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Simplex 4010ES: SHORT CIRCUIT

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What This Code Means

A trouble message indicating that the FACP is impaired due to a low-resistance connection between circuit conductors in the system wiring or devices.

Common Causes

1Field wiring shorts
2Defective notification appliances
3Defective initiating devices
4Short condition on the IDNet card

Resolution Steps

Press the TROUBLE ACK key to silence the tone-alert and read the alphanumeric display to investigate the area. Check the field wiring for shorts using a multimeter to verify acceptable resistance readings (e.g., 10 KOhms for NAC circuits). Restore or replace the defective device, switch, or wire in accordance with the device’s instructions.

Manual References(5)

1simplex4010 Service Manual1999p. 31, 67, 7, 16, 34, 30, 9, 24, 51, 48Open

2simplex4010ESInstallation2016p. 78, 7, 42Open

3simplex4010ESOperations2016p. 3, 18, 22, 4Open

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