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Channel Fail: 4100ES Trouble Code | Fire Alarm Resource Center

Channel Fail

trouble

Simplex 4100ES

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What This Code Means

A complete communication failure has occurred on a specific system channel or loop.

Common Causes

1Blown fuse on interface card
2Total wiring break
3Faulty interface module

Resolution Steps

Check the status of the interface card, verify fuses, and test wiring continuity for the affected channel.

Manual References(3)

1simplex4100ES Fire Control UnitsDatasheet2025Open

2simplex4100ESProgramming2011Open

3simplex4100ESInstallation2017p. 12Open

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No Answer/Bad AnswerA programmed device is either not responding or is sending invalid data to the panel.Output AbnormalAn output circuit, such as a NAC, is not in its expected electrical state.Extra DeviceA device is responding at an address that has not been programmed into the system configuration.Class A TroubleA break in the wiring has occurred on a Class A (Style 6 or 7) circuit.DIAGNOSTIC LED ACTIVEThe system diagnostic LED is currently active, indicating a diagnostic process is running or a hardware fault is being signaled.

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