Tyco installation manual Introduction to MINIPLEX Systems Non-4100U, Notes

Introduction to MINIPLEX Systems (Non-4100U)

Overview	The 4100 MINIPLEX Fire Alarm System uses transponder cabinets containing remote
	interface cards (RICs) to extend power and communication across large areas.
	MINIPLEX transponders allow the system to provide applications for up to 1000 monitor
	and/or control points and 2000 annunciator points (see note). Using 4100-style serial
	communications, up to 31 distributed MINIPLEX transponder locations are possible for
	initiating device circuit cards, MAPNET II/
	TrueAlarm addressable communications interfaces, notification appliance circuit cards,
	LED/switch controls, auxiliary relay control cards, power supplies, and audio amplifiers.
	By selecting the required combinations of modules and mounting MINIPLEX
	transponders at the appropriate building locations, wire quantities are significantly
	reduced for all monitor and control functions. Since power for the local modules is
	provided from the local power supply, the wiring from the control panel need only be
	separate twisted, shielded pairs for data, voice, and telephone.
	Notes:
	• One point consists of one LED or one switch on an LED/switch module, one
	LED driver output on a graphic driver, or one switch input on a graphic switch
	input module.
	• Up to 32 modules can be controlled by one MINIPLEX transponder.
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