900 408

ES ALARM PANELS
WIRING AND HOOK-UP OPTIONS OVERVIEW
Document Number: 0900-408
Revision Date: 5/JULY/18
Revision Level: S
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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DATE DRN/ECO DESCRIPTION
A 03/08/2011 D11-0003 Initial Revision

B 05/12/2011 D11-0008 Clarify IDNet Conduit requirements (Section 7);
Add BNIC Section (#19) Modify wiring
chart(Section 20)
C 30-May-12 D12-0009 Added specifications for fiber optic cable, sections
8.2 & 12.1.
D 27-Aug-12 H12-0195 Added Isolator notes to General IDNet
Requirements. Secion 7.1.
E Oct-12-12 D12-0018 Removed section “TrueAlert non-addressable”, as it
was actually all specs for TrueAlert Addressable;
Added IDNAC wiring rules, IDNet1+ and RUI+
Added new modules for RUI+ and IDNAC
F 01-May-13 D13-0003 Add “RP NAC” to Glossary; update IDNet shielded,
UTP requirements in section 6.1
G 12-Jun-13 D13-0007 Changes per request of Product Management; Main
emphasis-consolidate shielded requirements into
section 19.
H 06-Jan-14 H13-0265 Add speaker ckt wiring capacitance specification to
Section 17.1 due to field issues with 70V NAA when
high capacitance wire is used.
J 3-June-14 H14-0089 Added references to IDNet 2+2 card
K 30-June-14 D14-0005 Misc changes per request. Removed redundant STP
statement in section 6.1; Added “Shielded” to title of
Table 19-1 and added note 4. Updated NAA
requirement in section 17.4; section 6.1 and 6.2
updated suppressor capacitance reference to “5.3”
Clarification of “Twisted” requirement in section
10.1.1 Add DAR to Supressor list table 5.1
L 25-Sep-14 H14-0182 Added references to 4007ES
Added note that RUI+ is not compatible with
RCU/SCU
M 21-Oct-14 H14-0216 Added note that 4007ES RUI wiring can be treated
like RUI+ wiring.
N 07-Apr-15 D15-0002 Added a footnote on RUI to treat 4007ES RUI the
same as RUI+ (this information is already in the
document but we wanted to make it easier to find).
Added specifications for uncontrolled impedance
mixed with 4100ES Audio to section 10.1.2
P 20-JAN-16 H16-0016 Add clarification of shield connections when using
IDNet2.
Q 10-Jan-17 H17-0010 Clarified IDNAC wiring to be twisted pair.
R 2-Apr-18 H18-0056 De-branded document. Removed “Simplex”.
S 5-July-18 D18-0006 Added 4120 Duplex Fiber media and ES Net wiring
specifications
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 SCOPE ................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2 GLOSSARY: ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
3 REFERENCES ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
4 PRECEDENCE ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
5 WIRING PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................... 6
5.1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 6
5.2 WIRING THAT LEAVES THE BUILDING ................................................................................................................ 7
5.3 TRANSIENT SUPPRESSION ................................................................................................................................... 7
5.3.1 Transient Suppression and AC power: ..................................................................................................... 8
5.3.2 Transient Suppression and Relay IAMs .................................................................................................... 9
6 IDNET COMMUNICATION LINES ................................................................................................................. 9
6.1 GENERAL IDNET REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 9
6.2 IDNET+ IDNET 2 AND IDNET 2+2 REQUIREMENTS (4100-3107, 4100-9108, 4007ES, 4010ES, 4100-3109,
4100-3110, AND 4010-9929) ........................................................................................................................................ 9
6.3 WIRING REQUIREMENTS FOR IDNET+ AND IDNET 2 IN CONDUIT WITH OTHER CIRCUITS ............................... 10
7 4120 NETWORK REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................... 10
7.1 COPPER LINE CHARACTERISTICS ...................................................................................................................... 10
7.2 FIBER OPTIC CABLE CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................................ 11
7.2.1 Dual Fiber Media Module ...................................................................................................................... 11
7.2.2 Duplex Fiber Media Module................................................................................................................... 12
7.3 FIBER OPTIC CABLE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................ 13
7.4 4120 MODEM REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................................... 14
7.4.1 Characteristics For Long Haul Leased Line Telephone Company Circuits ........................................... 14
7.4.2 Characteristics For Short Haul Twisted Pair Circuits ........................................................................... 14
8 ES NET NETWORK REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................... 14
8.1 ETHERNET LINE CHARACTERISTICS .................................................................................................................. 14
8.1.1 Connection to TSW ................................................................................................................................. 15
8.2 FIBER OPTIC CABLE CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................................ 15
8.2.1 Fiber Optic Cable Requirements ............................................................................................................ 16
8.3 DSL LINE CHARACTERISTICS ........................................................................................................................... 17
9 RUI ....................................................................................................................................................................... 18
10 RUI+ ..................................................................................................................................................................... 18
11 TRUEALERT ADDRESSABLE/IDNAC ......................................................................................................... 18
11.1.1 Standard Circuit Wiring..................................................................................................................... 18
11.1.2 Un-controlled Impedance Wiring....................................................................................................... 18
11.1.3 Shielded Wiring .................................................................................................................................. 19
12 FIBER OPTIC MULTIPLEX MODEM (4100-6063, -6064)........................................................................... 20
12.1 FIBER OPTIC CABLE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................... 20
13 INITIATING DEVICE WIRING. ..................................................................................................................... 21
13.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ZONE WIRING: .............................................................................................. 21
13.2 SPECIFIC WIRING REQUIREMENTS FOR DIFFERENT MONITOR CIRCUITS. ........................................................ 22
13.2.1 4100 monitor Zones ........................................................................................................................... 22
13.2.2 IDNet Monitor ZAM – Zone Wiring ................................................................................................... 22
13.2.3 Individual Addressable Modules (IAMs)............................................................................................ 22
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14 NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUIT AND CONTROL RELAY CONTACT WIRING ................... 22

15 24 POINT I/O (4100-0302, 4605-8401/8402) ..................................................................................................... 22
16 GRAPHIC SCU/RCU (4602-7101) .................................................................................................................... 23
17 RS232 CONNECTIONS (4100-6046, 4010-9918) ............................................................................................. 23
18 AUDIO AND PHONE WIRING ........................................................................................................................ 24
18.1 SPEAKER CIRCUIT WIRING ............................................................................................................................ 24
18.2 ANALOG AUDIO RISER WIRING ..................................................................................................................... 24
18.3 DIGITAL AUDIO RISER WIRING ..................................................................................................................... 24
18.4 MUSIC AND NON-ALARM PAGING WIRING (4100U) ...................................................................................... 25
18.5 FIREFIGHTER PHONE CIRCUIT WIRING (PHONE RISERS AND PHONE CIRCUITS) ............................................ 26
18.6 REMOTE MICROPHONE ................................................................................................................................. 26
19 BNIC ETHERNET ............................................................................................................................................. 26
20 SHIELDED WIRING REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................... 26
20.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................ 26
20.2 HOW TO USE TABLE 19-1 ............................................................................................................................. 27
TABLES
TABLE 5-1: SUPPRESSOR APPLICATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 8

TABLE 7-1: 4120 NETWORK: MAXIMUM TRANSMISSION DISTANCES, “WIRED” NETWORK .................................................... 11
TABLE 7-2: 4120 NETWORK: MAXIMUM DISTANCES, OPTICAL FIBER (DUAL FIBER MEDIA) ................................................. 11
TABLE 7-3: 4120 NETWORKS: MAXIMUM DISTANCES, OPTICAL FIBER (DUPLEX FIBER MEDIA) ............................................ 12
TABLE 7-4: MULTIMODE/SINGLE-MODE FIBER REQUIREMENTS – MEDIA MODULES ................................................................ 13
TABLE 8-1: ES NET NETWORK: MAXIMUM DISTANCES, OPTICAL FIBER ................................................................................ 16
TABLE 8-2: MULTIMODE/SINGLE-MODE FIBER REQUIREMENTS – MEDIA MODULES ................................................................ 16
TABLE 8-3: ES NET NETWORK: MAXIMUM TRANSMISSION DISTANCES, DSL MEDIA ............................................................ 17
TABLE 12-1: MULTI AND SINGLE-MODE FIBER REQUIREMENTS – MULTIPLEX MODEM ............................................................ 21
TABLE 20-1: SHIELDED WIRING REQUIREMENTS FOR MIXED CIRCUITS IN CONDUIT OR CLOSELY BUNDLED(3 ...................... 28
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1 Scope
This document describes wiring guidelines and restrictions for the field wiring applied to ES fire
alarm panels. It is intended to be a guide so that unusual or sophisticated applications not covered
by the field wiring drawings/installation instructions can be addressed and engineered. The
respective installation instructions define wiring distances and basic wiring requirements. It
supersedes 900-242, Field Wiring Specifications for Addressable Fire Alarm Panels. The 900-242
superseded the 900-082 Field Wiring Specifications for 4100 /4120/ 4010 Fire Alarm Panels.
Both the above mentioned documents may contain information applicable to this document.
The document is organized by circuit type, with a general guideline section in front. The intent is
that any fire panel that uses a circuit type would be covered by that section. For example, the
IDNet+ section would cover 4007ES, 4010ES IDNet and 4100 IDNet+ applications. Any panel
specific requirements will be delineated in the respective section.
All specifications are subject to local authority approval.
2 Glossary:
• 4100U: 4100 Upgrade. Successor to the 4100 Classic and 4100 Legacy system
• FWD: Field Wiring Drawings
• IDC: Initiating Device Circuit.
• IDNAC: 2nd generation addressable notification SLC (TrueAlert)
• IDNet: addressable SLC for up to 250 addressable devices.
• IDNet+: IDNet which is electrically isolated from internal panel electronics
• IDNet 2: 1 IDNet channel with 2 isolated loops.
• IDNet 2+2: 1 IDNet channel with 4 isolated loops
• NAC: Notification Appliance Circuit. Formerly called signal circuit.
• Audio NAC: A notification appliance circuit used to control conventional speakers
• RP (DC) NAC: Notification appliance circuit using only reverse polarity to activate
conventional DC appliances (e.g. horns, bells, strobes, etc)
• RUI: Remote Unit Interface. SLC for expanding 4100 communications to remote cabinets.
• RUI+ : an electrically isolated RUI SLC
• SLC: Signaling Line Circuit. Supervision by communications rather than fixed resistance.
• STP: Shielded Twisted Pair
• TrueAlert: a signaling line circuit with addressable Notification Appliances (TAA)
• UTP: Unshielded Twisted Pair
• Smart Sync: Control of horns and strobes on a single pair of wires.
.
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3 References
574-848 4100U/4100ES Installation Guide

0841-905 4009 Field Wiring Diagram
0842-068 4009 IDNet NAC Extender Field Wiring Diagram
0842-158 4009 TrueAlert Controller Field Wiring Diagram
0842-058 4010 Field Wiring Diagram
0842-063 4605 Annunciator Field Wiring Diagram
0842-073 IDNet Devices Field Wiring Diagram
0900-082 Field Wiring Specifications for 4100/4120/4010 Fire Alarm Panels
0900-225 4120 Leased Line Modem Communications
0900-242 Field Wiring Specifications for Addressable Fire Alarm Panels
0970-353 FS Wiring Specifications Test Plan
NFPA 70 National Electric Code

NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code
4 Precedence
• In the event of conflict between this document and local authorities, the local authorities
take precedence.
• In the event of conflict between this document and NFPA 70, National Electric Code, or
NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 70 and 72 take precedence.
• In the event of conflict between this document and the field wiring diagrams, Engineering
should be consulted.
• In the event of conflict between this document and 0900-242, Field Wiring Specifications
for Addressable Fire Alarm Panels, this document takes precedence. The 0900-242 has
been superseded effective with the release of this document.
5 Wiring Precautions
5.1 General Precautions
• All metallic wiring to have copper conductors.

• If shielded wire is used the following must be observed:
o Metallic continuity of the shield must be maintained throughout the entire length of
cable.
o The entire length of cable must have a resistance greater than 1 megohm to earth
ground.
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o For the 4007ES and IDNet2: Shielded wire is not recommended. If shielded wires
are present, cut and tape off the shield at each end to prevent it from coming in
contact with other components. Metallic continuity of the shield must be
maintained and insulated throughout the entire length of the cable.
All wiring must meet National Electrical Code (NFPA-70) requirements.
5.2 Wiring That Leaves the Building
• Twisted shielded cable must be used.

• Underground conduit must be dry. If there is any possibility of water in the conduit, direct
burial cable must be used.
• Conduits must not run directly into 4100U 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 and wiring.
• The I/O box must be mounted as close as practicable to the point where the conduit enters
the building.
• The appropriate suppressor is placed inside the I/O box and the suppressor ground wire
bonded to the box.
• 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:
o Must be as short as possible with a maximum allowed length of 25 ft.
o Must have no bends greater than 90° and less than 2" radius.
o Must be 12AWG or larger
5.3 Transient Suppression
• Transient suppression is required where wire leaves the building and re-enters the
next building. Suppression is required regardless if wiring is overhead, aerial or
underground.
• The suppression must be bonded to the grounding electrode system per Section 6.2.
• Transient suppressors add capacitance and resistance to the circuits they are added
to and therefore must be included in line resistance and capacitance calculations.
o Each 2081-9027 and 2081-9044 adds 0.006uF across the lines and 3 ohms
per line (6 ohms total).
o Each 2081-9028 adds 0.017uF across the lines and adds 0.1 ohm per line
(0.2 ohms total).
• Wiring which is installed external to a building must be protected by overvoltage
protectors.
• Two suppressors should be installed on circuits installed external to a building, one
where the circuit exits the building, and one where the circuit re-enters another
building.
The suppressors in table #65-1 are recommended for the circuits listed and are UL497B listed.
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Table 5-1: Suppressor Applications per the UL1459 Standard:
Suppressor Circuits Protected Additional Restrictions

Reduce maximum line distance by 1000 feet for first two
2081-9044 RUI
suppressors; Each additional reduces distance by 500 feet.
4120 Network 2 Suppressors maximum in any point to point link
2 Suppressors maximum in any point to point link. Reduce
the maximum line distance by 2000ft for 18AWG unshielded
ES Net DSL media
and for 24AWG shielded & unshielded cable, and by 1000ft
for 18AWG shielded cable.
ZAM Power 200 mA maximum; 3270 feet maximum distance.
Local energy city circuit (4100 and 4010) Minimum wire size 18AWG
DAR Two Suppressor maximum in any bldg. to bldg. link
Maximum distance 2500 feet for first two suppressors. Using
IDNet two additional suppressors will reduce the maximum line
distance by 1000 feet.
Maximum distance 2500 feet for first two suppressors. Using
4010 N2 Comms two additional suppressors will reduce the maximum line
distance by 1000 feet.
200 mA maximum current, 2500 feet total length on branch
IDNAC
with suppressor. 6 ohms of line resistance must be accounted
TrueAlert SLC
for in voltage drop calculations.
Do not mix with 2081-9028. Max 2 suppressors on a branch.
4100U & 4010 polarity
Minimum wire size 20 AWG
reversing city circuit
IDNAC 1000 feet total length on branch with suppressor. Do not mix
2081-9028
TrueAlert SLC with 2081-9044. Max 2 suppressors on a branch.
2081-9044 Phone/Audio risers 25V Audio Only; Contact Engineering or Sales Engineering
for 70V applications
MAPNET ZAM zone Maximum distance reduced to 4 ohms total when two
connections suppressors are used.
4100 monitor zones
2081-9028 Signal/audio circuits 25V Audio Only; Contact Engineering or Sales Engineering
for 70V applications
2081-9044 IDNet Monitor ZAM zone Maximum distance 1400 ft; min wire size 18 AWG.
IDNet Sup. IAM zone Maximum distance 400 ft; min wire size 18 AWG.
Table 5-1: Suppressor Applications

Note: Each 2081-9044 adds 6 ohms of line resistance to the circuit, in addition to the resistance of
the wire used. It is rated for 200 mA continuous current, and has a 1A fuse.
Each 2081-9028 adds 0.2ohms of line resistance to the circuit and is rated for 5A continuous
current. It has a 7A fuse.
5.3.1 Transient Suppression and AC power:

The AC power input of all Fire Alarm Equipment is subjected to an estimated 50 years of surges as
defined by Category A of the IEEE C62-41-1991. As such, the equipment is designed to operate
properly, and does not require additional suppression on the incoming AC power if it is powered
by a “Long Branch Circuit.” This is a circuit that is located at least 30ft (10 meters) from a major
power distribution center. Equipment located close to main power distributions may require
additional protection on the incoming power.
• 120VAC circuits that require suppression may use AC Suppressor, PN 0463-029.
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• 220/240VAC circuits that need additional suppression may use any appropriately rated
(IEEE C62-41-1991 Category B) 240V suppressor. It should be UL1449 listed.
5.3.2 Transient Suppression and Relay IAMs
If relay IAMs are used to switch 120VAC, the power source to the contacts should be externally
fused by the user with a 1 Amp 250V quick blow fuse, UL listed to Guide #JDYX- Littlefuse
AGC1 or Equivalent. If switching inductive loads, the loads must be suppressed with a suitable
suppression device. While it is preferred this be done by the manufacturer of the device, the loads
may suppressed by adding a device directly across the coil as follows:
• 120VAC:
o 0560-040 RC Network
• 24VDC:
o 0184-011-1N4004 Diode
6 IDNet Communication Lines

6.1 General IDNet requirements
Note: In the following, the term "IDNet channel" is used to mean those lines connected to any one
IDNet Transceiver board ( SPS or IDNet card on 4100U). 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.
• Except for the requirements of Section 19, Shielded wire is no longer needed for IDNet.
Twisted pair is always required for non-isolated IDNet.
• For the 4007ES and IDNet2: Shielded wire is not recommended. If shielded wires are
present, cut and tape off the shield at each end to prevent it from coming in contact with
other components. Metallic continuity of the shield must be maintained and insulated
throughout the entire length of the cable.
• A load circuit of up to 10 amps at 240VAC, 50 or 60 Hz, is allowed in the same conduit.
• No more than .60µf of total capacitance (if shielded, use wire to shield parameter) is
allowed on any IDNet channel. These ratings are inclusive of added transient suppressors,
refer to Section 5.3.
• Maximum resistance for ONE continuous IDNet run (inclusive of added transient
suppressors):
o 35 Ohms with up to 250 IDNet devices on IDNet channel.
o 50 Ohms for up to 125 IDNet devices on IDNet channel
• When Line powered Isolators or Isolator Bases are used, maximum line resistance between
Panel and 1st Isolator, and Isolator to Isolator is 10 ohms (780 ft @ 18 AWG).
6.2 IDNet+ IDNet 2 and IDNet 2+2 requirements (4100-3107, 4100-9108, 4007ES, 4010ES,
4100-3109, 4100-3110, and 4010-9929)
Note: In the following paragraphs the term "IDNet+ channel" is used to mean those lines connected to
all circuits of the IDNet+ (4100-9107) (e.g. Circuit A, Circuit B, Circuit), 4100-3108 (4x5 IDNet1+),
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4007ES, 4010ES IDNet, and the IDNet 2 cards (4100-3109,-3110) . 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.
• No more than .60µf of total capacitance (if shielded, use wire to wire parameter) is allowed
on any IDNet channel. These ratings are inclusive of added transient suppressors, refer to
Section 5.2.
• Maximum resistance for ONE continuous IDNet+ run (per Circuit, inclusive of added
transient suppressors):
o 35 Ohms with up to 250 IDNet devices on IDNet channel.
o 50 Ohms for up to 125 IDNet devices on IDNet channel
• Maximum capacitance from IDNet+ (+) of one channel to IDNet+ (+) of another channel is
1µf.
• Maximum capacitance from IDNet+ (-) of one channel to IDNet+ (-) of another channel is
1µf.
6.3 Wiring Requirements for IDNet+ and IDNet 2 In Conduit with Other Circuits
The following list details the type of wiring that may be used for circuits that are mixed with
IDNet + in a conduit.
• RP (DC) NAC Any NEC 760 wire meeting applicable circuit parameters
• (Ref. section 13)
• Analog Audio Riser UTP
• Digital Audio Riser UTP
• 4100U Speaker NAC UTP
• (Other) Speaker NAC UTP
• Remote Microphone STP
• Firefighter's Telephones STP
• RS-232 STP
• TrueAlert/IDNACSLC Any NEC 760 wire (UTP recommended, see section 10)
• RUI UTP
• RUI+ UTP
• (Another) IDNet+ Channel Any NEC 760 wire meeting circuit parameters (Ref. 6.1, 6.2)
• Network Communications UTP on Network only
7 4120 NETWORK Requirements

7.1 Copper Line Characteristics
• Except for the requirements of Section 19, 4120 Network wiring should be 18 AWG
twisted, pair, or 24AWG twisted pair (Telephone Cable). Shielded Cable is allowed 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.
• No T-tapping of the Network conductors is allowed.
• Network wiring is point-to-point only.
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Maximum line length 18 Gauge TP Wire. 24 Gauge TP Wire.

between ports at
57,600 and 9600 bits
per second is shown in
the table below.
Network Speed
Maximum capacitance between Maximum capacitance between
conductors: 58 pf. per foot conductors: 22 pf. per foot
57,600 bps 10,000 feet 7,000 feet
9600 bps 17,000 feet 12,000 feet
Table 7-1: 4120 Network: Maximum Transmission Distances, “Wired” Network
7.2 Fiber Optic Cable Characteristics

Note: this section refers only to the fiber limitations of the Dual and Duplex Fiber Media modules
that attach to a 4120 network interface card. For the Fiber Optic Multiplex Modem, refer to
section 11.
7.2.1 Dual Fiber Media Module

• 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.
• The fiber backbone must comply with, at a minimum, ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-C-3 industry
standards.
• Two methods are available for joining fiber cable. Both methods are allowed on a fiber
4120 Network:
o Splices provide a permanent, very low loss, fiber-to-fiber connection and should
only be performed by experienced personnel.
o Couplers provide temporary connection between two ST style connectors with a
loss of 1.2dB.
• The characteristics of the 4100-0143 or 4100-6057 Dual Fiber Optic media card are as
follows.
o Maximum attenuation (inclusive of all cabling losses, connector losses, splice
losses, and safety margin):
• 50/125 cable is 17dB
• 62.5/125 cable is 20.4dB
Maximum line lengths for 50/125 and 62.5/125 cable with 2 different specified losses per
kilometer 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 7-2: 4120 Network: Maximum Distances, Optical Fiber (Dual Fiber Media)
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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."
7.2.2 Duplex Fiber Media Module

• Multimode fiber cables shall be graded index and must use SC style connectors.
• Single-mode fiber cables must use SC style connectors.
standards.
• Two methods are available for joining fiber cable. Both methods are allowed on a fiber
4120 Network:
only be performed by experienced personnel. For each fusion splice, the allowed
loss is 0.30dB max.
o Couplers provide temporary connection between two SC style connectors with a
loss of 0.75dB max.
• The characteristics of the 4007/4010/4100/4190-6301, -6302, -6303, -6304 Duplex Fiber
media card are as follows.
• Multimode 50/125 and 62.5/125 cable is 18dB
• Single-mode 9/125 cable is 22dB
o Maximum line length (may be lower on lines having high attenuation):
• Multimode 50/125 and 62.5/125 cable: Up to 5km max
• Single-mode 9/125 cable: Up to 25km max
Maximum line lengths for multimode (50/125 and 62.5/125) and single-mode cable with different
specified losses per kilometer are shown in the table below. The distances shown do not include
any couplers or splices on the line.
Fiber Cable Loss Per Kilometer Power Maximum distance

Margin
50/125 1.5 dB (@1300nm) 3 dB 5km (16404 feet)
Multimode Fiber
62.5/125 1.5 dB (@1300nm) 3 dB 5km (16404 feet)
Multimode Fiber
9/125 1 dB 3 dB 19km (62336 feet)
Single-Mode Fiber
(Inside Plant Fiber)
9/125 0.5 dB 3 dB 25km (82021 feet)
Single-Mode Fiber
(Outside Plant Fiber)
Table 7-3: 4120 Networks: Maximum Distances, Optical Fiber (Duplex Fiber Media)
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specified cable and the maximum value of the minimum input sensitivity of the receiver.
7.3 Fiber Optic Cable Requirements

The fiber optic cabling must be compliant with TIA-EIA-568-C or newer. Note that this standard
defines “outside plant” as “Telecommunications infrastructure designed for installation exterior to
buildings.”
The outside plant fiber must comply with ANSI/ICEA S-87-640, and inside plant fiber must
comply with ANSI/ICEA S-83-596. Additionally, it must meet the specifications in the following
table for attenuation and bandwidth for the given fiber type and wavelength.
Minimum bandwidth
Wavelength Maximum attenuation
Optical fiber capacity for overfilled
(nm) (dB/km)
cable type launch (MHz*km)
50/125 µm 850
3.5 500
Multimode (Dual Fiber Media Card)
62.5/125 µm 850
3.5 160
Multimode (Dual Fiber Media Card)
50/125 µm 1300
Multimode 1.5 500
(Duplex Fiber Media Card)
62.5/125 µm 1300
Multimode 1.5 500
(Duplex Fiber Media Card)
9/125 µm
Single-Mode 1310-1550 1.0 N/A
(Inside Plant)
9/125 µm
Single-Mode 1310-1550 0.5 N/A
(Outside Plant)
Table 7-4: Multimode/Single-Mode fiber requirements – media modules
The M u l t i m o d e fiber must be either 50/125 µm or 62.5/125 µm graded-index fiber. The

single-mode fiber must be 9/125 µm. Individual fibers and groups of fibers must be identifiable
in accordance with ANSI/TIA/EIA -598-A. The cable must be listed and marked as required
under the applicable electrical code and local building code requirements.
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7.4 4120 Modem Requirements
Modems should only be used on a 4120 network on a Physical Bridge card. Network spans using
modems are discouraged. Under no circumstances should more than a single span (2 modems) in a
network loop be over modem communications.
7.4.1 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.
7.4.2 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.
8 ES Net NETWORK Requirements

8.1 Ethernet Line Characteristics
This section refers only to Ethernet ports on the ES Net NIC Slot Type (4100-6104), ES Net NIC
Flat Type (4100/4010-6310, 4007-9817), the ES Net External NIC (4190-9832, -9833, -9834, -
9835) and the ES Net Ethernet Media card (4100/4010/4007-6306 & 4190-9856). All the Ethernet
ports on the ES Net cards support 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet. The general requirements for these
ports are:
• 10/100Base-TX connection
• Cable: Cat 5e (or greater)
• Connectors: RJ45
• Maximum length: 100 Meters (328 ft)
• The Ethernet ports support Auto-MDIX (Straight or Crossover cable can be connected to
the Ethernet port, the NIC/Ethernet Media card will automatically switch as needed)
• Do not connect Power over Ethernet (PoE) signals to any Ethernet ports on any ES Net
NICs or ES Net Ethernet Media Card.
• Port A and C on any ES Net NIC or Port A on the ES Net Ethernet Media card has Earth
Fault Detection on the LAN wires.
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8.1.1 Connection to TSW

• The Ethernet connection from the External NIC to the TSW supports Class B operation.
o Where Class X Networks is required, the wiring from the External NIC to the
TSW must be in conduit and no longer than 20 ft (6M).
• The connection from the External NIC to ES Panels supports either Class B or Class X
operation.
8.2 Fiber Optic Cable Characteristics

This section refers only to the ES Net SM Fiber optic media cards (4100/4010/4007-6308 & 4190-
9858) and to the ES Net MM Fiber optic media cards (4100/4010/4007-6309 & 4190-9859) that
attach to an ES Net network interface card.
• Multimode fiber cables shall be graded index and must use SC style connectors.
• Single-mode fiber cables must use SC style connectors.
standards.
• Two methods are available for joining fiber cable. Both methods are allowed on a fiber ES
Net Network:
only be performed by experienced personnel. For each fusion splice, the allowed
loss is 0.30dB max.
o Couplers provide temporary connection between two SC style connectors with a
loss of 0.75dB max.
• The characteristics of the SM and MM ES Net fiber media cards are as follows:
• Multimode 50/125 and 62.5/125 cable is 18dB
• Single-mode 9/125 cable is 22dB
o Maximum line length (may be lower on lines having high attenuation):
• Multimode 50/125 and 62.5/125 cable: Up to 5km max
• Single-mode 9/125 cable: Up to 25km max
Maximum line lengths for multimode (50/125 and 62.5/125) and single-mode cable with different
specified losses per kilometer are shown in the table below. The distances shown do not include
any couplers or splices on the line.
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Fiber Cable Loss Per Kilometer Power Maximum distance

Margin
50/125 1.5 dB (@1300nm) 3 dB 5km (16404 feet)
Multimode Fiber
62.5/125 1.5 dB (@1300nm) 3 dB 5km (16404 feet)
Multimode Fiber
9/125 1 dB 3 dB 19km (62336 feet)
Single-Mode Fiber
(Inside Plant Fiber)
9/125 0.5 dB 3 dB 25km (82021 feet)
Single-Mode Fiber
(Outside Plant Fiber)
Table 8-1: ES Net Network: Maximum Distances, Optical Fiber
specified cable and the maximum value of the minimum input sensitivity of the receiver.
8.2.1 Fiber Optic Cable Requirements

The fiber optic cabling must be compliant with TIA-EIA-568-C or newer. Note that this standard
defines “outside plant” as “Telecommunications infrastructure designed for installation exterior to
buildings.”
comply with ANSI/ICEA S-83-596. Additionally, the fiber optic cable must meet the
specifications in the following table for attenuation and bandwidth for the given fiber type and
wavelength.
Minimum bandwidth
Optical fiber cable Wavelength Maximum attenuation capacity for
type (nm) (dB/km) overfilled launch
50/125 µm 1300 1.5 500
Multimode
62.5/125 µm 1300 1.5 500

Multimode
9/125 µm 1310-1550 1.0 N/A

Single-Mode
(Inside Plant)
9/125 µm 1310-1550 0.5 N/A
Single-Mode
(Outside Plant)
Table 8-2: Multimode/Single-Mode fiber requirements – media modules
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The M u l t i m o d e fiber must be either 50/125 µm or 62.5/125 µm graded-index fiber. The

single-mode fiber must be 9/125 µm. Individual fibers and groups of fibers must be identifiable
in accordance with ANSI/TIA/EIA -598-A. The cable must be listed and marked as required
under the applicable electrical code and local building code requirements.
8.3 DSL Line Characteristics

This section refers to the ES Net DSL Media Card (4100/4010/4007-6307 & 4190-9857).
• The preferred network wiring for the DSL Media is 18 AWG, twisted pair, unshielded.
This cable type allows longer distances.
o 18AWG shielded cable as well as 24AWG shielded/unshielded cable are allowed
but with significant reduction in the maximum distance between 2 nodes.
o Note: UL1076//ULC1076 Proprietary Burglar Alarm Listing or UL 1610 Central
Station Burglar alarm Control Units (AMCX) requires shielded cable for DSL links
(limited distance).
• When shielding is used, the shield shall be connected to Earth Ground at one end of the
cable only.
• All Network wiring must meet National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.
• No T-tapping of the Network conductors is allowed.
• Network wiring is point-to-point only.
• When wiring leaves the building, use 2081-9044 overvoltage protectors. Install one
overvoltage protector where wiring leaves the building and install another where wiring
enters the next building.
Maximum line length between ports for different cable types is shown in the table below.
Network Speed 18AWG, Un- 18AWG, TP 24AWG, TP, 24AWG, TP,

Shielded Wire, Shielded Un-Shielded Shielded
Max. Distance (ft) @ 15000 3000 10000 8000

2 Mbit/s
Max. Distance (ft) @ 13000 2000 8000 6000
2 Mbit/s with 2080-
9044 overvoltage
protectors
Notes Maximum Maximum
capacitance between capacitance between
conductors: 58 pf. conductors: 22 pf.
per foot per foot
Table 8-3: ES Net Network: Maximum Transmission Distances, DSL Media

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9 RUI
General Requirements for RUI wiring:
• Except for the requirements of Section 19, UTP (unshielded twisted pair) wiring may be used.
• Maximum cable capacitance of .58uf between conductors and/or 35 ohms total line
resistance, inclusive of added transient suppressors, refer to Section 5.2.
• For class B wiring the maximum line length (18 AWG or larger pair) is 2500 feet for one
continuous run, with 10,000 feet maximum total if T-tapping is done.
• For class A and/or style 7 wiring, the maximum length is 2500 feet from the Comm A
terminals, through the Class A loop, terminating at the Comm B terminals.
10 RUI+
General Requirements for RUI+ wiring:
• UTP wiring is recommended. Should meet parameters listed below

• Maximum cable capacitance of .58uf between conductors and/or 35 ohms total line
resistance, inclusive of added transient suppressors, refer to Section 5.2.
• For class B wiring the maximum line length (18 AWG or larger pair) is 2500 feet for one
continuous run, with 10,000 feet maximum total if T-tapping is done.
• For class A and/or style 7 wiring, the maximum length is 2500 feet from the Comm A
terminals, through the Class A loop, terminating at the Comm B terminals.
11 TrueAlert Addressable/IDNAC
This section gives recommendations for wiring TrueAlert/IDNAC circuits. TrueAlert Addressable,
or TAA, refers to TPS and 4009T SLCs. IDNAC refers to EPS and 4009 Repeater SLCs. IDNAC
is rated for longer distances. Refer to the Installation Instructions / Field Wiring Drawing for the
controller/power supply 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 install instructions requirements, the install instruction takes precedence.
11.1.1 Standard Circuit Wiring
Except for the requirements of Section 19 and Section 10.1.2, the required wiring for TAA/IDNAC
circuits is unshielded twisted pair (UTP) wiring. This wiring must have a capacitive rating of less
than 60pf/ft with 3 twists (turns) per foot or more being preferred. The insulation rating must be
appropriate for the application. Refer to the installation documents for the TAA/IDNAC controller
you are using for specific wiring distances for each controller or repeater.
11.1.2 Un-controlled Impedance Wiring

Although TrueAlert & IDNAC circuits are intended to run twisted pair (controlled impedance)
wiring, some applications will wish to take advantage of existing wiring that is not twisted pair.
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This is only allowed if both conductors of the TAA/IDNAC circuit reside in the same metal
conduit, and only under the conditions listed in this section.
A single TAA/IDNAC circuit may run on up to 1000’ feet of non-twisted pair wiring if that
TrueAlert circuit is the only active circuit in the same 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 a single 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 TrueAlert 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 IDNet+ – 500’ max length shared with any combination of the
other circuit(s). Maximum 3 TrueAlert circuits and circuits in the conduit. You may go the
maximum conduit length of 1000’ with a single TrueAlert channel and IDNet+.
A TrueAlert circuit with 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.
A TrueAlert circuit with 4100ES Audio NAC using STP or UTP – 500’ max length shared
with 4100ES Audio. 25V NAA not allowed. Maximum 3 TAA/IDNAC circuits in the
conduit. You may go the maximum conduit length of 1000’ with a single TrueAlert
channel and 4100ES Audio NAC.
No other circuit combinations are recommended when operating TrueAlert circuits on non-
paired wiring.
11.1.3 Shielded Wiring

When using shielded wire for TrueAlert/IDNAC SLCs, the following rules must be followed:
 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.
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 Shielded twisted pair (STP) and un-shielded twisted pair (UTP) are not mixed on the same
TrueAlert SLC.
 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, 5.3.
 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.
12 Fiber Optic Multiplex Modem (4100-6063, -6064)

The wired interfaces to the modem are all close nippled except for the three listed below. Refer to
the respective sections for each of these media for specifications.
• Network Communications Right Port

• Analog Audio X-links
• RUI X-link
The table below lists the fiber optic specifications of the modem.
Fiber Cable Max Attenuation Max Link Distance

Single-mode fiber 15dB Limited by attenuation only1
Multimode fiber2 6dB 5,000 feet
Notes:
1. The maximum attenuation for SMF should have the desired power margin (recommended
min: 3dB) subtracted, then the remaining attenuation can be divided between connector and
fiber loss (e.g. 15dB-3dB=12dB. Fiber of 0.34dB/km and no splices yields
12/0.34=35.3km).
2. Single-mode fiber is preferred in all applications.
3. No more than three splices should be used in a given link for multimode fiber.
4. All multimode fiber must be graded index (GRIN).
5. The modem operates at 1310nm and 1550nm wavelengths. Typical fiber attenuation at the
time of this publication at these wavelengths is – single-mode: 0.34dB/km, multimode:
1dB/km.
6. Attenuation measurements should be taken using a 1300nm/1310nm source.
12.1 Fiber Optic Cable Requirements
The fiber optic cabling must be compliant with, at a minimum, TIA-EIA-568-C. Note that this
standard defines “outside plant” as “Telecommunications infrastructure designed for installation
exterior to buildings.”
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comply with ANSI/ICEA S-83-596. Additionally, it must meet the specifications in the following
table for attenuation and bandwidth for the given fiber type and wavelength.
Maximum Minimum bandwidth

Optical fiber cable type Wavelength attenuation capacity for
(nm) (dB/km) overfilled launch
50/125 µm 1300 1.5 500

Multimode
62.5/125 µm 1300 1.5 500

Multimode
Single-mode 1310 1.0 N/A

inside plant cable 1550 1.0 N/A
Single-mode 1310 0.5 N/A
outside plant cable 1550 0.5 N/A
Table 12-1: Multi and Single-mode fiber requirements – multiplex modem
The fiber must be either 50/125 µm or 62.5/125 µm graded-index multimode fiber or single-
mode optical fiber. Individual fibers and groups of fibers must be identifiable in accordance
with ANSI/TIA/EIA -598-A. The cable must be listed and marked as required under the
applicable electrical code and local building code requirements.
13 Initiating Device Wiring.

13.1 General requirements for zone wiring:
• Any NEC 760 wire may be used which meets parameters for IDC’s listed below.
• All initiating device wiring should be a minimum of 18 AWG wire, and a maximum of 12
AWG (or the maximum supported by the terminal block, whichever is less).
• 4100 audio is allowed in the same conduit.
• A load greater than 10 amps, 120 VAC, inductive is not allowed in the same conduit.
• Initiating device wiring must have a resistance greater than 1 megohm to earth ground.
• For Monitor zones or ZAMs with smoke detectors:
• 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.
• Maximum of one detector in alarm can be guaranteed per zone.
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13.2 Specific wiring requirements for different monitor circuits.
13.2.1 4100 monitor Zones

• The maximum distance supported by 4100 monitor cards is 10,000 feet or 50 ohms,
whichever comes first. Class A circuits have a maximum of 10,000 feet of total distance
(5,000 feet to the farthest device), or 50 ohms, whichever comes first.
• For circuits with 2 wire smoke detectors 50 ohms is the maximum line resistance. For
circuits with dry contacts 800 ohms is the maximum line resistance.
13.2.2 IDNet Monitor ZAM – Zone Wiring
• For either normally open contacts or 2 wire detectors the maximum distance for the IDNet
Monitor ZAM zone is 2,000 feet or 10 ohms, whichever comes first.
13.2.3 Individual Addressable Modules (IAMs)

• IDNet IAM (4090-9001)The IDNet IAM only supports normally open contacts. The
maximum wiring distance is 500 feet.
14 Notification Appliance Circuit and Control Relay Contact Wiring
General requirements and signal descriptions are as follows:
• Except for the requirements of Section 19, any NEC 760 wire meeting circuit parameters
listed below may be used.
• Maximum current, maximum wiring distance, and ratings for all notification (signal)
circuits and control relays can be found in the applicable field wiring diagrams or
installation instructions. The minimum wire size connected to control relay or auxiliary
relay contacts must adhere to National Electrical Code NFPA 70.
• The maximum wire size is 12 AWG or the terminal block rating, whichever is lower.
• The maximum distances are defined in the applicable Installation Instructions.
• Wheelock protocol circuits must follow the same wiring restrictions as SmartSync.
15 24 POINT I/O (4100-0302, 4605-8401/8402)
General requirements on 24 I/O wiring are:
• Any NEC 760 wire meeting circuit parameters listed below may be used.
• All 24 I/O wiring must be a minimum of 18 AWG. The maximum wire size is 12 AWG or
the terminal block specification, whichever is smaller.
• Switch input: maximum one way distance 400 feet on unshielded wire.
• Lamp output: maximum one way distance 400 feet on unshielded wire.
• No AC wiring allowed in the same conduit. Exception: System power. Cable to I/O’s
must be twisted. Maximum distance 400 feet on unshielded wire.
• Distance with Shielded wire:
o Switch input: maximum one way distance 2500 feet.
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o Lamp output: maximum one way distance 600 feet or 2 ohms total whichever
comes first.
o If shielded wire is used, connect shield to 0V of module power source.
16 GRAPHIC SCU/RCU (4602-7101)

General requirements on SCU/RCU Graphic Driver Output/Switch Input Connections are as
follows:
• Any NEC 760 wire meeting circuit parameters, below may be used.
• Close nipple wiring only.
• 12 AWG maximum (terminal spec).
• Maximum distance 20 feet or 1 ohm, whichever comes first.
• Wires must be run in conduit containing graphic wiring only.
• RCU / SCU devices are not compatible with RUI+
17 RS232 Connections (4100-6046, 4010-9918)
General description and requirements for RS232 Signals are as follows:
• STP wiring is required

• The 4100 RS232 signals are +/- 9 V DC at 1200-9600 baud.
• When bringing remote DC power to approved DC printers the maximum resistance in the
power supply lines is 2 ohms total. 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.
• Communications line parameters for approved CRT's, 120 VAC printers and locally
powered DC printers are (two 18 AWG twisted shielded pairs assumed):
o 1200 baud: .06uf or 2500 feet, whichever comes first.
• Lines cannot be run with 120 VAC or loads greater than 5 amps. Exception is power for
unit.
• For approved CRT's, 120 VAC printers and locally powered DC printers (DC power from a
power supply next to the printer) connecting to a 4010-9811/9812, 4 wires are required for
a CRT, and 3 for a printer.
• Communications line parameters for approved CRT's, 120 VAC printers and locally
powered DC printers connecting to a 4010-9811/9812 are (three or four 18 AWG twisted
shielded pairs assumed):
o 1200 baud: .042uF or 1300 feet, whichever comes first.
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• Lines cannot be run with 120 VAC or loads greater than 5 amps. Exception is power for
unit.
• For PC based Peripherals communicating via RS-232 (TWS, PC Annunciator, etc.),
o STP required.
o Maximum allowed wire length is 50ft for peripherals based on PC’s by others,
300ft with peripherals based on a PC supplied by TSP.
18 Audio and Phone Wiring
The maximum allowable voltages in same conduit are 70Vrms or 30V DC in metallic conduit or
with shielded cable.
18.1 Speaker circuit wiring
The general requirements for speaker circuit wiring are:
Except for the requirements of Section 19, UTP wiring is required, #18 AWG minimum, maximum
suggested capacitance: 30pF/ft for 70V NAA.
• Speaker circuit wiring distances can be found in the applicable field wiring drawings or
installation instructions.
• With NAA, Maximum combined capacitance of all Constant Supervision NAC (CSNAC)
Speaker Circuit wiring to any amplifier:
o Flex 50 25V: .65uF
o Flex 50 70V: .074uF
o 100W 25V: 1.3uF
100W 70V: .15uF
18.2 Analog Audio riser wiring
The general requirements for audio riser (driven from a riser amplifier on Legacy systems, and
directly from the Audio Controller on 4100U systems) wiring are:
• UTP wiring is required, #18 AWG minimum
• Low voltage risers (4100-1210) must have their shields (if used) connected to 0V (shield
terminal) on the audio card. If the Audio riser is run outside, then use Earth for the shield
by connecting the drain wire to a mounting screw in the box.
• Maximum Distance 10,000 ft with #18 AWG (minimum).
18.3 Digital Audio riser wiring

The requirements for 4100U digital audio riser are:
• Twisted pair is required - #18 AWG is recommended. There are two modes of operation
with the DAR. The modes correspond to the length of the communications lines between
cabinets: “Less than 500ft” and “Greater than 500 ft”. The mode is jumper selectable on
the newer CRC DAR Interface card.
• “Less than 500 ft” mode: Should be used if the distance between nodes is less than 500 ft.
The capacitance of the cable used must not exceed .02uF. Shielded or unshielded
(preferred) cable may be used. If shielded is used, shield to be connected to cabinet ground
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at transmit (DAR Controller Primary, Remote DAR Secondary) output only. As always,
the .02uF total capacitance requirement applies.
• “Greater than 500ft” mode: Should be used if the distance between nodes is more than 500
ft. Total capacitance may not exceed .055uF. If existing shielded wire is used (retrofit
applications) it may be used at reduced lengths (see below). A shield must be used
(connected to Earth) for wire that leaves buildings, however, for suppression of
external/lightning transients.
• Maximum 18AWG Unshielded Twisted Pair distance is 2500 feet point to point. This
requires very low capacitance cable (less than 22pf/ft) in order to meet the
capacitance requirement of .055uF maximum. Subsequent Digital Audio Riser Nodes
may also be 2500 feet point to point. When using older Digital Audio Riser Interface Cards
(566-243, non CRC cards) the maximum line distance is 2500 feet, total (not point to point)
following the same rules as the point-to-point distance.
• Maximum 18AWG STP distance is 1000 feet point to point. This requires cable of less
than 55pF/ft line to line for .055uF or less at 1000 ft. When using older Digital Audio
Riser Interface Cards (566-243, non CRC cards) the maximum line distance is 1000 feet,
total (not point to point) following the same rules as the point-to-point distance. One
exception for the 1000 feet limit is Mineral Insulated Cable (Pyrotenax 2/18-215T). It has
been tested and complies up to a 2000-foot distance.
• Maximum resistance is 40Ω (point to point for newer DARICS, total for older DARICS
[566-243]).
• If a shield is used (for retrofit applications), connect the shield to earth through a mounting
screw at the transmit end of each leg. (Digital Audio Controller- Primary cable; Remote
cabinets-Secondary cable.) The shield may also be floating.
18.4 Music and non-alarm paging wiring (4100U)

• The general requirements for music wiring are: Access to Non-Alarm paging and music
equipment and controls should be limited to those in authority to make adjustments.
• Maximum signal input:
o 30% of the capacity of an amplifier is reserved for the 20Khz supervision tone
which is broadcast in NAA. Amplifiers with a speaker load of 70% or less of the
amp capacity may broadcast NAA at full volume
o Amplifiers with a speaker load of more than 70% of amp capacity must operate at a
reduced NAA level by reducing the input level to 70% of the rated input voltage.
(line level, 25Vrms or 70Vrms depending on input configuration). Input card is to
be adjusted to ensure that the power stage peak current draw does not exceed the
maximum at full load:
 25V Flex 35 Amp: 1.4A
 70V Flex 35 Amp: .5A
 25V Flex 50 Amp: 2A
 70V Flex 50 Amp: .714A
 25V 100W Amp: 4A
 70V 100W Amp: 1,43A
Current should be monitored by broadcasting NAA and observing the real time current reading
in the menu of the applicable amplifier. The “Peak Current” reading may not be accurate and
should not be used.
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• Minimum signal input required to maintain supervision– none

• Minimum signal input required to turn on the speaker circuits – 30% of the rated input.
18.5 Firefighter Phone circuit wiring (Phone Risers and Phone Circuits)
The general requirements for phone circuit wiring are:
• Twisted shielded wire required.
• Connect drain wire to phone card shield (0V) terminal.
• Maximum of 7 phones on line at one time (includes master phone).
• Maximum distances for phone circuit wiring (one way) are:
 3,500 ft. with #18 AWG
 5,500 ft. with #16 AWG
 8,800 ft. with #14 AWG
 14000ft with #12 AWG
18.6 Remote Microphone

The general requirements for remote microphone wiring are:
• Maximum one way distance 4500 feet.
• 18 AWG minimum.
• Twisted shielded pair required for microphone wires and two 18 AWG minimum wires for
"push to talk" (total 5 conductors).
19 BNIC Ethernet
The BNIC signal is standard 10/100 Ethernet. General requirements are:
• 10/100Base-T connection
• Cable: Cat 5 (or greater)
• Connectors: RJ45
• Maximum length-100 Meters (328 ft)
• Intended to be connected via customers LAN
• Cable not to be extended outside the host building directly from BNIC
• The BNIC supports Auto-MDIX (Straight or Crossover cable can be connected to the
BNIC, the BNIC will automatically switch as needed)
• Do not connect Power over Ethernet (PoE) signals to the BNIC.
• Port A has Earth Fault Detection on the LAN wires.
• Generally, Port B should be used to connect to customer building network, although Port A
can also be used (be sure the signal you are connecting is not PoE).
20 Shielded Wiring Requirements
20.1 General Requirements
The following signals must always use Shielded Twisted pairs:
• Circuits Run Outside (only outside wiring must be shielded)

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• Microphone
• Firefighters Phone
• Music by others (NACs using 25V Constant Supervision Module)
• RS-232
• Circuits in conduit or bundled with Non-isolated IDNet or RUI:
o IDNAC
o TrueAlert Addressable SLCs (TPS/4009T)
o SmartSync
o RP (DC) NAC
Note: Only one of the two circuits needs to use STP, the other may use UTP. This
applies to more than 2 circuits as well: 2of 3 must use STP with one circuit allowed
UTP, etc.
20.2 How to use Table 19-1
Table 19.1 shows when shielded wire must be used. It applies when any of the listed signals are run in
500’ or more of conduit, and the corresponding signal is also in conduit (does not have to be the same
conduit.) Both signals do not need to be in 500’ of conduit. A ground fault or test by an AHJ of
operation while grounded may increase the coupling between circuits to a level that could cause
interference. If any of the signals listed will be in 500’ or more of conduit, and any of the other
signals are used in a system, the table applies.
Table 19.1 also applies if cables are not in conduit but are bundled closely together for 500 ft or more.
To use the table, select the signal in the leftmost column and compare it to the cell that corresponds to
the signal being mixed in the top row. STP= Shielded Twisted Pair; UTP=Unshielded Twisted Pair
Example: A system will have at least 500ft of conduit containing RUI and/or IDNet. From the table,
the RUI must use STP, and the IDNet must use STP. When there are two circuits, both of which
require STP, one may be wired with UTP if desired (see note below table).
NOTES:
• Notice the requirement changes to UTP if IDNet+ (4100-3107, -3108, 4007ES or 4010ES) is
used instead of IDNet.
• IDNAC refers to TrueAlert Addressable circuits on the 4007ES, 4010ES or 4100 EPS or the
4009 IDNAC Repeater. TAA refers to circuits on the TPS or the 4009T.
• ES audio NAC refers to 4100U or 4100ES NACs and 4100U/ES amplifiers. For older voice
NACs, refer to the older field wiring specs.
• SmartSync is AKA TrueAlert non-addressable. The same wiring restrictions also apply to
Wheelock protocol NACs.
• For the 4007ES RUI can be wired and treated like RUI+.
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Table 20-1: Shielded Wiring Requirements for Mixed Circuits in Conduit or Closely Bundled(3
Mix With> IDNet / IDNet+ / TAA Smart RP (DC) Analog 4120 ES Audio
IDNAC DAR(4)
Signal \/ RUI(5) RUI+(5) TPS/4009T Sync NAC Riser Net NAC(4)
IDNet /
STP(1) UTP STP(1) STP(1) STP(1) STP(1) UTP UTP UTP UTP
RUI
IDNet+/
UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP
RUI+
IDNAC STP(1) UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP
TAA (TPS/
STP(1) UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP
4009T)
Smart
STP(1) UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP
Sync
RP (DC) NAC STP(1) UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP
Analog
Riser
DAR(4) UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP
4120 Net UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP UTP
ES Audio
NAC(2, 4)
(1)When STP shows as being required for circuits being evaluated and both circuits show STP
needed, only one of the two needs to use STP. The other may use UTP. This applies to more than
2 circuits as well: 2of 3 must use STP with one circuit allowed UTP, etc.
(2) Any Audio NACs using the 25V Constant Supervision Module (4100-1259) must use STP
wiring with the shield connected to system 0v.
(3) All circuits run Outdoors require STP wiring and Transient Suppression in accordance with
Chapter 5
(4) UTP preferred to reduce wire to wire capacitance with DAR. UTP required to reduce wire to
wire capacitance for 70V NAA. Most other requirements listing “UTP” are also OK for STP.
Check with Engineering before substituting STP for UTP.
(5) For the 4007ES only, you may treat the RUI wiring as RUI+.

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WIRING AND HOOK-UP OPTIONS OVERVIEW

Document Number: 0900-408

Revision Date: 5/JULY/18

COPYRIGHT © 2011-2017 Tyco Fire Protection Products

REVISION DATE DRN/ECO DESCRIPTION

A 03/08/2011 D11-0003 Initial Revision

14 NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUIT AND CONTROL RELAY CONTACT WIRING ................... 22

TABLE 5-1: SUPPRESSOR APPLICATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 8

All specifications are subject to local authority approval.

574-848 4100U/4100ES Installation Guide

NFPA 70 National Electric Code

5.1 General Precautions

• All metallic wiring to have copper conductors.

All wiring must meet National Electrical Code (NFPA-70) requirements.

5.2 Wiring That Leaves the Building

• Twisted shielded cable must be used.

5.3 Transient Suppression

Table 5-1: Suppressor Applications per the UL1459 Standard:

Suppressor Circuits Protected Additional Restrictions

Table 5-1: Suppressor Applications

5.3.1 Transient Suppression and AC power:

5.3.2 Transient Suppression and Relay IAMs

6 IDNet Communication Lines

7 4120 NETWORK Requirements

Maximum line length 18 Gauge TP Wire. 24 Gauge TP Wire.

7.2 Fiber Optic Cable Characteristics

7.2.1 Dual Fiber Media Module

Fiber Cable Loss Per Kilometer Power Margin Maximum distance

7.2.2 Duplex Fiber Media Module

Fiber Cable Loss Per Kilometer Power Maximum distance

7.3 Fiber Optic Cable Requirements

The M u l t i m o d e fiber must be either 50/125 µm or 62.5/125 µm graded-index fiber. The

7.4 4120 Modem Requirements

7.4.2 Characteristics For Short Haul Twisted Pair Circuits

8 ES Net NETWORK Requirements

8.1.1 Connection to TSW

8.2 Fiber Optic Cable Characteristics

Fiber Cable Loss Per Kilometer Power Maximum distance

8.2.1 Fiber Optic Cable Requirements

62.5/125 µm 1300 1.5 500

9/125 µm 1310-1550 1.0 N/A

The M u l t i m o d e fiber must be either 50/125 µm or 62.5/125 µm graded-index fiber. The

8.3 DSL Line Characteristics

Network Speed 18AWG, Un- 18AWG, TP 24AWG, TP, 24AWG, TP,

Max. Distance (ft) @ 15000 3000 10000 8000

Table 8-3: ES Net Network: Maximum Transmission Distances, DSL Media

General Requirements for RUI wiring:

General Requirements for RUI+ wiring:

• UTP wiring is recommended. Should meet parameters listed below

11.1.1 Standard Circuit Wiring

11.1.2 Un-controlled Impedance Wiring

11.1.3 Shielded Wiring

12 Fiber Optic Multiplex Modem (4100-6063, -6064)

• Network Communications Right Port

Fiber Cable Max Attenuation Max Link Distance

12.1 Fiber Optic Cable Requirements

Maximum Minimum bandwidth

50/125 µm 1300 1.5 500

62.5/125 µm 1300 1.5 500

Single-mode 1310 1.0 N/A

Table 12-1: Multi and Single-mode fiber requirements – multiplex modem

13 Initiating Device Wiring.