Introduction - Simplex 4100 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION

This manual describes operating procedures for a typical 4100 Emergency Warning
and Intercommunication System (EWIS) Panel. Applications may vary due to custom
programming and local code requirements.
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.
The EWIS system is normally located in the Fire Control Room or Foyer of a building
and connects to groups or zones of speakers located throughout the building (in
accordance with the building code of Australia). Its function is to broadcast a series
of warning tones throughout the building in the event of a fire alarm or other
emergency, thereby enabling the orderly evacuation of building occupants.
The EWIS may also contain an intercommunication system comprising a master
telephone-type handset located at the main panel connected to remote telephone
handsets (WIPs) located throughout the speaker zone. The purpose of the
Intercommunication system is to assist in the evacuation of a building by enabling
communication to take place between the Chief Warden or Fire Control Officer
directing the evacuation process from the main panel and the Floor Wardens located
on each building floor.
Today's project sizes and extremely high public population demand comprehensive
early-warning fire detection and EWIS systems which provide accurate and timely
information for response to emergency situations. Simplex offers its most advanced
product range to maximise life safety.
A typical application overview is shown in Figure 1.
A typical 4100 EWIS Panel layout is shown in Figure 2
Document No.: 4100-M010A May 1999 Issue 3.1