900-082 Field Wiring Specifications

FIELD WIRING SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
4100 /4120/ 4010 FIRE ALARM PANELS
DOCUMENT ID: 900-082, 4100, 4120, 4010 FIELD WIRING SPECIFICATIONS
REVISION DATE: Jan. 24, 2003
REVISION LEVEL: R
REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DATE ECO DESCRIPTION

A 09/26/89 SH 221 INITIAL RELEASE
B 01/09/92 SJ 233 Add PHASE 5
C 02/10/92 SJ 309 Outside Comm Lines
D 06/29/93 SJ 834 Network Requirements
E 02/03/94 SK 132 Network using 9600 bps and optimized 18/24 AWG
wiring. Also Colorgraphics RS232 wiring.
F 04/24/95 SK679 Update outside line requirements.
G 10/10/95 SK920 Update Network section and add Modem requirements.
H 03/26/97 SL586 Correct Wiring Requirement Listing in Section 2.
Convert to doc. format.
J 06/02/98 SM291 Update Network Unique Requirements. Add 4010 and
IDNet wiring specifications. Added Index of Tables.
Formatted section headers and added cross-references.
K 02/09/99 SM636 Updating leased line information to clarify requirements
and current terminology.
L 04/21/99 SM844 Corrections to max RUI distance (2500ft) in Section 2; corrections to
Table references in Section 4; Overall cosmetic cleanup and update as
required.
M 12/06/99 SN257 Remove restriction of shielded wire when 110cd strobes (2.91) are used
on IDNet and Mapnet II. Also new installations must use twisted
wire(Sect 2).
N 5/11/00 SN422 Added TrueAlert wiring recommendation and various miscellaneous
items.
P 10/20/00 SN802 Added TrueAlert shielded wiring guidelines.
Q 6/27/01 SP197 Add Transient Suppressor Information for Modem Network and Physical
Bridge
R 1/24/03 SQ365 ADD Note to footer: “This Document will not be updated after
Revision R. See 900-242 for up to date Information.”
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROPRIETARY TO THE SIMPLEX TIME RECORDER
COMPANY, WESTMINSTER, MASSACHUSETTS, USA, AND IS INTENDED FOR INTERNAL SIMPLEX USE ONLY.
SUCH INFORMATION MAY BE DISTRIBUTED TO OTHERS ONLY BY WRITTEN PERMISSION OF AN
AUTHORIZED SIMPLEX OFFICIAL.
This Document will not be updated after Revision R. See 900-242 for up to date Information
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APPROVALS PAGE
APPROVAL: C. MOTYKA DATE: 3/20/92

CHARLIE MOTYKA
MANAGER, HARDWIRE PROJECTS
RESPONSIBLE
ENGINEER: K. SAVAGE DATE: 3/19/92
KENNETH SAVAGE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PRECAUTIONS FOR WIRING ................................................................................................................................. 4
2. COMMUNICATION LINES....................................................................................................................................... 8
3. INITIATING DEVICE WIRING. ............................................................................................................................. 14
4. SIGNAL CIRCUIT AND CONTROL RELAY CONTACT WIRING .................................................................. 15
5. 24 POINT I/O (4100-0302) ......................................................................................................................................... 20
6. 24 POINT I/O (4605-8401/8402) ................................................................................................................................ 20
7. GRAPHIC SCU/RCU (4602-7101) ............................................................................................................................ 21
8. RS232 CONNECTIONS (4100-0112, -0113) ............................................................................................................ 21
9. RS232 CONNECTIONS (4010-9811/9812)............................................................................................................... 22
10. 2120 CONNECTIONS (4100-0112, -0113)................................................................................................................ 22
11. POWER CONNECTIONS TO REMOTE DEVICES ............................................................................................. 22
12. AUDIO AND PHONE WIRING................................................................................................................................ 27
13. TRUEALERT.............................................................................................................................................................. 29
TABLES
TABLE 1 4120 NETWORK: MAXIMUM TRANSMISSION DISTANCES, “WIRED” NETWORK.................................................. 12

TABLE 2 4120 NETWORK: MAXIMUM DISTANCES, OPTICAL FIBER ................................................................................... 13
TABLE 3 SPEAKER WIRING DISTANCES AT 25VRMS: 2 -WIRE...................................................................................... 16
TABLE 4 SPEAKER WIRING DISTANCES AT 25VRMS: CLASS A......................................................................................... 17
TABLE 5 SPEAKER WIRING DISTANCES AT 70VRMS: 2-WIRE........................................................................................... 17
TABLE 6 SPEAKER WIRING DISTANCES AT 70VRMS: CLASS A......................................................................................... 18
TABLE 7 4100 PLATE MOUNTED SIGNAL ZAM DISTANCES .............................................................................................. 19
TABLE 8 REMOTE MOUNTED SIGNAL ZAM DISTANCES .................................................................................................... 19
TABLE 9 ZAM POWER WIRING: (.120-2.75 AMPS) ....................................................................................................... 26
TABLE 10 ZAM POWER WIRING: (3.000-8.000AMPS) .................................................................................................... 27
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Specifications subject to local authority approval (if conflicts arise consult Sales Eng.)
1. Precautions for Wiring
1.1 All metallic wiring to have copper conductors. Fiber optic must be of the multi-mode, graded
index type.
1.2 If shielded wire is used the following must be observed:
1.2.1 Metallic continuity of the shield must be maintained throughout the entire length of cable.
1.2.2 The entire length of cable must have a resistance greater than 1 megohm to earth ground.
1.2.3 The shield will be terminated to 0V at the 4100 only for transmission lines and initiating
device wiring, unless otherwise indicated. (For 4120 Network, the shield is to be connected to Earth
Ground, at the Left Port end of the “Wired” span only.)
1.2.4 If audio lines are shielded connect the shield to 0V of the audio unit.
1.3 Wires must not be run through elevator shafts unless terminating in elevator cab.
1.4 Wires run in plenums must be in conduit, metal clad or plenum rated cable.
1.5 Splicing is permitted when using copper wire. It is necessary that all such connections be
soldered (rosin -core solder) , crimped in metal sleeves, or encapsulated with an epoxy resin. When
solder or crimped metal sleeves are used, the junction must be insulated with a high grade electrical
tape as sound as the original insulating jacket. Continuity of the shield must be maintained.
1.6 Only system wiring can be run in the same conduit.
1.7 The following guidelines must be followed for any wiring that leaves the building:
1.7.1 Twisted shielded cable must be used.
1.7.1.1 Ground the cable shield at the source only.
1.7.2 Underground conduit (ferrous metal preferred) must be dry. If there is any possibility of water
in the conduit, direct burial cable must be used.
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1.7.3 Conduits must not run directly into 4100 cabinets. Entry/Exit must be made via a separate 4"
square (min) metal box. There must be 2" space (min) between incoming and outgoing conduits.
1.7.3.1 The I/O box must be mounted as close as practicable to the point where the conduit
enters the building.
1.7.3.2 <deleted on REV C>
1.7.3.3 The I/O box must be bonded to the grounding electrode system for the power
distribution of the building containing the protected equipment. The bonding wire:
1.7.3.3.1 Must be as short as possible.
1.7.3.3.2 Must have no bends greater than 90° and less than 2" radius.
1.7.3.3.3 Must have a DC resistance of less than 0.1 ohm.
1.7.3.3.4 Must not be longer than 25 feet.
1.7.3.3.5 Must not be enclosed in metallic conduit.
1.7.3.3.6 <deleted on REV C>.
1.7.4 Transient Suppression
Transient suppression is required where wire leaves the building and re-enters next building.
Suppression is required regardless if wiring is overhead, aerial or underground. The suppression
must be bonded to the grounding electrode system per 1.7.3.3
Transient suppressors add capacitance and resistance to the circuits they are added to and therefore
must be included in line resistance and capacitance calculations. Each 2081-9027 and 2081-9044
adds 0.006uF across the lines and 3 ohms per line (6 ohms total). Each 2081-9028 adds 0.017uF across
the lines and adds 0.1 ohm per line (0.2 ohms total).
1.7.4.1 As of May 1, 1995, new UL requirements come into effect. These requirements consist
of an addition to UL864 in which any wiring which is installed external to a building must be
protected by overvoltage protectors and pass testing described in the UL1459 Standard. The
following circuits have been tested and may be installed external to a building as long as they are
protected by the specified Suppressor and do not exceed the listed length:
1.7.4.1.1 RAI (4100-0303), MAPNET II (4100-0110), 4100 RUI(4100-0304):

Simplex model # 2081-9044 RAI/RUI Max Distance: 2500ft; MAPNET II 1 Km (3270 ft.)
maximum with 64 or less devices. See section 2.11
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1.7.4.1.1.1 Using two 2081-9044, in series, will reduce the maximum line distance by 1000 ft on
MAPNET II and RUI circuits.
1.7.4.1.2 4120 Network: Simplex model # 2081-9044

No distance restrictions other than limitations defined in section 2.12 of this specification.
Transient Suppressor must be used when the modem media card, 566-338 is used in the Network or
Physical Bridge application. Refer to Installation Instructions 579-334, supplied with 748-599.
1.7.4.1.3 MAPNET ZAM Power: (200 ma. Max.): Simplex model # 2081-9044
1 Km (3270 ft.) maximum. See section 2.11
1.7.4.1.4 4100 City Circuits:
1.7.4.1.4.1 Polarity Reversing: Simplex # 2081-9045

Minimum wire size: 20 AWG
For maximum distance refer to 841-995 F.W and Remote Station Receiving Unit.
1.7.4.1.4.2 Local Energy: Simplex 2081-9044 (1 km (3270 ft) Max.)

Minimum wire size: 18 AWG
1.7.4.1.5 4010 IDNet: Simplex model # 2081-9044. Install one where the wiring leaves the
building and install another where it re-enters the next building. Maximum Distance: 2500 ft
(using two 2081-9044s). Using two additional 2081-9044s will reduce the maximum line distance
by 1000 feet.
1.7.4.1.6 4010 N2 comm: Simplex model # 2081-9044. Install one where the wiring leaves the
building and install another where it re-enters the next building. Maximum Distance: 2500 ft
(using two 2081-9044s).Using two additional 2081-9044s will reduce the maximum line distance
by 1000 feet.
1.7.4.1.7 4010 City Circuits:
1.7.4.1.7.1 Polarity Reversing:

Suppressor Type: Simplex model # 2081-9044
Minimum Wire Size: 20 AWG (or larger wire)
For maximum distance refer to 842-058 F.W. and Remote Station Receiving Unit.
1.7.4.1.7.2 Local Energy:

Suppressor Type: Simplex model # 2081-9044
Minimum Wire Size: 18 AWG (or larger wire)
For maximum distance refer to 842-058 F.W. and Local Engery Equipment spec.
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1.7.4.2 The following circuits must not leave the building of origin unless the appropriate
following conditions are met:
The outside plant wiring is limited to one contiguous property and the total wire length does not
exceed 1 km (3270 ft) or distance limitation of circuit in question, if shorter. See respective circuit
specifications.
Underground Wiring:
Run in a separate parallel wiring trough from any commercial power distribution wiring.
Overhead wiring:
a) The circuits are protected from lightning by utilization of the type of Suppressor listed;
b) The circuit wiring must be run on separate poles from those supporting any commercial power
distribution wiring. The circuit wiring must be in run parallel with relation to the commercial
power distribution wiring and be separated by a minimum distance of (whichever is greater)
100 feet or the maximum span between any two adjacent poles of either the system's circuit or
the commercial power distribution circuit.
1.7.4.2.1 4100 Phone/Audio Risers: Simplex model # 2081-9027
1.7.4.2.2 MAPNET MONITOR ZAM zone connections: Simplex model # 2081-9027
1.7.4.2.2.1 Maximum distance reduced to 4 ohms total when two 2081-9027 are used.
1.7.4.2.3 MAPNET MONITOR ZAM zone connections: Simplex model # 2081-9027
1.7.4.2.3 Signal/Audio Circuits: Simplex model # 2081-9028
1.7.4.2.4 <Deleted on an earlier Rev>
1.7.4.2.5 <Deleted on an earlier Rev>
1.7.4.2.6 4100 Monitor points: Simplex model # 2081-9027
1.7.4.2.7 IDNet MONITOR ZAM IDC: Simplex model # 2081-9044

Maximum Distance: 1400ft
Minimum Wire Size: 18AWG
1.7.4.2.8 IDNet SUPERVISED IAM ZONE: Simplex model # 2081-9044

Maximum Distance: 400 ft
Minimum Wire Size: 18AWG
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1.7.4.2.9 TrueAlert Signal Line Circuits:
Compatible Suppressors:
Suppressor model# 2081-9028 may be used for wire branch (controller to farthest device)
distances of up to 1000’, or Class A wire loop distances of up to 1000’. Suppressor model#
2081-9044, with rated maximum current of 200mA, may be used for wire distances of up to
2500’. Note, however, that the 2081-9044 suppressor has 6 ohms line resistance
(total/suppressor) that must be accounted for in maximum allowable line voltage drop
calculations. Do not mix transient suppressor types. No other transient suppressors may be
used. Maximum 2 suppressors between any device and SLC controller.
Shield Termination:
The shield of the cable in the building housing the SLC controller is connected to the (-)
terminal at that SLC output, and is left unterminated at all other cable ends in this building,
including where the cable meets the transient suppressor.
The shield of the cable section running between buildings that connects the transient
suppressors must be connected to the (gray) shield lead, or terminal, on the un-protected side of
the suppressor that is in the building of origin. The (gray) shield lead on the protected side of
this suppressor is connected to earth ground, with the green wire connection. The other end of
this cable section is connected to either the shield terminal, or both gray wires, as applicable, on
the second suppressor where it enters the remote building.
The shield of the load section of the cable (in the other building) is connected to the negative
conductor of the suppressor, on the protected side of the transient suppressor.
All unterminated shield ends are dressed so as to eliminate the possibility of a short circuit to
earth ground, or any other conductor.
2. Communication Lines
MAPNET (4100-0110)
Remote Annunciator Interface (4100-0303)
Remote Unit Interface (4100-0304)
4120 Network Interface Cards (4120-6011), (4120-6012),(4120-0140),(4020-6012)
(4120-6014), (4002/4020-6014), (4120/4190-6030), (4120/4190-6031), (4010-9817/9821)
4010 IDNet
4010 N2 Comm
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Section 2.1 through 2.10 are general requirements for the MAPNET, IDNet, RAI, RUI, N2 Comm and
4120 Network Communication Wiring. On new installations, twisted pair is required. Shielded
wire is always suggested but not required except in sections 2.4, 2.5, 2.7, 2.9.1 and 2.11.3
Communication Lines may be run outside the building only if the lines are wired per section 1.7
2.1 DC inductive loads greater than 5 amps 30vdc are not allowed in the same conduit.
2.2 DC bells (series coded or parallel) less than 35Vdc and less than 2.6 amps are allowed in the
same conduit.
2.3 A load up to 240Vac, 60 Hz, 10 amps (one circuit) is allowed in the same conduit.
2.4 Audio riser wiring (25VRMS Riser; 70VRMS Sub-Riser), when run in conduit with the
following:
2.4.1 MAPNET: Audio riser wiring must be twisted shielded pair.
2.4.2 Remote Annunciator Interface (RAI), Remote Unit Interface (RUI): Audio riser wiring must be
twisted shielded pair.
2.4.3 4120 Network: Audio riser wiring must be twisted shielded pair.
2.4.4 IDNet: Audio riser wiring must be twisted shielded pair.
2.4.5 N2 Comm: Audio riser wiring must be twisted shielded pair.
2.5 Firefighter’s Telephone wiring must be twisted shielded pair.
2.6 <deleted on REV I>.
2.7 If MAPNET II (or IDNet) and 4100 RAI or 4100 RUI or N2 Comm are run in the same conduit
either MAPNET II (or IDNet) or the RAI or the RUI or the N2 Comm must be shielded.
2.8 AC bells (series coded or parallel) up to 2.5 amps are allowed in the same conduit.
2.9 DC strobes (Simplex listed: Less than 110 candela) up to 2.0 amps are allowed in the same
conduit.
2.9.1 High intensity (Simplex listed 110 candela) DC strobes up to 2.0 amps are allowed in the same
conduit only if the RAI,RUI, and N2 Comm are shielded.
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2.9.2 Shielded wire is not req’d when high intensity (Simplex Listed 110 candela) DC strobes, up to
2.0 Amps are in the same conduit as MAPNET/IDNet.
2.10 Remote Annunciator Interface (RAI), Remote Unit Interface (RUI), unique requirements.
2.10.1 Maximum cable capacitance of .58uf between conductors and/or 35 ohms total line
resistance, inclusive of added transient suppressors, refer to section 1.7.
2.10.2 Maximum line length (18 AWG or larger pair)
2.10.2.1 2500 feet for one continuous run. Class B. (RAI or RUI)
2.10.2.1.1 10,000 feet maximum total if T-tapping is done.
2.10.2.2 2500 feet from the Comm A terminals, through the Class A loop, terminating at the
Comm B terminals of the RUI, for one continuous run, Class A and/or style 7.(RUI only)
NOTE: STYLE 7 REQUIRES RIC II INTERFACE IN REMOTE UNITS.
2.10.3 Refer to sections 2.1 through 2.8 for what can be run with RAI or RUI wiring.
2.11 4100 MAPNET II & IDNet unique requirements.

Note: In the following paragraphs the term "MAPNET/IDNet channel" is used to mean those lines
connected to any one Mapnet/IDNet Transceiver board or 4010 Panel. Parallel runs from the same board
do not constitute separate channels. The term "continuous run" refers to the distance from the panel to the
furthest device when wired Class B. When wired Class A, this is the distance from the primary output,
through all devices and back to the secondary output.
Note: While MAPNET and IDNet have similar functions and parameters, they should not be considered
as equivalent circuits. Examples:
The maximum number of devices is different: MAPNET: 127 (128 with CDT), IDNet:
250.
MAPNET I and II peripheral devices are not compatible with IDNet communications.
IDNet Control devices are not compatible with MAPNET.
2.11.1 Line characteristics based on .58µf and/or 35 Ohms total line resistance, inclusive of
added transient suppressors, refer to section 1.7.
2.11.2 Total length of line on one MAPNET/IDNet channel shall not exceed 10,000 feet,
including all T-taps and parallel runs.
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2.11.3 Maximum length for ONE continuous MAPNET run:
2,500 ft. for up to 128 MAPNET devices on Mapnet channel.
NOTES: When run exceeds 2,500 ft. (MAPNET II only) it is necessary to use twisted,
shielded pair.
Maximum length for ONE continuous IDNet run:

2500 ft for up to 250 IDNet devices on the IDNet channel.
2.11.4 Use of MAPNET/IDNet in conduit with data communication lines (4100 RAI, RS232,
etc.):
2.11.4.1 Communication lines shall be twisted, shielded pair.

-OR-
2.11.4.2 MAPNET/IDNet shall be twisted, shielded pair.

-OR-
2.11.4.3 MAPNET/IDNet and Comm lines shall be twisted, shielded pair.
2.11.5 Use of MAPNET/IDNet in conduit with other electrical signals when non-shielded wire
is used for MAPNET/IDNet: Refer to sections 2.1 through 2.7 .
2.11.6 Use of MAPNET/IDNet in conduit with another MAPNET/IDNet channel:
2.11.6.1 Twisted, shielded pair is required if three or more MAPNET/IDNet channels are run in
the same conduit.
2.11.6.2 Twisted, shielded pair is required for any section of MAPNET/IDNet line that is run for
more than 1,000 ft. , in the same conduit with another MAPNET/IDNet channel.
2.11.6.3 Consult sales engineering for retrofit applications.
2.11.7 Use of MAPNET I devices on MAPNET II channel:
2.11.7.1 Twisted, shielded pair is required for the entire length of the channel if MAPNET I
devices are used.
2.11.8 Use of Mapnet I and Mapnet II devices are not allowed on the IDNet channel.
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2.12 4120 NETWORK Unique Requirements
2.12.1 Copper Line Characteristics
4120 Network “Wired” (formerly called RS-485) Communication wiring will be 18 AWG twisted, pair,
or 24AWG twisted pair (Telephone Cable). Shielded Cable is recommended for new installations. When
shielding is used, the shield shall be connected to Earth Ground, at the Left Port end of span only. All
Network wiring must meet National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.
Suppressor 2081-9044 shall be used with the 4120 Network wiring (“Wired” and Modem) when leaving
one building and entering the next. This Suppressor adds .006 uF across the lines and 3 ohms of
resistance to each line. Maximum number of suppressors allowed is 2 per point to point connection.
No T-tapping of the Network conductors is allowed. Network wiring is point-to-point only.
Maximum line length between ports at 57,600 and 9600 bits per second is shown in the table below.
Maximum wiring distance
Communication 18 Gauge TSP Wire. (Maximum 24 Gauge TP Wire. (Maximum

Speed capacitance between conductors capacitance between conductors is
is 58 pf. per foot) 22 pf. per foot)
57,600 bps 10,000 feet 7,000 feet
9600 bps 17,000 feet 12,000 feet
Table 1 4120 Network: Maximum Transmission Distances, “Wired” Network
(Note: The addition of the 2081-9044 Suppressor will not affect the above line lengths, or those
listed for Network Modems)
Refer to sections 2.1 through 2.9 for determining which other wiring can be run in the same conduit
with 4120 Network wiring.
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2.12.2 Fiber Optic Cable Characteristics
All fiber cables shall be multimode, graded index. ST style connectors must be used. No physical strain
shall be put on the cables. There must be no cable bends of less than a two inch radius.
Two methods are available for joining fiber cable. Splices provide a permanent, very low loss, fiber-
to-fiber connection and should only be performed by experienced personnel. Couplers provide
temporary connection between two ST style connectors with a loss of 1.2dB. Both methods are
allowed on a fiber 4120 Network.
The characteristics of the 4100-0143 fiber optic media card are as follows. Minimum Launch Power
into a 50/125 cable is 50 uW (-13 dBm). Minimum Launch Power into a 62.5/125 cable is 109.5 uW (-
8.6 dBm). The maximum value for the minimum input sensitivity of the receiver is 1.0 uW (-30 dBm).
Maximum line lengths for 50/125 and 62.5/125 cable are shown in the table below.
Fiber Cable Loss Per Kilometer Power Margin Maximum distance

50/125 Fiber 4 db 4 db 10,000 feet
50/125 Fiber 3 db 3 db 15,000 feet
62.5/125 Fiber 4 db 4 db 13,000 feet
62.5/125 Fiber 3.75 db 3 db 15,000 feet
Table 2 4120 Network: Maximum Distances, Optical Fiber
All the information above is based on the minimum launch power of the transmitter into the specified
cable and the maximum value of the minimum input sensitivity of the receiver. For a complete list of
fiber cables and their transmission distances, refer to document 900-143, "Fiber Optic System Tutorial
and Installation Recommendations."
2.12.3 4120 Modem Requirements
2.12.3.1 Characteristics For Long Haul Leased Line Telephone Company Circuits
Telephone circuits must be private leased lines for analog data communications, point to point, full
duplex, no line conditioning or signaling required, two wire line interface with RJ-11 termination.
2.12.3.2 Characteristics For Short Haul Twisted Pair Circuits
The modems may be connected directly to one another using twisted pair copper wire. Unshielded
#24 AWG twisted pair wire may be used for direct point to point communications up to 15,000
feet. Shielded wire may be used in noisy environments. The shield should only be terminated to
earth at one end of the line. The maximum capacitance must be limited to 22pf per foot.
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2.13 4010 N2 Comm: Maximum Distances:
If wired as “Bus” (continuous run), with Master at one end, 4000 feet maximum using 18 AWG (or
larger wire) twisted pair. Maximum line to line capacitance: 0.58 µF. Place 733-974 EOL Harness
across line at furthest device.
If wired “T-Tap”, maximum distance to any device is 2,500 feet using 18 AWG (or larger wire)
twisted pair. Maximum allowed total wiring is 10,000 feet . Maximum line to line capacitance is 0.58
µF. Place 733-974 EOL Harness across line at furthest device, only one remote device to be terminated
per system.
Wire Type:
Use 18 AWG twisted pair or 18 AWG twisted shielded pair. All wiring must meet National Electrical
Code (NEC) requirements.
Refer to “Communication Lines” Sections 2.1 through 2.8 for what can be run with N2 wiring.
3. Initiating Device Wiring.
3.1 12 AWG maximum(terminal spec), 18 AWG minimum.
3.2 4100 monitor (4100-5001,-5002,-5004,-5011,-5012,-5014) maximum distance.
3.2.1 10,000 feet or 50 ohms, whichever comes first.
3.2.2 10,000 feet total distance, 5,000 feet one way, or 50 ohms, whichever comes first if class A
loop is used.
3.2.3 For ckts. with 2 wire smoke detectors, 50 ohms max. line resistance.
3.2.4 For ckts. with only dry contacts 800 ohms max. line resistance.
3.3 Mapnet Monitor ZAM or 4 Wire Detector ZAM - zone loop, refer to section 11.0 for dc power
wiring distance.
3.3.1 Mapnet Monitor ZAM: Normally open contacts maximum distance is 2,000 feet or
200 ohms whichever comes first.
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3.3.2 Mapnet Monitor ZAM: 2 wire detectors maximum distance is 2,000 feet or 10 ohms,
whichever comes first.
3.3.3 IDNet Monitor ZAM:Normally Open contacts or 2 wire detectors maximum distance is
2,000 feet or 10 ohms, whichever comes first.
3.4 Class A Monitor ZAM
3.4.1 Mapnet Monitor ZAM: Normally open contacts maximum distance is 2,000 feet or 200 ohms,
whichever comes first, total from beginning of loop to end of loop.
3.4.2 Mapnet Monitor ZAM: 2 wire detectors maximum distance is 2,000 feet or 10 ohms,
whichever comes first, total from beginning of loop to end of loop.
3.4.3 IDNet Monitor ZAM:Normally Open contacts or 2 wire detectors maximum distance is
2,000 feet or 10 ohms, whichever comes first., total from beginning of loop to end of loop.
3.5 Simplex 4221,2001, or 4100 audio are allowed in the same conduit.
3.6 A load greater than 10 amps, 120 vac, inductive is not allowed in the same conduit.
3.7 Initiating device wiring must have a resistance greater than 1 megohm to earth ground.
3.8 4100 Monitor, Mapnet Monitors with smoke detectors.
3.8.1 Maximum number of detectors per zone.

See appropriate application guidelines.
3.8.2 If two wire detectors with relays or auxiliary terminals are used, relay operation cannot be
guaranteed unless it is the only device on that zone.
3.8.3 Maximum of one detector in alarm can be guaranteed per zone.
3.9 Individual Addressable Module (IAM)
3.9.1 Mapnet IAM (2190-9172): Normally open contacts only: maximum distance is 400 feet.
3.9.2 IDNet IAM (4190-9001): Normally open contacts only: maximum distance is 500 feet.
4. Signal Circuit and Control Relay Contact Wiring

Rules for all 4100 signal circuits, signal ZAMS, 4100 Auxiliary relays, and control ZAMS.
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4.1 Signal circuits rated 2 amps at 24Vdc.
4.2 Auxiliary relay contacts rated at 2 amps, 30Vdc/ac or 0.5 amps inductive, 120Vac.
4.2.1 Exception - MASTER CONTROLLER auxiliary relay contacts (4100-7001,-7002,-7011,-

7012) rated 30VDC only.
4.3 10 amp relay (4100-3002)
4.3.1 Contacts rated at 10 amps inductive,30vdc or 250vac maximum.
4.4 The minimum wire size connected to control relay or auxiliary relay contacts must adhere to
National Electrical Code NFPA 70.
4.5 12 AWG maximum.
4.6 See tables 3 through 6 for 4100 (4100-4201,- 4202,-4203, -4204), ZAM speaker distances.
4.7 See table 7 for 4100, and Plate mounted signal ZAM with power supply in same box, signal
distances.
4.8 When ZAM is remote, see table 8 for signal ZAM distances.
Supervised speaker circuit wiring distances (2 wire) in feet with a maximum loss of 3dB. Distance
based on audio and signal circuit specs.
25VRMS Maximum distance in Feet (Twisted Pair)

Power 18 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG 12 AWG
Applied Actual
50W 25W 400 680 1021 1624
40W 20W 505 804 1279 2033
30W 15W 673 1070 1704 2707
20W 10W 1011 1608 2558 4067
10W 5W 2024 3219 5120 8140
Table 3 Speaker Wiring Distances at 25VRMS: 2 -Wire
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Supervised speaker circuit wiring distances (Class A) in feet with a maximum loss of 3db.

Power: 18 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG 12 AWG
Applied Actual
50W 25W 200 340 510 812
40W 20W 252 402 640 1015
30W 15W 337 535 850 1350
20W 10W 505 804 1250 2035
10W 5W 1012 1600 2600 4070
Table 4 Speaker Wiring Distances at 25VRMS: Class A
Supervised speaker circuit wiring distances (2 wire) in feet with a maximum loss of 3dB. Distance
based on audio and signal circuit specs.

Applied Actual
100W 50W 1620 2577 4098 6500
80W 40W 2020 3212 5108 8121
70W 35W 2317 3685 5860 9318
60W 30W 2700 4276 6800 10860
50W 25W 3241 5154 8197 13000
40W 20W 4040 6424 10216 16243
30W 15W 5379 8553 13602 21721
20W 10W 8065 12823 20394 32424
10W 5W 16000 25000 40000 64800
Table 5 Speaker Wiring Distances at 70VRMS: 2-Wire
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Supervised speaker circuit wiring distances (Class A) in feet with a maximum loss of 3dB.

Applied Actual
100W 50W 810 1288 2094 3250
80W 40W 1010 1600 2554 4060
70W 35W 1158 1820 2930 4659
60W 30W 1350 2138 3400 5430
50W 25W 1620 2578 4096 6500
40W 20W 2020 3212 5108 8121
30W 15W 2689 4270 6800 10860
20W 10W 4030 6400 10190 16212
10W 5W 8000 12500 20000 32400
Table 6 Speaker Wiring Distances at 70VRMS: Class A
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Max. Distance in ft. (2 conductor cable)

I ckt (Amps) R line MAX. 18AWG 16AWG 14AWG 12AWG
(ohms)
0.250 10.8 845 1340 2138 3400
0.500 5.4 420 670 1065 1700
0.750 3.6 280 445 710 1130
1.000 2.7 210 335 530 850
1.250 2.16 165 265 425 680
1.500 1.8 140 220 350 565
1.750 1.54 120 190 300 480
2.000 1.35 105 165 265 425
Table 7 4100 Plate Mounted Signal ZAM Distances
Max. Distance in ft. (2 conductor cable)

I ckt (Amps) R line MAX. 18AWG 16AWG 14AWG 12AWG
(ohms)
0.250 8.0 625 995 1580 2000
0.500 4.0 310 495 790 1255
0.750 2.6 205 330 525 835
1.000 2.0 155 245 395 625
1.250 1.6 125 195 315 500
1.500 1.3 100 165 260 415
1.750 1.1 85 140 225 355
2.000 1.0 75 120 195 310
Table 8 Remote Mounted Signal ZAM Distances
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5. 24 POINT I/O (4100-0302)
5.1 12 AWG maximum (terminal spec), 18 AWG minimum.
5.2 24 Point I/O wiring.
5.2.1 Conduit or twisted shielded wire.
5.2.2 No AC wiring allowed.(exception: switch input wiring if twisted shielded pair is used.)
5.2.3 Mapnet or 24 Point I/O wiring must be twisted shielded.
5.2.4 RAI or 24 Point I/O wiring must be twisted shielded.
5.2.5 Initiating wiring allowed.
5.2.6 Signaling devices or 24 Point I/O wiring must use twisted shielded wire.
5.2.7 If shielded wire is used, connect drain wire to "- PWR IN" terminals.
5.3 Switch input: maximum one way distance 2500 feet or 65 ohms total whichever comes first.
5.4 Lamp output: maximum one way distance 600 feet or 2 ohms total whichever comes first.
6. 24 POINT I/O (4605-8401/8402)
6.1 12 AWG maximum (terminal spec), 18 AWG minimum.
6.2 24 Point I/O wiring.
6.2.1 Conduit or twisted shielded wire.
6.2.2 No AC wiring allowed.(exception: switch input wiring if twisted shielded pair is used.)
6.2.3 IDNet or 24 Point I/O wiring must be twisted shielded.
6.2.4 N2 Comm or 24 Point I/O wiring must be twisted shielded.
6.2.5 Initiating wiring allowed.
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6.2.6 Signaling devices or 24 Point I/O wiring must use twisted shielded wire.
6.2.7 If shielded wire is used, connect drain wire to Earth Ground
6.3 Switch input: maximum one way distance 2500 feet or 65 ohms total whichever comes first.
6.4 Lamp output: maximum one way distance 600 feet or 2 ohms total whichever comes first.
7. GRAPHIC SCU/RCU (4602-7101)
7.1 SCU/RCU Graphic Driver Output/Switch Input Connections
7.1.1 Close nipple wiring only
7.1.2 12 AWG maximum (terminal spec).
7.1.3 Maximum distance 20 feet or 1 ohm, whichever comes first.
7.1.4 Wires must be run in conduit containing graphic wiring only.
8. RS232 Connections (4100-0112, -0113)
8.1 RS232 +/- 9 Vdc 1200-9600 baud.
8.2 Remote DC power to Simplex approved DC printers: 2 ohms total loop resistance. This results
in maximum wire pair distances of 150 feet for 18AWG, 250 feet for 16AWG, 395 feet for 14AWG
and 635 feet for 12AWG.
8.3 Communications line parameters for Simplex approved CRT's, 120 VAC printers and locally
powered DC printers. Two 18 AWG twisted shielded pairs assumed:
8.3.1 1200 baud: .06uf or 2500 feet, whichever comes first.
8.3.4 Lines cannot be run with 120 VAC or loads greater than 5 amps. Exception is power for unit.
8.4 For Simplex Colorgraphics, the RS232 Signal Ground Cannot be run in the same wire pair as
the Receive or Transmit signal. DO NOT use the drain wire or shield for the Signal Ground.
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9. RS232 Connections (4010-9811/9812)
9.1 For Simplex approved DC Printers (DC power from a power supply remote to the printer) 2
ohms total loop resistance. This results in maximum wire pair distances of 150 feet for 18AWG, 250
feet for 16AWG, 395 feet for 14AWG and 635 feet for 12AWG.
9.2 For Simplex approved CRT's, 120 VAC printers and printers (DC power from a power supply
next to the printer) 4 wires are required for a CRT and 3 for a printer.
9.2.1 1200 baud: .042uF or 1300 feet, whichever comes first.
9.2.7 Lines cannot be run with 120 VAC or loads greater than 5 amps. Exception is power for unit.
10. 2120 Connections (4100-0112, -0113)
10.1 2120 Connection - Refer to field wiring 900-036 section II Communication lines
(trunk facility - Bmux to transponders).
11. Power Connections To Remote Devices
11.1 MAPNET II ZAM Power - CDT Distributed Power Supply.
11.1.1 5 amps max. output, 28 Vdc filtered and regulated.
11.1.2 CDT power supply signal output may be used to power ZAMS, 8 amps max. output,
28vdc unregulated, filtered.
11.1.3 12 AWG maximum.
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11.1.4 MAPNET II ZAM Power Wiring
11.1.4.1 Monitor ZAMS with two wire smoke detectors or DC 4 wire detector zams. One
way distance (2 conductor cable). Table 9 and Table 10 columns 2 & 3 will give maximum one
way distance of power run.
11.1.4.1.1 To determine distance calculate total alarm current and find in table. Get wire distance
from corresponding column (12 or 14 AWG wire).
11.1.4.1.2 If longer distances are required, the alarm load current must be broken up. A distributed
power supply must be used to supply part of the alarm current.
11.1.4.2 Monitor ZAMS with dry contacts. One way distance (2 conductor cable). Table 9 and
Table 10 columns 4 & 5 will give maximum one way distance of power run.
11.1.4.2.1 To determine distance see 11.1.4.1.1
11.1.4.2.2 If longer distances are required see 11.1.4.1.2
11.1.4.3 Control ZAMS, one way distance (2 conductor cable). Table 9 and Table 10
columns 6 & 7 will give maximum one way distance of power run.
11.1.4.3.1 To determine distance see 11.1.4.1.1
11.1.4.3.2 If longer distances are required see 11.1.4.1.2
11.2 IDNet Monitor ZAM POWER Wiring
11.2.1 Maximum allowable line drop: 1.5 volts.
11.2.2 One way distance is dependent on total current. Maximum Distance is 2500 feet.
11.2.2.1 Distance Calculation

D=K/(total current)
D=Distance of wire pair in feet

K=Constant (below)
12 AWG K = 400
14 AWG K = 259
16 AWG K = 164
18 AWG K = 108
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11.3 Bused Power to 4100 slaves talking through the Remote Annunciator Interface (RAI) or
Remote Unit Interface (RUI).
NOTE this does not apply if there is a remote power supply (4100-0117) in the same box
powering these boards.
11.3.2 4100 Expansion Supply (4100-0108) or 4100 Remote Power supply (4100-0117)
11.3.2.1 (4100-0108) 8 amps maximum, 24vdc, filtered only.
11.3.2.2 (4100-0117) 8 amps maximum,28vdc, regulated/filtered.
11.3.2.2.1 If 12vdc option is used (4100-0119) 6.9 amps maximum. (The 4 amp output used to
power the 12v converter is derated to 2.9 amps).
11.3.2.3 12 AWG maximum. (terminal spec.)
11.3.2.4 One way distance is dependent on total current.
11.3.2.4.1 Distance Calculation

D=K/(total current)
D=Distance of wire pair in feet

K=Constant (below)
12 AWG K = 469
14 AWG K = 300
16 AWG K = 183
18 AWG K = 117
11.3.2.5 Total distances of parallel runs cannot exceed 11.3.2.4.1
11.3.2.6 Power lines cannot be run with voltage exceeding 300vac or loads greater than 20 amps.
11.4 12vdc Power Option (4100-0119) Security Device Power
11.4.2 2.0 amps maximum
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11.4.2.1 12 AWG maximum. (terminal spec.)
11.4.2.2 One way distance is dependent on total current.
11.4.2.2.1 Distance Calculation

D=K/(total current)
D = Distance of wire pair in feet.

K = Constant (below)
12 AWG K = 377
14 AWG K = 237
16 AWG K = 149
18 AWG K = 93
11.4.2.3 Total distances of parallel runs cannot exceed 11.4.2.2.1
11.4.2.4 Power lines cannot be run with voltage exceeding 300vac or loads greater than 20 amps.
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Total Monitor ZAM for Fire Monitor ZAM for use Control ZAM
Alarm Alarm Use Only with dry contacts
Current
(amps) Maximum Distance (feet)
14AWG 12AWG 14AWG 12AWG 14AWG 12AWG
.120 2316 3683 10554 16782 5609 8920
.240 1152 1832 5267 8375 2805 4460
.360 772 1227 3520 5598 1869 2972
.480 578 919 2634 4188 1402 2229
.600 464 736 2113 3360 1122 1785
.720 384 610 1760 2799 934 1486
.840 330 525 1509 2399 800 1272
.960 289 459 1321 2100 700 1114
1.080 257 409 1196 1864 623 991
1.200 232 368 1094 1678 560 892
1.320 209 333 960 1526 509 809
1.440 193 306 880 1398 467 743
1.560 178 283 812 1290 431 686
1.680 165 262 752 1196 400 636
1.800 154 245 705 1120 374 595
1.920 144 229 659 1048 350 557
2.000 136 217 634 1007 336 528
2.250 120 190 562 897 298 484
2.500 110 176 504 806 267 428
2.750 100 160 465 740 248 392
Table 9 ZAM Power Wiring: (.120-2.75 Amps)
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Total Monitor ZAM for Fire Monitor ZAM for use Control ZAM
Alarm Alarm Use Only with dry contacts
Current
(amps) Maximum Distance (feet)
14AWG 12AWG 14AWG 12AWG 14AWG 12AWG
3.000 92 147 422 670 224 356
3.250 85 136 390 620 206 328
3.500 79 125 362 576 192 305
3.750 74 117 339 541 180 284
4.000 69 110 317 507 168 269
4.250 65 104 299 477 158 250
4.500 61 98 281 447 149 237
4.750 58 92 267 425 140 223
5.000 55 88 253 403 134 214
5.250 53 84 241 384 128 204
5.500 50 80 230 366 122 195
5.750 48 77 220 350 117 186
6.000 46 74 211 336 112 179
6.250 44 71 203 322 108 171
6.500 43 68 195 310 103 165
6.750 41 65 188 299 100 159
7.000 40 63 181 288 96 153
7.250 38 61 175 278 93 148
7.500 37 59 169 269 90 143
7.750 36 57 163 260 87 138
8.000 35 55 158 252 84 134
Table 10 ZAM Power Wiring: (3.000-8.000Amps)
12. Audio and Phone Wiring
12.1 Maximum allowable voltages in same conduit are 70Vrms or 30vdc in metallic conduit or with
shielded cable.
12.2 Speaker circuit wiring
12.2.1 Twisted pair required, #18 AWG minimum.
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12.2.1.1 If speaker circuits are run with RAI, RUI or MAPNET, then twisted shielded wire is
required.
12.2.1.2 If speaker circuits are with high intensity (100 candela) DC strobes (4904-9104,-9105),
then twisted shielded wire is required.
12.2.1.3 Speaker circuits which are run in the same conduit with other speaker circuits that are
playing different messages require shielded twisted pair.
12.2.1.4 Connect drain wire to amplifier 0v.
12.2.2 Speaker circuit wiring distances
12.2.2.1 Refer to tables Error! Reference source not found. through Table 6
12.3 Audio riser wiring
12.3.1 Twisted shielded pair required, #18 AWG minimum.
12.3.2 Maximum Distance 10,000 ft with #18 AWG.
12.3.3 Three or more systems tied together via the Audio Controller Network inputs require
the use of a 4120-9800 Audio Isolator assembly at each remote Audio Controller
Network input.
12.4 Music wiring
12.4.1 Twisted shielded pair required, #20 AWG minimum.
12.4.1.1 Connect drain wire to amplifier 0v.
12.4.2 Maximum signal input = 1 volts peak to peak (350mv RMS).
12.4.3 Minimum signal input = .43 volts peak to peak (150mv RMS).
12.4.4 Maximum distance from tuner to audio system is 2000 feet.
12.5 Phone circuit wiring.
12.5.1 Twisted shielded pair required. Connect drain wire to system 0v.
12.5.2 Maximum ratings
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12.5.2.1 Phone circuit distances (one way).
7500 ft. with #18 AWG

12.5.2.2 Maximum of 6 phones on line at one time (includes master phone).
12.6 Remote Microphone
12.6.1 Maximum one way distance 4500 feet, 18 AWG minimum.
12.6.1.1 Twisted shielded pair required for microphone and two 18 AWG minimum wires for
"push to talk" (total 5 conductors).
13. TRUEALERT
TrueAlert Signaling Line Circuits
This section gives recommendations for wiring TrueAlert ciruits. Refer to the Field Wiring
Drawing for the TrueAlert controller that you are using for wire size and length limitations due to
circuit style, alarm current loading, and communication circuit unit loading. If there is conflict
between these recommendations and the TrueAlert controller Field Wiring Drawing requirements,
Then the FWD takes precedence.
13.1 Standard Circuit Wiring

The preferred media for TrueAlert circuits is unshielded twisted pair (UTP) wiring. This wiring
must have a capacitive rating of less than 60pf/ft and minimum 3 twists (turns) per foot.
The insulation rating must be appropriate for the application.
When TrueAlert circuits are run on UTP in conduit with other fire alarm circuits, then
those circuits must adhere to the following:
[IDNet / MAPNET II] circuits-

these circuits must be twisted shielded pair when multiple IDNet/MAPNET II
circuits share the same conduit with the TrueAlert crircuits;
if a single IDNet/MAPNET II circuit, then this circuit must be twisted shielded
pair when the shared conduit length exceeds 1000’.
[RUI / RAI / RS232] circuits-

these circuits must be twisted shielded pair when the shared conduit length
exceeds 250’.
[Wired Network / Phone / Microphone / Music / Audio(25V/70Vrms)] circuits – must
be twisted shielded pair.
The shared distance specifications above include all T-Taps and wire branches for Style 4 (Class B).
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13.2 Un-controlled Impedance Wiring
Although TrueAlert circuits are intended to run twisted pair (controlled impedance) wiring,
some TrueAlert applications will wish to take advantage of existing wiring that is not twisted
pair. This is only allowed if both conductors of the TrueAlert circuit reside in the same metal
conduit, and only under the conditions listed in this section.
A single TrueAlert circuit may run on up to 1000’ feet of non-twisted pair wiring if that
TrueAlert circuit is the only active circuit in the conduit. This distance includes all T-Taps and
wire branches for Style 4 (Class B). This distance applies to the entire loop run (B terminals to
A terminals) for Style 6 (Class A).
The following recommendations apply to TrueAlert circuits run in conduit on non-paired wiring
with other circuits also on non-paired wiring the in the same conduit. Maximum shared
distances include all T-Taps and wire branches sharing the conduit with the other circuit(s) for
Style 4 (Class B) TrueAlert circuits.
A TrueAlert circuit with another TrueAlert circuit(s) – 500’ max wire run length shared
with any combination of the other circuit(s). Maximum 3 total circuits in the conduit.
A TrueAlert circuit with IDNet/MAPNET II circuits – 250’ max length shared with any
combination of the other circuit(s). Maximum 3 TrueAlert circuits and 1
IDNet/MAPNET circuit in the conduit.
A TrueAlert circuit with Simplex Fire Alarm NAC (24V/2Amp) loaded with Strobes,
Horns, Doorholders, or Incandescent bulb loads – 500’ max wire run length shared with
any combination of the other circuit(s). Maximum 3 total circuits in the conduit.
A TrueAlert circuit with a 120Vac circuit with max 100VA load – 500’
max wire run length shared with the 120Vac circuit. Maximum 3
TrueAlert circuits and 1 120Vac circuit in the conduit.
No other circuit combinations are recommended when operating TrueAlert circuits on non-
paired wiring.
13.3 Shielded Wiring
TrueAlert SLCs may be wired using shielded twisted pair cable provided that the rules of section 13.1
are followed, and the following additional conditions are met.
1) The shielded cable only contains a single active wire pair: the TrueAlert SLC. The cable
may contain other wire pairs enclosed by the shield only if those pairs are disconnected
from any electrical signal generator.
2) Shielded twisted pair (STP) and un-shielded twisted pair (UTP) are not mixed on the same
TrueAlert SLC.
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3) The shields of all branches, T-taps, or the entire Class A loop must be connected to the
negative return of the circuit at the TrueAlert controller. Note that each end of the shielded
Class A loop is connected to the B(-) and A(-) terminals, respectively. The only exception
to this is described in Transient Suppression section 1.7.4.
4) The 10,000 foot total cable rating is limited to STP cable with a maximum capacitive rating
of 60pf/ft between a conductor and both the other conductor(s) and the shield. Where the
60pf/ft specification is exceeded, the total cable rating must be de-rated by the fraction
formed by 60/(per foot cap. rating). For instance, a cable rated 100 pf/ft decreases the total
foot cable rating of that TrueAlert SLC to 10,000 x 60/100, or 6,000 feet.

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FIELD WIRING SPECIFICATIONS

REVISION DATE ECO DESCRIPTION

APPROVAL: C. MOTYKA DATE: 3/20/92

1. PRECAUTIONS FOR WIRING ................................................................................................................................. 4

3. INITIATING DEVICE WIRING. ............................................................................................................................. 14

4. SIGNAL CIRCUIT AND CONTROL RELAY CONTACT WIRING .................................................................. 15

5. 24 POINT I/O (4100-0302) ......................................................................................................................................... 20

6. 24 POINT I/O (4605-8401/8402) ................................................................................................................................ 20

7. GRAPHIC SCU/RCU (4602-7101) ............................................................................................................................ 21

8. RS232 CONNECTIONS (4100-0112, -0113) ............................................................................................................ 21

9. RS232 CONNECTIONS (4010-9811/9812)............................................................................................................... 22

10. 2120 CONNECTIONS (4100-0112, -0113)................................................................................................................ 22

11. POWER CONNECTIONS TO REMOTE DEVICES ............................................................................................. 22

12. AUDIO AND PHONE WIRING................................................................................................................................ 27

TABLE 1 4120 NETWORK: MAXIMUM TRANSMISSION DISTANCES, “WIRED” NETWORK.................................................. 12

1. Precautions for Wiring

1.2 If shielded wire is used the following must be observed:

1.6 Only system wiring can be run in the same conduit.

1.7.1 Twisted shielded cable must be used.

1.7.1.1 Ground the cable shield at the source only.

1.7.3.2 <deleted on REV C>

1.7.3.3.1 Must be as short as possible.

1.7.3.3.3 Must have a DC resistance of less than 0.1 ohm.

1.7.3.3.4 Must not be longer than 25 feet.

1.7.3.3.5 Must not be enclosed in metallic conduit.

1.7.3.3.6 <deleted on REV C>.

1.7.4 Transient Suppression

1.7.4.1.1 RAI (4100-0303), MAPNET II (4100-0110), 4100 RUI(4100-0304):

1.7.4.1.2 4120 Network: Simplex model # 2081-9044

1.7.4.1.4 4100 City Circuits:

1.7.4.1.4.1 Polarity Reversing: Simplex # 2081-9045

1.7.4.1.4.2 Local Energy: Simplex 2081-9044 (1 km (3270 ft) Max.)

1.7.4.1.7 4010 City Circuits:

1.7.4.1.7.1 Polarity Reversing:

1.7.4.1.7.2 Local Energy:

1.7.4.2.1 4100 Phone/Audio Risers: Simplex model # 2081-9027

1.7.4.2.2 MAPNET MONITOR ZAM zone connections: Simplex model # 2081-9027

1.7.4.2.3 MAPNET MONITOR ZAM zone connections: Simplex model # 2081-9027

1.7.4.2.3 Signal/Audio Circuits: Simplex model # 2081-9028

1.7.4.2.4 <Deleted on an earlier Rev>

1.7.4.2.5 <Deleted on an earlier Rev>

1.7.4.2.6 4100 Monitor points: Simplex model # 2081-9027

1.7.4.2.7 IDNet MONITOR ZAM IDC: Simplex model # 2081-9044

1.7.4.2.8 IDNet SUPERVISED IAM ZONE: Simplex model # 2081-9044

2.4.1 MAPNET: Audio riser wiring must be twisted shielded pair.

2.4.4 IDNet: Audio riser wiring must be twisted shielded pair.

2.4.5 N2 Comm: Audio riser wiring must be twisted shielded pair.

2.5 Firefighter’s Telephone wiring must be twisted shielded pair.

2.6 <deleted on REV I>.

2.10.2 Maximum line length (18 AWG or larger pair)

2.10.2.1.1 10,000 feet maximum total if T-tapping is done.

2.11 4100 MAPNET II & IDNet unique requirements.

Maximum length for ONE continuous IDNet run:

2.11.4.1 Communication lines shall be twisted, shielded pair.

2.11.4.2 MAPNET/IDNet shall be twisted, shielded pair.

2.11.4.3 MAPNET/IDNet and Comm lines shall be twisted, shielded pair.

2.11.6 Use of MAPNET/IDNet in conduit with another MAPNET/IDNet channel:

2.11.6.3 Consult sales engineering for retrofit applications.

2.11.7 Use of MAPNET I devices on MAPNET II channel:

2.12.1 Copper Line Characteristics

No T-tapping of the Network conductors is allowed. Network wiring is point-to-point only.

Maximum wiring distance

Communication 18 Gauge TSP Wire. (Maximum 24 Gauge TP Wire. (Maximum