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© 1995 Simplex Time Recorder Co. FA4-31-201 (574-018)
All specifications and other information shown were current as of publication, and are subject to change without notice. Ed 5 95
4100/4100+ Fire Alarm
Operating Instructions
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CAUTION
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
Disconnect electrical power when making
any Internal adjustments or repairs. Instal-
lation and servicing should be performed
by qualified Simplex Representatives.
IMPORTANT
It is recommended that this equipment be
tested at least once a year.
P.M.
CAUTION
Improper programming of this system can
result in improper system operation.
Carefully test the system after programming
is completed.
BATTERY
CAUTION
POWERING REQUIREMENTS
When removing power from the system, disconnect
batteries FIRST and AC power last. When connecting
power to this system, connect AC power FIRST and
batteries last.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions manual, may cause interference to radio
communications. It has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J
of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operated
in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the
user at his own expense will be required to take whatever
measures may be required to correct the interference.
WARNING
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION 1 - SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Introduction................................................................................................................................................................1
System Operating Description...................................................................................................................................2
Log In Procedure.................................................................................................................................................3
Log Out Procedure..............................................................................................................................................4
Handling Abnormal Conditions............................................................................................................................5
SECTION 2 - ALARM CONDITIONS
Introduction................................................................................................................................................................7
Global Acknowledge Panel Operation During Alarm Conditions...............................................................................7
How to Silence the Alarm Signals.......................................................................................................................8
How to Reset the System....................................................................................................................................8
Individual Acknowledge Panel Operation During Alarm Conditions..........................................................................8
How to Silence the Alarm Signals.......................................................................................................................9
How to Reset the System....................................................................................................................................9
Essential Alarm Condition Keys.................................................................................................................................9
Alarm Acknowledge Key .....................................................................................................................................9
Alarm Silence Key.............................................................................................................................................10
Alarm Silence Software Considerations .....................................................................................................10
System Reset Key.............................................................................................................................................11
If the Alarm Point Does Not Reset ....................................................................................................................11
How to Disable a Point......................................................................................................................................11
SECTION 3 - TROUBLE CONDITIONS
Introduction..............................................................................................................................................................13
Global Acknowledge Panel Operation During Trouble Conditions ..........................................................................13
Individual Acknowledge Panel Operation During Trouble Conditions......................................................................14
Essential Trouble Condition Keys............................................................................................................................15
Trouble Acknowledge Key.................................................................................................................................15
System Reset Key.............................................................................................................................................16
If the Trouble Does Not Reset...........................................................................................................................16
How to Disable a Point With a Trouble Condition .............................................................................................16
Trouble Indications for TrueAlarmSensors...........................................................................................................17
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................17
Almost Dirty Indication.......................................................................................................................................18
Dirty Indication...................................................................................................................................................18
Excessively Dirty Indication...............................................................................................................................18
Self-Test Abnormal Indication ...........................................................................................................................18
TrueAlarmAnalog Detection is protected by U.S. Patent No. 5,155,468.
TrueAlarm Detector Base is protected by U.S. Patent No. 5,173,683.
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SECTION 4 - SUPERVISORY SERVICE CONDITIONS
Introduction..............................................................................................................................................................19
Global Acknowledge Panel Operation During Supervisory Service Conditions......................................................19
Individual Acknowledge Panel Operation During Supervisory Service Conditions .................................................20
Essential Supervisory Service Condition Keys........................................................................................................21
Supervisory Acknowledge Key .........................................................................................................................21
SECTION 5 - RS-232 INTERFACE
Introduction..............................................................................................................................................................23
RS-232 Port Access Levels..............................................................................................................................23
The Video Terminal .................................................................................................................................................23
CRT Function Key Definitions...........................................................................................................................24
Set-Up Procedure.............................................................................................................................................24
CRT Screen Displays..............................................................................................................................................24
CRT Main Menu Screen ...................................................................................................................................24
Acknowledge Screen........................................................................................................................................25
Log In Screen ...................................................................................................................................................26
Historical Log Screen........................................................................................................................................27
Status Screen ...................................................................................................................................................27
The System Printer..................................................................................................................................................28
SECTION 6 - NETWORK INTERFACE
Introduction..............................................................................................................................................................29
Network (or 2120) Operation During Walk Test....................................................................................................29
SECTION 7 - AUDIO SYSTEMS
Introduction..............................................................................................................................................................31
General Information.................................................................................................................................................31
Audio Features .................................................................................................................................................31
System Operation.............................................................................................................................................31
Audio Control LED/Switch Module....................................................................................................................32
Voice Messages................................................................................................................................................32
Voice Coded Digits ...........................................................................................................................................32
Preambles.........................................................................................................................................................32
Trouble Messages ............................................................................................................................................33
Audio Walk Test..............................................................................................................................................33
Walk TestTrouble Audible..............................................................................................................................33
Single Channel Audio Operations...........................................................................................................................33
Audio Control LED/Switch Module....................................................................................................................33
ALL SPEAKERS EVAC Switch.........................................................................................................................34
SELECTIVE EVAC Switch................................................................................................................................34
ALL SPEAKERS TALK Switch..........................................................................................................................34
LOCAL SPEAKER Switch.................................................................................................................................34
Optional Functions............................................................................................................................................35
Speaker Select Switches..................................................................................................................................35
Walk Testis protected by U.S. Patent No. 4,725,818. ii
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SECTION 7 - AUDIO SYSTEMS (continued)
Single Channel Audio System Operation ................................................................................................................35
How to Operate the Microphone Operation During Automatic Alarm Conditions..............................................35
How to Manually Initiate an Evacuation Signal .................................................................................................36
How to Operate the Microphone During Non-Alarm Conditions........................................................................37
How to Use the Local Panel Speaker................................................................................................................37
Dual Channel Audio Operations..............................................................................................................................38
Audio Control LED/Switch Module for Dual Channel Audio..............................................................................38
ALL SPEAKERS EVAC Switch .........................................................................................................................38
SELECTIVE EVAC Switch ................................................................................................................................38
ALL SPEAKERS TALK Switch..........................................................................................................................39
LOCAL SPEAKER ALERT Switch ....................................................................................................................39
LOCAL SPEAKER EVAC Switch ......................................................................................................................39
Optional Functions ............................................................................................................................................39
Speaker Select Switches and LEDs..................................................................................................................40
Dual Channel Audio System Operation...................................................................................................................40
How to Operate the Microphone During Automatic Alarm Conditions ..............................................................40
How to Manually Initiate an Evacuation Signal .................................................................................................41
How to Operate the Microphone During Non-Alarm Conditions........................................................................42
Triple Channel Audio Operations.............................................................................................................................42
Audio Control LED/Switch Module for Triple Channel Audio ............................................................................42
ALL SPEAKERS EVAC Switch .........................................................................................................................43
SELECTIVE EVAC Switch ................................................................................................................................43
ALL SPEAKERS TALK Switch..........................................................................................................................43
LOCAL SPEAKER ALERT Switch ....................................................................................................................43
LOCAL SPEAKER EVAC Switch ......................................................................................................................43
Optional Functions ............................................................................................................................................43
Speaker Select Switches and LEDs..................................................................................................................44
Triple Channel Audio System Operation..................................................................................................................44
How to Operate the Microphone During Automatic Alarm Conditions ..............................................................45
How to Manually Initiate an Evacuation Signal .................................................................................................45
How to Operate the Microphone During Non-Alarm Conditions........................................................................46
Telephone Operation ...............................................................................................................................................47
Phone LED/Switch Module................................................................................................................................47
How to Operate the Telephone..........................................................................................................................47
Optional Feature Operation.....................................................................................................................................48
How to Initiate a Drill .........................................................................................................................................48
How to Perform an All Clear Operation.............................................................................................................48
How to Operate Auxiliary Functions..................................................................................................................49
How to Connect the Phone Line to the Audio System ......................................................................................49
How to Use the Manual Audio Override Switch ................................................................................................50
How to Operate the All Speakers Minus Switch................................................................................................50
SECTION 8 - MAPNET II ADDRESSABLE INTERFACE
Introduction..............................................................................................................................................................51
TrueAlarmSystem Operation................................................................................................................................51
Generating TrueAlarmReports .............................................................................................................................53
MAPNET IIAlphanumeric Displays.......................................................................................................................53
MAPNET IIPoint Addressing ................................................................................................................................54
How to Display a MAPNET IISystem Point....................................................................................................54
What to do if a MAPNET IIPoint Will Not Reset.............................................................................................54
MAPNET IICommunication Net is protected by U.S. Patent No. 4,796,025.
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SECTION 9 - ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
Introduction..............................................................................................................................................................55
Control Keys .....................................................................................................................................................55
Function Keys...................................................................................................................................................56
How to Set Time and Date................................................................................................................................56
How to Escape from Menu................................................................................................................................57
Point Control with the Function Key..................................................................................................................58
Display/Action Keypad......................................................................................................................................58
FUNCTION Key................................................................................................................................................59
MENU Key........................................................................................................................................................60
PREVIOUS Key................................................................................................................................................60
NEXT Key.........................................................................................................................................................60
LAMP TEST Key...............................................................................................................................................60
Action Keys.......................................................................................................................................................61
ENTRY Keypad.................................................................................................................................................61
How to Use Prefix Keys to Display System Points ...........................................................................................61
How to Display the Sensitivity of a TrueAlarmSensor ...................................................................................63
Additional Keys.................................................................................................................................................65
ENTER .......................................................................................................................................................65
CLR (Clear)................................................................................................................................................65
NET/-(Network/Hyphen).............................................................................................................................65
DEL (Delete)...............................................................................................................................................65
Viewing Power Supply/Charger Voltage and Current Readings.......................................................................66
Point Selection ........................................................................................................................................................66
Selecting Points Using Lists..............................................................................................................................66
Selecting Points Using the Keypad...................................................................................................................66
Selecting Additional Lists..................................................................................................................................67
Operator Access Levels ..........................................................................................................................................67
Power-Up Sequence...............................................................................................................................................68
SECTION 10 - SYSTEM TEST PROCEDURES
Lamp Test................................................................................................................................................................69
Walk Test...............................................................................................................................................................69
Walk Testby Group ........................................................................................................................................69
Zone Coding Option..........................................................................................................................................70
Silent Walk Test..............................................................................................................................................70
Entering Walk TestMode................................................................................................................................70
Walk TestOperation .......................................................................................................................................71
Walk TestFeatures ...............................................................................................................................................71
Abort Audible and Delay On Reactivation.........................................................................................................72
Active/Not Active...............................................................................................................................................72
Audio Walk Test..............................................................................................................................................72
Audio Zone Coding...........................................................................................................................................72
Audio Zone/Signal Trouble ...............................................................................................................................72
Auto Abort On Alarm.........................................................................................................................................72
Auto Abort On Time-Out ...................................................................................................................................72
Control List........................................................................................................................................................72
Delay Before Reset...........................................................................................................................................73
Logging Option (Log/No Log) ...........................................................................................................................73
Monitor Zone List..............................................................................................................................................73
Programmer Configuration................................................................................................................................73
Sig/No Sig (Silent Walk TestSelection)..........................................................................................................73
System Trouble.................................................................................................................................................73
Trouble Audible.................................................................................................................................................74
Zone Code/Zero Code......................................................................................................................................74
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SECTION 10 - SYSTEM TEST PROCEDURES (continued)
Walk TestProcedures............................................................................................................................................74
How to Enter a Walk TestPasscode................................................................................................................74
How to Enter Walk TestMode.........................................................................................................................75
How to Exit Walk TestMode ...........................................................................................................................76
How to Turn a Point OFF ..................................................................................................................................76
How to Turn a Point ON ....................................................................................................................................77
How to Return a Point to AUTO........................................................................................................................78
How to Enable a Disabled Point........................................................................................................................79
What to do in Case of System Malfunction .......................................................................................................80
APPENDIX - ABBREVIATED OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCEDURES
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Operator Log In/Log Out Procedures ......................................................................................................................81
Access Level Log In Procedure.........................................................................................................................81
Access Level Log In Procedure from the CRT..................................................................................................82
Access Level Log Out Procedure......................................................................................................................82
Access Level Log Out Procedure from the CRT...............................................................................................83
System Operating Procedures.................................................................................................................................83
Viewing a List of Points.....................................................................................................................................83
Viewing the Status of any System Point............................................................................................................83
Controlling System Points.................................................................................................................................84
Viewing the Sensitivity of a TrueAlarmSensor ...............................................................................................84
Logging and Clearing an Analog Sensor Peak Value .......................................................................................84
Viewing the Historical Alarm and Trouble Logs.................................................................................................85
Clearing the Historical Alarm and Trouble Logs................................................................................................85
Viewing Abnormal System Conditions with the Display Time Key....................................................................86
Clearing the Alarm Verification Tally..................................................................................................................86
Viewing Power Supply/Charger Voltage and Current Readings .......................................................................86
Generating TrueAlarmReports.......................................................................................................................87
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FIGURES
Figure Page
1 Interface Panel.............................................................................................................................................2
2 Interface Panel Showing Alarm Condition....................................................................................................7
3 Interface Panel Showing Trouble Condition...............................................................................................13
4 Interface Panel Showing Supervisory Service Condition...........................................................................19
5 CRT Main Menu Screen.............................................................................................................................25
6 CRT Acknowledge Screen .........................................................................................................................26
7 CRT Log In Screen.....................................................................................................................................26
8 CRT Alarm Historical Log Screen...............................................................................................................27
9 CRT Status Screen ....................................................................................................................................27
10 40-Character Line Width Printout...............................................................................................................28
11 80-Character Line Width Printout...............................................................................................................28
12 Audio Control LED/Switch Module for Single Channel Operations............................................................34
13 LED/Switch Locations for Microphone Operation During Alarm Conditions (Single Channel)...................36
14 LED/Switch Locations for Evacuation Signal Initiation (Single Channel) ...................................................36
15 LED/Switch Locations for Microphone Operation During Non-Alarm Conditions (Single Channel)...........37
16 LED/Switch Locations for Local Panel Speaker Operation (Single Channel) ............................................37
17 Audio Control LED/Switch Module for Dual Channel Operations...............................................................38
18 LED/Switch Locations for Microphone Operation During Alarm Conditions (Dual Channel) .....................41
19 LED/Switch Locations for Evacuation Signal Initiation (Dual Channel)......................................................41
20 LED/Switch Locations for Microphone Operation During Non-Alarm Conditions (Dual Channel)..............42
21 Audio Control LED/Switch Module for Triple Channel Operations .............................................................42
22 LED/Switch Locations for Microphone Operation During Alarm Conditions (Triple Channel)....................45
23 LED/Switch Locations for Evacuation Signal Initiation (Triple Channel) ....................................................45
24 LED/Switch Locations for Microphone Operation During Non-Alarm Conditions (Triple Channel) ............46
25 LED/Switch Locations for Phone Circuit Operation....................................................................................47
26 LED/Switch Locations for Drill Initiation......................................................................................................48
27 LED/Switch Locations for Performance of an All Clear Operation.............................................................48
28 LED/Switch Locations for Auxiliary Function Operation.............................................................................49
29 LED/Switch Locations for Connection of Phone Line to Audio System......................................................49
30 LED/Switch Locations for Manual Override Switch Operation ...................................................................50
31 LED/Switch Locations for All Speakers Minus Switch Operation...............................................................50
32 Typical TrueAlarmStatus Report Screen.................................................................................................52
33 Typical TrueAlarmService Report Screen...............................................................................................52
34 Interface Panel Controls and Indicators.....................................................................................................55
35 Control Keys...............................................................................................................................................55
36 Function Keys.............................................................................................................................................56
37 DISPLAY/ACTION Keypad.........................................................................................................................59
38 ENTRY Keypad..........................................................................................................................................61
39 Typical Programmer’s Report with Point Address Data .............................................................................63
TABLES
Table Page
1 RS-232 Interface Default Protection Levels ...............................................................................................23
2 Function Key Definitions.............................................................................................................................24
3 Audio System Configurations.....................................................................................................................31
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SECTION 1
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
INTRODUCTION
The Simplex 4100 and 4100+ are microprocessor-based fire alarm systems. These fire alarm systems are UL listed,
power-limited, electrically-supervised, and protected against loss of primary AC power and brown-out conditions.
The basic 4100 Fire Alarm System contains eight initiating device circuits, two indicating appliance circuits, two
auxiliary alarm relays, an interface board for local annunciators, a trouble relay, and a configurable city notification
circuit. The basic 4100 also contains a Master Controller Board, Field Wiring Termination Module, 80-character
Alphanumeric Display, Power Supply, and Enclosure. LED annunciator displays and/or graphic annunciator points
may also be used. Depending on options, the 4100 system can control up to 512 points using Version 4.02 software,
and up to 700 points using Version 5.01 (or later) software.
The differences between the 4100 and the 4100+ are mostly invisible to an operator. Almost all of the 4100+
Operator Interface Panel functions are exactly the same as those of the 4100 system. The most obvious difference
between the two systems is the hardware configuration.
The 4100+ system uses a Master Controller Board that is basically a redesign of the 4100 Master Controller Board.
The 4100+ uses a faster and more powerful microcontroller. The CFIG EPROM has been replaced with a Flash
EPROM for easier on-site job changes. Battery-backed RAM has been added to maintain important historical data,
even during a complete power-down of the system. However, the eight monitor zones, two signal circuits, two
auxiliary relay outputs, and the LED Switch/Controller (for local annunciation) that are provided on the 4100 Master
Controller Board are NOT provided on the 4100+ Master Controller Board. If any of these features are necessary,
they must be ordered separately as motherboards and daughter cards, along with any harnesses required for their
installation.
The 4100+ also uses a switching power supply to provide up to 8 Amps of power at 24 VDC for load devices and
system operation, plus up to 4 Amps for battery charging responsibilities. In addition, this power supply can
communicate directly with the Master Controller via internal serial communications, reporting such data as system
voltage and current usage and battery charging information.
Because the 4100+ uses a faster and more powerful microcontroller, the 4100+ system can control up to 1000
points, depending on system options.
An alphanumeric display on the 4100/4100+ Operator Interface Panel (Figure 1) indicates the condition of the
system. The alphanumeric display shows various prompts and labels which guide the user through a sequenced
operation for each abnormal condition.
Audible and visual indications are provided to indicate abnormal conditions, when they exist within the system.
The 4100 and 4100+ Fire Alarm Systems are fully field programmable. Each system can be custom-programmed
to meet a variety of customer/building applications and local code requirements.
NOTE: This document covers operating procedures for a typical 4100/4100+ Fire Alarm System. Applications will
vary due to custom programming and local code requirements. Unless otherwise noted, descriptions of
4100 functions also apply to the 4100+ Fire Alarm System.
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SYSTEM OPERATING DESCRIPTION
The 4100 Operator Interface Panel, hereinafter called the interface panel, shows the following under normal
conditions:
•Green “POWER ON”LED ON (indicating that AC power is applied)
•All other interface panel indications OFF
•Alphanumeric display states that the system is normal, as shown below.
Abnormal conditions are indicated on the interface panel by flashing the alarm, supervisory, or trouble LED and
sounding the tone-alert. The alphanumeric display provides information as to the point status (alarm, supervisory,
and trouble), type of alarm (smoke detector, pull station etc.), number of abnormal conditions in the system, and a
custom label. Alarm, supervisory, and trouble conditions each have their respective acknowledge key. Pressing the
appropriate acknowledge key will silence the tone-alert. However, the LED indicating the abnormal condition
remains illuminated until all initiating devices are restored to normal.
Figure 1
Interface Panel
(Access Door Closed)
If your system is configured with the CRT or printer option, point status is also displayed on these devices. The CRT
option controls various system functions. It can acknowledge system status changes, silence alarm signals, and
perform system reset procedures.
When an initiating device (monitor zone) senses an Alarm Condition (heat, smoke, manual activation, etc.),
notification appliances (signals) and the tone-alert sounds, and the SYSTEM ALARM LED turns ON and flashes,
indicating that an alarm condition is present. In addition, depending on the nature of the alarm condition, relays trip,
the city circuit is activated, and various programmed events occur.
When an initiating device senses a Supervisory Service Condition (tamper valve off normal, generator status, etc.),
programmed notification appliances and the tone-alert sounds, the SUPERVISORY SERVICE LED on the interface
panel turns ON and flashes, the city circuit may be activated (if required by local codes), and various programmed
events occur.
When the 4100 senses a malfunction within the system (loss of power, hardware failure, etc.), a Trouble Condition
is announced by the interface panel. The tone-alert turns ON and remains steady ON, the SYSTEM TROUBLE LED
flashes and various programmed events occur.
SYSTEM IS NORMAL
08:23:43 MON 04-APR-94
FIRE
ALARM
ALARM
ACK
PRIORITY 2
ALARM
SYSTEM
SUPERVISORY
SYSTEM
TBL
TROUBLE
ACK
ALARM
ALARM
SILENCED
SILENCE
POWER
SYSTEM
ON
RESET
ALARM
ACK
ACKNOWLEDGE
SUPV
ACK
OPERATOR
INTERFACE
PANEL
PULL TO OPEN DOOR
SYSTEM IS NORMAL
9:27:40 MON 04-APR-95
ALARM OR TROUBLE CONDITION:
- SYSTEM INDICATOR FLASHING, TONE ON.
TO ACKNOWLEDGE:
- PRESS “ACK” LOCATED UNDER FLASHING
INDICATOR
- REPEAT OPERATION UNTIL ALL REPORTS ARE
ACKNOWLEDGED.
TO SILENCE ALARM SIGNALS:
- PRESS”ALARM SILENCE.”
TO RESTORE SYSTEM TO NORMAL:
- PRESS “SYSTEM RESET.”
- PRESS “ACK” TO SILENCE TONE DEVICE.
EMERGENCY OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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NOTE: When an interface panel key is referenced within this manual, it is normally shown between left and right
arrows. Examples are <ALARM ACK> and <ALARM SILENCE>.
All abnormal conditions must be acknowledged by pressing the Acknowledge Key under the appropriate flashing
LED. notification appliances are then silenced by pressing the <ALARM SILENCE> key. Depressing the <SYSTEM
RESET> key restores the system to the normal operating mode (if conditions have been acknowledged and
restored).
The tone-alert may be programmed to sound at specified time intervals to serve as a reminder that a trouble still
exists within the system (System Trouble Reminder).
The system has “re-sound”capability. If, after silencing the signals, the system detects another abnormal condition,
the zone with the abnormal condition is indicated on the interface panel alphanumeric display, the appropriate
indicator again flashes, and the signals again sound.
To provide maximum efficiency in performing primary fire alarm functions, an interface panel access door, shown in
Figure 1, covers all keys except those required for indication and interaction for emergency situations.
LOG IN PROCEDURE
NOTE: Various functions may be passcode protected to prevent access by unauthorized personnel. Passcodes
are provided to the user during system installation. To change or receive additional information concerning
your passcodes, contact your local Simplex Branch Office.
To Log In, perform the following procedure.
1. Obtain the appropriate passcode information.
2. Open the interface panel access door.
3. Press the <MENU> key on the Display/Action keypad on the right side of the interface panel. The
alphanumeric display shows the following message.
4. Press the <ENTER> key on the Display/Action keypad. The following message is displayed.
5. Press the <F1> key (above the alphanumeric display). The display shows the following message.
Press <NEXT> or <PREVIOUS> to scroll
Change Access Level?
F1=Login F2=Logout
CURRENT ACCESS LEVEL = 1
Enter a Passcode followed by <ENTER>
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6. Enter the passcode (up to 10 numbers). Press the <ENTER> key on the ENTRY keypad. For security
reasons, an “X”is displayed for each digit of your passcode, as shown below.
If the passcode is correct, the following message is shown.
After a brief pause, the display shows the granted access level, such as the level 2 access message shown
below.
7. Press the <CLR> key twice. The display shows system status, as shown below.
LOG OUT PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT
FAILURE TO LOG OUT ALLOWS UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ACCESS TO THE VARIOUS
PASSCODE PROTECTED FUNCTIONS. IF NO KEYPAD ACTIVITY IS DETECTED FOR TEN MINUTES,
THE SYSTEM WILL RETURN TO LEVEL 1 ACCESS.
Perform the following procedure to Log Out and return the operator access level to LEVEL 1 status.
1. Press the <MENU> key. The following message is displayed.
2. Press the <ENTER> key. The following message is displayed.
Enter a Passcode followed by <ENTER>
XXX
Enter a Passcode followed by <ENTER>
ACCESS GRANTED
F1=Login F2=Logout
CURRENT ACCESS LEVEL = 2
SYSTEM IS NORMAL
08:24:44 MON 04-APR-94
Press <NEXT> or <PREVIOUS> to scroll
Change Access Level?
F1=Login F2=Logout
CURRENT ACCESS LEVEL = 2
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3. Press the <F2> key. After a brief pause, the display shows a message similar to the one below.
4. Press the <CLR> key to exit. The display will show a message similar to one of the following messages.
HANDLING ABNORMAL CONDITIONS
When an abnormal condition occurs, at least one of the interface panel LEDs (SYSTEM ALARM, SUPERVISORY
SERVICE, or SYSTEM TROUBLE) begins to flash, and the tone-alert sounds. The alphanumeric display on the
interface panel shows the total number of abnormal conditions present in the system. At a glance, you know how
serious the situation is by reading the number of abnormal conditions displayed, such as the single alarm condition
shown below.
The system also creates a “List”when abnormal conditions exist. The list contains the number of abnormal
conditions present in the system. The acknowledge keys are pushed to view the abnormal condition list, and review
each condition, if required.
When an Alarm Condition is detected by the system, the SYSTEM ALARM LED flashes and the tone-alert begins
pulsing. For supervisory service and trouble conditions, the appropriate interface panel LED flashes, and the tone-
alert sounds and remains ON without pulsing.
Pressing the appropriate <ACK> key (under the flashing LED) displays the first acknowledged condition in the
appropriate list. Note that the acknowledge function may be passcode protected. If you have insufficient privilege to
acknowledge the condition, a message will indicate the problem, and will allow you to view the points without
acknowledging them. If you have sufficient privilege to acknowledge the condition, a message is displayed informing
you that the condition has been acknowledged. (See Operator Access Levels, Section 9, and Log In Procedure,
Section 1, for details.)
The 4100 system can be configured with either Global or Individual Acknowledge. When Global Acknowledge is
used in the system, one press of an <ACK> key globally acknowledges every abnormal point in the system in that
category. If all the points are acknowledged in this manner, an appropriate message is displayed. When Global
Acknowledge is used in a system, and the supervisory service or trouble conditions clears, the abnormal condition
will automatically clear. If Individual Acknowledge is used in the system, the appropriate <ACK> key must be pressed
for each condition change.
Note that the acknowledge function imposes a delay of at least one second between point acknowledgments. This
minimum delay allows you to view the information displayed on the alphanumeric display for each point that is being
acknowledged by the <ACK> key.
F1=Login F2=Logout
ACCESS LEVEL REDUCED TO LEVEL 1
SYSTEM IS NORMAL
9:27:40 MON 04-APR-94
**TROUBLE** Press <ACK> to review.
FIRE = 0 PRI2 = 0 SUPV = 0 TRBL = 1
**FIRE**
FIRE = 1 PRI2 = 0 SUPV = 0 TRBL = 0
Press <ACK> to review.
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When a point is acknowledged, the interface panel status LED remains steady ON, and the tone-alert is silenced.
The total number of alarm, supervisory, and trouble conditions is shown on the alphanumeric display along with a
prompt to press the <ACK> key for point review. Pressing the <ACK> key scrolls through the selected list in
chronological order. Each list is different and contains information concerning a particular abnormal condition.
After 30 seconds of keypad inactivity, the total number of abnormal conditions is again shown on the alphanumeric
display. Pressing the <ACK> key selects a list for review. The first point to be displayed is either the first
acknowledged point in the list, or the first point in the list if all are acknowledged.
Alarm, supervisory, and trouble lists are displayed in chronological order. A message will indicate when the end of
a list has been reached.
The last message contains the total number of abnormal conditions, such as the single alarm message shown
below.
The <DISPLAY TIME> Key
The <DISPLAY TIME> key is used to view the time of day when the abnormal condition occurred. By viewing the
time for each abnormal condition occurrence, fire department personnel can determine the path and possible cause
for each abnormal condition.
Note that the <DISPLAY TIME> key only displays time for existing abnormal conditions.
Using the <DISPLAY TIME> Key
The red <DISPLAY TIME> key works for any point currently in an alarm, supervisory, or trouble condition. The alarm
information is obtained from the historical log and is shown on the alphanumeric display, in order of occurrence. In
situations where multiple conditions are present, you can simply push one key to review the time that each abnormal
condition occurred. An example of an alarm condition is shown below.
If the <DISPLAY TIME> key is pressed and held down, the display shows the alarm information, as shown below.
This information is only displayed while the <DISPLAY TIME> key is held down.
When the <DISPLAY TIME> key is released, the display will revert back to its original label and status.
To display alarm information, perform the following steps.
1. Ensure that the point to be checked is shown on the alphanumeric display by pressing the appropriate
<ACK> key.
2. Press and hold in the <DISPLAY TIME> key. Information concerning the abnormal condition (alarm,
supervisory or trouble) is displayed.
3. Press the appropriate <ACK> key to display the next condition change.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 above, as required.
NOTE: This key will not work for points directly entered into the system via the keypad (e.g., zone numbers, etc.).
**FIRE**
FIRE = 1 PRI2 = 0 SUPV = 0 TRBL = 0
Press <ACK> to review.
REVERE BUILDING 3RD FLOOR
SMOKE DETECTOR FIRE ALARM
REVERE BUILDING 3RD FLOOR
FIRE ALARM AT: 19:56:32 MON 04-APR-94
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SECTION 2
ALARM CONDITIONS
INTRODUCTION
CAUTION
FOLLOW LOCAL OPERATING PROCEDURES WHEN INVESTIGATING ALARM CONDITIONS.
NOTE: Refer to Figure 2 for locations of interface panel LEDs and keys.
When a System Alarm Condition is detected by the 4100, the condition is indicated by the following:
•Red “SYSTEM ALARM”LED is flashing
•Tone-alert is pulsing
•LEDs on annunciators may illuminate
•The alphanumeric display on the interface panel indicates an alarm condition, as shown below.
The interface panel has two red LEDs which are used to indicate alarm conditions. When a Fire Alarm or a Priority
2 Alarm Condition occurs, the appropriate red LED flashes, the tone-alert pulses, and an alarm message appears
on the alphanumeric display. When the appropriate <ALARM ACK> key is pressed, the red LED stops flashing and
glows steady, and the tone-alert silences. When the <ALARM SILENCE> key is pressed, the system signals are
silenced. When the alarm condition is cleared, the red LED turns off.
GLOBAL ACKNOWLEDGE PANEL OPERATION DURING ALARM CONDITIONS
Figure 2
Interface Panel Showing Alarm Condition
A GLOBAL ACKNOWLEDGE of a System Alarm Condition is accomplished in the following manner.
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.
**FIRE**
FIRE = 1 PRI2 = 0 SUPV = 0 TRBL = 0
Press <ACK> to review.
ACKNOWLEDGE
RED ALARM LED (FLASHING)
ALARM ACKNOWLEDGE KEY
ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY
ALARM SILENCED LED
FIRE
ALARM
ALARM
ACK
PRIORITY 2
ALARM
SYSTEM
SUPV
SUPERVISORY
ACK
SYSTEM
TBL
TROUBLE
ACK
ALARM
ALARM
SILENCED
SILENCE
POWER
SYSTEM
ON
RESET
ALARM
ACK
ALARM SILENCE KEY
SYSTEM RESET KEY
**FIRE** Press <ACK> to review.
FIRE = 1 PRI2 = 0 SUPV = 0 TRBL = 0
**FIRE**
FIRE = 1 PRI2 = 0 SUPV = 0 TRBL = 0
Press <ACK> to review.
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2. Press the <ALARM ACK> key. Read and follow the instructions on the alphanumeric display. Pertinent
report data is given as shown below.
a. The tone-alert is silenced and the display will show pertinent report information, such as shown below.
b. The SYSTEM ALARM LED changes from flashing to steady ON, and all alarm conditions are
acknowledged.
c. Pressing the <ALARM ACK> key scrolls through all alarms in chronological order.
HOW TO SILENCE THE ALARM SIGNALS
Press the <ALARM SILENCE> key and read the display. The alphanumeric display will show signal status (as shown
below), and the ALARM SILENCED turns ON steady.
HOW TO RESET THE SYSTEM
When the alarm condition has been cleared, restore or replace all affected devices (pull stations, smoke detectors
etc.) in accordance with the instructions provided with each device. Then, do the following:
•To reset a FIRE ALARM Condition: Press the <SYSTEM RESET> key.
•To reset a PRIORITY 2 ALARM Condition: Open the interface panel access door and press the
<PRIORITY 2 ALARM RESET> key on the programmable CONTROL Key Panel. The CONTROL Key
Panel is located on the far left of the interface panel.
After a delay, the system returns to normal and the alphanumeric display reads:
INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGE PANEL OPERATION DURING ALARM CONDITIONS
An INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGE of a System Alarm Condition is accomplished in the following manner.
1. Unlock and open the enclosure door. The alphanumeric display on the interface panel reports the number
of alarm conditions, as shown below.
FIRST FLOOR EAST WING
PULL STATION ROOM 31 FIRE ALARM
ALARM SILENCE IN PROGRESS...
SYSTEM IS NORMAL
8:23:55 MON 04-APR-94
**FIRE**
FIRE = 1 PRI2 = 0 SUPV = 0 TRBL = 0
Press <ACK> to review.
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2. Press the <ALARM ACK> key. Read and follow the instructions on the alphanumeric display. Pertinent
report data is given as shown below.
3. Press <ALARM ACK> key again. Read the report data. Repeat this procedure to review all reports. Reports
are displayed in chronological order. Note that the following items have occurred:
a. Tone-alert is silenced
b. SYSTEM ALARM LED is ON, but is no longer flashing.
HOW TO SILENCE THE ALARM SIGNALS
Press the <ALARM SILENCE> key and read the display. The alphanumeric display will show signal status (as shown
below), and the ALARM SILENCED LED turns ON steady.
HOW TO RESET THE SYSTEM
When the alarm condition has been cleared, restore or replace all affected devices (pull stations, smoke detectors,
etc.) in accordance with the instructions provided with each device. Then, do the following:
•To reset a FIRE ALARM Condition: Press the <SYSTEM RESET> key.
•To reset a PRIORITY 2 ALARM Condition: Open the interface panel door and press the <PRIORITY 2
ALARM RESET> key on the CONTROL panel. Then, after the ALARM LED flashes and the tone-alert
pulses, press the <ALARM ACK> key twice. (After a delay, the system returns to normal and the display
reads:)
ESSENTIAL ALARM CONDITION KEYS
The essential keys for alarm conditions are the <ALARM ACK> (Alarm Acknowledge), <ALARM SILENCE>, and the
<SYSTEM RESET> keys. The remaining keys are concealed by the interface panel access door and are associated
with advanced system functions. (See Section 9, Advanced Functions.)
ALARM ACKNOWLEDGE KEY
The <ALARM ACK> key is located directly under the SYSTEM ALARM LED. Pressing the <ALARM ACK> key (twice
for Individual Acknowledge or once for Global Acknowledge) causes the SYSTEM ALARM LED to change from
flashing to steady ON and silences the tone-alert. Pressing the <ALARM ACK> key does the following:
•Selects the next unacknowledged alarm point in the list for display (Individual Acknowledge)
•Acknowledges the displayed point or acknowledges all points on the list (Global Acknowledge)
•Scrolls the points chronologically after all points have been acknowledged.
FIRST FLOOR EAST WING ROOM 31
Press ACK key to acknowledge ALARM
PULL STATION ALARM ALTERNATING
LINES
ALARM SILENCE IN PROGRESS...
SYSTEM IS NORMAL
8:27:34 MON 04-APR-94
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If the <ALARM ACK> key is passcode protected, you cannot use this key to acknowledge alarms unless you have
the required access level. See Operator Access Levels (Section 9) and Log In Procedures (Section 1).
There are two types of acknowledges for the 4100 system: Global Acknowledge and Individual Acknowledge. Each
acknowledge type operates with the System Alarm Condition in the following manner.
•Global Acknowledge –When Global Acknowledge is used on the 4100 system, a single key press of the
<ALARM ACK> key acknowledges all alarm status changes in the system. If status change information is
required, you may review this data (after a 30-second delay) by pressing the <ALARM ACK> key and reading
the total number of alarm status changes on the alphanumeric display.
•Individual Acknowledge (For NFPA 72 Proprietary Receiver Requirements) –If an alarm condition has
been acknowledged with the <ALARM ACK> key and further unacknowledged conditions remain in the
system, the tone-alert continues to sound and the next status change is shown on the alphanumeric display.
This process repeats until all changes are acknowledged. When this occurs, the tone-alert is silenced, and the
highest priority acknowledge change is indicated on the display.
ALARM SILENCE KEY
CAUTION
PRESSING THE ALARM SILENCE KEY CAUSES FIRE ALARM EVACUATION SIGNALS TO TURN OFF.
FOLLOW LOCAL PROCEDURES TO SILENCE ALARM EVACUATION SIGNALS.
When an alarm condition exists, various signals, auxiliary relays, the city connection, and the tone-alert may activate
(depending on the system configuration, and the stage of the alarm condition). The <ALARM SILENCE> key, when
pressed, turns OFF all circuits programmed to follow the Alarm Silence key. The <ALARM SILENCE> key press will:
•Turn OFF signal circuits
•Turn ON the ALARM SILENCED LED.
•Display a message, such as the one shown below.
Alarm Silence Software Considerations
The following software functions affect ALARM SILENCE operation.
•If a Coded Input Device is activated, the <ALARM SILENCE> key press may be ignored until this function
has completed coding. Notification appliances cannot be silenced when a coded station is in alarm. However,
the flashing LED will change from flashing ON to steady ON when the <ALARM ACK> key is pushed. The
notification appliances silence automatically upon coding completion.
•If the Alarm Silence Inhibit Function is activated but not completed, the <ALARM SILENCE> key press is
ignored. The message, “ALARM SILENCE INHIBITED,”displays for a short time to indicate the action was not
taken. The message “ALARM SILENCE NO LONGER INHIBITED”displays when the inhibit function times
out. If selected, the alarm silence inhibit may be programmed from 1 to 99 minutes. When selected, signals
cannot be silenced until the programmed time has elapsed.
•If Waterflow/Sprinkler Devices are activated, notification appliances may or may not be silenced (depending
on local code requirements). Usually, a dedicated bell will continue to sound to indicate water flow.
•Some visual notification appliances may continue to flash until the system is reset.
•Speaker circuits remain ON until the system is reset, but the audio tone/message is silenced.
ALARM SILENCE IN PROGRESS...
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SYSTEM RESET KEY
The <SYSTEM RESET> key is used to return the system to its normal state after an alarm condition has been
cleared. When the <SYSTEM RESET> key is pushed, it causes any latched circuits to reset automatically. Also reset
are initiating devices, relays (including the city relay), notification appliances, and all LEDs and indicators which are
programmed to reset with the <SYSTEM RESET> key. The message “SYSTEM RESET IN PROGRESS”displays
when the <SYSTEM RESET> key is pressed. When the alarm condition has reset, the SYSTEM ALARM LED
flashes, and the system requires that the <ALARM ACK> key be pressed.
When the <ALARM ACK> key is pressed, a message should be displayed that is similar to the one shown below.
If a zone stays in alarm during the reset period, the message, “SYSTEM RESET IN PROGRESS”, is followed by the
message shown below.
When the “SYSTEM RESET ABORTED”message displays, the system remains in an alarm state. The display
indicates the total number of alarms present in the system along with a prompt to use the <ALARM ACK> key to
review the points. These points do not require acknowledgment. The SYSTEM ALARM LED remains ON to indicate
that a fire alarm device is still in an alarm condition.
If the system does not reset, and the display still shows an alarm although no alarm condition exists, read the
alphanumeric display on the interface panel to determine the type of device and the zone number in alarm. Follow
local procedures to investigate the area of the building with the alarm. Look for devices still in alarm (pull stations,
smoke detectors, etc.). Most devices latch until they are reset, either by the system or manually.
IF THE ALARM POINT DOES NOT RESET
If a device does not reset, you may choose to perform the Disable Procedure given in the following paragraphs.
HOW TO DISABLE A POINT
CAUTION
DISABLING A POINT CAUSES THAT POINT TO NOT REPORT ALARM CONDITIONS OR OTHER
STATUS CHANGES. A POINT SHOULD NOT BE DISABLED UNLESS IT IS CLEARLY UNDERSTOOD
THAT FIRE DETECTION OR SECURITY FOR THE AREA OFTHE BUILDING COVERED BY THE POINT
WILL BE LOST. APPROPRIATE STEPS MUST BE TAKEN TO PROVIDE ALTERNATE MEANS OF
PROTECTION FOR THAT AREA OF THE BUILDING WHILE THE POINT IS DISABLED.
If a device does not reset, you may disconnect the device/point causing the alarm condition. However, this point must
first be identified. Press the <ALARM ACK> key, and read the alphanumeric display on the interface panel. Then
disable the identified alarm point with the <DISABLE> key. If the <DISABLE> key is passcode protected, perform
the Log In Procedure before performing the Disable Procedure.
The <DISABLE> key press removes power to any displayed monitor point. Thus, disabling a point causes a trouble
condition on the individual zone.
SYSTEM IS NORMAL
8:37:13 MON 04-APR-94
ALARM PRESENT, SYSTEM RESET ABORTED
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To disable a point, perform the following procedure.
1. Open the interface panel access door.
2. Press the <ACK> key until the point to be disabled is shown on the alphanumeric display, as shown below.
3. Press the <DISABLE> key. The alphanumeric display shows the following message.
NOTE: XX = the point to be disabled.
4. Press the <ENTER> key. The alphanumeric display shows the action taken.
NOTE: The system indicates a trouble condition each time a point is disabled. Press the <TBL ACK> key
as required. To clear the alarm condition, follow System Reset Procedures.
5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 above to disable additional points.
IMPORTANT
REPAIR/REPLACE THE FAILED CIRCUIT/DEVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ONCE REPAIRED, THE
DISABLED POINT SHOULD BE ENABLED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. (See Section 10, How to Enable a
Disabled Point.)
SECOND FLOOR EAST WING ROOM 16
PULL STATION ALARM
Press <ENTER> to DISABLE
MONITOR ZONE: ZNXX
ACTION TAKEN
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