Simplex 4100-6065 User manual

BMUX Comms Module (4100-6065),
4100U/4100ES to 2120 Audio and Phone
Riser Installation Instructions
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579-805
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Cautions
and
Warnings
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS- Follow the instructions in this installation manual. These instructions must be
followed to avoid damage to this product and associated equipment. Product operation and reliability depend upon proper
installation.
DO NOT INSTALL ANY SIMPLEX® 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. All repairs should
be performed by a representative or authorized agent of your local Simplex product supplier.
STATIC HAZARD - Static electricity can damage components. Handle as follows:
• Ground yourself before opening or installing components.
• Prior to installation, keep components wrapped in anti-static material at all times.
FCC RULES AND REGULATIONS – PART 15 - This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a res-
idential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
SYSTEM REACCEPTANCE TEST AFTER SOFTWARE CHANGES - To ensure proper system operation, this product must be tested in
accordance with NFPA-72, after any programming operation or change in site-specific software. Reacceptance testing is required after any change,
addition or deletion of system components, or after any modification, repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring.
All components, circuits, system operations, or software functions known to be affected by a change must be 100% tested. In addition, to ensure that
other operations are not inadvertently affected, at least 10% of initiating devices that are not directly affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50
devices, must also be tested and proper system operation verified.
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Introduction The Basic Multiplex Communications (BMUX Comms) Module (4100-6065) is used to interface
existing 2120 transponders to the 4100U or 4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP). As such,
the module is essentially a physical media and protocol converter from 4100 Comms (RUI) to
2120 Comms (DC Loop). The module is installed into an FACP and is designed to communicate
to 2120 transponders and DC Loop communications peripherals such as DC Loop to RS-232
converters.
The 2120 Comms Loop is a two-wire interface with the BMUX Comms Module acting as a
master-transmitter. On each BMUX Comms Module, there is one DC Loop Communications
channel, and a maximum of two cards can be installed per system. The protocol is designed so that
slaves (transponders) respond to their address match by replying to a BMUX Comms Module
command. When used in style 6 configurations, the card includes primary and secondary DC Loop
lines, so that a single open on any line does not prevent communication to the transponders.
This publication contains the instructions to install the electronic modules into a 4100U/4100ES
master panel for a 2120 BMUX to 4100U/4100ES retrofit. It covers the installation of the 4100U/
4100ES BMUX Comms Module into a 4100U/4100ES master control panel. Also covered in this
manual is the Flex-35 configured as a Riser Amplifier to replace the BMUX riser amplifiers, and
the 4100U/4100ES master phone to replace the 2120 master phone.
In this
Publication This publication discusses the following topics:
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Topic See Page
The 4100U/4100ES BMUX Comms Module 2
Installation of the Module into the 4100U/4100ES 5
Installation Procedures 6
Field Wiring to DC Loop Communications Channels 11
2120 Audio System Upgrade 13
Phone System Migration 18
The 4100U/4100ES BMUX Comms Module
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Overview The BMUX Comms Module is a flat, 4x11 option module that plugs into the 4100U/4100ES
power distribution interface.
Figure 1. BMUX Comms Module
BMUX Comms
Module LEDS The BMUX Comms Module has the following status indicating LEDs (see Table 1):
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STATUS INDICATING LEDS
Table 1: Status Indicating LEDs
LED Name Meaning Coding Color
COMM
TBL LED 3 Turns on when the Comms Module is not communicating with the system
CPU
On Steady during comm loss. Flashing during
firmware failure Yellow
Earth LED 1 Earth Fault Trouble On Steady when earth fault is detected on the
field wiring Yellow
Loop Tbl
LED 2 DC Loop communications channel trouble 1 blink for no response on primary channel 2 blinks for no response on secondary channel
Solid on when no response on either channel
Yellow
The 4100U/4100ES BMUX Comms Module, Continued
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The 4100U/4100ES BMUX Comms Module, Continued
Requirements
and Limitations The BMUX Comms Module can communicate with up to 63 2120 transponders or DC Loop peripheral devices. See Table 2 for the General System Specifications.
Table 2: General System Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Module Input Voltage 24 VDC from FACP
Current Consumption 220 mA max with fully loaded channel
Wiring Sizes 18 AWG (0.82 mm2) minimum to 12 AWG (3.31 mm2) max-
imum
Maximum Number of BMUX
Comms Modules per system 2
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature 32°to 120°F (0°to 49°C)
Humidity Up to 93% relative humidity at 90°F (32°C)
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Installation of the Module into the 4100U/4100ES
Overview The 4100-6065 BMUX Comms Module mounts on a PDI in a 4100U/4100ES expansion bay. It
can be mounted on any available double vertical length block.
Figure 2. BMUX Module Installation
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Installation Procedures
Install the
4100U/4100ES
Bays into the
2120 BMUX
Backbox
Warning: Use a static control kit before you handle circuit boards and make sure to disconnect the
batteries from the system when you install the 4100U/4100ES circuit boards.
1. Remove the 2120 BMUX equipment from the 2120 Backbox and remember to correctly label
all wiring from the 2120 transponder(s) for use on the new 4100U/4100ES BMUX.
2. Install the new backbox hardware on the current 2120 BMUX backbox (refer to 4100U System
Installation to 2120 and 2001/2120 Back Boxes (579-766) for details and refer back to this
document before you install the 4100U/4100ES equipment).
3. Refer to the 4100ES Fire Alarm System - Installation Guide - (574-848) for instructions on how
to install the empty equipment bays into the new backbox and for installation information of the
CPU/FACP bay equipment (also refer to the figures above to view the general placement of the
modules in the CPU/FACP bay if necessary. This document also includes cable connection
information).
Install the
4100U/4100ES
BMUX Comms
Module
1. Refer to Figure 2 to install a PDI board in the second bay (use six screws and a Torx T15
screwdriver to secure the PDI board).
2. Insert the BMUX board in the PDI slot and insert the four screws into the stand-offs to secure
the board to the bay.
Setup
Procedures 1. From an authorized Service PC, install the latest version of the 4100U/4100ES programmer application (refer to the 4100ES Fire Alarm - Programmer’s Manual (574-849) for information
on how to install the 4100U/4100ES programmer application on your PC).
2. From the Programmer, open the main job file (typically in the “4100UJOB” or “4100ESJOB”
folder). Refer to the 4100ES Fire Alarm - Programmer’s Manual (574-849) for information on
how open the main job file.
3. Access the BMUX Comms Module Properties from the correct Unit and Box icons (refer to the
4100ES Fire Alarm - Programmer’s Manual (574-849) for information on how to access the
hardware properties windows. This guide also includes information on how to add harware
(units, boxes, and cards) if you must add additional equipment.
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Installation Procedures, Continued
Setup
Procedures 4. Verify the BMUX Comms Module properties within the Card Properties tab based on the job requirements (enter an available address - from 1 to 119 - in the Card Properties dialog before
you set the card DIP switch).
Figure 3. Dialog Box for BMUX Comms Module Properties
5. Verify the card information within the Data Entry tab.
Figure 4. Data Entry Tab for BMUX Comms Module
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Installation Procedures, Continued
Setup
Procedures 6. Build the new job (refer to the 4100ES Fire Alarm - Programmer’s Manual (574-849) for details on how to build the new job).
Setting the Address
7. The module address is set via DIP Switch SW1, which is a bank of eight switches. From left to
right (see the figure below) these switches are designated as SW1-1 through SW1-8. The
function of these switches is as follows:
• SW1-1: This switch sets the baud rate for the internal 4100 communications line running
between the BMUX Comms Module and the 4100 CPU. Set this switch to ON.
• SW1-2 through SW1-8: These switches set the BMUX Comms Module address within the 4100
FACP. Refer to Table 3 for a complete list of switch settings for all of the possible module
addresses.
Note: Set these switches to the value assigned to the module by the 4100 Programmer.
Figure 5. DIP Switch SW1
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Installation Procedures, Continued
Setup
Procedures Setting the Address, Continued
Refer to the table below to configure the 4100U/4100ES BMUX Comms Module DIP switched
with the proper address.
Table 3: Switch Settings for Module Addresses
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Installation Procedures, Continued
Setup
Procedures Configuring the Shield Select Jumper
8. Jumper P6 near the field wiring terminal block is used to select the shield termination for the DC
Loop wiring. The jumper should normally be set to earth.
Note: 0V shield may be required in certain installations as determined by the authorized
Simplex technical representative (TR).
9. Download the Slave Exec files (BMUX Comms Module software, Flex-35 amp software, etc..),
CPU Bootloader files, and the new CFIG file to the 4100U/4100ES FACP (refer to the 4100ES
Fire Alarm - Programmer’s Manual (574-849) to download the software and refer to the
Technical Support Information and Downloads website for compatibility information.
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Field Wiring to DC Loop Communications Channels
Overview The DC Loop communications channel on the BMUX Comms Module can be wired in Style 4 or
6 configurations as illustrated in Figure 6.
Figure 6. Wiring DC Loop Lines to 4100U/4100ES BMUX Comms Module Overview
(4100U Shown)
When configured for Style 6 operation, the firmware automatically alternates between the primary
and secondary channels.
T-Tapping is permitted for Style 4, Class B wiring only.
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4100U BMUX
Comms Module
Transponder
Pri +
Pri -
Sec -
Sec +
Transponder
4100U BMUX
Comms Module
Transponder
Pri +
Pri -
Sec -
Sec +
Transponder
Class A / Style 6
Class B / Style 4
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Field Wiring to DC Loop Communications Channels, Continued
Figure 7. Class A Style 6 Wiring
Figure 8. Class B Style 4 Wiring
Notes:
1. Maximum cable capacitance of 0.27uF or 126 Ohms total line pair resistance, whichever comes
first.
2. DC Loop Communications maximum voltage 30Vdc, maximum short circuit current 150mA.
3. DC Loop data rate 1200 or 4800 baud.
4. Communications lines must use twisted shielded wiring when run in the same conduit as other
circuits. DC inductive loads greater than 5A are not permitted in the same conduit.
5. Refer to drawing #900-036 for additional details regarding 2120 field wiring.
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2120 Audio System Upgrade
Overview The BMUX typically contained the following audio components:
• Master Microphone
• Tone Generators
• Preamplifiers
• Preamp monitor modules
• Message Players (tape or digital)
• Audio control modules
• Local BT I/O board for control and monitoring the audio system functions.
An SCC adjacent to the 2120 was integral to the audio subsystem. The SCC typically contained:
• Master Firefighter Telephone and phone system power supply
• Audio Riser Amplifier(s) and power supplies
• Class A Audio Riser Interface Boards
• Audio user interface (LED/Switch)
The 4100U/4100ES replacement of the BMUX audio system will provide the equivalent
functionality.
For further information on 2120 audio system operation, refer to:
• MUX2-11-003 2120 Multiplex Single Channel Voice Communications General Information
• MUX2-11-004 2120 Multiplex Dual Channel Voice Communications General Information
The migration solution will consist of:
• 4100U/4100ES audio controller card
• Master microphone
• Audio user interface
• One or more Flex-35 amplifiers configured as a "Power Preamp"
• 4100U/4100ES Master Firefighter phone module (optional)
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2120 Audio System Upgrade, Continued
Overview The migration of the BMUX requires that Flex-35 amplifiers configured as power preamplifier(s)
in the programmer (amplifier setup screen) be used to replace the power preamplifiers located in
the adjacent SCC. The Power preamplifiers generate a 25V riser signal that is compatible with
25V supervision signal, and ignores shorts and opens on these circuits. Trouble supervision of the
riser is reported by the receiving amplifiers.
In order to insure that the 2120 Audio Riser is capable of generating an earth fault trouble, the riser
NAC (-) is connected to 0V shield through a 1K resistor (part number 733-973) in class B systems
for which there is no system 0V reference. See the 2120 BMUX to 4100U Migration Guide
(579-824) for information regarding riser amplifier wiring on the 4100U that also applies to the
4100ES.
Class A Risers In a BMUX system, Class A risers are supervised by a Class A Audio Monitor (assembly
617-278) mounted to the 2120 riser amplifiers located in the adjoining SCC cabinet. This device
detects the loss of an audio signal on the class A return lines, and automatically turns on the class
A relay to drive both sides of the riser in the event of a fault. The Class A audio monitor card uses
one control and one monitor point on the BMUX local BT. The monitor point is used to detect the
Class A trouble condition and the control point, and drops 24V power to reset the Class A latch.
The conversion of a BMUX to 4100U/4100ES system will require the power pre-amplifiers
located in the adjacent SCC to be removed or disabled as part of the upgrade. When Class A audio
risers are upgraded, refer to Figure 9 for wiring details to connect the riser NAC, the monitor point
and the control point to the Class A audio monitor board. The monitor and control points will be
provided by Zone Modules (4100-5005) and Auxiliary Relay Modules (4100-3202, -3204, -3206)
respectively in the 4100U/4100ES.
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2120 Audio System Upgrade, Continued
Note: Class A risers will not use the Class A NAC adapter card option on the Flex amplifier.
Figure 9. Audio System with Class A Riser
Continued on next page
Notes:
1. The SCC cabinet must be in the same room and within 20’ of the BMUX, and wired within rigid conduit.
The 617-278 Class A monitor board, located in theSCC cabinet adjacent to the BMUX beingreplaced must
be saved and re-wired as shown. The harness connecting to P2 must also be retained from the existing SCC
and wired as shown. Connections to the 2120 Power Preamps must be removed. Power to the 2120 Power
Preamps must be disconnected.
2. Aux power connection onpower supply (SPS orXPS) may be usedto provide power to theClass A monitor
board. The 24V is dropped to reset class A latch.
3. Maintain continuous shield connection throughout field wiring.
4. Program the zone module point as normally open. An audio Class A trouble is detected as a closed contact.
The zone module must share a common 0V with the Aux power supply.
5. Audio Riser maximum distance 10,000 ft with #18 AWG (minimum).
6. Maximum voltage 25 Vrms, maximum short circuit current 2.25A (over-current protected).
7. Audio wiring must use twisted shielded wiring when run in the same conduit as other circuits.
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2120 Audio System Upgrade, Continued
Class B Risers In a single channel Class B system, each 2120 amplifier supervises the riser. A monitor point local
to the 2120 amplifier reports a loss of riser signal.
Two channel Class B transponders are subdivided into Type 1 and Type 2 systems (see MUX2-11-
004). Type 1 systems supervise the TALK channel at each 2120 amplifier and the EVAC channel
at an Audio Riser Monitor board (assembly 617-278), with associated monitor and control points
located in the last audio transponder in the system. Type 2 systems supervise the risers at each
2120 amplifier.
Class B audio risers that do not utilize the Audio Riser Monitor Board (single channel and the
EVAC channel of Type 1 dual channel systems) are galvanically isolated from Earth ground and
so do not report earth faults. To meet current UL requirements, these type of risers will connect
the B-line of the Riser NAC to the 0V shield line, allowing earth faults to be reported by the
System Power Supply.
Figure 10. Two Channel Audio System with Class B Riser
Backup Riser
Amplifiers When the system is configured for backup amplifiers, the Flex amplifier will be configured for 1:1 backup. Two channel audio systems with backup will require two Flex amplifiers.
Notes:
1. Audio Riser maximum distance 10,000 ft with #18 AWG (minimum).
2. Maximum voltage 25Vrms, maximum short circuit current 2.25A (over-current protected).
3. Audio wiring must use twisted shielded wiring when run in the same conduit as other circuits.
4. Install 733-973 1K Resistor between shield terminal on Flex35 and the B-audio line to ensure
correct operation of the earth detect circuit.
Continued on next page
B+ B- SHLD
Flex-35 25V Amplifier
Riser NACs
1K*
B+ B-
1K*
SHLD
+
-
+
-
EVAC RISER
TALK RISER
2120 Remote
Amplifier
Shield *Note 4
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2120 Audio System Upgrade, Continued
Power
Preamplifier
Configuration
Limitations
The 2120 Power Preamplifier programmer card type will be restricted as to the options allowed:
• Flex-35, 25V type only (4100-1312 or 4100-1326 only)
• Class A NAC Adapter not allowed
• Class B NAC Expander not allowed
• Constant Supervision NAC Adapter not allowed
• Unused NACs on a riser amp are not available for general use
The 4100U/4100ES audio system used in the BMUX replacement can be either analog or digital.
Audio Control
Functions
connectedtothe
Local BT I/O
card
The local BT card was typically used to support the following monitor and control points when
used with audio systems, these points have similar, but not direct functionality on the 4100U/
4100ES.
When these points are encountered in 2120 SMPL programming, they must be re-programmed (or
removed) for compatibility with 4100U/4100ES audio equipment.
Table 4: Local BT I/O points used for audio
Local BT I/O Point Purpose 4100U/4100ES Equivalent
All Talk Switch
(Monitor Pt) Activated when all circuits switch activated. All Speakers Talk switch (LED/Switch point).
Osc Stop / Amp Tbl Byp
(Monitor Pt) Used in programming to bypass audio troubles during oscillator
stop conditions.
Pseudos P266 & P267
Audio Playing Silence.
All Evacuate
(Monitor Pt) A manual switch on the audio con- trol system. Used in programming
to activate all speaker circuits.
All Speakers Evac switch
(LED/Switch point).
Audio System Tbl
(Monitor Pt) Activated when there is a preamp or power preamp trouble. Audio sub-system trouble monitoring.
Audio System Act.
(Control Pt) Contact closure to activate audio subsystem. Switch in combination with speaker select switches.
Message Player Reset
(Control Pt) Resets the message player. MIC Talk Internal operation to 2120 audio. No direct
equivalent.
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Phone System Migration
Overview The BMUX firefighter master phone may be replaced by the 4100-1270 “Master telephone and
Phone Card” (replacement of the BMUX firefighter master phone is not mandatory). The 4100U/
4100ES phone card is configured to generate a phone riser for distribution to the 2120
transponders.
The 2120's phone system consisted of a master telephone, audio transponders, telephone jacks,
portable phones and phone stations. The master telephone was mounted in a SCC cabinet adjacent
to the BMUX or sometimes in the BMUX cabinet itself. A local BT monitor point was used to
report a phone riser trouble. A supervised control point was used to detect when a remote phone is
off-hook and to connect the phone to the common-talk phone riser. The SCC indicated phone
circuit trouble and active status, and provided circuit control switches. For more information on
the 2120 phone system, see the 2120 Multiplex Firefighter's Phone General Information Guide
(575-588) the 4100U/4100ES Phone Riser is electrically compatible with the 2120 phone riser, the
BMUX phone replacement is straightforward. The phone handsets and remote stations used in
2120 systems is the same as those used in the 4100U/4100ES.
With the exception of the End-of-line resistor, no changes are required to the 4100U/4100ES
phone card hardware or firmware to support a 2120 phone riser.
The phone to speaker paging feature of the 2120 is not supported; this feature is not Agency
Listed.
For more information on the phone system upgrades, see the 2120 BMUX to 4100U Migration
Guide (579-824). The information also applies to the 4100ES.
.
Compatibility The 4100U/4100ES BMUX replacement phone riser is compatible with the following equipment:
• 562-279 2120 Audio Relay Board-10k EOLR (See page 9 of MUX2-11-008 Ed 2 87 for wiring
information)
• 562-589: 2120 Audio Relay Board- 3.3k EOLR (See page 9 of MUX2-11-008 Ed 2 87 for
wiring)
• 562-450: 2120 ET Audio relay board (See page 19 of MUX2-11-008 Ed 2 87 for wiring
information)
• 566-594: Signal ZAM (See page 28 of MUX2-11-008 Ed 2 87 for wiring information)
• 566-617: Class A Signal ZAM (See page 30 of MUX2-11-008 Ed 2 87 for wiring information)
Installation
Steps 1. Install the phone card into the 4100U/4100ES (see the Fire Fighter Phone System Installation Instructions (579-226)).
2. Re-wire the riser to the 4100U/4100ES phone card (see the Fire Fighter Phone System
Installation Instructions (579-226)).
3. Locate and replace the riser's EOLR with Simplex part # 733-894 (10K).
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