Simplex 4100ES Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 FIRE FIRE F I R E 4100ES Fire Alarm System Operator’s Manual 579-197 Rev. G 574-xxx Rev. 4 firealarmresources.com...
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  • Page 3 Copyrights and Trademarks  2007, 2008, 2011 SimplexGrinnell LP. All rights reserved. Simplex and the Simplex logo are registered trademarks of Tyco International Ltd. and its affiliates and are used under license. Specifications and other information shown were current as of publication and are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 4 PRODUCT THAT APPEARS DAMAGED. 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 an authorized Simplex product supplier. ELECTRICAL HAZARD - Disconnect electrical field power when making any internal adjustments or repairs.
  • Page 5 Table of Contents   8 B H ow to Use this Publication .................... ix   3 8 B I ntroduction ......................... ix   3 9 B G eneral Conventions ....................ix   4 0 B K eyboard Conventions ....................ix  ...
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      6 7 B G lobally Acknowledging Troubles ................3-4   6 8 B I ndividually Acknowledging Troubles ............... 3-4   1 7 B I f the Trouble Doesn’t Clear ..................3-6   6 9 B O verview ........................3-6  ...
  • Page 7   9 4 B O verview ........................6-8   9 5 B F orcing Points ON and OFF ..................6-8   9 6 B R eturning a Point to Automatic Operation ............... 6-8   2 8 B D isplaying and Clearing Historical Logs ..............6-9  ...
  • Page 8   1 2 4 B I ntroduction ......................9-1   1 2 5 B I n this Chapter ......................9-1   3 4 B S ingle Channel Audio Operation ................. 9-2   1 2 6 B O verview ........................9-2  ...
  • Page 9 H ow to Use this Publication I ntroduction Before you start using the 4100ES Fire Alarm Operator’s Manual, it's important to understand the 3 8 B typographic conventions used in this publication. G eneral The following conventions are used in this publication to identify special names or text.
  • Page 10 How to Use this Publication, Continued U sing the Mouse The following table lists four common terms related to mouse operation that you should know. 4 1 B Use the left mouse button for all actions unless instructed otherwise. Note: When using the mouse button to point, click, or drag, keep the mouse steady; otherwise, you may select the wrong item.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 B asic Concepts and Operations I ntroduction This chapter provides an overview of the operator interface panel and describes the normal 4 2 B appearance of the operator interface panel. I n this Chapter Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic. 4 3 B Topic See Page #...
  • Page 12 B asic System Description O verview The Simplex 4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) has three general functions. 4 4 B  It monitors fire alarm initiating points (smoke detectors, heat detectors, and pull stations).  It activates fire alarm notification appliances (horns, strobes, audio evacuation messages) when an initiating point activates.
  • Page 13 Basic System Description, Continued Overview Table 1-1. Components of the Operator Interface (continued) LED/Key Description Refer To The System Warning LEDs – Supervisory and Trouble – indicate Chapter 3 for when abnormal, non-fire conditions Troubles. System Warning Keys and occur to the fire alarm’s wiring or LEDs devices.
  • Page 14 N ormal Appearance of Operator Interface Panel 1 0 B D escription The operator interface panel shows the following under normal conditions. 4 5 B  Green power LED is ON – indicating the panel is receiving AC Power.  All other LEDs off.
  • Page 15 Chapter 2 A larm Conditions I ntroduction An alarm condition occurs when an initiating device (such as a manual pull station, smoke 4 6 B detector, etc.) activates. The FACP indicates the presence of the alarm condition through messages it displays on the alphanumeric display, by flashing the ALARM indicator, and by activating the building’s notification appliances (horns and strobes).
  • Page 16 A cknowledging an Alarm 1 1 B H ow the FACP When an alarm condition is detected by the FACP, the panel does the following to indicate the 4 8 B Indicates that an presence of the alarm. Alarm has Occurred ...
  • Page 17 Acknowledging an Alarm, Continued G lobally Use the following procedure if the Global Acknowledge option is enabled on your system. 5 0 B Acknowledging Alarms 1. Unlock and open the enclosure door. Read the alphanumeric display on the interface panel. It reports the number of alarm conditions as shown below.
  • Page 18 Acknowledging an Alarm, Continued Individually 3. Press the ALARM ACK key again. Read the report data. Repeat this procedure to review all Acknowledging reports. Reports are displayed in chronological order. Alarms  Tone-alert silences when the last unacknowledged alarm is acknowledged. ...
  • Page 19 S ilencing an Alarm 1 2 B O verview When an alarm condition exists, various signals (horns and strobes), auxiliary relays, the city 5 2 B connection (which is the link to the local fire department or central station monitoring service), and the tone-alert may activate.
  • Page 20 R esetting the System 1 3 B O verview The function of the SYSTEM RESET key depends on whether active alarms are present at the 5 4 B time the key is pressed.  Active Alarms Present. Pressing the SYSTEM RESET key when alarms are present attempts to return the system to its normal state.
  • Page 21 Resetting the System, Continued P erforming a A hardware reset reinitializes the state of certain hardware components and is typically used to 5 6 B Hardware Reset reset a Class A Trouble (for example, on a MAPNET, IDNet, or RUI channel) after the problem causing the trouble is resolved.
  • Page 22 D isabling a Point that Remains in Alarm 1 4 B O verview If a device remains in alarm and no alarm condition (i.e., smoke or an activated pull station) exists, 5 7 B the FACP provides a way to inhibit alarm reporting for the malfunctioning point. Disabling a point causes a trouble condition for the point or zone that you disable.
  • Page 23 Disabling a Point that Remains in Alarm, Continued Procedure 3. Press the <ENTER> key. The alphanumeric display shows the action taken. ALARM PRESENT, SYSTEM RESET ABORTED Note: The system indicates a trouble condition each time a point is disabled. It is important to repair the disabled point as soon as possible.
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  • Page 25 Chapter 3 T rouble Conditions I ntroduction A Trouble message is used to indicate the presence of a circuit break or ground within a system 6 0 B point, or somewhere between the FACP and one of its points. This chapter describes using the Operator Interface Panel keys to investigate the details of the trouble condition.
  • Page 26 O verview 1 5 B H ow the FACP When a trouble condition is detected by the FACP, the panel does the following to indicate the 6 2 B Indicates the presence of the trouble condition. Presence of a Trouble ...
  • Page 27 6 6 B TrueAlarm Troubles  Almost Dirty Trouble. In this case, a Simplex Technical Representative has programmed Occur the system to allow almost dirty sensors to report as dirty. Contact your facilities management personnel to report the trouble and schedule maintenance (cleaning) for the sensors.
  • Page 28 A cknowledging Troubles 1 6 B If global acknowledge is enabled on the FACP, the system automatically clears after the source of G lobally 6 7 B Acknowledging the trouble clears. Approximately 30 seconds after the source of the trouble clears, the Troubles alphanumeric display should indicate a normal system.
  • Page 29: 8 B I Ndividually Acknowledging Troubles

    Acknowledging Troubles, Continued Individually 2. Press the <TBL ACK> key. Repeat this step and read the reports. You need to do this for Acknowledging each trouble event. The following occurs Troubles  The tone-alert silences and the LED glows steady ...
  • Page 30: 1 B D Isabling A Point With A Trouble Condition

    Check for devices still in trouble (pull stations with their handles down, smoke detectors with their LEDs ON). If the source of the trouble cannot be located, call Simplex to repair the system. S ystem Reset Key...
  • Page 31 If the Trouble Doesn’t Clear, Continued Disabling a Point with a Trouble 3. Press the <ENTER> key. The alphanumeric display shows the action taken. Condition ACTION TAKEN Note: The system indicates a trouble condition each time a point is disabled. It is important to repair the disabled point as soon as possible.
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  • Page 33: 9 B A Cknowledging Supervisory Conditions

    Chapter 4 S upervisory Conditions I ntroduction A Supervisory trouble indicates a problem with the condition of the building’s automatic sprinkler 7 2 B system or some other system used for the protection of life and property. This chapter describes using the Operator Interface Panel keys to investigate the details of the supervisory condition.
  • Page 34 O verview 1 8 B H ow the FACP When a supervisory condition is detected by the FACP, the panel does the following to indicate 7 4 B Indicates the the presence of the condition. Presence of a Supervisory  Yellow LED, labeled “SUPERVISORY”...
  • Page 35 Read the alphanumeric display. Investigate the problem to determine its cause. Restore or replace the defective device (switch, wire, notification appliance) in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, or call Simplex to repair the system. When the problem causing the supervisory is corrected, the supervisory automatically clears and, after a delay, the alphanumeric display indicates that the system status is normal.
  • Page 36: 7 B I Ndividually Acknowledging Supervisory Conditions

    3. Read the alphanumeric display. Investigate the problem to determine its cause. Restore or replace the defective device (switch, wire, notification appliance) in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, or call Simplex to repair the system. When the problem causing the condition is corrected, the SUPERVISORY LED flashes and the tone-alert sounds steady.
  • Page 37: Chapter 5 4 B S Electing Points For Status And Control

    Chapter 5 S electing Points for Status and Control I ntroduction Many of the advanced operations that can be accomplished from the operator interface first require 7 8 B you to select the point on which you want to perform the operation. Points can be selected in one of three ways.
  • Page 38 S electing Points from Alarm, Trouble, Supervisory List 2 0 B P rocedure When a point experiences an abnormal condition, such as an alarm, trouble, or supervisory, it is 8 0 B added to the appropriate list (alarm list, supervisory list, or trouble list). Points within these lists can be selected as follows: 1.
  • Page 39 S electing Points from the Menu 2 1 B P rocedure 1. Press the MENU key to enter the panel’s menu system. 8 1 B 2. Press the NEXT key until the alphanumeric display reads as follows: Press <NEXT> or <PREVIOUS> to scroll Select a List of Points? 3.
  • Page 40: 3 B S Electing Points

    S electing Points with the Entry Keypad 2 2 B O verview The Entry Keypad, shown below, allows you to quickly select a category of points. For example, 8 2 B 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.
  • Page 41 Selecting Points with the Entry Keypad, Continued Selecting Points Table 5-1. Keypad Use (continued) Press this Key on Keypad Data to Enter FB, followed by ENTER, where FB represents a FB – allows you to select a feedback point and is a number from 3 to n. (n feedback point.
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  • Page 43 Chapter 6 A dvanced Functions I ntroduction This chapter describes advanced functions that you can perform from the operator interface panel. 8 4 B I n this Chapter Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic. 8 5 B Topic See Page #...
  • Page 44: 3 B L Ogging In And Out Of The System

    L ogging In and Out of the System 2 3 B I ntroduction The FACP system uses four access levels, referred to by the numbers one through four, to control 8 6 B what system operators can do with the system. The system typically operates at access level one, which allows an operator to accomplish basic tasks (for example, acknowledge alarm, trouble, and supervisory conditions) without logging in to the system.
  • Page 45: 8 B L Og Out Procedure

    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. 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.
  • Page 46 Logging In and Out of the System, Continued Log Out Procedure 3. Press the <F2> key. After a brief pause, the display shows a message similar to the one below. 1 = Login 2 = Logout CURRENT ACCESS REDUCED TO LEVEL 1 4.
  • Page 47: 4 B S Etting System Time And Date

    S etting System Time and Date 2 4 B P rocedure Follow these steps to set the time and date used by the FACP. Ensuring that the current time and 8 9 B date are correct on the system is important. In particular, the accuracy of historical logs and reports depends on the system time 1.
  • Page 48 V iewing the Time at which an Event Occurred 2 5 B O verview The system records the time at which each alarm, trouble, and supervisory event occurs. You can 9 0 B view this information in one of two ways: ...
  • Page 49: 6 B E Nabling And Disabling Points

    E nabling and Disabling Points 2 6 B O verview Enabling and disabling points is sometimes necessary when performing maintenance on the 9 2 B system. When using this function, it is critical that you understand whether Custom Control (either the system’s default Custom Control or any user Custom Control) makes reference to the point or not.
  • Page 50 F orcing Points On and Off 2 7 B O verview Forcing control points ON and OFF allows a precise degree of manual system control. For 9 4 B example, you can force a relay or signal point ON to test or execute its function. Unlike ENABLE/DISABLE (see description in previous section), a point that you force OFF does not refresh its state when the point is turned back ON.
  • Page 51 D isplaying and Clearing Historical Logs 2 8 B O verview Historical logs provide a record of both the events that have occurred on the system and the 9 7 B actions taken by an operator to manage those events. The system contains the following logs. ...
  • Page 52 P rinting Reports 2 9 B O verview The system can generate any of the following reports. 9 9 B Table 6–1. 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.
  • Page 53 Printing Reports, Continued Table 6-1. Reports (continued) Overview Report Description This report can be created after the TrueNAC Voltage Drop Test (see Chapter 7) is run. It reports the following information for each Multi Candela TrueAlert Device. Point ID Custom Label Pass/Fail TrueAlert Status Report Report the following information for each SLC...
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  • Page 55 Chapter 7 I nstall Mode The Install Mode is a 4100ES feature that allows the user to minimize the amount of Troubles Introduction that occur when the system is being installed or when it is undergoing extensive service. Install Mode allows the technician to select device points and cards that might raise Troubles due to installation issues and place them in “Install Mode”.
  • Page 56 Accessing Install Mode Install mode is accessed directly from the user interface. Accessing Install To access Install Mode: Mode I. Power-up the panel 2. Log into the FACP at a level3 or higher. Once logged in, you can move and remove points, cards, lists and groups to and from Install Mode.
  • Page 57 Adding and Removing Items to and from Install Mode Moving a point or a card to Install Mode: Adding and IMPORTANT: A Card in the Install Mode List no longer reports Card Faults. For Removing Points and Cards example, a Power Supply in Install Mode does not report AC Failures, Depleted/Missing Batteries, or Ground Faults.
  • Page 58 Adding and Removing Item to and from Install Mode, Continued Adding and Removing Lists from Install Mode: Adding and Note: For information on making lists refer to the ES Panel Programmer’s Manual (574-849). Removing Lists 1. Press on the 9 button to access the lists. 2.
  • Page 59 Viewing Install Mode To view Install Mode: Viewing Install Mode 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Use the Arrows to Scroll to the Diagnostic Function option. 3. Press Enter. 4. From that menu, use the arrows to scroll down to the “View/Change Install Mode List” option. 5.
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  • Page 61 Chapter 8 S ystem Test Procedures I ntroduction This section describes performing the system tests that can be performed from the front panel of 1 0 1 B the FACP. I n this Chapter Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic. 1 0 2 B Topic See Page #...
  • Page 62 1. Press the “LAMP TEST” push-button. All LEDs should illuminate (lamps should stay illuminated as long as the key is depressed). 2. If you find defective lamps/LEDs, contact your local Simplex branch office. T esting the Tone- Holding the Lamp Test key for more than 3 seconds tests the tone-alert.
  • Page 63 W alk Test™ Overview 3 1 B O verview WalkTest allows the function of the system’s initiating devices and signals to be tested by a single 1 0 6 B person. Conducting a WalkTest requires you to perform the following steps. ...
  • Page 64 Walk Test™ Overview, Continued Important Notes If an alarm condition is detected from a zone that is not in the present active Walk Test™ group, the system will operate as a fire alarm panel and the active Walk Test™ groups are aborted. firealarmresources.com...
  • Page 65 S etting WalkTest Options 3 2 B E nabling WalkTest 1. Press the MENU key and then use the NEXT and PREV keys until “ENABLE 1 0 8 B for a Group WALKTEST?” is displayed. Press ENTER. 2. Use the NEXT and PREVIOUS keys to scroll through the WalkTest groups until the group that you want to test is displayed.
  • Page 66 T rueNAC Voltage Drop Test 3 3 B O verview The TrueNAC Voltage Drop Test is used in conjunction with the TrueNAC Circuit Design tool. A 1 1 0 B job is first designed using the TrueNAC Circuit Design tool. The tool provides a report with job layout and device voltages.
  • Page 67 TrueNAC Voltage Drop Test, Continued _______________________________________________________________________________ Accessing the 2. Press the <NEXT> key on the Display/Action keypad. Use the <NEXT> and <PREVIOUS> 1 1 2 B TrueNAC Voltage keys to scroll to the Diagnostic Functions. The following message displays. Drop Test Press <NEXT>...
  • Page 68 TrueNAC Voltage Drop Test, Continued T esting all TrueAlert 3. Press the <ENTER> key on the Display/Action keypad. If the test is successful, the following 1 1 4 B Power Supply’s message displays. SLCs ALL TPS SLCs TrueAlert TEST COMPLETED _______________________________________________________________________________ T esting each Use the following procedure to test separately each of the TrueAlert Power Supply’s SLC lines.
  • Page 69 TrueNAC Voltage Drop Test, Continued 6. Press the <ENTER> key on the Display/Action keypad. If the test is successful, the following T esting each 1 1 6 B TrueAlert Power message displays. Supply’s SLC TPS CARD: X Channel: X TrueNAC TEST COMPLETED _______________________________________________________________________________ T he TrueNAC Report A TrueNAC status report can be generated by the panel with the completion of the TrueNAC...
  • Page 70 TrueNAC Voltage Drop Test, Continued T rueNAC Report Example of a failed single-channel test: 1 1 9 B Samples ----------------------------------------------------------------- Service Port Page 1 Report 6: TrueAlert Device Status Report 10:23:45am WED 07-FEB-07 ----------------------------------------------------------------- POINT ID CUSTOM LABEL TEST RESULT --------- --------------------------------- -------------- T3-1-1 Cafeteria East...
  • Page 71 TrueNAC Voltage Drop Test, Continued T rueNAC Report Example of an aborted (incompatible device problem) test 1 2 0 B Samples ----------------------------------------------------------------- Service Port Page 1 Report 6: TrueAlert Device Status Report 10:23:45am WED 07-FEB-07 POINT ID CUSTOM LABEL TEST RESULT --------- --------------------------------- -------------------- T3-1-1 Auditorium North...
  • Page 72 Disable IDNET CO Algorithms The Disable IDNET CO Algorithms is one of the options available under the Diagnostics menu, at O verview 1 2 1 B the front panel of the FACP. When choosing this option, the technician ensures that the CO sensors will get a testing threshold downloaded and the CO over time is disabled.
  • Page 73 Disable IDNET CO Algorithms, Continued ___________________________________________________________________________ FigureTag FD9-197-02 Figure 8-2. Simultaneous Testing of Multiple Sensor Technologies _______________________________________________________________________________ D isable IDNET CO With the WalkTest option disabled, the devices will bring in actual alarms at the panel unless 1 2 2 B Algorithms without specific custom control is written to prevent this.
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  • Page 75 Chapter 9 A udio Operations I ntroduction The FACP audio system provides the following functionality. 1 2 4 B  Automatic, Pre-recorded Messages, which automatically play in response to system events. For example, when a fire alarm is detected on the system, a message known as the Primary Evacuation message automatically plays.
  • Page 76 S ingle Channel Audio Operation 3 4 B O verview This section describes the single channel and single channel plus paging audio systems. The term 1 2 6 B Single Channel Audio refers to the audio capability of the system. ...
  • Page 77 Single Channel Audio Operation, Continued E vacuate Entire 1. Press the All Speakers Evac button to play the Primary Evacuation message on every speaker 1 2 7 B Building circuit connected to the audio system. To indicate that the All Speakers Evac function has been activated, the LED associated with this button illuminates, as do the LEDs for each of the speaker groups (floors).
  • Page 78 Single Channel Audio Operation, Continued P age Entire Building 1. Press the All Speakers Talk button. The LED associated with this button illuminates, along 1 3 0 B with the LEDs for each of the speaker circuits. 2. Key the microphone (depress the talk switch) and wait for the Ready to Talk LED to illuminate.
  • Page 79 S ingle Channel Audio Plus Paging 3 5 B O verview A Single Channel Audio System Plus Paging can play one prerecorded message and one live 1 3 6 B message at the same time. In other words, a prerecorded message can be playing on Floor 1 while an announcement is being made on Floor 2.
  • Page 80 Single Channel Audio Plus Paging, Continued P age Entire Building 1. Press the All Speakers Talk button. The LED associated with this button illuminates, along 1 4 0 B with the LEDs for each of the speaker circuits. 2. Key the microphone (depress the talk switch) and wait for the Ready to Talk LED to illuminate.
  • Page 81 T wo Channel Audio Operation 3 6 B O verview A Dual Channel Audio System can play one prerecorded message and one live message at the 1 4 6 B same time. In other words, a prerecorded message can be playing on Floor 1 while an announcement is being made on Floor 2.
  • Page 82 Two Channel Audio Operation, Continued E vacuate Entire 1. Press the All Speakers Evac button to play the evacuation message on every speaker circuit 1 4 7 B Building connected to the audio system. To indicate that the All Speakers Evac function has been activated, the LED associated with this button illuminates, as do the LEDs for each of the speaker circuits (floors).
  • Page 83 Two Channel Audio Operation, Continued E vacuate Floors On Follow these steps to convert the Alert message playing on a group of speakers to an Evacuation 1 5 1 B Which Alert message. Message is Playing 1. On the EVAC display card, press the buttons corresponding to the floors currently playing the Alert message (the LEDs on the Alert display card for these floors are lit).
  • Page 84 Two Channel Audio Operation, Continued L isten to What is 1. Press the button labeled “Local Speaker Alert” to hear what is being played on the Alert 1 5 6 B Being Played on the channel at that time. The LED associated with this button illuminates when the button is Alert Channel Using pressed to indicate the function is active.
  • Page 85 T hree to Eight Channel Audio System Operation 3 7 B O verview Triple Channel Audio 1 5 9 B FACP MAIN CONTROL PANEL RED FIRE ALARM LED FIRE ALARM SILENCED LED FIRE ALARM FIRE ALARM ACKNOWLEDGE KEY SILENCED KEY TALK LED MIKE TALK SWITCH ALERT CHANNEL...
  • Page 86 Three to Eight Channel Audio System Operation, Continued E vacuate Entire 1. Press the All Speakers Evac button to play the evacuation message on every speaker circuit 1 6 0 B Building connected to the audio system. To indicate that the All Speakers Evac function has been activated, the LED associated with this button illuminates, as do the LEDs for each of the speaker circuits (floors).
  • Page 87 Three to Eight Channel Audio System Operation, Continued E vacuate Floors On Follow these steps to convert the Alert message playing on a group of speakers to an Evacuation 1 6 4 B Which Alert message. Message is Playing 1. On the EVAC display card, press the buttons corresponding to the floors currently playing the Alert message (the LEDs on the Alert display card for these floors are lit).
  • Page 88 Three to Eight Channel Audio System Operation, Continued P lay Multi channel audio systems have the capability to play specific announcements on specific floors. 1 6 8 B Announcements on To do this, follow these steps. Specific Floors 1. Press the button corresponding to the floors. 2.
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