Simplex 4100 Classic, Manual

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1.1 4100 Series - Overview
The 4100 Series was released onto the Australian Market in 1990.The first version supported 512 devices or
points. It was replaced with the 4100+ in 1993, which supported 1000 points & the networking of up to 99
panels. The 4100A was a localized version of the 4100+ & has the FireFighter Interface as per AS4428.1.
All versions use the same metalwork & expansion cards.
In 2004, the 4100U was released. This is the new generation of 4100 series panels & has many new
software features & new, smaller expansion cards. It is still fully compatible with the old 4100 expansion
cards. The visible difference is the 4100U has raised rubber keys on the Operator Interface.
What is it? It is a fully modular Fire Detection & Control System. From 8 conventional circuits through to
2,000 conventional, addressable or a mix input & output of circuits, you simply add cards & cabinets to house
them – up to 119 cards per CPU. Connection between cabinets (that are part of the same unit) is a multi-
conductor harness, containing power & communications.
The 4100 series supports up to 31 remote units via an RUI (Remote Unit Interface). A unit can be 4100
cabinets full of cards, a mimic panel - up to 2000 LEDs & switches (2 or 3 position switches), a remote LCD,
flatpack 24Point I/O modules (multiple flatpack I/O modules located together count as 1 unit). A system can
have up to 4 RUI loops per CPU.
For larger or multi-building sites, multiple 4100 series panels can be networked together, up to 99 panels or
PC based graphic stations (each panel or station is called a Node)
The 4100 series has comprehensive built in diagnostics & the ability to display all details of each card &
addressable device. While the diagnostic & detail display details are beyond this guide‟s intent, a full range of
technical information is available on the Simplex website: www.simplexfire.com.au
Each 4100 consists of a CPU Card & up to 119 addressable expansion cards:
5004 - 8 conventional monitor zones [ZN].
3003 - 8 SPDT relays [AUX] & 8 feedback inputs [FB].
4321 - 6 supervised relay outputs [SIG].
3024 - 24 input or output relays [I/O].
0157 - Power supplies.
0110 - MAPnet addressable loop [M].
0113 - Dual RS232/2120 interface [PORT].
0304 - Remote sub-panel/LCD/mimic panel interface [RUI].
0154 – VESDA High Level Interface.
0301 - 64 LED/64 switch controller.
1288 - 64/64 Led Switch Controller
3101AU - 250 Point IDNET Addressable Loop PDI [ID}
0160 - Fire Panel Internet Interface Module
0620 - 4100U Basic Transponder Interface Card
0302A - 6 EWIS amplifier interface.
0205A - Master WIP phone.
Note: The cards listed above are the most commonly used types.
The 4 digit number is the card type & the identifier in square brackets is the physical point type.
Examples:
The first 5004 card contains points ZN1 to ZN8, the second 5004, ZN9 to ZN16.
The first 3024 card contains points I/O1 to I/O24, the second 3024, I/O25 to I/O48.
The first 0110 card contains points M1-1 to M1-127, the second 0110, M2-1 to M2-127.