Datasheet

TrueAlert Addressable Notification Reference

UL, ULC, CSFM Listed; FM Approved; TrueAlert Addressable Operation Reference and 4009 Series TrueAlert Addressable
MEA (NYC) Acceptance*
Controller

Use for installed system expansion applications: IDNet or RUI communications.

• Status monitoring of battery, input power, and earth faults.
• See TrueAlert addressable controller and 4100ES TPS reference
specifications for appliance compatibility details. Figure 1: TrueAlert Addressable Operation reference diagram
• For new addressable notification fire alarm control panel applications,
refer to data sheet S4100-0100

TrueAlert addressable operation features

Each individually addressed notification appliance receives
power and control over a single wire pair providing:
• Supervised wiring connections to each appliance that support T-
tapped wiring for Class B circuits. Class A circuits require in/out
wiring.
• Horns sounding with selectable high or low output, as Temporal 3 or
March Time pattern, 60 bpm or 120 bpm, or Steady On, controlled
separately from visible appliances on the same two-wire circuit.
• Visible appliances operating synchronized at 1 Hz.
• Control over power limited, isolated output signaling line circuits
(SLCs) with up to 63 addressable appliances for each SLC, and up
to 189 appliances for each control source. For detailed SLC ratings
see TrueAlert addressable controller and 4100ES TPS reference
specifications.
• Control sources selectable to provide individual appliance magnetic
test mode and appliance LED polling indicator.
• 4100ES, 4100U and 4010ES systems also provide additional control
capabilities using virtual NAC (VNAC) appliance groupings across SLCs
and across control sources.

Class B, T-tapped wiring advantages:

• Less wiring distance is required as traditional end-of-line Class B
wiring supervision is not needed.
• With less wiring distance required, voltage drops are reduced,
enabling more appliances for each wire run.

UL listed to Standard 864

4100ES TrueAlert Power Supplies (TPS)

For mounting in 4100ES or 4100U control panels:
Three 3 A, SLCs, special application rating.
Optional internal modules:
• Class A Three Channel Adapter Module
TrueAlert Addressable Controllers
• IDNet Communications: Repeater or Fiber Optic Receiver / Repeater.
Remote mounted control panel that provides: Models for Class A or Class B.
• Three 2.5 A, SLCs, special application rating. External accessories:
• An 8 A power supply with battery charging for internal batteries up to
• IDNet communication fiber optic transmitters
12.7 Ah or up to 18 Ah in an external cabinet.
• Remote TrueAlert communications isolator 4905-9929 , for details
Multiple communications formats are available: refer to data sheet S4905-0001.
• External battery cabinet for 18 Ah batteries
• Remote unit interface (RUI) communications from SimplexTM
4100ES/4010ES/4100U/4120/4100/4020 fire alarm control panels
assigns an address point with custom label to each appliance for
individual trouble reporting. 4100U/4120/4100/4020 require Rev. 9
or higher software.
• IDNet communications from Simplex 4010 Classic fire alarm control
panels provide individual or multiple channel control using a single
IDNet address.
• Wired control from conventional NACs connects with multiple
options.

Extensive internal diagnostics include:

• LED status indicators that identify the channel and the trouble.
• Support for host fire alarm control panel WALKTEST system test with

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Introduction
TrueAlert addressable notification appliances are individually addressed and receive power, supervision, and control from a TrueAlert signaling
line circuit (SLC). For wired control systems, strobe flashes and horn outputs are synchronized by the controller. For RUI and IDNet communications
control, controllers on the same host control panel are synchronized. Combination speaker strobe TrueAlert appliances receive audible control from
separate audio circuit wiring.
TrueAlert addressable operation enables strobes to be wired onto the same two-wire SLC circuit as horns but with a separately controlled
operation. Typical applications are audible notification appliances activated as on-until-silenced and visible notification appliances activated as on-until-
reset.
From the control panel, you can implement TrueAlert Addressable Controller diagnostics including Silent or Active individual appliance magnet
test, appliance LED polling indication, or all appliance LEDs on.

RUI communications control

When used with fire alarm control panels that support RUI communications, you can connect the TrueAlert Addressable Controller to an RUI
addressable communications channel also with other RUI addressable devices. The host panel can control multiple TrueAlert Addressable Controllers.
The maximum is 20 for each RUI connection.

Note: The 4010ES system is limited to 20 internal and external card addresses for each panel.

For additional information, see Figure 3.

Address points and custom labels are assigned to each TrueAlert appliance enabling troubles to be reported individually. Additionally, individual device
types are assigned, and audible appliance coding types are selectable for high or low output, ~5 dBA difference, and with operation as Temporal
pattern, March Time pattern 60 bpm or 120 bpm, or Steady On that means continuous.

4100ES and 4010ES VNAC details

Virtual NAC (VNACs) operation groupings provide control of TrueAlert appliances similar to conventional NAC operation but VNACs include
appliances across SLCs and across SLC sources within a 4100ES, or 4100U, or 4010ES controlled system. VNACs require point allocation, you can
declare them public for use in a Network fire alarm system, and they can be manually controlled.

Note: The terms Virtual NAC, VNAC, and TrueAlert Zone refer to the same feature and are interchangeable.

Custom VNACs. For programming convenience, there are default VNAC groups according to device type. You can create up to 56 custom VNACs.
Eight VNACs are system reserved for each 4100ES TPS or for each TrueAlert Addressable Controller connected to a 4100ES or 4010ES control panel.
Appliances can be in up to three custom VNACs.

Note: Appliances assigned to multiple VNACs remain ON if any of the VNACs are ON.

You can program 4100ES, 4100U, and 4010ES fire alarm control panels for up to 247 total custom VNACs, for increased selective signaling operation.

TrueAlert Addressable Controller product selection

Table 1: Standard models
Model Listings Input voltage Description
4009-9401 See note. UL, FM, CSFM, MEA (NYC) 120 VAC input TrueAlert Addressable Controller with 3 Class B
4009-9402CA ULC (includes low battery cutout feature) TrueAlert SLC channels and 8 A power supply.
4009-9501 Not agency listed 240 VAC input
Table 2: Optional Modules for on-site installation
Model Description Comments
4009-9812 Three channel Class A adapter Select if required.
4009-9809 IDNet Repeater, output is Class A or Class B Select an IDNet Repeater or a fiber optic receiver as required.
4009-9810 Class B Fiber optic with IDNet
4009-9811 Class A (Class X input) repeater
4009-9805 Red Appliqué for door Select if required, 16-1/8 in. W x 5-1/2 in. H (410 mm x 140 mm)
Table 3: Select external accessories by system requirements
Model Description Comments
4090-9105 Class B IDNet Fiber Optic Transmitter Mounts in six-gang electrical box, see Figure 7 for mounting
4090-9107 Class A (Class X output) information.
4905-9929 Remote TrueAlert Communications Isolator Refer to data sheet S4905-0001 for details
4009-9801 External battery cabinet for 18 Ah batteries, beige 16-1/4 in. W x 13-1/2 in. H x 5-3/4 in. D (413 mm x 343 mm x 146 mm)
Table 4: Select battery size by system requirements
Model Description
2081-9272 6.2 Ah Battery, 12 VDC
2081-9274 10 Ah Battery, 12 VDC
2081-9288 12.7 Ah Battery, 12 VDC
2081-9275 18 Ah Battery, 12 VDC. Requires an external battery cabinet.

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Note:
• For 24 VDC operation, two batteries are required.
• 4009-9401 has been seismic tested and is certified to IBC and CBC standards in addition to ASCE 7 categories A through F. It requires battery
brackets. See details on data sheet S2081-0019

4100ES or 4100U VNAC wiring reference

Figure 2: VNAC wiring reference diagram

Note:
1. 4905-9929 Isolator Modules.
2. 4100ES or 4100U fire alarm control panel. The 4100ES is shown.

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RUI communications wiring reference

Figure 3: RUI communications wiring reference diagram

Note:
1. 4009-9805 optional red appliqué kit.
2. 4603-9101 LCD Annunciator.
3. 4100ES, 4100U, 4010ES, 4100, 4120, or 4020 fire alarm control panel. 4100ES is shown.

RUI communications rules summary:

1. Limit of 20 TrueAlert Addressable Controllers. The 4010ES has a maximum internal and external limit of 20 card addresses.
2. Can be wired with other RUI devices. An LCD Annunciator is shown for reference.
3. Wiring distance is up to 2500 ft (762 m) continuous wiring, and up to 10,000 ft (3048 m) when T-tapped, Class B only.
4. Minimum wiring is unshielded twisted pair. Some applications may require shielded twisted pair. Consult your Simplex product supplier for
details.

IDNet communications input

IDNet Addressable communications compatible. For use with the Simplex 4010 fire alarm control panel, a single IDNet communications channel
can control up to five TrueAlert Addressable Controllers with each requiring only one point address. Use 4010 custom control to individually control
each TrueAlert Addressable Controller SLC channel. Each TrueAlert SLC channel can provide horn control selected as Temporal pattern, March Time
pattern, 60 bpm or 120 bpm, or Steady On.
Manual control. You can manually control individual TrueAlert SLC channels from the 4010 for service operations or for manual override.
Trouble communications. The 4010 receives TrueAlert Addressable Controller troubles to include: device supervision, reported as a channel trouble,
power trouble, battery status, and earth detect.
Optional IDNet repeater modules. You can repeat IDNet communications with the optional IDNet Repeater Module or with the optional Fiber Optic
Receiver Module. Up to 100 of the IDNet channel points can be repeated once. See TrueAlert Addressable Controller with wired IDNet input control
and TrueAlert Addressable Controller with fiber optic IDNet input control. Repeated IDNet communications also support the device level earth fault
location utility of the host panel.

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TrueAlert Addressable Controller with wired IDNet input control

Figure 4: TrueAlert Addressable controller with Wired IDNet input control

TrueAlert Addressable Controller with fiber optic IDNet input control

Figure 5: TrueAlert Addressable Controller with fiber optic IDNet input control

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Wired NAC input connection information

Wired conventional NAC input compatible
For applications where existing or new conventional notification appliance circuits (NACs) are available, the NACs can directly control the TrueAlert
Addressable Controller. For details see TrueAlert addressable controller with wired control.
Flexible connection choices
You can connect two NACs from the same, or different host fire alarm control panels, to control the TrueAlert output channels. Multiple control
selections provide flexible operation. See Table 5.

NAC input to SLC output control

NAC input to SLC output control is selectable. See Table 5. Configure NAC input as Steady On, uncoded:
Table 5: Output SLC control options
Input NAC A B
NAC 1 Controls visibles Controls audibles and visibles on Channel 1
NAC 2 Controls audibles Controls audibles and visibles on Channels 2 and 3
Strobe Output. TrueAlert Addressable Strobes are operated with synchronized flashes.
Horn Output. TrueAlert Addressable Horn operation is selectable for each TrueAlert Addressable Controller as either: Temporal pattern, March Time
pattern at 60 bpm, 120 bpm, or Steady On.

Door mounted reference label

A detailed programming and diagnostic label is located inside the front door providing a quick reference for both installation and checkout.

Service diagnostic features

Power-up self-diagnostics. On power-up, the TrueAlert Addressable Controller tests each module and performs earth fault diagnostics. Trouble
conditions are communicated to the host control panel and are also displayed on internal LEDs.
System troubles via RUI or IDNet. Communications are reported with detailed information concerning which TrueAlert Addressable Controller
is involved and the nature of the trouble. Messages include power and battery status, earth fault, channel troubles, address problems, and other
information.
System Troubles by wired control. When controlled with conventional NAC inputs, common troubles are signaled by providing an open circuit that
disconnects the NAC wiring from its end-of-line resistor but still enables a reversed polarity alarm to be received.
LED status indicators are provided for the following:
• Five yellow status LEDs provide 22 separate indications listed in priority of urgency. As a trouble is eliminated, any remaining troubles are indicated
until the TrueAlert Addressable Controller is returned to normal operation.
• Three separate yellow LEDs indicate which of the three TrueAlert channels are involved for channel specific troubles.
• AC power status is indicated by a green LED that is on when AC is normal. During low AC, or brownout conditions, or with no AC, the LED is off.
Additional power and battery status is indicated by the general status LEDs.

TrueAlert addressable controller with wired control

Figure 6: TrueAlert Addressable Controller with Wired Control

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4090-9105/ 4090-9107 IDNet fiber optic transmitter mounting information

Figure 7: Mounting information

Note:
1. Simplex 2975-9217 surface mount box, ordered separately.
2. 4090-9107 Class X (Style 7) output: shown. 4090-9105, Class B, style 4, output: not shown.

TrueAlert Addressable Controller mounting and module placement reference

Figure 8: Mounting and module placement reference

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Note:
• Recommended conduit entrance varies with module selection.
• For model 4009-9401 and 4009-9402CA, refer to Installation Instructions (574-762), specific option module installation instructions, and to Field
Wiring Diagram (842-158) before locating conduit entrance.
• For model 4009-9501, refer to Installation Instructions (579-321) and Field Wiring Diagram (842-244).

TrueAlert addressable controller and 4100ES TPS reference specifications

Note: For additional 4100ES TrueAlert Addressable Power Supply (TPS) specification details, refer to data sheet S4100-0065.
Table 6: Input voltages
Rating Specification
120 VAC input, 4009-9401/4009-9402CA 3 A at 102 VAC to 132 VAC, 60 Hz
240 VAC input, 4009-9501. 1.5 A, selectable for 220 / 240 VAC, +10% -15% for each selection, 50/60 Hz
Wired control input, requirements for each 3 mA at 24 VDC. Input voltage range is 16 VDC to 33 VDC, filtered. Control from conventional reverse
circuit. polarity NA.
Table 7: Output ratings
Rating Specification
TrueAlert channel output voltage (SLC) 19 VRMS to 31 VRMS, special application control
Compatible special application appliances Simplex TrueAlert and TrueAlert ES addressable notification appliances, with limitations.
Contact your Simplex product representative for compatible appliances.
Appliance control Category Details TrueAlert ES Appliance Control Limitation
characteristics Available strobe intensity 15, 30, 75, and 110 cd Not compatible with TrueAlert ES intensities of 135 and 185 cd
Available horn control Continuous, Temporal Code Not compatible with TrueAlert ES horn tones of Temporal Code 4
3, and March Time of 60 or 20 bpm
bpm or 120 bpm
Minimum appliance voltage 17 VRMS Not compatible with TrueAlert ES 23 VRMS appliance voltage
minimum
SLC ratings and TrueAlert Addressable Up to 63 total addressable appliances
loading Controller or 4100ES TPS Up to 75 unit loads, appliances are 1 unit load.
Up to 32 fixed candela, legacy strobes can be synchronized for each SLC.
TrueAlert Addressable Each SLC can synchronize up to 39 multi-candela strobes. Total current for each controller is 8
Controllers A.
4100ES TPS Each SLC can synchronize up to 46 multi-candela strobes. Total current for each TPS is 9 A
Auxiliary output 500 mA at 24 VDC nominal, requires 734-035 wiring harness
TrueAlert SLC wiring UTP, unshielded twisted pair, 18 AWG to 12 AWG
TrueAlert strobe wiring distance Maximum wiring distance between TrueAlert strobes is limited to 30 Ω wire resistance
Wiring connections Terminal blocks for 18 AWG to 12 AWG
Table 8: Optional modules
Rating Description
IDNet Repeater Input power 70 mA at 24 VDC, system supplied
Module IDNet input, one address Maximum distance from IDNet source is 2500 ft (762 m)
(4009-9809) IDNet output specifications Repeated IDNet output for up to 100 devices, total IDNet devices not to exceed 250 for each channel.
Refer to a specific panel's details for additional IDNet communications specifications.
Fiber optic Input current 4009-9810 Class B, 65 mA at 24 VDC, system supplied
receiver modules 4009-9811 Class X, Style 7, 80 mA at 24 VDC, system supplied

Note: Fiber optic input is Class X, repeated IDNet output is Class A

IDNet output specifications Same as those for Repeater Module, see top row.
Fiber optic transmission Distance of 3000 ft (914 m) maximum
General Operating temperature 32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C)
Operating humidity range 10% to 90% RH from 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)

Fiber optic transmitter specifications

Table 9: Specifications
Rating Description
Input voltage 18.9 VDC to 32 VDC from compatible listed fire alarm supply.
4090-9105 Class B, 30 mA at 24 VDC
Input current
4090-9107 Class X, Style 7, 35 mA at 24 VDC
Fiber optic connections and cable 4090-9105 Class B input, two fiber cables required
requirements, type ST connectors. 4090-9107 Class X, Style 7, input, four fiber cables required

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Table 9: Specifications
Rating Description
Module size, with mounting bracket. 6-13/16 in. W x 3-3/4 in. H x 1-1/8 in. D (173 mm x 95 mm x 29 mm)
Green LED Flashing means transmitting
Onboard status Indicators. Red LED Flashing means receiving
4090-9107 Separate red LED means Class X (Style 7) receive
Communications Simplex IDNet format
Fiber optic transmission distance 3000 ft (914 m) maximum
Wiring connections Terminal blocks for 18 to 12 AWG
Operating humidity Up to 90% RH, non-condensing at 100° F (38° C)
Operating temperature 32° F to 120° F (0° C to 49° C)

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TrueAlert Addressable Controller Current Reference

Table 10: Panel module selection
Supervisory
SKU Description Actual supervisory Alarm current Actual alarm
current
4009-9401
120 VAC input
4009-9402 CA Basic panel 88 mA 88 mA 195 mA 195 mA
4009-9501 240 VAC input
4009-9812 See
Class A adapter 7 mA + 7 mA +
note 3
4009-9809 See
IDNet repeater 70 mA 70 mA
note 1 and 3
4009-9810 See
Fiber optic receiver, Class B 65 mA + 65 mA +
note 1,2 and 3
4009-9811See
Fiber optic receiver, Class X 80 mA 80 mA
note 1,2 and 3
IDNet Devices, 0.7 mA each, maximum of 100, see total devices x 0.7 total devices x 0.7
+ (A1) +
Procedure step 5. mA each mA each
TrueAlert Appliances/Devices, Supervisory current, 0.2
total loads x 0.2 mA
mA for each unit load, add devices from all 3 SLCs, see +
each
Procedure step 7.
TrueAlert Isolators. Each requires 1 address and 4 unit total Isolators x 10 total Isolators x 10
+ +
loads. mA mA
Auxiliary Power Output, calculate for each total device
500 mA maximum + 500 mA maximum (A2) +
requirements, see Procedure step 5.
Total Supervisory Current = (A)
Total TrueAlert Addressable Controller Panel alarm current = (B1)
Note:
1. For a single TrueAlert Addressable Controller, you can choose only one of these three modules.
2. IDNet Fiber Optic Transmitter current is supplied from the host fire alarm control panel.
3. Shaded model numbers are optional modules
Table 11: TrueAlert Channel Notification Appliance current loads
Channel number NAC alarm current
TrueAlert Channel (SLC) 2.5 A maximum for each channel, see Procedure step 5 Channel 1
Channel 2 +
Channel 3 +
Total TrueAlert Channel Loads alarm current = (C)
Total TrueAlert Addressable Controller Panel alarm current, enter B1 from previous = (B2) +
Total alarm current = (D)

Procedure:
1. Calculate total panel supervisory current (A).
2. Calculate total panel alarm current (B1) [convert mA to A, example: 350 mA = 0.35 A]. Copy (B1) into block (B2).
3. Calculate total NAC loads alarm current from notification appliance ratings (C).
4. Add (C) + (B2) to determine total alarm current (D).
5. Total of IDNet device current (A1) + Auxiliary Power Output current (A2) + SLC Loads Alarm current (C) is 8 A maximum.
6. For specific standby requirements, refer to Simplex battery selection document (900-012) for recommended battery size. For example, 24 hours
supervisory, 5 minutes of alarm. Internal cabinet space is provided for batteries up to 12.7 Ah.
7. Most TrueAlert appliances / devices are one unit load, Isolators are four unit loads. Refer to Field Wiring Diagram (842-158).

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