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Table of Contents Chapter 1. Overview Introduction ......................1-1 In this Chapter......................1-1 Door Up – Firefighter Facility Operator Interface............1-2 Introduction ......................1-2 Indicators........................1-2 Alphanumeric Display ....................1-3 Firefighter Facility Keys.................... 1-3 Door Down – Service Related Features ..............1-5 Introduction ......................
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Introduction ......................3-1 In this Chapter......................3-1 Acknowledging Fault or Isolate Conditions..............3-2 How the 4100 Indicates the Presence of a Fault ............. 3-2 What Acknowledge Does ..................3-2 Panel Operating Procedure – Fault Condition ............3-3 Resetting Fault Conditions ..................3-3 Viewing Fault or Isolate Conditions ................
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Step 1. Select a Point....................6-2 Step 2. Press the FUNCTION Key to See the Attributes........6-2 Summary of Display-Only Attributes ................ 6-2 Modifiable Point Attributes ................... 6-4 Overview ........................6-4 Step 1. Select a Point....................6-4 Step 2. Press the FUNCTION Key to See the Attributes........6-4 Summary of Modifiable Attributes ................
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Chapter 10. System Test Procedures Introduction ......................10-1 In this Chapter......................10-1 Walk Test™........................ 10-2 Overview ........................ 10-2 WalkTest by Group ..................... 10-2 Zone Coding Option ....................10-2 Silent Walk Test ..................... 10-3 Enabling Walk Test ....................10-3 Walk Test Operation ....................10-4 Walk Test™...
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Olsen Range ......................A3 Apollo Range......................A4 Panelect/Panasonic ....................A4 Compatible Batteries..................... A5 Battery List ........................ A5 Compatible Addressable Field Devices ................ A6 4100 Specifications ....................... A7 General........................A7 Expansion Modules....................A7 Indicators and Display....................A9 Keypad Controls......................A9 Software Features..................... A9...
Chapter 1 Overview Introduction This chapter describes the operator interface panel for the following versions of the 4100 Fire Indicator Panel (FIP). • A 4100 Fire Indicator Panel operating in standalone mode. • A 4120 Network Indicator Panel (which is a 4100 connected to a network).
Door Up – Firefighter Facility Operator Interface Introduction When the panel access door is in the up position, as shown in Figure 1-1, the keys, alphanumeric display, and indicators that appear are referred to as the Firefighter facility. It is the area in the center of the panel with the red line containing the text “FIREFIGHTER FACILITY.”...
Display scrollable lists of system points. Points are the individual input and output components of the 4100 FIP. Smoke detectors, relays, horns, strobes, etc. are all examples of points. In some cases, an operation must be performed on a specific point.
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Table 1-2. Firefighter Facility Keys Keys, (continued) Description Used to isolate and de-isolate the 4100 output connected to the External Bell. Pressing this key toggles the state of the output (i.e., pressing it when the External Bell is not isolated causes EXT BELL ISOLATE the system to isolate the bell.
These keys are programmable, meaning their function depends on how they are programmed. Contact your local Simplex office for more information on the way in which these keys have been programmed for your system. Note that the use of these keys may be password-protected.
Door Down – Service Related Features, Continued Display Keypad The "DISPLAY " keypad provides keys that allow users with appropriate access level the ability to perform controlling functions on the system zones, MAPNET devices, signals, and auxiliary control relays. Four keys are associated with the Display keypad. Description The <FUNCTION>...
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Door Down – Service Related Features, Continued Display Keypad, (continued) Description The <MENU> key will call up the Main Menu and display the first option on the list. The Main Menu provides operations which are separate from those used for fire alarm conditions. These non-critical functions are selected with the <MENU>...
Door Down – Service Related Features, Continued Action Keys The action keys allow you to quickly perform common control functions. There are four action keys on the display/action keypad: • Disable/Enable • Off/FLT TEST - Turning a point OFF • On/ALM TEST - Turning a point ON •...
An alarm condition occurs when an actuating device (such as a manual call point, smoke detector, etc.) activates. The 4100 indicates the presence of the alarm condition through messages it displays on the alphanumeric display, by illuminating the ALARM indicator, and by activating the building’s EWS and external bell.
Acknowledging Alarms What the System When the first alarm condition is detected by the 4100, the panel does the following to Does When an indicate the presence of the alarm. Alarm Occurs • Red ALARM indicator flashes • Sounder (buzzer) pulses •...
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Acknowledging Alarms, Continued Procedure, Press the <ACK> key. The manner in which the system responds depends on whether (continued) there are multiple alarms present, as follows: • If a Single Alarm is Present. If the alphanumeric display reads 1 of 1 in the lower right corner, there is only a single alarm condition present in the system.
• The EWS turns OFF. The 4100 is unable to activate the EWS again until the <WARN SYS ISOLATE> key is pressed again. When all zones have been reset, you need to press this key again to “reset” the 4100’s connection to the EWS.
Resetting Points and Zones Overview Each point or zone that goes into alarm must be individually reset before the system can be returned to a normal state. For zones, the state of all devices within the zone must first return to normal (i.e., all alarm conditions within the zone must clear) before the zone reset can be performed.
Isolating / De-isolating a Point / Zone Overview Situations such as malfunctioning detectors and damaged wiring prevent a zone from being reset, which in turn prevents the system from being reset. Isolating a point / zone allows the system to be reset while repairs are being made. Isolating a Point / Acknowledge the alarm, as described in “Acknowledging Alarms”...
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Isolating / De-isolating a Point / Zone, Continued De-Isolating a Point / Press the <ACK> key. Zone Currently in Alarm, (continued) Press ACK to confirm, ISOLATE to CANCEL will ALARM if DE-ISOLATED Press the <ACK> key again. The system responds by doing the following: •...
Viewing the Status of an Individual Point within a Virtual Zone Overview Virtual zones are collections of points that are treated as a single point. System actions such as acknowledge and reset affect all points within a zone. When a zone cannot be reset, it is important to determine which specific point within the zone is preventing the zone from being reset.
Fault conditions are used to indicate the presence of a field wiring problem (circuit break or ground) somewhere between the 4100 and one of its points. Faults are also used to indicate a problem with the 4100’s option cards, power supplies, network card, etc.
Acknowledging Fault or Isolate Conditions How the 4100 When a fault or isolate condition or is detected by the 4100, the panel does the following to Indicates the indicate the presence of the condition. Presence of a Fault • Yellow indicator, labeled “FAULT” or “ISOLATE” flashes •...
Acknowledging Fault or Isolate Conditions, Continued Panel Operating Unlock and open the panel door. The alphanumeric display shows a message similar to Procedure – Fault the following. (This example shows a fault. The screen for isolate conditions is similar. Condition **FAULT** Press FAULT ACK to review.
Viewing Fault or Isolate Conditions Overview You can view the list of acknowledged fault or isolate conditions at any time by using the following procedure. Press the <FAULT ACK> or <ISOLATE ACK> key to enter the fault or isolate list. The first fault or isolate condition in the list appears in the display.
Chapter 4 Testing and Controlling Points Introduction This chapter describes using the panel’s action keys (ALM TEST, ON, OFF, etc.) to test and control system points. In this Chapter Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic. Topic See Page # Alarm and Fault Test for Monitor Points...
Alarm and Fault Test for Monitor Points Alarm Test Alarm Test forces a monitor point into the alarm state. Once the point is in alarm, you can check to see if the system reacts in the way that it has been programmed (i.e., do signals sound in the correct manner, do relays function correctly, etc.).
Isolating and De-isolating Non-Alarm points Overview Chapter 2 of this manual describes isolating and de-isolating points in alarm. This section describes isolating and de-isolating non-alarm points. Isolating a non-alarm point does not prevent it from entering an alarm condition. There are not separate ISOLATE and DE-ISOLATE keys. Both operations use the ISOLATE key, but the function of the key depends on the state of the selected point (i.e., if the state of the point is isolated, pressing the key de-isolates the point.
Disabling and Enabling Points Overview Disabling a monitor point is similar to isolating a monitor point. It takes the point “offline.” Unlike the isolate operation, however, disabling a point prevents the point from entering an alarm condition for the duration of time it is disabled. The Enable/Disable key toggles the disable/enable state of the point.
Turning a Point ON or OFF Overview It may be necessary during maintenance of the system to turn the outputs (notification appliances and relays, for example) off. This prevents maintenance actions that generate an alarm condition from triggering the NACs or relays. Turning a Point OFF Select the output point that you want to turn off.
Chapter 5 Selecting Points for Status or Control Introduction Many of the operations that can be accomplished from the operator interface first require you to select the point on which you want to perform the operation. Points can be selected in one of three ways.
Selecting Points from the Menu Overview Every system point is part of the “Select a List of Points” list in the main menu. All points can be displayed sequentially by address order using this list option. To facilitate the search for a particular point, lists may be selected by type groupings (monitors, signals, auxiliary, input/output, pseudo points, etc.).
Selecting Points with the Entry Keypad Overview The Entry Keypad, shown below, allows you to quickly select points. For example, pressing the ZONE key on the upper left side of the keypad selects the monitor zone category. After selecting a category, messages on the display prompt you for the specific point in the category.
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Selecting Points with the Entry Keypad, Continued Selecting Points, (continued) Press this Key on Keypad Data to Enter AUX – allows you to select an AUX, followed by ENTER, where AUX represents an Auxiliary Relay auxiliary relay and is a number from x to y. FB –...
Chapter 6 Displaying and Modifying Detailed Point Attributes Introduction This chapter describes displaying and modifying the attributes of a point. In this Chapter Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic. Topic See Page # Display-Only Attributes Modifiable Point Attributes firealarmresources.com...
Display-Only Attributes Step 1. Select a Points can be selected in one of three ways: through the alarm, fault, or isolate list, using the Point MENU keys, or with the ENTRY keypad. Refer to Chapter 5 for information on selecting a point.
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Display-Only Attributes, Continued Summary of Display- Only Attributes, (continued) Table 6-2. Display-Only Attributes (continued) Category Attribute Description Present sensitivity selected Displays the current sensitivity of the device. Average value Displays the average smoke obscuration value recorded by the sensor. Alarm value Displays the smoke obscuration value required to trigger an TrueAlarm alarm.
Modifiable Point Attributes Overview This section describes using the FUNCTION key to modify the attributes of a point. Step 1. Select a Points can be selected in one of three ways — through the alarm, fault, or isolate list, using the Point MENU keys, or with the ENTRY keypad.
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Modifiable Point Attributes, Continued Summary of Modifiable Table 6-4. Modifiable Attributes (continued) Attributes, (continued) Attribute Description TrueAlarm Peak Analog Allows you to clear the peak value of a TrueAlarm sensor. Values Allows you to set the target value at which the device goes into alarm.
Chapter 7 Setting Access Levels and Logging In Introduction This chapter describes setting the time and date on the system, logging in and out, and setting access levels for use by system operators. In this Chapter Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic. Topic See Page # Operator Access Levels...
2 through 4. Routine actions are assigned to low access levels while access level 4 is reserved for special, highly sensitive operations (normally reserved for Simplex personnel). Entering a level 4 passcode enables you to access all the functions of the system.
Logging In and Out of the System Introduction The 4100 system uses four access levels, referred to by the numbers one through four, to control what system operators can do with the system. The system typically operates at access level one, which allows an operator to accomplish basic tasks without logging in to the system.
Logging In and Out of the System, Continued Log In Procedure, If the passcode entered in Step 5 is correct, the following message is shown. (continued) Enter a Passcode followed by <ENTER> ACCESS GRANTED After a brief pause, the system displays the granted access level, such as the level 2 message shown below.
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Logging In and Out of the System, Continued Log Out Procedure, Press the <F2> key. After a brief pause, the display shows a message similar to the one (continued) below. 1 = Login 2 = Logout CURRENT ACCESS REDUCED TO LEVEL 1 Press the <CLR>...
Chapter 8 Viewing and Clearing Historical Logs Introduction When an abnormal condition occurs, a record of the event is placed in one of two logs generated by the system, depending on the nature of the condition. These logs are: • Historical Alarm Log •...
Viewing and Clearing the Historical Alarm and Fault Logs Viewing Logs The Historical Alarm and Fault Logs can be viewed either from the 4100 Operator Panel. Press the <MENU> key. Using the <NEXT> and <PREVIOUS> keys, scroll through the Main Menu items until the "Display Historical Alarm Log?"...
Chapter 9 Service-Related Operations Introduction This chapter describes service-related status and control procedures. In this Chapter Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic. Topic See Page # Setting Time and Date Displaying Software Revision Viewing Card Status Information Displaying Network Node Information Lamp Test...
Setting Time and Date Procedure Follow these steps to set the time and date on the panel. Press the <MENU> key. The following appears on the alphanumeric display. Press <NEXT> or <PREVIOUS> to scroll Change Access Level Press the <NEXT> key. The following appears. Press <NEXT>...
Displaying Software Revision Overview Follow these steps to display software revision information. Press the MENU key. Press the NEXT and PREV keys until the prompt reads, “Display Software Revision Level?” Press ENTER. A display similar to the following appears. SYS REV: A9.02.13 CFIG FORMAT: 96JOB: JOB1 REV:6...
Viewing Card Status Information Procedure Every card, including the master controller and all option cards, has a series of Card Status Points associated with it. Press the MENU key. Press the NEXT and PREV keys until the prompt reads, “Display Card Status?” Press ENTER.
Displaying Network Node Information Overview Network systems consist of multiple panels linked via a 4120 network. Each panel includes a user-defined node number, used to identify the panel on the network. The following section describes how to determine a panel’s node number. The node number is required when selecting a network point.
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.
MAPNET Point Each MAPNET device must have a point address in order to communicate with the 4100 FIP. Addressing these point addresses along with their custom labels are located in the Programmers Report.
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Displaying MAPNET Device Status, Continued TrueAlarm Sensor Press the <FUNC> key to obtain the next display: Display Values, (continued) Device Address: 3-1 Mapnet Device: M1-1 Press the <NEXT> key to obtain the next display: F1-Force on card LED Type: Mapnet 1 MAPNET CARD Pressing function key <F1>...
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4100 system printer. Printing of peak values is done at the time the peak value is received at the FIP. This peak value is helpful in determining if a sensor should be made more or less sensitive.
Chapter 10 System Test Procedures Introduction These procedures should be followed when the system is installed and during periodic testing as required by code. Check local codes to determine how frequent you system should be tested. Always inform appropriate personnel (Fire Brigade, etc.) that you will be testing the system.
Walk Test™ mode and return to normal. WalkTest by The 4100 will support up to eight Walk Test™ groups. This allows the building to be divided Group into small portions for the Walk Test™, and allows the rest of the building to be protected by the fire alarm panel.
Walk Test™, Continued Zone Coding Option, (continued) = Zone 3 (three long pulses) = Zone 12 (one long, pause, two long pulses) = Zone 20 (two long and two short pulses) = Zone 102 (one long, two short, and two long pulses) NOTE: Zero Code = 2 short pulses.
The second line of the LCD shows device status. Walk Test Operation When the 4100 system is placed in Walk Test™ mode, any zone in the active Walk Test™ group(s) can be tested in any order. If zone coding is enabled, there is an advantage in testing all devices within one zone before going on to the next zone.
Walk Test™ FEATURES Introduction The Walk Test™ function has the following features: • Abort Audible and Delay on Reactivation • Active/Not Active • Auto Abort on Alarm • Auto Abort on Time-out • Control Lists • Delay Before Reset • Log/No Log (Logging Option) •...
This list is initially filled by the system for the first group, and includes all monitor zones. It can be edited using the tag list feature of the 4100 Programming Unit. An empty list signifies that a Walk Test™ group is not used. The programmer has the option of changing the label of this point list so that it is more meaningful for panel operation..
Walk Test™ FEATURES, Continued Fault Audible When a zone fault is detected, the Walk Test™ signals sound continuously for four seconds. Zone Code/Zero The <F3> key is used to enable/disable Zone Coding. By default, Zone Coding is enabled. Code 10-7 firealarmresources.com...
Walk Test™ PROCEDURES Walk Test™ PROCEDURES, Continued How to Enter Walk Once the passcode has been entered, you may enter the Walk Test™ mode by performing the Test Mode following procedures. Press the MENU key. The LCD shows the following message. Press <NEXT>...
Press <F2> to log out. If Access Level 4 was entered, fault will continue to exist in the system. Access Level 4 is normally used by Simplex personnel and additional steps must be performed. Call Simplex to restore the system.
Walk Test™ PROCEDURES, Continued How to Turn a Point The <OFF> key press will turn a control point off and prevent the automatic override, thus causing it to remain OFF. This action will result in a system fault. The normal state of all control points is AUTO.
Walk Test™ PROCEDURES, Continued How to Turn a Point To turn a point ON, perform the following procedures. On, (continued) Ensure the point to be turned ON is shown on the alphanumeric display. A typical point (SIG2) is shown below. MASTER SIGNAL POINT 2, SIG2 SIGNAL CIRCUIT Press the <ON>...
Walk Test™ PROCEDURES, Continued How to Return a Press the <AUTO> key. A typical display is shown below. Point to Auto, (continued) Press <ENTER> for AUTOmatic control SIGNAL CIRCUIT: SIG2 Press the <ENTER> key. A typical display is shown below. MASTER SIGNAL POINT 2, SIG2 SIGNAL CIRCUIT OFF Press the <CLR>...
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Press the <CLR> key to exit. This will allow the panel to show the Time and Date. What to do in Case CALL YOUR LOCAL SIMPLEX BRANCH OFFICE, WHICH IS LISTED IN THE of System YELLOW PAGES, FOR ALL MALFUNCTIONS, OR IF YOU WOULD LIKE A...
Chapter 11 Printing Reports Introduction This chapter describes printer options and how to print a report. In this Chapter Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic. Topic See Page # Setting Printer Options 11-2 Printing a Report 11-3...
Setting Printer Options Available Options The 4100 includes two printer options: Select Report Printer and Terminate Current Report. Follow these steps to set these options. Press the MENU key. Press the NEXT and PREV keys until the prompt reads, “Printer Options?”...
Printing a Report Overview The system can generate any of the following reports. Report Description Report includes all information contained in the alarm Alarm History Log Report history log – device number, custom label, time and date device entered alarm. Report includes all information contained in the trouble Trouble History Log Report history log –...
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Printing a Report, Continued Procedure, When the category of report you want to print is displayed, press ENTER. The system (continued) prompts you to confirm that you want to generate the report. Press ENTER again. The report prints on the panel’s report printer. 11-4 firealarmresources.com...
Chapter 12 Maintenance Procedures Introduction It is a requirement of AS1851 - Part 8, The Standards Association of Australia Code for Maintenance of Automatic Fire Alarm Systems, that tests be carried out to ensure the system is fully functional. The owner or tenant of the premises usually carries out the weekly test described. The installation company, under a Service Agreement, typically carries out the monthly and annual tests.
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Weekly Tests Procedure Weekly tests should be conducted and should include the following: Carry out a fire alarm call by simulating an alarm on detector zones as follows; Isolate any system outputs you wish not to respond to the testing of the system such as the exterior bell (using the EXT BELL ISOLATE button), the warning system (using the EXT BELL ISOLATE button, and any other Auxiliary Control Functions (ACF) including AC Shutdown and MDH controls using the ACF ISOLATE...
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Monthly Tests Procedure In addition to the weekly test specified previously, the following inspection and testing procedures should be carried out each month: Check all battery terminals and electrolyte levels, where appropriate. Maintain all batteries in a serviceable condition. Check condition of battery enclosure for corrosion and ensure the batteries are stored in a safe and secure condition.
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Annual Tests Procedure The annual tests shall consist of all the inspection and testing procedures specified in the previous clause and the following: Visually inspect all detectors and sampling points for any condition which is likely to adversely affect their operation, such as excessive deposition of dust or coating with paint.
Specifications Introduction This appendix describes the following: • It lists devices that been approved as compatible devices for use with the 4100 FIP. • It contains the 4100 FIP’s Specification In this Chapter Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.
Compatible Actuating Devices Simplex Range Analog Addressable Sensors 4098-9701 High / Very High sensitivity Photoelectric smoke 4098-9716 Ionisation smoke 4098-9731 Type A / Type B Heat 4098-9781 Addressable LED Indicating base 4098-9782 Addressable LED Indicating base with Sounder 4098-9783 Addressable LED Indicating base with Relay driver...
Compatible Actuating Devices, Continued Hochiki Range Conventional Detectors DCA-B-60R MK V Type A heat detector DFE-60B Type B heat detector DCA-B-90R MK 1 Type C heat detector DFE-90D Type D heat detector DFG-60BLKJ Type B heat detector SPA-AB Beam type smoke detector SIH-AM Ionisation smoke detector SLK-A...
Compatible Actuating Devices, Continued Apollo Range Conventional Detectors Heat detector Type A Heat detector Type B Heat detector Type C Heat detector Type D Series 20 Photoelectric smoke detector Series 30 Ionisation smoke detector Panelect/Panasonic Conventional Detectors PFS-A Heat detector Type A PFS-B Heat detector Type B PFS-C...
Compatible Batteries Battery List • Power Sonic PS12 Series • Sonnenschien A200 Series • Sonnenschien A300 Series • Yuasa NP Series firealarmresources.com...
RS-232 / 2120 Communications Module Provides two RS-232-C outputs for remote printers and/or CRT Five RS-232-C ports maximum per 4100 system. Can be configured for communication with a host 2120 system, or it can be configured as a Computer Port for communications to a remote system (i.e.
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MAPNET® TRUEALARM™ Addressable Loop (continued) Module Up to 127 MAPNET Addressable devices or TrueAlarm Analog Sensors Up to 10 MAPNET Loop Cards per 4100 system Supports MAPNET Short Circuit Line Isolator Modules 4100-0304 Remote Unit Interface Module Provides a supervised serial communications channel to remotely located distributed Miniplex®...
4100 Specifications, Continued Zone Status: 2 line by 80 character backlight Liquid Crystal INDICATORS and Display DISPLAY LED Status Indicators: Alarm, Fault and Isolate, EXT Bell (Isolate), WARN SYS (Isolate), AC Power Audible Buzzer: Alarm And Fault Indications, Keypress feedback...
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