts for mounting the door
5 x Cable ties and adhesive cable tie holders for fastening the PPU/AIU wiring
1 x green earth lead + nut and washers to earth the door to the expansion bay
4 x 1¼” PK screws and plastic spacers for mounting the PPU on the spacer bracket

Both types of brigade doors mount in the 4 unit space at the bottom of the 4100U-S1
cabinet, using 4 x M6 screws, washers and cage nuts. Cage nuts should already be fitted
to the 4100U-S1 and screws supplied with it, but there are spare screws, washers and cage
nuts supplied with each kit in case the others have been lost.

4-9

General Wiring

The ASE or AIU/PPU should be powered from the fused DC distribution board on the
power supply. It is recommended that the brigade device does not share its fuse
protection with any other equipment, for reliability.

The wiring between the brigade device and the 4100U-S1 should be routed neatly as
shown in the following drawings, and secured in place with the cable ties and adhesive tie
holders supplied with the kits.

Fit the protective earth lead between the quick-connect tap on the brigade interface door
and an unused stud in the lower right end of the expansion bay, using the nut and washers
supplied with this kit.

AIU/PPU Mounting

AIU/PPU Wiring

ASE Mounting

ASE Wiring

The AIU or PPU must be obtained separately. The AIU is fastened directly to the spacer
bracket on the brigade interface door by four screws supplied with the AIU. The PPU
mounts on the spacer bracket using four screws and plastic standoffs supplied with this
kit. See drawing 1901-267 sheet 2 for details.

The pre-fitted wiring must be connected to the 4100U-S1’s Alarm Relay Card terminals
as shown in 1901-267 sheet 2. Set the three links on the Alarm Relay card to the NO
positions for an AIU and the NC positions for a PPU. Note: the red wire has some extra
length, for use in linking the terminals together as shown. Both AIU and PPU require
extra wire links on the Alarm Relay terminals, and the PPU requires extra wire links on
the connector strip on the door.

The ASE must be obtained separately. If it is supplied complete with a body, this must be
removed before fitting the ASE to the door. The ASE is fastened to the brigade interface
door with the two M4 screws and crinkle washers in the kit. The antenna socket should
be fitted to the tab on the door below the ASE position. See drawing 1976-174 sheet 1 on
page 4 and the ASE installation instructions for details.

The FP0740 ASE FAS module must be connected to the 4100U-S1’s Alarm Relay Card
terminals and the 2 way ASE connector as shown in 1976-174 sheet 1. Set the three links
on the Alarm Relay card to the NC positions.

4-10

Chapter 5

SPS Field Wiring (4100U-S1)

Introduction

In this Chapter

This chapter shows how various devices are wired to an SPS. It includes connection to
NACs, IDNet, relays, and power circuits.

Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.

Topic See Page #

General Field Wiring Guidelines
SPS NAC Field Wiring Guidelines
Power Supply Wiring Distances
Using T-Gen 50 with 4100U-S1

SPS Auxiliary Power Wiring

SPS Relay Wiring
SPS IDNet Wiring

5-2
5-3
5-6

5-8
5-15
5-17
5-18

5-1

General Field Wiring Guidelines

General Guidelines

• All field wires must be 0.75 mm2 or greater cross section and comply with

AS1670.1 and the wiring code.

• Conductors must test free of all earth leakage.

• All wiring must be done using copper conductors only, unless noted otherwise.

• If shielded wire is used,

- the metallic continuity of the shield must be maintained throughout the
entire cable length.

- the entire length of the cable must have a resistance greater than 1 Megohm
to earth ground.

• Underground wiring must be free of all water.

• Wires that run in plenum should be in conduit.

• A system ground must be provided for earth detection and lightning protection

devices. This connection must comply with approved earth detection.

• Only system wiring should be run together in the same conduit.

• Use supplied ferrite beads with all SPS field wiring including the Aux 24V.

Loop wires twice through the supplied ferrite bead(s) as shown in Figure 5-1.
(Extra can be ordered as 4100-5129 – 3 beads).

Wires go twice
through (1 turn)

Figure 5-1. The Ferrite Bead

Continued on next page

5-2

SPS NAC Field Wiring Guidelines

Overview

Guidelines

Each of the three NACs on the SPS has two pairs of driven outputs (A+/A-, B+/B-) which
operate together.

NAC B outputs have polarity reversal supervision and expect a 10k EOLR. Each
connected device must have a suitably rated blocking diode. EOLRs are supplied fitted to
the NAC terminals.

NAC A outputs have an integral 10k to accommodate Class A (loop) wiring. Class A
wiring is not mandatory under AS1670.1.

Class B (string) wiring can only have one branch.

The 3A max rating applies to each NAC, B + A outputs combined under alarm
conditions. NAC load current may be displayed on the LCD.

The Australian SPS has extra decoupling capacitors fitted to the NAC outputs, and cannot
be used to drive the Simplex range of addressable appliances (Strobes).

NACs may be programmed to be normally on to allow the terminals to be used as power
supply outputs. See the SPS Auxiliary Power Wiring section following.

Review the following guidelines for NACs before you begin NAC field wiring.

• All wiring must be 0.75 mm

2

to 4 mm2.

Allocations

• All wiring is supervised and power-limited.

• The maximum alarm current is 3 A per circuit. The supervisory current is 2 mA

at 24 VDC.

• The nominal supply voltage rating is 24 VDC, 2 V p-p ripple (maximum).

• The total available current from the SPS is 9A. Any current used for card power

by modules plugged into the PDI, as well as any auxiliary 24 VDC current, must
be deducted from the total 9A available current.

• Terminal designations “+” and “-” are for the Alarm state (ON), not the
supervision state.

The configuration templates supplied for use with the 4100U-S1 all have these default
assignments of the NAC outputs, with corresponding Custom Control equations.

• NAC1 : Ancillary Control Facility (ACF), to control ancillary devices
during an Alarm. This output can be isolated using the ACF Isolate
control on the keyboard.

• NAC 2 : Fire Bell, to operate a bell as required by AS4428.1. This output
can be isolated using the Bells Isolate control on the keyboard.

• NAC 3 : Warning System, to operate devices such as T-Gen 50. This output
can be isolated using the Warning System Isolate control on the
keyboard.

Continued on next page

5-3

SPS NAC Field Wiring Guidelines, Continued

Some or all of these output functions could be implemented using addressable
devices or other relay modules instead, in which case the corresponding NAC output
could be reassigned to other uses. The new confi g urat i o n w ould require full testing
of these functions to ensure compliance with AS 4428.1.

Class A (loop) NAC Wiring

Important: Conductors

To connect the SPS to reverse-polarity, non-addressable notification appliances using
Class A wiring, read the following instructions and refer to the figure below.

1. Route wire from the “B+”, “B-”, outputs on TB2 of the SPS to the appropriate
inputs on a peripheral notification appliance. Use NAC1, NAC2, or NAC3 as
required.

2. Route wire from the first appliance to the next one. Repeat for each appliance.

3. Route wire from the last appliance to the A+ and A- inputs on the same NAC
circuit of TB1 of the SPS.

4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each NAC output you want to use.

5. Leave the 10 K, ½ W, brown/black/orange resistor (378-030) on each the “B+”
to “B-” terminals of each unused NAC. No external end-of-line resistor is
needed for circuits in use.

6. If the appliance/device to be used does not have an integral diode, a sufficiently
rated blocking diode must be fitted between the incoming +ve wire and the +ve
terminals of the device with cathode (stripe) to the device.

BLK

must test free
of all grounds.

RED

TYPICAL

APPLIANCE

TYPICAL

APPLIANCE

RED

BLK

0.75 mm2 to 4 mm2

Leave the 378-030 EOL
Resistor (10 K Ohm, ½ W;
brown/black/orange) on
unused B+/B- terminals

BLK

RED

Ferrite beads

required for EMC

compliance. Use

SX0005 or kit

4100-5129.

3

P1

2
1

B+ B- A+ A-

NAC1

NAC1

LED1 LED2 LED3

NAC2

B+ B- A+ A-

NAC1

NAC2 NAC3

NAC3

B+ B- A+ A-

NAC1

Figure 5-2. Class A (loop) NAC Wiring

Continued on next page

5-4

g

SPS NAC Field Wiring Guidelines, Continued

Class B (string) NAC Wiring

Important: Conductors

To connect the SPS to appliances using Class B wiring, read the following instructions
and refer to the figure below.

1. Route wire from the B+, B- outputs on TB2 of the SPS to the appropriate inputs
on a peripheral notification appliance. Use NAC1, NAC2, or NAC3, as required.

2. Route wire from the first appliance to the next one. “T” tapping is not allowed
since the spur will not be supervised. Repeat for each appliance.

3. Route wire from the last appliance to the supplied EOLR or a 4081-9008 EOL
Harness (10 K Ohm, ½ W; brown/black/orange ).

4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each NAC output you want to use.

5. Leave the 378-030 EOL Resistor (10 K Ohm, ½ W; brown/black/orange) on
each unused circuit. The circuit must connect “B+” to “B-” terminals.

6. If the appliance/device to be used does not have an integral diode, a blocking
diode must be fitted between the incoming +ve wire and the +ve terminal of the
device with the diode’s cathode (stripe) connected to the device.

The illustration below shows Class B wiring.

10K 1/2W (133-894)

RED RED

BLK

Leave the EOL Resistor
(10 K Ohm, ½ W;
brown/black/orange) on
unused B+/B- terminals

must test free

rounds.

of all

TYPICAL

APPLIANCE

RED RED

TYPICAL

APPLIANCE

BLK

0.75 mm2 to 4 mm2

Ferrite bead

required for CE

compliance. Use

kit 4100-5129.

RED BLK

3

P1

2
1

B+ B- A+ A-

NAC1

NAC1

LED1 LED2 LED3

BLK

NAC2 NAC3

B+ B- A+ A-

NAC2 NAC3

NAC1

B+ B- A+ A-

NAC1

Figure 5-3. Class B (string) Wiring

5-5

Power Supply Wiring Distances

Overview

Class A NAC Wiring Table

Alarm

Current @

24V

0.25A 120m 150m 230m 380m 620m 6.0 ohms

0.50A 58m 77m 120m 190m 310m 3.0 ohms

0.75A 38m 51m 77m 130m 210m 2.0 ohms

1.00A 29m 38m 58m 96m 150m 1.5 ohms

1.25A 23m 31m 46m 77m 120m 1.2 ohms

1.50A 19m 26m 38m 64m 100m 1.0 ohms

1.75A 16m 22m 33m 55m 88m 0.86 ohms

Before wiring from any type of power supply to notification appliances, check Tables 5-1
and 5-2 for wiring distances.

Table 5-1 lists the maximum distances from the NAC terminal block to the last appliance
in a Class A (loop) configuration, dependin g on wi re gau g e and cur rent. Use Table 5-1 to
calculate wire distances for your application if you are using Class A wiring.

Table 5-1. Class A (Loop) Wiring Distances

2

0.75 mm

1.00 mm2 1.50 mm2 2.50 mm2 4.00 mm2 DC
Resistance

2.00A 14m 19m 29m 48m 77m 0.75 ohms

2.25A 13m 17m 26m 43m 68m 0.67 ohms

2.50A 12m 15m 23m 38m 62m 0.60 ohms

2.75A 10m 14m 21m 35m 56m 0.55 ohms

3.00A 10m 13m 19m 32m 51m 0.50 ohms

Notes:

• Max Distance = distance from SPS to last appliance.

• This table is calculated at 49 degrees Centigrade.

• Distances are based on a 3V drop, and take into account the worst-case panel

output voltage. These distances are based on the worst case of having one single
load at the furthest point.

• If circuit integrity wire is used instead of housing cable in a fire-rated enclosure,

reduce wiring distances by 12 m for every 3 m of potential exposure.

Continued on next page

5-6

Power Supply Wiring Distances, Continued

Class B NAC Wiring Table

Table 5-2 lists the maximum distances from the NAC terminal block to the last appliance
in a Class B (string) configuration, depending on wire gauge and current. Use Table 5-2
to calculate wire distances for your application if you are using Class B wiring.

Table 5-2. Class B (string) Wiring Distances

Alarm

Current @

24V

0.75 mm

2

1.00 mm2 1.50 mm2 2.50 mm2 4.00 mm2

DC

Resistance

0.25A 230m 310m 460m 770m 1200m 12.0 ohms

0.50A 120m 150m 230m 380m 620m 6.0 ohms

0.75A 77m 100m 150m 260m 410m 4.0 ohms

1.00A 58m 77m 120m 190m 310m 3.0 ohms

1.25A 46m 62m 92m 150m 250m 2.4 ohms

1.50A 38m 51m 77m 130m 210m 2.0 ohms

1.75A 33m 44m 66m 110m 180m 1.7 ohms

2.00A 29m 38m 58m 96m 150m 1.5 ohms

2.25A 26m 34m 51m 85m 140m 1.3 ohms

2.50A 23m 31m 46m 77m 120m 1.2 ohms

2.75A 21m 28m 42m 70m 110m 1.1 ohms

3.00A 19m 26m 38m 64m 100m 1.0 ohms

Notes:

• Max Distance = distance from SPS to last appliance.

• This table is calculated at 49 degrees Centigrade.

• Distances are based on a 3V drop, and take into account the worst-case panel

output voltage. These distances are based on the worst case of having one single
load at the furthest point.

• If circuit integrity wire is used instead of housing cable in a fire rated enclosure,

reduce wiring distances by 12 m for every 3 m of potential exposure.

Continued on next page

5-7

Using T-Gen 50 with 4100U-S1

Overview

AS 1670.1 requires fire alarm warning systems to produce sounds complying with
AS 2220 or ISO 8201. One way of meeting this requirement in a 4100U system is to use
a T-GEN 50 tone generator, which is capable of driving up to 50W of load on a 100V
speaker line.

The recommended version of the T-Gen 50 for use in 4100U-S1 is available as part 4100­0766K (see PID information in Chapter 1). This consists of a T-Gen 50 mounted on a
metal bracket which is mounted into the expansion bay in the same way as a legacy 4100
motherboard. This part code includes the necessary mounting hardware.

The best place to mount this bracket is in the right-most free slot in the expansion bay,
next to the mains socket bracket. The bracket should be installed with the T-Gen 50
faccing to the left - this is “upside down” compared to some other uses of this bracket.
Note also that the heat sink of the T-Gen 50 intrudes slightly into the space abov e the next
slot to the left. This will probably clash with other motherboards or modules and make
this slot unusable.

Powering the T-Gen 50

The T-Gen 50 must be continuously powered from 24VDC, i.e. not just during Alarm
conditions, so that it can supervise the 100V speaker line.

If the T-GEN 50 is powered from one of the outputs of the Fused Distribution Board
PA0915, the maximum speaker load is reduced to 20W. More load than this will run the
risk of blowing the 1A fuse on the Distribution Board. Do not fit a higher rated fuse to
the Distribution Board, since this will not provide proper protection due to other
protection devices in the power supply.

If more output is required, power the T-GEN 50 directly from the AUX POWER
terminals of the SPS power supply. This output is rated at 2A, which is just sufficient to
drive one fully loaded T-GEN 50. However, this leaves no reserve for any other
equipment to be powered from these terminals, e.g., a brigade signalling device.

5-8

Using T-Gen 50 with 4100U-S1, Continued

Controlling a T-Gen 50 with a Relay Module

Mains rated cable for

100V speaker wiring

NO
NC

OUTPUT

COM

FAULT RELAY

DEF-

T-GEN 50

SIG
A/I/E­ALM-

0V

0V

+24V

DC INPUT

+24V

EARTH

LINE ­LINE +

Auto 150 (1.0 mm

or heavier

4100-3003

Relay

Module

FB

NO

FB

COM

10 k ohm

resistor

To AUX

POWER

2

)

Connector

block mounted

on bracket

Figure 5-4. Relay Module Connection to a T-Gen 50

A T-GEN 50 can be operated and supervised using a 4100-3003 relay module. The relay
module is used to control the ALM- input to the T-GEN 50 and to monitor the state of its
Fault relay. The T-GEN 50 is configured to supervise the ALM- wiring from the relay
module and the 100V wiring to the loudspeakers.

Figure 5.4 shows the wiring between the T-GEN 50 and the relay module. The detail of
the 24V supply is not shown, but the T-GEN 50 0V MUST be common with the 4100U
0V (this will always be the case when using the AUX POWER supply, as described
earlier).

5-9

Using T-Gen 50 with 4100U-S1, Continued

T-Gen 50 Setting for Relay Operation

These switch and link settings should be used. These apply to T-GEN 50 software
version 1.7.

Alert to Evacuate

Change-Over Time

SW1

(T0)

OFF OFF OFF 0 sec

ON OFF OFF 30 sec

OFF ON OFF 1 min

ON ON OFF 1.5 min

OFF OFF ON 3 min

ON OFF ON 5 min

OFF ON ON 10 min

ON ON ON Alert Only

SWITCH Name Setting on T-GEN 50

SW4 ALM I/P

SW5 ALM I/P OFF (Non-latching)
SW6 OFF
SW7

SW8 Evac Message OFF for Evac Message 1 or Field

Link Name Setting on T-GEN 50

1 BIAS FITTED if PA or Background Music not

2 MASTER FITTED
3 REC EN Fit to record message.
4 TEST Fit for test tone during installation
5 SLAVE NOT FITTED
6 SLAVE / MASTER MASTER
7 FAULT=

SW2 (T1) SW3

(T2)

Supervision

Evac Tone

OFF for AS 2220 tone
ON for ISO 8201 + Keywords

Recorded message,
ON for Evac Message 2 or Keywords
only in ISO 8201

DEF-/RELAY

Setting on T-GEN 50

ON (Supervision enabled)

required.

RELAY

5-10

Using T-Gen 50 with 4100U-S1, Continued

Controlling a
T-Gen 50 from a NAC
Output

A T-GEN 50 can be controlled and supervised using a NAC output. The NAC is used to
control the ALM- input to the T-GEN 50 and to supervise its Fault relay output. The T­GEN 50 is configured to supervise the 100V wiring to the loudspeakers.

Figure 5-5 shows the wiring between the T-GEN 50 and the NAC terminals.

The detail of the 24V supply is not shown, but the T-GEN 50 0V MUST be common with
the 4100U 0V (this will always be the case when using the AUX POWER supply as
described earlier).

The NAC output must be programmed as a SIGNAL point type, so that it automatically
operates on Alarm, and provides reverse polarity supervision to the 10kΩ EOLR.

The configuration templates already have NAC3 programmed as a suitable output to drive
the T-Gen 50.

Mains rated cable for

100V speaker wiring

NO
NC

OUTPUT

COM

FAULT RELAY

10 k ohm

DEF-

SIG
A/I/E­ALM-

0V

0V

+24V

DC INPUT

+24V

T-GEN 50

EARTH

LINE ­LINE +

resistor

Auto 150 (1.0 mm

or heavier

Connector

block mounted

on bracket

To NAC B
Terminals

To AUX

POWER

2

)

Figure 5-5. NAC Connection to a T-Gen 50

5-11

Using T-Gen 50 with 4100U-S1, Continued

T-Gen 50 Settings for NAC Operation

These switch and link settings should be used. These apply to T-GEN 50 software
version 1.7.

Alert to Evacuate

Change-Over Time

SW1

(T0)

OFF OFF OFF 0 sec

ON OFF OFF 30 sec

OFF ON OFF 1 min

ON ON OFF 1.5 min

OFF OFF ON 3 min

ON OFF ON 5 min

OFF ON ON 10 min

ON ON ON Alert Only

SW1 to SW3 settings have no effect on Slave T-GEN 50s.

SWITCH Name Setting on T-GEN 50

SW4 ALM I/P

SW5 ALM I/P OFF (Non-latching)
SW6 OFF
SW7

SW8 Evac Message OFF for Evac Message 1 or Field

Link Name Setting on T-GEN 50

1 BIAS Can be FITTED if PA or Background

2 MASTER FITTED
3 REC EN Fit to record message.
4 TEST Fit for test tone during installation
5 SLAVE NOT FITTED
6 SLAVE / MASTER MASTER
7 FAULT=

SW2 (T1) SW3

(T2)

Supervision

Evac Tone

OFF for AS 2220 tone
ON for ISO 8201 + Keywords

Recorded message,
ON for Evac Message 2 or Keywords
only in ISO 8201

DEF-/RELAY

Setting on T-GEN 50

OFF (Supervision disabled)

Music not required

RELAY

5-12

Using T-Gen 50 with 4100U-S1, Continued

Fitting an EvacuationControl

An optional three-position control ME0460 (see part numbers in Chapter 1) allows T­GEN 50s to be switched from the front panel between automatic operation, being
Isolated, or producing Evacuation tone, regardless of the state of other control inputs.

With the control in the ISOLATE position, the T-GEN 50 will not respond to the ALM­input, or activate its FAULT output if a fault is present.

With the control in the EVAC position, the T-GEN 50 will immediately produce
Evacuation tone.

Figure 5-6 shows how to connect an Evacuation Control to a T-GEN 50.

The control can be fitted to an FP0935 or FP0937 4U Brigade Interface door as used in
4100U-S1, or fitted to a 4100-1279 blank display module (requires a 9.5mm hole to be
drilled in the display module – the ME0460 includes an installation guide with drilling
details). See Figure 5-7 for examples.

Fitting a PA Microphone

ISOLATE

AUTO

EVAC. CONTROL

T-GEN 50

DEF-

SIG
A/I/E­ALM-

0V

0V
+24V
+24V

EVAC

DC INPUT

Figure 5-6. Wiring an Evacuation Controller to a T-Gen 50

The T-GEN 50 can be fitted with a compatible PA microphone, to allow voice
announcements via the warning system. ME0490 is a suitable part for the 4100U-S1 (see
part numbers in Chapter 1)

A suitable recess or cavity is required for storing the microphone while not in use. The
FP0935 and FP0937 4U Brigade doors have a suitable recess. See Figure 5-7 to see how
the microphone fits and how its lead is routed inside the cabinet.

5-13

Using T-Gen 50 with 4100U-S1, Continued

100V Speaker Wiring

Refer to the T-GEN 50 Installation and Operating Guide (LT0186) for details about the
wiring of speakers and end-of-line resistor requirements for the T-GEN 50.

ME0460 Evac
Contro l fitte d t o
blank display
module

ME0460 Evac
Contro l fitte d to
4U Brigade Door

Figure 5-7. Examples of Evacuation Controls and PA Microphone

ME0490
lead rou te d
inside
cabinet to
T-GEN 50

ME0490 PA
Microp h o ne fitte d to
4U Brigade Door

5-14

SPS Auxiliary Power Wiring

Overview

Guidelines

The panel, battery-backed, unregulated dc bulk power is available from the SPS via the
NAC and the 24V Aux power terminals. NACs can be configured as auxiliary power
point type in the 4100U Programmer. All of these are power-limited.

Review the following guidelines before using the SPS for auxiliary power.

• Voltage rating: 24 VDC (nom i nal ), 2 V P-P ri ppl e (maximum).

• The total auxiliary current available for non-alarm loads is 5A. The total current

available for the entire SPS is 9A, including NAC, auxiliary, and card power.

• The Auxiliary Power output is rated at 2A DC. Programming is required to activate

this supply output.

• A Fuse Distribution board is fitted to the SPS bracket and wired to the Auxiliary

Power output as standard. Each output from this board is protected by a 1A fuse. Do
not fit heavier fuses than 1A since this may defeat the fuse protection. The combined
output from the DC Distribution board is limited to 2A.

2

• All wiring is 0.75 mm

to 4 mm2.

• All SPS powered field wiring requires a ferrite bead fitted (refer Figure 5.1).

• All wiring that leaves the building requires overvoltage protection. Install

module 2081-9044 wherever wire enters or exits the building. A maximum of
four 2081-9044 Modules may be connected to one channel.

• When a NAC is configured as an auxiliary power circuit, no end-of-line resistor

is used.

• External power wiring is not supervised unless an end-of-line relay is wired, coil

to auxiliary power, and Normally Open contacts are monitored by a system
power point. Relay current must be considered as part of the load.

Continued on next page

5-15

SPS Auxiliary Power Wiring, Continued

Wiring

0.75 mm

2

to 4 mm2

Dedicated auxiliary
power screw terminal
(configured in the
Programmer)

The SPS can connect to auxiliary power appliances via the dedicated auxiliary power tap
(TB3). If more power is needed, any of the three NAC outputs can be used for auxiliary
power.

TB2

AUXILIARY

POWER

AUXILIARY

POWER

B+

B-A+ A- B+B- A+A- B+ B-A+A-

NAC points must be
reconfigured as
auxiliary power
output points in the
programmer

AUXILIARY

POWER

SPS

Ferrite bead
required for EMC
compliance. Use
SX0005 or kit
4100-5129.

Devices

Primary Return

TB1 TB2

4090-9117
ISOLATOR

24V

To SPS

0V

TB1 TB2

4090-9117
ISOLATOR

AUX POWER

0V 24V

TB3

Fuse Distribution Board

AUXILIARY

POWER

• Maximum load per NAC: 3A alarm, 2A non-alarm load

• Maximum load per Fuse Distribution Board output: 1A, limited to 2A collectively.

• Class A wiring is possible only if 4090-9117 Power Isolators are used.

• Ferrite beads must be fitted on NAC wiring. Use kit 4100-5129 (3 beads).

0.75 m2 to 4 mm2

Figure 5-8. Auxiliary Power Wiring

Class A Aux power wiring requires the use
of 4090-9117 IDNet Power Isolators, as
shown above.

5-16

SPS Relay Wiring

Overview

Aux 1 Relay

Alarm Relay Card

The SPS has one programmable relay, Aux 1, with one set of voltage-free contacts (see
below).

The Alarm Relay 4100-6033 is fitted as standard to 4100U-S1. This has 3 relays, each
with one set of normally open (or normally closed) contacts available on a screw terminal
block (see Chapter 4).

• The relay must be configured in the Programmer.

• The relay circuit is rated to switch 2A resistive or 1A inductive at 30VAC or 32VDC.

• Relay contacts are Form C voltage-free contacts (but with a 40V transorb from

common to Earth). Do not switch voltages greater than this rating, or damage may
result.

• When power through the relay contacts is provided by the SPS Auxiliary Power

output, wiring is power-limited.

• The relay circuit is not supervised.

The three relays have default functions of Fault (trouble), Isolate (supervisory) and
Alarm, and are typically used for Brigade Signalling (refer to Chapter 4 for jumper
settings and other Brigade device information).

Continued on next page

5-17

SPS IDNet Wiring

Overview

IDNet Wiring

Guidelines

This section describes how the IDNet Channel on the SPS connects to addressable
devices/detectors.

The guidelines governing IDNet wiring guidelines are covered in Chapter 6, IDNet
Installation.

Up to 250 IDNet initiating devices are supported on the SPS IDNet channel. The SPS
supports both Class A (loop) and Class B (string) wiring. Class A wiring is mandatory for
connection to more than 40 devices.

Class A wiring allows IDNet appliances to continue to communicate with the SPS even in
the event of an open circuit somewhere in the loop. Class A wiring requires that two
wires are routed from the SPS to each IDNet appliance, and then back again to the SPS.

Class B wiring allows “T” tapping, and therefore requires less wiring distance per
installation than Class A.

Note that IDNet wiring does not require end-of-line resistors, because each IDNet
appliance communicates directly to the SPS.

Ferrite beads are required on the SPS IDNet cables (refer Figure 5.1). Refer to
Chapter 6 IDNet Installation for the guidelines governing IDNet wiring.

Continued on next page

5-18

SPS IDNet Wiring, Continued

Class A (loop) Wiring

To connect addressable devices/detectors to the SPS IDNet using Class A wiring, read the
following instructions.

1. Ferrite beads are required on the SPS IDNet cables (refer Figure 5.1).

2. Route wire from the B+, B- outputs on TB1 of the SPS to the appropriate inputs

on a peripheral IDNet device.

3. Route wire from the first IDNet device to the next one. Repeat for each device.

4. Route wire from the last IDNet device to the A+ and A- inputs on TB1 of the

SPS.

IDNet

IDNet

DEVICE

DEVICE

IDNet LOOP

(CLASS A / STYLE G)

IDNet

IDNet

DEVICE

DEVICE

IDNet

IDNet

DEVICE

DEVICE

Ferrite beads

required.

3

P1

2

B+ B- SHLD

IDNet

1

A+

A-

Figure 5-9. Class A (loop) Wiring

Continued on next page

5-19

SPS IDNet Wiring, Continued

Class B (string) Wiring

To connect addressable devices/detectors to the SPS IDNet using Class B wiring, read the
following instructions.

1. Under AS1670.1 Class B wiring is allowed on ly for a maximum of 40

addressable devices.

2. A ferrite bead is required on the SPS IDNet cable.

3. On TB1, jumper B+ to A+, and jumper B- to A-.

4. Route wire from the B+, B- terminals to the devices.
The illustration below shows Class B wiring.

IDNet LINES TO DEVICES

(CLASS B / STYLE 4)

Ferrite bead

required.

3

P1

2

B+ B- SHLD

IDNet

A+

1

A-

Figure 5-10. Class B (string) Wiring

5-20

Chapter 6

Installing a 4100U IDNet Card

Introduction

In this Chapter

The 4100U-S1 can support one IDNet card in the expansion bay, to provide a second
addressable loop.

The IDNet Card uses Mapnet Protocol and communicates with existing Mapnet
detectors/devices plus the new IDNet devices.

Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.

Topic See Page #

The IDNet Card
Installing the IDNet Card onto the PDI

Configuring the Card
Wiring to IDNet Devices
Troubleshooting on IDNet

6-2
6-4
6-5

6-6
6-9

6-1

The IDNet Card

Overview

IDNET LINE TERMINAL BLOCK

SHIELD JUMPER

The 4100U IDNet card receives 24V power (+24V Card Supply bus) and communication
with the CPU via the PDI. There are several versions of IDNet Card, configured by links
soldered on the PCB. The 4100-3101AU used in Australia communicates with up to 250
devices.

(TB1)

(P1)

COMM TROUBLE

LED (LED1)

IDNET TROU BLE

LED (LED2)

PDI CONNECTOR

(P2) (on reverse

side)

ADDRESS
DIP SWITCH
(SW1)

Figure 6-1. The IDNet Card

6-2

The IDNet Card, Continued

LEDs

Specifications

The IDNet card has the following LEDs:

LED1. Normally off. Turns on steady if the IDNet card is not communicating with
the 4100U CPU.

LED2. Normally off. Illuminates to indicate a problem with the IDNet lines.

• Steady on indicates channel failure, i.e. communication problems with

configured devices.

• One repetitive blink indicates a line short.

• Two repetitive blinks indicate a Class A failure or an open line.

Table 6-1. IDNet Specifications

Electrical Specifications

Input Voltage 24 VDC nominal (24V Card Supply from SPS)

Comms/Power

Voltage to

IDNet Slaves

Comms/Power

Current Limit

30 VDC (nominal) or 35 VDC @ 250 mA

36.5V maximum (See below)

350mA average current @ 49° C

Comms/Power

Wiring

Distance

Environmental Specifications

Operating

Temperature

• Voltage output to IDNet is normally 30VDC. Output is increased to 35VDC

when LEDs, piezos, or other outputs are activated, as in the alarm state.

• The 30/35V PSU on the IDNet is rated at greater than 350mA. The current limit

is provided by a PTC.

• Up to 250 IDNet devices are supported by one IDNet channel.

• The IDNet card keeps track of which LEDs should be on at all times, and

displays no more than 20 at any given time.

• Up to 43 coded piezo sounders are supported by one IDNet channel.

40 Ohms maximum loop resistance

0.58 μF capacitance maximum (line to line and shield to line)

0° to 50° C

6-3

Installing the IDNet Card onto the PDI

Overview

Use connector P2, labelled on the back side of the IDNet card, to connect to any of the
four left-most PDI connectors as shown in the figure below.

Note that the right-most two PDI connectors are obscured by the mains output bracket,
and a T-Gen 50 bracket (if fitted).

Fitting the IDNet card to the left-most position is recommended, since this will use space
that cannot be used by legacy 4100 motherboards and daughter cards because of
mechanical clashes with the LED/Switch controller(s) on the front panel.

WASHERS

STANDOFFS

SCREW
RETAINERS

IDNet CARD

#6 SCREWS

PDI CONNECTOR

(reverse side)

PDI

Figure 6-2. Mounting onto the Power Distribution Interface in the Expansion

Bay

6-4

Configuring the Card

Overview

Setting the Shield Tie Point

Setting the Address

Configuring the card consists of selecting the shield tie point, and setting the card address.

If a shielded cable is used, connect the cable shield to the dedicated terminal on TB1 and
use jumper port (P1) to select where the shield will be tied.

• Position 1 - 2 connects the shield to 0 V.

• Position 2 - 3 connects the shield to Earth.

The card address is set on DIP switch SW1, which is a bank of eight switches (see figure
below). From left to right, these switches are designated as SW1-1 through SW1-8. The
function of these switches is as follows:

• SW1-1. This switch sets the baud rate for the internal communications line

running between the card and the CPU. Set this switch to ON.

• SW1-2 through SW1-8. These switches set the card’s address within the

4100U-S1. Refer to the table in Appendix A for a complete list of the switch
settings for all of the possible card addresses.

Note: You must set these switches to the value that was assigned to the card

by the 4100U Programmer.

4100 Comms Data Rate.
Switch (SW1-1)
Must Be Set to ON

ON

Dip Switches SW1-2 through
SW1-8 set the Card Address.
Figure shows an Address of 3.

OFF

1

2

Figure 6-3. DIP Switch SW1

6-5

4

3

6

5

8

7

Wiring to IDNet Devices

Overview

Guidelines

Up to 250 IDNet slave devices, such as smoke detectors and manual call points, can be
connected to the IDNet card using Class A (loop) or Class B (line) wiring, with the
following restrictions.

Class A wiring allows the devices to communicate with the IDNet card even in the event
of an open circuit somewhere in the loop. Class A wiring requires that two wires are
routed from the IDNet card to each IDNet device, and then back again to the IDNet card.
Under AS1670.1 every group of 40 devices (or less) must be separated by a Comms
Isolator.

Class B wiring allows “T” tapping, and therefore requires less wiring distance per
installation than Class A. IDNet wiring does not require end-of-line resistors, because
each IDNet device communicates directly to the IDNet card. A maximum of 40 devices
is allowed to be connected with Class B wiring.

See Appendix F for a list of compatible devices and their ratings.

• Use ferrite beads on wiring. See Figure 5.1.

• Shielded cable is recommended in electrically noisy environments.

• IDNet cabling should not be run adjacent to other cabling, especially non-fire

system cabling, such as mains.

• The limiting factors on the length of the twin core cable connecting the IDNet

devices to the IDNet card are cable capacitance (attenuates the superimposed
coms signal) and resistance (causes voltage drop of the supply voltage and
comms signals).

• The maximum capacitance of 0.58uF core to core must also include the mutual

capacitance of core to earth. The latter is greatly increased when shielded cable
is used.

• Rather than do voltage drop calculations, the following simplified rules can be

applied.

• 125 devices or less: allow a maximum of 40Ω to any device (Class B), and

in any loop (Class A).

• 250 devices: allow a maximum of 20Ω in any loop.

• 125 to 250 devices: linear de-rating between 40Ω and 20Ω can be applied.

Calculate R

= 20Ω x (1 + (250-n)/125) where RL is the allowable line

L

resistance and n is the number of devices used.
Example: for 200 devices the maximum resistance allowed may be extended
from 20Ω to: 20Ω + 20Ω x (250 – 200) / 125 = 28Ω

• Use the resistance specifications that apply to the cable being used. The values

used in this manual allow 39Ω per km for 2 core of 1 mm
49°C. (A commonly used value is 34Ω per km for 2 core of 1 mm

2

for copper wire at

2

at 20°C).

See Table 6.2. Note that this includes both cores.

• Sounder bases and 6 point I/O modules do not draw the alarm load from the

loop, but are powered from separate 24V terminals.

• Where devices, e.g. sounder bases, are wired from a 24V source (e.g. supplied

by 24V Aux Power or a NAC), and are in more than 1 zone, the power cable
must also be isolated between zones by a 4090-9117AU Power Isolator Module.

Continued on next page

6-6

Wiring to IDNet Devices, Continued

Table 6-2 Cable Run Lengths

Notes

Class A Wiring

Wire Size 0.75 mm2 1 mm2 1.5 mm2 2.5 mm2 4 mm2 Resistance
Distance 385 m 513 m 769 m 1,282 m 2,052 m

Distance 769 m 1,026 m 1,538 m 2,565 m 4,104 m

20Ω
40Ω

1. The current allowance per device on the loop is 0.5mA with the LED off, 2mA with
the LED on. A maximum of 20 LEDs will be turned on at any time by the IDNet
Card, e.g. in alarm.

2. The minimum voltage allowed at the furthest device to guarantee operation is

24.9Vdc. The IDNet boosts its output voltage from 30V to 35V during alarm.

To connect the IDNet card to devices using Class A wiring, read the following
instructions and refer to the figure below.

1. Route wire from the IDNetB+, IDNetB- outputs on TB1 of the IDNet card to
the appropriate inputs on a peripheral IDNet device.

2. Route wire from the first IDNet device to the next one. Repeat for each
device.

3. Route wire from the last IDNet device to the IDNetA+ an d IDNetA- inputs on
TB1 of the IDNet card.

4. Separate every 40 devices (at most) with a communications isolator, e.g. 4090-

9116.

5. Separate the power feed to sounder bases or 6 point I/O modules in different zones
using the 4090-9117 Power Isolate module.

IDNET DEVICES

0.75 mm2 to 4 mm2

FERRITE BEAD

IDNET CARD

SHIELD

1 212

1

2

+

SHIELD

FERRITE BEAD
(see figure 5.1)

Figure 6-4. Class A (loop) Wiring

Continued on next page

6-7

Wiring to IDNet Devices, Continued

Class B Wiring

To connect the IDNet card to devices using Class B wiring, read the following
instructions.

1. On TB1, jumper IDNetB+ to IDNet A+, and jumper IDNetB- to IDNetA-. If the

jumper is absent, a Class A Trouble will be indicated on LED 2.

2. Route wire from the IDNetA+, IDNetA-, (or B+, B-) outputs on TB1 of the

IDNet card to the first device, then on to the following devices.

3. Up to 40 devices maximum.

4. Sounder bases or 6 Point I/O modules in separate zones may not be wired in

Class B (string).

The illustration below shows Class B wiring.

IDNET DEVICES

1 21212

0.75 mm2 and 4 mm

2

FERRITE BEAD (see fig 5.1)

1

2

+

IDNET CARD

Figure 6-5. Class B (string) Wiring

Note: Maintain correct polarity on terminal connections. Do not loop wires

under terminals.

6-8

Troubleshooting on IDNet

Overview

“IDNet Power Monitor Trouble”

“Extra Device”

“Class A Trouble”

“Earth Fault Search”

Short Circuit

This section describes the messages that may appear on the 4100U-S1 display when using
the IDNet card. Trouble messages appear on the left as titles, and possible causes are
listed to the right in the text.

There is no output voltage from the IDNet power supply. Replace the IDNet card.

Appears if one or more extra devices (i.e., devices that have not been configured for the
IDNet channel) are found on the channel, or if a device is at an incorrect address. Only
one message appears, regardless of the number of extra devices found. Viewing the
trouble log will reveal the extra device address.

There is an open on the IDNet channel. After fixing the wiring fault, a hardware reset is
required to reset the trouble.

Appears while the IDNet card is searching for earth faults on the IDNet line. When this
message is displayed, the IDNet card cannot show any alarms or other statuses.

Appears when a short is detected on the IDNet channel. This status clears automatically
when the short circuit is removed.

“Channel Fail”

“No Answer”

“Bad Answer”

“Output Abnormal”

Appears when devices have been configured, but none of the devices are communicating
on the channel. This message does not appear if there are no configured devices on the
IDNet channel.

Appears when a device is missing.

Appears when there is a faulty device or a noisy communications channel.

Occurs during any of these conditions:

- 24 V is not present on TrueAlarm devices.

- TrueAlarm sensor bases with relay driver outputs are not properly supervised.

- Isolator devices are in isolation mode.

6-9

6-10

Chapter 7

PC Software Connections

Introduction

In this Chapter

The service port on the door with the Operator Interface enables the 4100U-S1 to connect
to a PC running important utilities, such as diagnostics, programming, CPU firmware
downloading, and channel monitoring.

Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.

Topic See Page #

Software Modes

7-2

7-1

Software Modes

Overview

Software Modes

The 4100U-S1 can connect to PC running important utilities, such as diagnostics,
programming, CPU firmware downloading, and channel monitoring. It connects to the PC
running all of these utilities via the service port on the CPU card.

There are three basic software modes that the service port or service modem can be used
to connect to:

• Service and Diagnostics Mode

• Data Transfer Interface Mode

• Master Bootloader Interface Mode

Each mode is described below.

Service and Diagnostics Mode. This is the default functionality when a PC is connected
to the 4100U-S1. On a PC, this mode provides application startup messages, an ASCII
interface to a User Interface command set for diagnostics, and event reporting. The PC
must be running suitable terminal emulation software (e.g., Hyperterm).

Important: When connecting via the service port, ensure your Flow Control

is set to NONE in the Port Settings of your terminal emulator.

serial download

cable

Laptop/PC running

terminal emulation software

Figure 7-1. Service and Diagnostic Interface

Data Transfer Interface Mode. In this mode, the 4100U Programmer is used. This
allows for slave downloading, as well as downloading a configuration and audio
messages to the 4100U-S1, and uploading a configuration or history log. Connection to a
PC is made via serial port or service modem.

4100U-S1 Panel

running application

Option 1

serial download

cable

Laptop/PC running

Programmer software

4100U-S1 Panel

running application

Figure 7-2. Data Transfer Interface

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