Introduction - Simplex 4100 Operator's Manual

SIMPLEX 4100 FIRE INDICATOR PANEL Page 1
OPERATOR MANUAL

1 INTRODUCTION

This manual describes operating procedures for a typical Simplex 4100+ Fire
Indicator Panel. Applications may vary due to custom programming and local code
requirements.
The Simplex 4100+ is a microprocessor based Fire Alarm Control Panel which uses
the latest in life safety technology and is certified to Australian Standard AS1603.4.
The 4100 Fire Indicator Panel has the capacity to monitor and control up 1,000
devices . These devices can either be conventional zones of detectors or analogue
addressable devices. In the event of AC mains loss, standby batteries provide a
backup 24VDC supply.
The 4100+ system uses a Master Controller Board that is basically a redesign of the
4100 Master Controller Board.. The 4100+ uses a faster and more powerful micro-
controller. The CFIG EPROM has been replaced with a Flash EPROM allowing the
use of laptop computer to download custom program changes directly into the 4100
for easier on-site job changes . Battery-backed RAM has been added to maintain
important historical data, even during a complete power-down of the system.
The 4100+ also uses a switching power supply to provide up to 7 Amps of power at
24 VDC for load devices and system operation, plus up to 3 Amps for battery
charging responsibilities. In addition, this power supply can communicate directly
with the Master Controller via internal serial communications, reporting such data as
system voltage and current usage and battery charging information.
Because the 4100+ uses a faster and more powerful micro-controller, the 4100+
system can control up to 1000 points, depending on system options.
The 4100 FIP has been designed to be a custom, factory configured system and
when delivered to the job site, becomes a totally field editable and configurable
system in response to unforeseen job changes.
To provide maximum efficiency in performing primary fire alarm functions, the 4100
Operator Interface Panel makes visible only the indication and interaction keys
required in an emergency situation .
Alarm, Isolation and Fault conditions are indicated at the operator's panel by
dedicated LEDs and a Piezo sounder. Each of these system conditions has a
dedicated acknowledge button.
Document No: 4100-M001 28 March 2006 Issue 1.2