4100ES Fire Alarm Questions | Fire Alarm Resource Center

How do I perform a walk test on the Simplex 4100ES?

To perform a WalkTest on the Simplex 4100ES, you must enable a specific test group from the front panel and then manually activate initiating devices. The...

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How do I connect the 4100ES to central station monitoring using the SDACT?

To connect the 4100ES to central station monitoring, you must configure the DACT (Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter) properties within the panel...

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What are the battery requirements for the 4100ES and when is an external battery cabinet required?

The 4100ES requires two 12 V sealed lead-acid batteries wired in series to provide 24 VDC system voltage [1]. These batteries must be identical in voltage,...

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How does the 4100ES support voice evacuation and mass notification?

The 4100ES supports voice evacuation and mass notification through scalable audio architectures ranging from single-channel to eight-channel systems (Page 7)...

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How do I connect the 4100ES to a network of other Simplex panels using ES Net?

To connect a 4100ES to a network, you must install a Network Interface Card (NIC) (4100-6014 or 4100-6035) and configure the panel as a node using the Simplex...

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How do I program the 4100ES — what does the ES Panel Programmer do and can the panel be programmed without a laptop?

The 4100ES is programmed using the ES Panel PC Programmer, which is a Windows-based application used to create and edit "jobs" containing all panel...

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What does 'IDNet Extra Device' trouble mean on the 4100ES and how do I resolve it?

An Extra Device trouble indicates the panel has detected a device on the IDNet loop at an address that is not configured in the system programming (Page 13,...

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What is the maximum device capacity of the 4100ES, and how does IDNet loop expansion work?

The 4100 series supports a maximum capacity of 2,000 points, which can be a mix of conventional and addressable input and output circuits [1]. A single system...

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What is IDNet and how does it differ from other SLC protocols like FlashScan or Signature?

IDNet is a Simplex protocol for addressable initiating devices, such as automatic and manual sensors, used to detect fire conditions [1]. It can be hosted on a...

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How do I troubleshoot a ground fault on the Simplex 4100ES using the Earth Fault Search?

The Earth Fault Search is an automated diagnostic tool used to isolate field wiring and locate ground faults. Before starting, ensure the 'Detect Earth Fault'...

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