Appendix K: Installing 4100 Facu Components (Non-4100Es/4100U) - Simplex 4100ES Installation Manual

23 Appendix K: Installing 4100 FACU Components (Non-4100ES/4100U)

4100 back boxes are available in one, two, and three-bay sizes. Each can be equipped with a solid or glass door. This chapter describes
how to mount all types of non-4100ES/4100U back boxes to a wall, and how to mount system electronics bays into the boxes.
This chapter describes every installation procedure that applies directly to the FACU as well as each step of the host panel installation.
Before beginning the installation, review the next few pages to get a sense of the types of bays and modules that make up the FACU.
23.1 Introduction to FACUs
4100 FACUs are back boxes that contain the master controller, operator interface, universal power supply (UPS), backup batteries, and any
additional modules that the panel requires. The FACU is the central hub (often referred to as a host panel) of a standalone or MINIPLEX
fire alarm system. In a networked system, the FACU can be connected to other system FACUs, so that each host panel is a node on the
network.
23.1.1 Master Controller Bay
Every FACU contains a master controller bay. The master controller bay consists of the master controller motherboard, the universal power
supply (UPS), the operator interface, and four open motherboard slots.
In a standalone or MINIPLEX system, the master controller motherboard is supplied with a master controller daughter card attached to it.
In a networked system, a network interface card is attached as a second daughter card to the master controller motherboard.
Figure 126 is an illustration the master controller bay.
23.1.2 Master Motherboards and Controllers
The 4100 master motherboard and controller is the central memory and control point for the 4100 system. It mounts in the leftmost side
of the master controller bay.
The figures below are illustrations of the three types of master controller motherboards. They are commonly referred to as Universal
Transponder (UT) motherboards, because they can be used across different types of older Simplex fire alarm systems.
Note: See Step 3. Configuring
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Figure 126: Master Controller Bay (4100)
Modules, for information on configuring switches and jumpers.
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