4100/4120 AC Ground Network Assembly

Installation Instructions
(International Version)

Cautions and Warnings 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 Simplex.

Introduction The AC Ground Network Assembly Kit is installed whenever a metal module
mounting box is not well grounded.
The installation is summarized in the steps listed below. When you complete a
step, check the appropriate box.

STEP # ACTION REQUIRED

1 Order the AC Ground Network Assembly Kit (Part No. 742-122).

2 Install the AC Ground Network Assembly in the system electronics

bay or elsewhere (as required).

Requirements Each 742-122 AC Ground Network Assembly Kit contains the items listed in
Table 1. Refer to the assembly drawing and procure the parts separately.

Table 1. Contents of the 742-122 Kit

ü ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

1 574-136 4100/4120 AC Ground Network 1

2 560-652
3 842-053
4 842-054
5 842-121
Assembly Installation Instructions
AC Ground Network Ass’y Dwg. 1
4120 International Supplemental REF
Field Wiring Diagram
MAPNET II Devices Supplemental REF
Field Wiring Diagram
4100/4120 C.E. Graphic Annunciator REF
Field Wiring Diagram

Related Documentation The following documentation may also assist you in the installation.
• 4120 Network (International) Installing Ferrite Beads
with Media RS-485 Cards ............................................................... 574-126
• 4120 Network (International) Installing Ferrite Beads
on RS-232 Wiring ........................................................................... 574-137

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When to Use the AC Ground Install the AC Ground Network whenever a metal module mounting box is not
Network well grounded.

Modules Affected The modules listed in the table below may require the AC Ground Network.

Table 2. Possible Modules Affected

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION DESCRIPTION

NUMBER (PID)

2190-9156 Monitor ZAM

2190-9164 Control ZAM
2190-9172 IAM
2190-9170 MAPNET Isolator

Note: RS-232 wiring and Media RS-485 Cards may also require AC
Ground Networks. Refer to Publications 574-137 and 574-126 for
additional information.

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Installing the AC Ground The AC Ground Network Assembly is shown in the figure below. Install the
Network assembly in the following manner.
1. Connect the “flying lead” of the AC Ground Network to the common shield
connection on the designated terminal block.
If no terminal block is present, use a wirenut to connect the flying lead to the shield
connection.
1. Connect the ring terminal of the AC Ground Network to Chassis Ground.

CAUTION: When installing the AC Ground Network to the shield of the

input shielded twisted pair wire, make certain that the shield
ground of the wire does not touch either the metal box ground
or other shield grounds.

FLYING LEAD

RESISTOR

CAPACITOR
SHRINK TUBING

RING TERMINAL

AC Ground Network Assembly

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What’s Next? Refer to the the table below for the next installation document.
Note: Your choice of installation documentation depends on the
configuration of your system. If you’re not sure how your
system is configured, the AED006 Layout Document (located in
the System Documentation envelope) can help you.

Table 3. International Project Documentation

Document Number Document Name

574-137 4120 Network (International) Installing Ferrite Beads on RS-232 Wiring

574-126 4120 Network (International) Installing Ferrite Beads with Media RS-
485 Cards
574-757 4100/4120 Fire Alarm Back Box and System Electronics Installation
Instructions (International Version)

574-136
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