4100/4120-0136 and 4100-6045

Fire Alarm Controls Decoder Module

Installation Instructions
Overview This publication describes the installation and operation of the Simplex 4100/4120-0136 and
4100-6045 Decoder Module.

The decoder module is field-programmed to recognize the codes of the devices that it will
monitor. It appears as two adjacent MAPNET II channels on the 4100 bus, and reports recognized
codes to the 4100 master controller as if the coded devices were addressable MAPNET II
MBZAM devices. A maximum of five decoder modules are allowed, providing that the system
point capacity is not exceeded.

Inspecting Contents Upon unpacking your Simplex product, inspect the contents of the carton for shipping damage. If
of Shipment damage is apparent, immediately file a claim with the carrier and notify your Simplex product
supplier.

Related • Field Wiring Diagram for 4100 Power Limited (841-731) or,
Documentation • Field Wiring Diagram for 4100 Non Power Limited (841-995)
• 4100ES Fire Alarm System Installation Guide (574-848)

In this Publication This publication discusses the following topics:

Topic See Page #

Cautions and Warnings 2
Introduction to the Decoder Module 3
How the Decoder Works 5
Configuring the Module 10
Installing the Decoder Assembly into Back Boxes 14
Wiring Guidelines 15
Field Wiring 19
Labels 22
Device Programming 23
LCD Messages 28

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Cautions and Warnings

ELECTRICAL HAZARD - Disconnect electrical field power when making any internal adjust-
ments or repairs. All repairs should be performed by a representative or authorized agent of
your local Simplex product supplier.

STATIC HAZARD - Static electricity can damage components. Handle as follows:

• Ground yourself before opening or installing components.
• Prior to installation, keep components wrapped in anti-static material at all times.

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Introduction to the Decoder Module

Overview The decoder module is a 4100-family slave card. It uses six inches of mounting space, and
requires a connection to the 4100 POWER and COMM buses, either by harness from an adjacent
bay, or from the P1 edge connector and an adjacent card on the bus. Figure 1, below, is an
illustration of the decoder module.

JW 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8

SW8 J1 SW9

TB3

LED1

DS1 TB2

SW1

TB1

SW2 SW3- JW2, 3

SW7
Figure 1. Decoder Module (565-270)

LED and LCD LED 1. Lights during initialization until communications are established with the 4100 Master
and whenever communications are lost with the Master.

DS 1. 16-character, 2-line LCD that is used in programming the decoder module. Potentiometer
R1 is used to adjust the LCD contrast for best viewing.

Specifications Refer to Table 1 for electrical and environmental requirements.

Table 1. Specifications

Description Specification
Input Voltage Range 19 VDC to 33 VDC
Remote Location Connections 24 VDC and 2-wire RUI communications
Current 85 mA Supervisory, 163 mA Alarm
100 ms minimum, with repetition tolerance of ±
Code Pulse Timing
25%
Digit Space 1.25 to 5 times digit pulse
Round Space > maximum digit space < 12.3 seconds
Temperature 32° to 120° F (0° to 49° C)
93% non-condensing relative humidity at 90° F
Humidity
(32° C)

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Introduction to the Decoder Module, Continued

Terminal Blocks TB1 and TB2 = Connection to coded stations or relay contacts.

TB3 = Power and RUI Connections

TB3-1 = RUI+
TB3-2 = RUI-
TB3-3 = RUI+
TB3-4 = RUI-
TB3-5 = +24 V
TB 3-6 = +24 V
TB3-7 =0V
TB3-8 =0V

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How the Decoder Works

Decoding Coded Many types of coded initiating devices can be encountered in retrofit applications. These devices
Initiating Devices include electromechanical code wheel-type pull stations and flow switches, through
microprocessor-controlled electronic devices.

Since the operation of the newer microprocessor-controlled coded devices is usually intended to
mimic the operation of the earlier-generation devices, decoding rules can be defined that will
allow the decoder to dynamically interpret incoming codes from such devices as well.

Coder Operation and A CODE is a series of ON and OFF signals that represent the physical location of an alarm signal.
Terminology The code is intended to be interpreted by a person listening to an alarm bell, with each sounding of
the bell being counted as part of a code digit.

A CODE PULSE is the ON signal, and is represented as a single sounding of the alarm bell. The
interval between code pulses is a PULSE SPACE.

A CODE DIGIT is made up of a series of code pulses and pulse spaces that can be audibly
recognized as a digit. The space between code digits, or DIGIT SPACE, must be audibly
recognized as longer than the pulse time. A combination of code digits and digit spaces make up
the code. A code can consist of from one to six digits. (For example, Alarm Code 3-7-2.)

An Alarm Code is repeated three or four times; each repetition is termed one CODE ROUND.
The ROUND SPACE is the pause between successive code rounds, and must be audibly
recognized as longer than the digit space.

A VALID CODE is defined as two successive code rounds that are stored in the decoder
nonvolatile EEPROM memory. An UNRECOGNIZED CODE is defined as two successive code
rounds that are not stored in the decoder memory, or part of a code that is interrupted by another
code. If a code “hangs” after coding starts, and transmits either a continuous pulse or space (more
than 12.5 seconds), the decoder will interpret this fault as an UNRECOGNIZED CODE. A
CODER TROUBLE is defined as a single round of a recognized code, not followed by another
code.

Coders can be wired in a manner termed Non-Interferent Serial (NIS), which results in coders
electrically “closer” to the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) being able to interrupt coders
“further away” in the transmission of their code. This will occur if, after a “distant” coder goes
into alarm, a coder “closer” to the panel comes into alarm. The closer coder will interrupt the
coder further away, and prevent the decoder from recognizing the distant coder’s code.

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How the Decoder Works, Continued

Coder Timing and The decoder determines valid timing for a received code based on a minimum pulse duration, and
Rules uses a series of rules to differentiate between the various code elements. These rules are briefly
listed in the following paragraphs.

The scan rate for decoder inputs is 50 mS. The minimum pulse of space recognized is 100 mS, or
two scans.

A code may consist of one to six digits. However, the code is limited in that it must fit on a
16-character line. If a code is six digits in length, at least one digit must consist of only one
character. The largest digit recognized by the decoder is 15. Zero is not a valid digit. In addition,
the following codes must be entered into the decoder as a “single-digit” code.

Table 2. Code Conversion

Actual Code Code Entered in decoder

1-1 2
1-1-1 3
1-1-1-1 4
1-1-1-1-1 5
1-1-1-1-1-1 6

The following definitions apply specifically to the decoder.

Code Pulse: A pulse of 100 mS (minimum duration), or one

sounding of the bell.
Pulse Space: A pulse space of 100 mS (minimum duration), or the
pause between soundings.
Code Digit: A code digit consists of 1 to 15 code pulses, separated
by pulse spaces.
Digit Space: The pause between digits.
Code Round: A single transmission of all code digits
Round Space: The pause between code rounds; greater than the
maximum digit space, but less than 12.5 seconds.

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How the Decoder Works, Continued

Coder Timing and One complete round of a code is shown in Figure 1. The various parts of the code are labeled, and
Rules the code is identified as 2-3-2.

Figure 2. ON/OFF Pulse Train Code Round

Leading Edge There is a second type of pulse train that is prevalent with coded initiating devices that does not
Detection correspond to the simple “ON/OFF” type. This pulse train system is used with single stroke
devices, and therefore does not have the “OFF” times required to determine the difference
between pulses, digits, and rounds.

The determining factor with this pulse train system is the time between leading edge transitions
from low to high. The pulse train in this equipment goes high with the first code digit pulse, and
stays high until 200 mS before the next sounding. The positive transition results in the sounding of
the alarm bell. A “leading edge” pulse train corresponding to the code 2-3-2 is shown in Figure 2.

Figure 3. Leading Edge Pulse Train Code Round

The way to decode this pulse train is to measure the time between the leading edges (or positive
transitions) of pulses in this train. After the final sounding of the alarm bell, the equipment
holds the line high for two to three seconds, and then returns the line to its “normal” low state. The
decoder module uses this leading edge detection method.

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How the Decoder Works, Continued

Decoder The hardware interface for programming the decoder consists of a 2-line by 16-character LCD,
Programming 6 push-button switches, and a 2-position slide switch. One slide switch position is used for
Interface “Program” mode; the other position is used for “Normal” mode. The labels and functions of the
six push-button switches are:

LEFT Move cursor left

RIGHT Move cursor right
INC Place cursor under number and press to increment
DEC Place cursor under number and press to decrement
ENTER Press to enter data
MODE Press to toggle between “Clear all Codes” and “Program Codes”

The LCD displays information pertinent to the device being programmed or decoded. The device
addresses are stored in the EPROM, providing nonvolatile storage of the site-programmed data.

Decoding the Coder Each decoder can monitor up to eight coder loops. The coders operate much like fire alarm zone
Loops circuits, and supervise for open circuit troubles. There are two methods of monitoring coder
outputs.

• Monitoring Method One – Monitor normally-open (N.O.) contacts per loop,

and supervise wiring to a 3.3 K end-of-line (EOL)
resistor harness across the relay contacts.
• Monitoring Method Two – Directly monitor the coder loop.

In Method One, the loop monitors a set of dry contacts that track coded station output. The N.O.
contacts are wired across the zone, and contact closure is monitored to decode the pulses. Figure 3
illustrates Monitoring Method One.

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Figure 4. Monitoring Method One

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Decoding the Coder In Method Two, the decoder acts as the “monitor zone” for the loop. A critical limit with this
Loops method is that the line resistance from the “plus” loop output to the “return” must not exceed 800
Ohms through any alarm contact on the loop. This 800-Ohm limit includes line resistance to the
contact plus contact resistance plus line resistance back to the panel. It cannot be assumed that the
further away the coder is from the panel, the higher the resistance. It is very possible that a coder
close to the panel has contact resistance that exceeds the wire resistance. Some coder contacts may
have high “ON” resistance, especially after having been used in AC loop applications. These
contacts can be rubbed/polished to remove carbon buildup or oxide coating, and thus lower
contact resistance. Figure 4 illustrates Monitoring Method Two.

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Figure 5. Monitoring Method Two

Note: If you determine that the coder contacts cannot be used for direct connection,
use Monitoring Method One.

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Configuring the Module

Overview This section describes how to configure the decoder module using the various DIP switches and
on-board jumpers.

Programming SW1 – Program/Normal Switch

Switches
• Up = Program mode (allows codes of the stations connected to the decoder to be entered).
While in this mode, alarm reporting is disabled, and a “MAPNET Communications Failure”
message is indicated at the 4100 front panel.
• Down = NORMAL mode (enables Alarm Decoding and reporting).

SW2 – SW7
Push button switches used in programming the decoder.
Table 3. Programming Switches

Switch Function Switch Function

SW2 Selects programming mode SW5 Increment Key
SW3 Move Left SW6 Decrement Key
SW4 Move Right SW7 Enter Key

Note: All of the following must agree:

• The binary value of switch positions SW8-2 through SW8-8 (see next
paragraph).
• Card address as shown on motherboard’s address label.
• Card address as determined by the Programming Unit.

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Configuring the Module, Continued

Setting the Device SW8

Address and Baud The decoder takes two addresses on the 4100 bus. The first address is set with the decoder’s 8-bit
Rate base address DIP switch, SW8. The second address is automatically set one higher than the first
address. All coded station alarm and trouble messages are reported to the panel as MAPNET II
device states.

Switch SW8 on the 4100 decoder is a bank of eight DIP switches. From left to right (see Figure
11, below) these switches are designated as SW1-1 through SW1-8. The function of these
switches is as follows:

• SW8-1. This switch sets the baud rate for the internal 4100 communications line running
between the card and the 4100 CPU. Set this switch to ON.

• SW8-2 through SW8-8. These switches set the card’s address within the 4100 FACP.
Refer to Table 2 for a complete list of the switch settings for all of the possible card addresses.

Note: You must set these switches to the value assigned to the card by the 4100
Programmer.

FigureTag FD4-037-01
4100 Comm. Baud Rate. DIP Switches SW8-2 through
Switch (SW8-1) SW8-8 set the Card Address.
Must Be Set to ON Figure shows an Address of 3.

OFF

ON

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Figure 6. DIP Switch SW8

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Configuring the Module, Continued

Setting the Device

Address and Baud
Rate Table 4. Card Address Switch Settings

Address SW 2-2 SW 2-3 SW 2-4 SW 2-5 SW 2-6 SW 2-7 SW 2-8 Address SW 2-2 SW 2-3 SW 2-4 SW 2-5 SW 2-6 SW 2-7 SW 2-8
1 ON ON ON ON ON ON OFF 61 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
2 ON ON ON ON ON OFF ON 62 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON
3 ON ON ON ON ON OFF OFF 63 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
4 ON ON ON ON OFF ON ON 64 OFF ON ON ON ON ON ON
5 ON ON ON ON OFF ON OFF 65 OFF ON ON ON ON ON OFF
6 ON ON ON ON OFF OFF ON 66 OFF ON ON ON ON OFF ON
7 ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF 67 OFF ON ON ON ON OFF OFF
8 ON ON ON OFF ON ON ON 68 OFF ON ON ON OFF ON ON
9 ON ON ON OFF ON ON OFF 69 OFF ON ON ON OFF ON OFF
10 ON ON ON OFF ON OFF ON 70 OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF ON
11 ON ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF 71 OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF
12 ON ON ON OFF OFF ON ON 72 OFF ON ON OFF ON ON ON
13 ON ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF 73 OFF ON ON OFF ON ON OFF
14 ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON 74 OFF ON ON OFF ON OFF ON
15 ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF 75 OFF ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF
16 ON ON OFF ON ON ON ON 76 OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON
17 ON ON OFF ON ON ON OFF 77 OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF
18 ON ON OFF ON ON OFF ON 78 OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON
19 ON ON OFF ON ON OFF OFF 79 OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
20 ON ON OFF ON OFF ON ON 80 OFF ON OFF ON ON ON ON
21 ON ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF 81 OFF ON OFF ON ON ON OFF
22 ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF ON 82 OFF ON OFF ON ON OFF ON
23 ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF 83 OFF ON OFF ON ON OFF OFF
24 ON ON OFF OFF ON ON ON 84 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON ON
25 ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF 85 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
26 ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON 86 OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF ON
27 ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF 87 OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF
28 ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON ON 88 OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON ON
29 ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF 89 OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF
30 ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON 90 OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON
31 ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 91 OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF
32 ON OFF ON ON ON ON ON 92 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON ON
33 ON OFF ON ON ON ON OFF 93 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
34 ON OFF ON ON ON OFF ON 94 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON
35 ON OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF 95 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
36 ON OFF ON ON OFF ON ON 96 OFF OFF ON ON ON ON ON
37 ON OFF ON ON OFF ON OFF 97 OFF OFF ON ON ON ON OFF
38 ON OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON 98 OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF ON
39 ON OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF 99 OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF
40 ON OFF ON OFF ON ON ON 100 OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON ON
41 ON OFF ON OFF ON ON OFF 101 OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON OFF
42 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON 102 OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON
43 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF 103 OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF
44 ON OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON 104 OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON ON
45 ON OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF 105 OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON OFF
46 ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON 106 OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON
47 ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF 107 OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF
48 ON OFF OFF ON ON ON ON 108 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON
49 ON OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF 109 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF
50 ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON 110 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON
51 ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF 111 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
52 ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON 112 OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON
53 ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF 113 OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF
54 ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON 114 OFF OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON
55 ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF 115 OFF OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF
56 ON OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON 116 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON
57 ON OFF OFF OFF ON ON OFF 117 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF
58 ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON 118 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON
59 ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF 119 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF
60 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON

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Configuring the Module, Continued

Setting the SW9

Communications The decoder communicates with the panel via either the internal 4100 COMM Bus or RUI 2-wire
Type communications. The communications method is selected by DIP switch SW9, as shown in
Table 5.
Table 5. Communications Select Switch SW9 Configurations

DIP Switch Position RUI COMM 4100 COMM Bus

SW9-1 ON OFF
SW9-2 ON OFF
SW9-3 OFF ON
SW9-4 OFF ON

Jumpers JW1 and JW4 through JW8 = RAM selection

• JW1, JW4, JW5 installed, JW6 through JW8 removed 8K x 8I SRAM

• JW6 through JW8 installed, JW1, JW4, JW5 removed 32K x 8 or
128K x 8 SRAM

JW2, JW3 = ROM selection

• JW2 inserted, JW3 removed 32K x 8 EPROM (27C256)

• JW3 inserted, JW2 removed 64K x EPROM (27C512)

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Installing the Decoder Assembly into Back Boxes

Overview The decoder is a 4100-family “slave” card. It uses six inches of mounting space, and requires
connection to the 4100 POWER and COMM buses, either by harness from an adjacent bay, or
from the “P1” edge connector and an adjacent card on the bus. Decoders must be mounted to the
right of other slave cards, to facilitate access to the programming interface. When used on the
4100 bus, the decoder will take COMM and +24 V power from the P1 connector. When used in an
RUI application, two-wire COMM and +24 V power are connected to TB3.

The decoder module can be mounted to either 4100 Back Boxes (PID series 2975-91xx) or
4100U/4100ES Back Boxes (PID series 2975-94xx).

• The 4100/4120-0136 version is used for systems with 4100 Back Boxes (non-
4100U/4100ES).
• The 4100-6045 version is used for systems with 4100U/4100ES Back Boxes.

General Guidelines Review the following guidelines before mounting the assembly into the 4100 , 4100U, or 4100ES.

• If a power supply is installed in the bay, it must be installed on the far right of the bay
and any relay modules must be installed in the slots immediately to its left.
• Relay cards must be installed in the rightmost possible slots. This is necessary to allow
for the proper routing of non-power limited wiring (typically 120 VAC wiring), which
could be connected to a relay module.
• If a 4100/4120-0155 SDACT, 4100-6052 Event Reporting DACT, 4100-6053 Point
Reporting DACT, or a 4100/4120-0153 CCDACT is installed in the bay, it must be
installed in the far left or far right slot. Neither of these modules contains the J1 or P1
connectors, which are used to distribute power and communications to adjacent modules.

Non-4100U/4100ES Review the following guidelines before mounting the assembly into a 4100 system.
Guidelines
• Only the 4100/4120-0136 module with a 617-655 Mounting Plate can be mounted into a
4100 Back Box.
• The mounting plate takes up 6 inches of space in the bay.
• Master controller bay only: If the 575-274 Master Motherboard is used, it must be
installed in the leftmost position of this bay. If the 575-274 Master Motherboard is not
used, the CPU motherboard must be installed in the leftmost position of the bay.

4100U/4100ES Review the following guidelines and instructions before mounting the assembly into a
Guidelines 4100U/4100ES system.

• Only the 4100-6045 module can be mounted into a 4100U/4100ES Back Box.
• The mounting plate takes up 6 inches of space in the bay.

To mount in this type of bay, standoffs must be used. Follow the instructions below.

1. Screw four metal hollow threaded standoffs into the screwholes on the chassis.
2. Orient the motherboard with the connector labeled J1 on the right and the header labeled P1
on the left.
3. Secure the motherboard to the standoffs using four #6 torx screws and hex nuts.

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Wiring Guidelines

Overview This section contains guidelines for decoder field wiring.

General Guidelines Make sure these guidelines are accounted for before wiring:

• All wires must be between 12 and 18 AWG, or as the local code dictates.
- For one decoder, the maximum RUI wiring distance is 2,500 feet for 12 and 14
AWG, and 1,200 feet for 18 AWG.
- RUI communications lines must be 18 AWG, twisted shielded pairs with a maximum
length of 2,500 feet.
• RUI only: Communications line power: 32 VDC (max), 130 mA (max), 1200 or 9600 baud.
• RUI only: Power to the decoder must be from a power supply commoned to the main power
supply. Decoder power is 85 mA at 28.5 VDC (nominal), 90 mA at 28.5 VDC (max), no
loops shorted. Alarm current depends on the duty cycle of the coded station. Maximum
current with one loop shorted is 163 mA at 28.5 VDC.
• Coded station wiring only: Supervised circuit: 28.5 VDC, 8.6 mA.
• Coded station wiring only: Maximum current: 75 mA (shorted) at 28.5 VDC.
• Coded station wiring only: Do not connect any other devices to loops. Connect coded devices
or contacts only, to decoder loops.
• Coded station wiring only: 800 Ohms maximum resistance per loop, including through any
coder contact.
• All wiring is supervised.

• Conductors must test free of all grounds.

• All wiring must be done using copper conductors only, unless noted otherwise.
• If shielded wire is used,
- the metallic continuity of the shield must be maintained throughout the entire cable
length.
- the entire length of the cable must have a resistance greater than 1 Megohm to earth
ground.
• Underground wiring must be free of all water.
• In areas of high lightning activity, or in areas that have large power surges, the
2081-9027 Transient Suppressor should be used on monitor points (refer to 574-803).
• Wires must not be run through elevator shafts.
• Wires that run in plenum must be in conduit.
• Splicing is permitted. All spliced connections must either be soldered (resin-core solder),
crimped in metal sleeves, or encapsulated with an epoxy resin. When soldering or when
crimped metal sleeves are used, the junction must be insulated with UL-listed electrical
tape that is as sound as the original insulating jacket. Shield continuity must be
maintained throughout.
• A system ground must be provided for earth detection and lightning protection devices.
This connection must comply with approved earth detection per NFPA780.
• Only system wiring can be run together in the same conduit.

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Wiring Guidelines, Continued

General Guidelines • Contacts must be dry (no external voltage present) and suitable for use at 28.5 VDC,
8.8 mA supervisory, and at 75 mA when shorted across the initiating circuit.
• While only three devices are shown in the reference diagrams (Figure 7), the maximum
number allowed is determined by circuit resistance and decoding requirements.
• Exact wiring depends on the specific coding device in the circuit. Inspect the device and/or
the device wiring instructions for proper connections.

Figure 7. Decoder Installation Reference Diagrams

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Power-Limited Make sure these guidelines are accounted for before wiring for power-limited systems:
Guidelines
• Non-power limited field wiring (AC power, batteries, City connection) must be installed
and routed in the shaded areas shown in Figure 8.
• Power-limited field wiring must be installed and routed in the non-shaded areas shown in
Figure 8, with the exception of City wiring.
• Excess slack should be kept to a minimum inside the back box enclosure. The wiring
should be neatly dressed and bundled together using the wire ties provided with the
equipment. Anchor power-limited wiring to tie points, as shown in Figure 8.

CONDUIT ENTRANCE
FOR NON-POWER
CONDUIT ENTRANCE LIMITED WIRING
FOR POWER-LIMITED
WIRING

NON-POWER LIMITED
WIRING

POWER-LIMITED
WIRING

TIE POINT
(LOCATION MAY VARY)

Figure 8. Power-Limited Wiring

• Tie the wiring located between bays to the internal wiring troughs, if applicable.
• When powering remote units or switching power through relay contacts, power for these
circuits must be provided by a UPS-style power supply, the 4100-1108 Power Supply
(8A), or a power-limited power supply that listed for fire-protective signaling use.

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Wiring Guidelines, Continued

Power Limited • Auxiliary power only: In order to connect a circuit using power-limited wiring, the devices
Guidelines being powered must all be addressable, or a UL Listed EOL relay must be used to supervise the
circuit. Refer to Figure 9 for wiring directions for the EOL relay (the 2098-9739 Relay is used as
an example. Other UL-Listed EOL relays can be used, depending on the application).

Figure 9. The EOL Relay

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Field Wiring

Overview Refer to the instructions in this section to connect the decoder module to field wiring for RUI and
system devices.

RUI Style 4 (Class B) Before wiring, review the following guidelines:

• For one decoder, the maximum RUI wiring distance is 2,500 feet for 12 and 14 AWG,
and 1,200 feet for 18 AWG.
• RUI communications lines must be 18 AWG, twisted shielded pairs with a maximum
length of 2,500 feet.
• Communications line power: 32 VDC (max), 130 mA (max), 1200 or 9600 baud.
• Power to the decoder must be from a power supply commoned to the main power supply.
Decoder power is 85 mA at 28.5 VDC (nominal), 90 mA at 28.5 VDC (max), no loops
shorted. Alarm current depends on the duty cycle of the coded station. Maximum current with
one loop shorted is 163 mA at 28.5 VDC.

Use the instructions and figure below for Class B RUI wiring.

1. Make sure that SW9-1 and SW9-2 are ON, and that SW9-3 and SW9-4 are OFF.

2. Using the 733-716 Harness, connect to the “+” and “-“ RUI terminals as Figure 10 shows.

3. Complete the wiring connection as shown in Figure 10.

Figure 10. Decoder Module Wired RUI Style 4 (Class B)

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Field Wiring, Continued

RUI Style 6 (Class A) Before wiring, review the following guidelines:

• For one decoder, the maximum RUI wiring distance is 2,500 feet for 12 and 14 AWG,
and 1,200 feet for 18 AWG.
• RUI communications lines must be 18 AWG, twisted shielded pairs with a maximum
length of 2,500 feet.
• Communications line power: 32 VDC (max), 130 mA (max), 1200 or 9600 baud.
• Power to the decoder must be from a power supply commoned to the main power supply.
Decoder power is 85 mA at 28.5 VDC (nominal), 90 mA at 28.5 VDC (max), no loops
shorted. Alarm current depends on the duty cycle of the coded station. Maximum current with
one loop shorted is 163 mA at 28.5 VDC.

Use the instructions and figure below for Class A RUI wiring.

1. Make sure that SW9-1 and SW9-2 are ON, and that SW9-3 and SW9-4 are OFF.

2. Using the 733-716 Harness, complete the connections to the “+” and “-“ RUI terminals
as Figure 11 shows.

733-716

Figure 11. Decoder Module Wired RUI Style 6 (Class A)

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Field Wiring, Continued

Style B (Class B) Before wiring, review the following guidelines:

with Coded
Station/Contact • Supervised circuit: 28.5 VDC, 8.6 mA.
Wiring to Decoder
• Maximum current: 75 mA (shorted) at 28.5 VDC.
• Do not connect any other devices to loops. Connect coded devices or contacts only, to
decoder loops.
• 800 Ohms maximum resistance per loop, including through any coder contact.

Use Figure 12 below to connect Style B coded station/contact wiring.

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Figure 12. Decoder Module Style B (Class B) with Coded Station/Contact

Wiring to Decoder

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Overview The 4100 Programming Unit is used to program the coder devices so they are seen by the 4100
panel as Style B Monitor ZAM (MBZAM) points of any type (Alarm, Waterflow, and so on). The
Programming Unit is used to enter any desired custom labels for these points. It is recommended
that the custom label reflect each device’s code and/or physical location, as this custom label will
be displayed on the operator Interface Panel LCD should an Alarm or Trouble Condition occur.

Each decoder module is supplied with a set of labels that identify both the decoder’s place in the
system, and each coded station’s assigned MAPNET II address. A coded station usually has a
metal plate affixed to it which is stamped with the station code. Place the adhesive MAPNET II
address label next to this metal plate. Figure 13 shows the various labels associated with the
decoder.

Figure 13. Decoder Labels

Note: To match the Operator Interface Panel display, the Channel 10 label reads “MO”.

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Overview The decoder appears exactly like two 4100 MAPNET II cards to a 4100 Master Controller. The
decoder scans its eight loop inputs for alarm or trouble conditions and reports all status changes as
appropriate (e.g., an open loop is reported as if the condition were an open MAPNET II line).

Note: Programming of the decoder module is performed at the PCB level and should
be accomplished using standard ESD precautions.

Configuring the The 4100 Programming Unit “Card Configuration Editor” handles the decoder as if it were two
Programming Unit open MAPNET II cards (i.e., two open MAPNET II cards must be allocated for each decoder
module). A total of 250 devices may be assigned to the decoder, 125 on each of two MAPNET
channels. Each coder device is added as if it were an addressable “MBZAM” device on a open
MAPNET II channel. A custom label relative to the coder’s location and/or code must be entered
for each device.

Note: Due to programming considerations, device addresses 126 and 127 must be
used to report these conditions, even if a system has fewer than 125 devices.

Devices 126 and 127 must be programmed as MBZAM, alarm-type devices. The custom label for
Device 126 MUST be programmed with this label:

UNPROGRAMMED CODE

The custom label for Device 127 MUST be programmed with this label:

UNRECOGNIZED/INCOMPLETE CODE

Device numbers 126 and 127 are reserved so that the decoder can report an alarm should either a
received code not be programmed, or a code not be successfully transmitted.

Programming the When the decoder board is first powered up (with switch SW1 set up to the NORM [normal]
Decoder position), the board’s LCD display shows the following message:

DECODER STARTUP
in progress ....

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Programming the 1. Place switch SW1 in the <PROG> position (see Figure 1 for the location of SW1 if
Decoder necessary). The decoder LCD displays the code for the first device on the decoder’s first
MAPNET II channel.

CHNL A DEV 001

CODE 12-07-01

2. Press the <MODE> key. The display shows the following message.

PRESS “ENTER” TO
CLEAR ALL CODES

3. Press the <ENTER> key if you want to erase all of the codes previously entered. When you
press the <ENTER> key, the decoder responds with the following verification message.

VERIFY CLEAR
ALL CODES Y/N

Press the <ENTER> key if you want all of the codes cleared from the EPROM. As soon as
the <ENTER> key is pressed, the decoder LCD displays the screen for the first device on the
decoder’s first MAPNET II channel, as shown below. Skip ahead to step 4 if and after you
press the <ENTER> key.

CHNL A DEV 001

CODE

However, if you do not want to clear all the coded information, but rather want only to make
changes to some of the device codes, press the <MODE> key again. The LCD shows the
following message.

PRESS “ENTER” TO
PROGRAM CODES

Press the <ENTER> key. The decoder shows the screen for the first device on the decoder’s
first MAPNET II channel with the previously programmed device code, as shown below.

CHNL x DEV xxx

CODE

4. Select the desired channel by placing the cursor under the channel letter and pressing the
<INC> (Increment) key or <DEC> (Decrement) key.

Note: The decoder refers to its channels as “A” and “B”, since the MAPNET II channel
numbering information used by the 4100 panel is not available to the decoder.

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Programming the 5. Select the desired device address.

Decoder
Use the <RIGHT> key to move the cursor beneath the right-most digit of the device address.
Press either the <INC> or <DEC> key to select the desired address. For this example, the
device address is 125, as shown below.

CHNL A DEV 125

CODE

6. Select the desired device code.

Use the <RIGHT> key to move the cursor to the CODE position on the display. As soon as
the cursor is placed in the CODE position, the decoder shows the following display.

CHNL A DEV 125

CODE 00-

Note: The display now shows a dash after the left-most digit. The dash (or hyphen)
signifies the space between digits.
Use the <INC> and <DEC> keys to change the first pair of digits. The number under the
cursor can be incremented or decremented to program any valid code.

Note: While the range of the digit pair is from 00 to 15, a 00 code indicates that the
digits to the left of the 00 represent the complete code. Hence, the 00 digit pair
cannot be used as the first digit pair.
After you are satisfied with the first digit pair, press the <RIGHT> key, and program the
second pair of digits. Continue pressing the <RIGHT> key to obtain more digit pairs. Six digit
pairs are available for coding. However, due to space limitations, the sixth digit pair is
presented as a hexadecimal (HEX) number with a range of from 0 to F. (For example, the
number 12 in HEX is “C”.)

Note: Since a zero digit pair signifies that the digits to the left of that pair represent the
complete code, once you have selected a zero digit pair, you will be unable to
move the cursor to the right to obtain more digit pairs.

7. Store the selected code against the displayed address by pressing the <ENTER> key, and
cycle the display to the next address to be programmed.
8. Verify the codes that you’ve programmed against the Master List.
9. Attach the new code labels to the proper coded stations.
10. Verify that all codes are properly recognized after programming.
It is important that you verify the programmed codes against the Master List, and that the
paper labels are attached to the correct coded stations. Also, you should verify that all codes
are properly recognized after programming.

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Other Programming At any time during programming, you can access the Data Clear function by pressing the
Tips <MODE> key. If you press the <ENTER> key in response to the “Clear All Codes” screen, you
effectively start over. You do get a second chance, however. If you press the <ENTER> key, a
second message on the LCD display asks you to “VERIFY CLEAR ALL CODES”. If you select
“Y” with the cursor, all programming will be erased and you will be returned to the original LCD
display shown below.

CHNL A DEV 001

CODE

If extra devices are programmed (meaning that more codes are programmed at the decoder than
MBZAM devices are programmed in the 4100 Programming Unit), the decoder will accept the
programmed codes, but will report EXTRA MAPNET DEVICE troubles for all of the extra
points.

If the same code is programmed twice (meaning two addresses represent a single code), the
decoder indicates this error by displaying a “DUPLICATE CODE” message. For example, if you
enter a code for a device that is a duplicate of the code entered for Device A-001 and press the
<ENTER> key, the decoder responds with the message shown below.

DUPLICATE CODE.
SAME AS A-001_

You must either change the entry, or use the <INC> or <DEC> key to scroll to the other entry.

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Other Programming When all codes have been entered, return the unit to normal operation using the PROG/NORM
Tips switch, SW1. When you place switch SW1 in the NORM position, the decoder responds with the
message shown below.

SAVE CHANGES Y/N

Note that the cursor is below the “Y”. Pressing the <ENTER> key indicates acceptance of any
changes that you may have made while in program mode. The data stored in SRAM will now be
burned into the EEPROM. After this task is accomplished, the decoder will establish normal
communications with the 4100 Master Controller.

If you do not want to make the changes from this programming session, use the <RIGHT> key to
move the cursor beneath the “N”, and press the <ENTER> key. The decoder responds with the
message shown below.

EXIT WITHOUT SAVING

Y/N

The default position of the cursor is under the “Y”. If you respond by pressing the <ENTER> key,
the program changes that you made will be lost. The decoder will return to normal operation,
using the data previously stored in the EPROM.

If you want to save the changes from this programming session, use the <RIGHT> key to move
the cursor beneath the “N”, and press the <ENTER> key. The decoder responds with the initial
exit screen message shown below.

SAVE CHANGES Y/N

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Decoding a Code The decoder software will translate a received code to the appropriate MAPNET II device address,
and report the device state to the 4100 Master Controller. If two rounds of a code are received, and
that code is not stored in memory (not a programmed code), an alarm is indicated for Channel A,
Device 126. Device 126 is programmed at the 4100 Programming Unit as an alarm-type device
with the custom label “UNRECOGNIZED/INCOMPLETE CODE”. All alarms will be cleared on
reset. If a single round of code is received with no following codes, the decoder will report a
trouble against the appropriate MBZAM if the code is recognized, and against Channel A, Device
126 if the code is not known. The trouble will be indicated at the 4100 panel as an open circuit
trouble, and will clear on reset. As a code is processed, the decoder will display the message
shown below.

DECODING........
CODE

The decoder will display the Code digits when one round of the code has been received. After the
code is verified the decoder will display the point address and device code as shown below.

CHNL A-125 ALARM

12-7-1

The last received code will be displayed until system reset. If an UNPROGRAMMED code
(Device 126) is received, the decoder will transmit an Alarm to the 4100 panel against Device 126,
and the message “ALARM – UNKNOWN CODE” will be displayed on the decoder LCD. If a
single round of code is received, the display will be similar to the one shown below.

CHNL A-125 TBL

12-7-1

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4100 Operator The front panel operations relating to coded devices reported by the decoder module will be the
Interface Panel same as with MBZAM devices with few exceptions. Sample 4100 LCD displays for the Alarm,
Operation Trouble, and Disable states of a coded station are shown below.

CUSTOM LABEL (40 CHARACTER MAXIMUM)

FIRE MONITOR ZONE ALARM

CUSTOM LABEL (40 CHARACTER MAXIMUM)

FIRE MONITOR ZONE OPEN CIRCUIT TROUBLE

CUSTOM LABEL (40 CHARACTER MAXIMUM)

FIRE MONITOR ZONE DISABLE TROUBLE

The disable function is used to prevent a point from causing an alarm at the Operator Interface
Panel. A point that alarms while disabled will not be indicated as an alarm at the Operator
Interface Panel, but will be indicated on the decoder LCD. When the point is enabled from the
Operator Interface Panel, a 60-second timer will count down to zero. After the timer expires,
alarms from the coded stations are enabled.

Since the decoder is not actually communicating with the coded stations, some troubles associated
with MAPNET II communication errors are different, or not applicable. A “WRONG DEVICE”
trouble will be indicated if a coded station is not programmed as an MBZAM device. The “BAD
ANSWER” trouble is not applicable, and is not used. If a device is programmed in the 4100, but
no code is indicated at the decoder, a “NO ANSWER” trouble will be indicated for that device. If
devices are programmed at the decoder, but not at the 4100, an “EXTRA DEVICE” trouble will be
indicated for that decoder channel.

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