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SIMPEX 4100 EWIS
OPERATOR MANUAL
Type 4100
EMERGENCY WARNING
and INTERCOMMUNICATION
SYSTEM (EWIS)
OPERATOR MANUAL
VOLUME 1 of 3
Document No.: 4100-M010A
May 1999
Issue 3.1

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  • Page 1 SIMPEX 4100 EWIS OPERATOR MANUAL Type 4100 EMERGENCY WARNING and INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEM (EWIS) OPERATOR MANUAL VOLUME 1 of 3 Document No.: 4100-M010A May 1999 Issue 3.1...
  • Page 2 Secondary Emergency Control Panel Warden Intercommunication Phone. MANUFACTURERS DETAILS APPROVALS: AUSTRALIAN STANDARD AS2220.1 (1989) amendment 1 SSL LISTING NUMBER afp-1174 The 4100 EWIS is manufactured by: Simplex International Pty Ltd 140 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale N.S.W 2100 Australia ACN: 008 435 443...

  • Page 3: Amendments To 4100 Operator Manual

    May 1999 number added updated RELATED DOCUMENTATION This manual is part of a three volume set relating to the 4100 EWIS Option. The following lists the documentation relating to the 4100 EWIS Option. Volume 1 4100 EWIS - Operator Manual.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Page iv SIMPLEX 4100 EWIS OPERATOR MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS AMENDMENTS TO 4100 OPERATOR MANUAL ..............iii RELATED DOCUMENTATION.......................iii COMPATIBLE BATTERIES ....................vii COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT ....................vii SPECIFICATION ........................viii GENERAL ............................. viii EXPANSION MODULES ......................viii Amplifiers..........................viii Public Address (PA) and Background Music (BGM)............... viii Warden Intercommunication Points (WIPs).
  • Page 5 6.2 LEVEL 2 – SIX MONTHLY TESTS ..................22 APPENDIX A - COMMISSION CHECKLIST.................23 APPENDIX B – FAULT CONDITIONS TABLES ..............25 4100 LCD DISPLAY FAULT MESSAGES ..................25 APPENDIX C - LIST OF INSTALLED EQUIPMENT.............28 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1 EWIS System Overview ................x Figure 2 4100 EWIS Panel ..................
  • Page 6 Page vi SIMPLEX 4100 EWIS OPERATOR MANUAL PANEL DETAILS panel sticker 4100 EWIS Panel supplied by Installation location Contract/Job Number As installed System drawing number Panel Installation date Panel Commissioned date Maintenance Company Telephone Service Contact Document No.: 4100-M010A May 1999...

  • Page 7: Compatible Batteries

    SIMPLEX 4100 EWIS Page vii OPERATOR MANUAL COMPATIBLE BATTERIES The following series of batteries are compatible with the 4100 System: Power-Sonic PS12 series Sonnenschien A200 series Sonnenschien A300 series Yuasa NP series COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT Speakers - 100V Line Simplex P/No. 2902-9794 - 100mm 5 Watt multi-tapped Simplex P/No.

  • Page 8: Specification

    EXPANSION MODULES Amplifiers. The 4100 EWIS option provides either 25 Watt or 50 Watt amplifiers as standard, optional external higher power amplifiers can also be interfaced into the system. The amplifiers have a bandwidth of 60Hz to 14.5KHz and a signal-to-noise ratio of better than 66dB.

  • Page 9: Warden Intercommunication Points (Wips)

    Audio Features. The 4100 Voice Communications option provides automatic alert and evacuation messages over pre-programmed speaker circuits during an alarm condition. Alert or Evacuation messages may also be manually initiated either to all areas of a building or to specific areas within the building.

  • Page 10: Figure 1 Ewis System Overview

    Page x SIMPLEX 4100 EWIS OPERATOR MANUAL Figure 1 EWIS System Overview Document No.: 4100-M010A May 1999 Issue 3.1...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    The Simplex Emergency Warning and Intercommunication System (EWIS) option is based on the time tested “state-of-the-art” Simplex 4100 Fire Panel architecture. The Simplex 4100 EWIS system comprises an equipment cubicle which houses a number of electronic sub-assemblies including amplifiers, monitoring circuits, power supplies batteries and operator controls.

  • Page 12: Figure 2 4100 Ewis Panel

    Page 2 SIMPLEX 4100 EWIS OPERATOR MANUAL Figure 2 4100 EWIS Panel Document No.: 4100-M010A May 1999 Issue 3.1...

  • Page 13: Audio Features

    Control of audio functions is performed by operating switches on LED/Switch modules which are mounted on the 4100 Front Panel refer Figure 2. The functions and quantity of the LED/Switch modules depend on the desired options and the number of zones in the audio system.

  • Page 14: Fault Messages

    Page 4 SIMPLEX 4100 EWIS OPERATOR MANUAL 1.1.2 Fault Messages Fault messages from the audio system are shown on the alphanumeric display and entered into the Fault Log. The operator uses the operator interface panel keys to acknowledge the fault, silence the alarm, and reset the fault condition (refer Figure 3).

  • Page 15: Audio Operations

    SIMPLEX 4100 EWIS Page 5 OPERATOR MANUAL AUDIO OPERATIONS This section describes the Audio features and operation of the 4100 EWIS System. AUDIO CONTROL LED/SWITCH MODULE Figure 4 shows the Emergency Warning System Audio Control LED/Switch Modules controlling the following functions:...

  • Page 16: Auto / Manual / Isolate Key Switch Operation

    Page 6 SIMPLEX 4100 EWIS OPERATOR MANUAL The function of each switch is explained in the following paragraphs. AUTO / MANUAL / ISOLATE KEY SWITCH OPERATION Figure 5 The keyswitch as shown in provides three panel operating modes namely AUTO, MANUAL AND ISOLATE.

  • Page 17: All Circuit Alert Switch

    SIMPLEX 4100 EWIS Page 7 OPERATOR MANUAL ALL CIRCUIT ALERT SWITCH This switch is used to output the ALERT (ALT) tone to all of the speaker circuits. Each switch is a momentary switch that has an LED to indicate switch operation. Pushing the switch to the momentary UP or DOWN position, outputs the ALERT tone to all speaker circuits.

  • Page 18: All Circuits Pa (Talk) Switch

    Page 8 SIMPLEX 4100 EWIS OPERATOR MANUAL ALL CIRCUITS PA (TALK) SWITCH This switch is used to turn ON all speaker circuits to broadcast public address announcements. Each switch is a momentary switch that has an associated led with it to indicate switch operation.

  • Page 19: How To Operate The Microphone

    SIMPLEX 4100 EWIS Page 9 OPERATOR MANUAL HOW TO OPERATE THE MICROPHONE During AUTO mode, operate the microphone in the following manner. Press the [ALARM ACK] key, if a Fire Alarm signal has been detected by the Evacuation panel. This will silence the panel beeper and acknowledge the alarm condition.

  • Page 20: How To Manually Initiate An Alert / Evacuation Signal

    Page 10 SIMPLEX 4100 EWIS OPERATOR MANUAL 2.10 HOW TO MANUALLY INITIATE AN ALERT / EVACUATION SIGNAL 2.10.1 Alert Signal Operation To manually initiate an ALERT signal, do the following: To alert ALL areas: Turn Evac keyswitch to MANUAL position.

  • Page 21: How To Operate The Microphone During Non-Alarm Conditions

    SIMPLEX 4100 EWIS Page 11 OPERATOR MANUAL 2.10.3 How to Operate the Microphone during Non-Alarm Conditions During non-alarm conditions, operate the microphone in the following manner. To talk to ALL areas: Turn Evac keyswitch to the MANUAL position. Push the momentary ALL ZONES PA Switch UP or DOWN.

  • Page 22: Emergency Intercommunication (Wip) Operation

    Page 12 SIMPLEX 4100 EWIS OPERATOR MANUAL EMERGENCY INTERCOMMUNICATION (WIP) OPERATION The Emergency Intercommunication System provides telephone style communication from the master warden intercommunication phone (WIP) on the master panel to remote telephone type WIP handsets located remotely in the evacuation zones.

  • Page 23: Selective Zone Wip Switches

    SIMPLEX 4100 EWIS Page 13 OPERATOR MANUAL SELECTIVE ZONE WIP SWITCHES These switches are used to call or answer a remote WIP located in an evacuation zone. Each switch is a momentary switch that has an associated LED to indicate WIP operation.

  • Page 24: Wip Operation

    Page 14 SIMPLEX 4100 EWIS OPERATOR MANUAL WIP OPERATION To operate the WIPs do the following: To Call a WIP from the Main panel: Lift the master WIP Handset from its cradle. Push the required zone WIP switch to the momentary UP position.

  • Page 25: Fault Conditions

    OPERATOR MANUAL FAULT CONDITIONS When a fault condition is detected by the EWIS System, the condition is indicated on the main 4100 EWIS PANEL as follows: - Yellow "SYSTEM FAULT" LED is flashing. - Tone-alert is on steady. - Alphanumeric display shows the following: **FAULT** Press ACK to review.

  • Page 26: Essential Fault Condition Keys

    Page 16 SIMPLEX 4100 EWIS OPERATOR MANUAL Unlock and open the panel door. The alphanumeric display will show the fault condition. **FAULT** Press <ACK> to review points ALARMS = 0 ISOLATED = 0 FAULT = 1 Press the <FAULT ACK> key under the flashing yellow LED.

  • Page 27: Fault Acknowledge Key

    Acknowledge). B. Scroll the points chronologically after all points have been acknowledged. When Global Acknowledge is used on the 4100 system, a single key press will acknowledge all fault changes in the system. If status change information is required, the user may review this data (after a delay) by pressing the <ACK>...

  • Page 28: System Test Procedures

    LAMP TEST The “LAMP TEST” push-button on the operator interface panel is used to determine local lamp failures within the system. Lamps on the 4100 operator interface panel illuminate along with the five function and acknowledge LEDs. All segments on the LCD also change to squares.

  • Page 29: Selective Zone Alert / Evacuation Test

    SIMPLEX 4100 EWIS Page 19 OPERATOR MANUAL SELECTIVE ZONE ALERT / EVACUATION TEST Push the switch momentary UP or DOWN for the selected zone. ALERT TONE should be an output on all speaker circuits for the selected zone. To cancel, push the associated momentary switch in the UP or DOWN position.

  • Page 30: All Circuits Pa (Talk) Test

    Page 20 SIMPLEX 4100 EWIS OPERATOR MANUAL ALL CIRCUITS PA (TALK) TEST Push the ALL CIRCUIT PA switch momentary UP or DOWN. The associated Green LED is should be switched ON. All the PA speaker circuits are activated. Perform a test announcement. The announcement should be an output on all speaker circuits.

  • Page 31: Maintenance Procedures

    SIMPLEX 4100 EWIS Page 21 OPERATOR MANUAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES It is a requirement of AS1851 - Part 10, The Standards Association of Australia Code for Maintenance of Fire Protection Equipment – Emergency Warning and Intercommunications in buildings, that tests be carried out to ensure the system is fully functional.

  • Page 32: Level 2 - Six Monthly Tests

    Page 22 SIMPLEX 4100 EWIS OPERATOR MANUAL LEVEL 2 – SIX MONTHLY TESTS The Level 2 tests shall consist of all the inspection and testing procedures specified in the previous clause and the following. These shall be carried out every 6 months.

  • Page 33: Appendix A - Commission Checklist

    SIMPLEX 4100 EWIS Page 23 OPERATOR MANUAL APPENDIX A - COMMISSION CHECKLIST JOB NAME: ......................JOB NUMBER: ......................PANEL SERIAL NUMBER: ................... Please place a tick in the space provided if check is correct. If not please give details. Panel Check List Cabinet undamaged (no paint chips, door aligned) .........
  • Page 34 Page 24 SIMPLEX 4100 EWIS OPERATOR MANUAL Manual Mode Test – Each Zone Alert Tone OK ..................Evac Tone OK..................PA Speech OK ..................Visual Output OK ..................Fault Modes Operating Correctly ............- WIP Lines - O/C & S/C ..............

  • Page 35: Appendix B - Fault Conditions Tables

    SIMPLEX 4100 EWIS Page 25 OPERATOR MANUAL APPENDIX B – FAULT CONDITIONS TABLES 4100 LCD DISPLAY FAULT MESSAGES IF THE LCD DISPLAYS POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION • Speaker cabling fault. • Check as instructed in OPEN CIRCUIT FAULT SPEAKER LINE • Open circuit cable.
  • Page 36 Page 26 SIMPLEX 4100 EWIS OPERATOR MANUAL IF THE LCD DISPLAYS POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION • Cabling fault. • Check as instructed in OPEN CIRCUIT BGA INPUTS • Open circuit cable. installation manual. • Fit 3k3 EOL resistor. • No EOL resistor.
  • Page 37 SIMPLEX 4100 EWIS Page 27 OPERATOR MANUAL FAULT / STATUS POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION • Section of the RS 485 • Check section and NETWORK HAS FAILED loop faulty or termination, or field NETWORK GROUND disconnected from wiring. module. FAILED • Check internal comms NETWORK IS connections.

  • Page 38: Appendix C - List Of Installed Equipment

    Page 28 SIMPLEX 4100 EWIS OPERATOR MANUAL APPENDIX C - LIST OF INSTALLED EQUIPMENT Loud Speaker Amplifier Visible Signals WIPs Evacuation Fire Power Total Total Zone Zone Load Rating Document No.: 4100-M010A May 1999 Issue 3.1...
  • Page 39 SIMPLEX 4100 EWIS Page 29 OPERATOR MANUAL Loud Speaker Amplifier Visible Signals WIPs Evacuation Fire Power Total Total Zone Zone Load Rating Document No.: 4100-M010A May 1999 Issue 3.1...
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