Addressable Peripherals

UL, ULC Listed; FM, CSFM,

and MEA (NYC) Approved*

4090-9116 Addressable IDNet Isolator

For 4100U Series Fire Alarm Controls

Features

1
----2
----3 + IDNET_A
4 - IDNET_A

Dual port, bi-directional communications isolator

for use with Simplex 4100U Series fire alarm

control panel IDNet** Signaling Line Circuits
(SLCs):

Either port can serve as an input or output, ports are

automatically separated when a communications short
circuit occurs
Isolation can also be activated from the 4100U control
panel for system diagnostics

--------+ IDNET_B
- IDNET_B

5
6
7
8

SIMPLEX TIME RECORDER CO.

4090-9116
ADDRESSABLE ISOLATOR

INST. INSTR. 574-872 REV.

1#

Earth fault isolation reduces time to fix wiring

problems:

Built-in control panel diagnostics assist in locating

earth fault conditions the most common installation
wiring problem

4090-9116 Isolator for 4100U Series IDNet

Communications (shown approximately 1/2 size)

Product Selection

Small size fits into 4 square electrical box and

allows convenient mounting where protection is
required

Model
4090-9116

Description
Addressable IDNet Isolator for 4100U Systems

For Class B (Style 4) or Class A (Style 6) wiring:

4090-9801

Optional trim plate with LED viewing

window, includes mounting screws;
painted beige

Communications are monitored from either port

Class A wired SLCs can optimize operation by
maintaining communications with devices outside of
the isolated wiring section
UL listed to Standard 864

Description
The 4090-9116 IDNet communications isolator provides
communications isolation to improve installation
convenience and increase system integrity. Mounting
requires a standard 4-inch square electrical box, allowing
the isolator to be conveniently installed where protection
is most likely to be desired.
Short Circuit Isolation. An internal isolation relay
allows a compatible fire alarm control panel to separate
shorted communications wiring from functioning wiring
to optimize the available sensors or other IDNet
addressable devices. The isolators status is
communicated to the control panel, allowing it to assist in
identifying the location of the shorted wiring. When
visible by using the optional trim plates, a pulsing status
LED indicates communications polling status and then
becomes steady on when the isolator is in isolation mode.
Earth Faults. During installation, earth faults frequently
occur. Finding these faults normally requires extensive
wiring disconnection. With the 4090-9116, earth faults on
the IDNet communications lines can be quickly located to
assist in their repair and to restore the system wiring to
normal.
** IDNet addressable communications designs are protected by U.S. Patent No. 4,796,025.

4090-9802

For semi-flush
mounted box
For surface
mounted box

Specifications
Electrical
Communications
Power
Wire Connections

4100U IDNet, 1 address

Consumes one unit load, power supplied form
4100U IDNet
Screw terminals for input and output wiring,
18 to 14 AWG wire (0.82 mm2 to 2.08 mm2 )

Wiring Distances

IDNet Wiring
Reference

Up to 2500 ft ( 762 m) from fire alarm

control panel
Up to 10,000 ft ( 3048 m) total wiring distance
(including T-Taps)
Compatible with Simplex 2081-9044
Overvoltage Protectors

Mechanical
Dimensions
Package
Temperature
Humidity Range

4-1/8 H x 4-1/8 W x 1-3/8 D

(105 mm x 105 mm x 35 mm)
Black thermoplastic housing on
metal mounting plate
32 to 120 F (0 to 49 C) indoor operation only
10 to 90% RH at 90 F (32 C)

* This product has been approved by the California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) pursuant to
Section 13144.1 of the California Health and Safety Code. See CSFM Listing
7300-0026:252 for allowable values and/or conditions concerning material presented in
this document. It is subject to re-examination, revision, and possible cancellation.
Additional listings may be applicable; contact your local Simplex product supplier for the
latest status.

Refer to specific devices and control panels to ensure compatibility.

S4090-0005-2 5/02

Multi-Floor Isolator Example 1

Earth Fault Isolation. In the event of an earth fault,
each floor can be individually isolated using built-in
4100U control panel diagnostics. With individual floor
control, the earth fault can be isolated to the floor level to
narrow the search area. By adding more isolators, the
section required to be isolated can be reduced, allowing
more devices to remain active.

Short Circuit Isolation. The one-line diagram on this

page shows a multiple floor example with Class B
(Style 4) IDNet communications for each floor starting at
an Isolator. (A sensor in the 4098-9793 Isolator Base is
shown for reference as an alternate isolating device.) If
floor wiring beyond the isolator should experience a short
circuit, each floor is automatically separated from the
next, preventing the short circuit from disabling the entire
IDNet communications wiring.

1
----2
----3 + IDNET_A
4 - IDNET_A

--------+ IDNE T_B

- IDN ET_B

5
6
7
8

S IMP LE X TIME RECORDER CO.

4 090-911 6
A DDRESS ABLE ISOLATOR

INST. INSTR. 574-872 REV .

1#

Fourth floor

Isolator base
(see note 4)

Third floor

1
----2
----3 + IDNET_A
4 - IDNET_A

--------+ IDNE T_B

- IDN ET_B

5
6
7
8

S IMP LE X TIME RECORDER CO.

4 090-911 6
A DDRESS ABLE ISOLATOR

INST. INSTR. 574-872 REV .

1#

Second floor

1
----2
----3 + IDNET_A
4 - IDNET_A

--------+ IDNE T_B

- IDN ET_B

5
6
7
8

First floor

S IMP LE X TIME REC OR DER CO.

4 090-911 6
A DDRESS ABLE ISOLATOR

IN ST. INSTR . 574-872 REV .

1#

4100U, IDNet communications,

2 wire (see wiring notes)
Class B riser
----1
----2
3 + IDNET_A
4 - IDNET_A

--------+ IDN ET_B

- IDN ET_B

5
6
7
8

S IMP LE X TIME REC OR DER CO.

4 090-91 16
A DDRESS ABLE ISOLATOR

IN ST. INSTR . 574-872 REV .

1#

4090-9116 Addressable IDNet Isolator

IDNet Compatible TrueAlarm sensor

and base
Any IDNet device (addressable
station, ZAM, IAM, etc.)
Fire Control

Wiring Notes:
1. Operation of the 4090-9116 Addressable IDNet Isolator requires
connection to a 4100U IDNet communications channel.
2. This is a one-line drawing showing only IDNet communications
wiring.

Simplex 4100U Series

Fire Control Panel

3. Some IDNet devices require additional wiring for power. Refer to

specific devices for details.
4. IDNet communications isolation are also available using the
4098-9793 IDNet Isolator base. Refer to data sheet S4098-0025
for information.

S4090-0005-2 5/02

Multi-Floor Isolator Example 2

Diagnostic Assistance. It is recommended that for
Class A wiring, isolators be located as the first and last
devices in the loop (as shown below). With the resulting
wiring isolation flexibility, locating earth wiring faults
can be made easier.

Class A Wiring. The illustration below is a modification

of Example 1. Each floor is wired as a Class A (Style 6)
connection, and a sensor mounted in a 4098-9793 Isolator
Base has been added for reference. This illustrates that
with additional isolators (either the 4090-9116 or the
isolator base), there is a reduction in the number isolated
devices in the event of a short circuit.

1
--------2
3 + ID NET_A
4 - IDNET_A

--------+IDNET_B
- IDNET_B

5
6
7
8

Last device

Isolator bases
(see note 5)

SIMPLEX TIME REC OR DER C O.

4090-9116
ADDR ESSABLE ISO LATOR

IN ST. IN STR. 574-872 REV.

1#

1
----2
----3 + ID NET_A
4 - IDNET_A

--------+ IDNET_B
- IDNET_B

Alternate Wiring Example

Class A riser with Isolators
using Class B taps

5
6
7
8

SIMPLEX TIME REC OR DER C O.

4090-9116
ADDR ESSABLE ISO LATOR

IN ST. IN STR. 574-872 REV.

1#

Fourth floor

---

1
2
3

--+ IDNET_A

4 - IDNET_A

---

--+ IDN ET
_B
- ID NET
_B

6
7
8

SIM PLEXTI MERE CORDER CO.

4090- 9116
ADDRESS ABLEISO LATOR

INST. I NSTR. 574-8 72 REV.

1#

1
----2
----3 + ID NET_A
4 - IDNET_A

--------+IDNET_B
- IDNET_B

5
6
7
8

SIMPLEX TIME REC OR DER C O.

--1
--2
3 + I DNET_ A
4 - I DNET_ A

----+ IDNET_ B
- IDNET_ B

--1
--2
_A
3 + IDN ET
_A
4 - ID NET

5
6
7
8

----+ I DNET_ B
- I DNET_ B

5
6
7
8

4090-9116
ADDR ESSABLE ISO LATOR

IN ST. IN STR. 574-872 REV.

1#

SI MPLEX TIME RECOR DERC O.

4090- 9116

SI MPLEXTI ME RECORD ERCO .

4090- 9116

AD DRESSABLE ISOLATOR

ADDRE SSABLEI SOLATOR

I NST. INSTR .574- 872 REV.

IN ST.I NSTR. 574-8 72 REV.

1#

1#

Third floor
--1
--2
3 + I DNET_ A
4 - I DNET_ A

----+ IDNET_ B
- IDNET_ B

--1
--2
_A
3 + IDN ET
_A
4 - ID NET

5
6
7
8

SI MPLEX TIME RECOR DERC O.

4090- 9116
I NST. INSTR .574- 872 REV.

1#

1
----2
----3 + ID NET_A
4 - IDNET_A

--------+ IDNET_B
- IDNET_B

5
6
7
8

ADDRE SSABLEI SOLATOR

IN ST.I NSTR. 574-8 72 REV.

1#

5
6
7
8

----+ I DNET_ B
- I DNET_ B

SI MPLEXTI ME RECORD ERCO .

4090- 9116

AD DRESSABLE ISOLATOR

SIMPLEX TIME REC OR DER C O.

4090-9116
ADDR ESSABLE ISO LATOR

IN ST. IN STR. 574-872 REV.

1#

Second floor
Fire Control

1
--------2
3 + IDNET_A
4 - IDNET_A

--------+ ID NET_B
- ID NET_B

5
6
7
8

First device

SIMPLEX TIME R ECO RDER C O.

4090-911 6
ADD RESSA BLE IS OLATOR

INST. INSTR .574-872 REV .

1#

First floor

1
----2
----3 + IDN ET_ A
4 - ID NET_ A

--------+ IDNET_ B
- IDNET_ B

S IM PLEX TIME RECO RD ER CO .

409 0-9116
AD DRE SSABLE ISOLATO R

Class A
IDNet Circuit

4100U, IDNet communications,

2 wire (see wiring notes)

5
6
7
8

IN ST.IN STR. 574-872 R EV.

1#

4090-9116 Addressable IDNet Isolator

IDNet Compatible TrueAlarm

sensor and base
Any IDNet device (addressable
station, ZAM, IAM, etc.)
Wiring Notes:
1. Operation of the 4090-9116 Addressable IDNet Isolator requires
connection to a 4100U IDNet communications channel.

Fire Control

2. This is a one-line drawing showing only IDNet communications

wiring.
3. Some IDNet devices require additional wiring for power. Refer to
specific devices for details.
4. When wiring for Class A IDNet communications, connecting an
Isolator as the first and the last device is recommended to
assist with earth fault control panel diagnostics.

Simplex 4100U Series

Fire Alarm Control

5. IDNet communications isolation are also available using the

4098-9793 IDNet Isolator base. Refer to data sheet S4098-0025
for information.

S4090-0005-2 5/02

Mounting Information

Address setting under

resealable label

4" (102 mm) square box, 2-1/8"

(54 mm) minimum depth,
RACO 232 or equal (supplied by others)

SIMPLEX TIME RECORDER CO.

4090-9116
ADDRESSABLE ISOLATOR
INST. INSTR. 574-872 REV.

1#

Status LED

4090-9116 Addressable
IDNet Isolator

Label front view

Double gang blank cover plate and mounting screws, for

use when LED is not required to be externally viewed
(supplied by others)

Mounting Reference, Double Gang Blank Cover Plate

4-9/16"
(116 mm)

4-5/16"
(109 mm)

Light pipe for LED viewing

4-9/16" (116 mm)

4-5/16" (109 mm)

4090-9801, Trim plate for

semi-flush mounted box

4090-9802, Trim plate for

surface mounted box

Optional Trim Plates for Visible LED

Tyco, Simplex, the Simplex logo, TrueAlarm, and IDNet are trademarks of Tyco International Services AG or its affiliates in the U.S. and/or other countries.

TEPG-US 91 Technology Drive Westminster, Massachusetts 01441-0001 USA

2002 TEPG-US (a Tyco company). All rights reserved. All specifications and other information
shown were current as of document revision date and are subject to change without notice.

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