Addressable Peripherals

UL, ULC Listed; FM, CSFM, 4090-9116 Addressable IDNet™ Isolator

and MEA (NYC) Approved* For 4100U Series Fire Alarm Controls

Features 1
2
-----
-----
3 + IDNET_A
-----
-----
+ IDNET_B
5
6
7
4 - IDNET_A - IDNET_B 8

Dual port, bi-directional communications isolator

®
for use with Simplex 4100U Series fire alarm 1 5
control panel IDNet** Signaling Line Circuits
(SLCs): 2 6

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

3 7
automatically separated when a communications short SIMPLEX TIME RECORDER CO.
4090-9116

circuit occurs 4
ADDRESSABLE ISOLATOR
INST. INSTR. 574-872 REV.
8
1#

• Isolation can also be activated from the 4100U control M

panel for system diagnostics
Earth fault isolation reduces time to fix wiring
problems:
• Built-in control panel diagnostics assist in locating 4090-9116 Isolator for 4100U Series IDNet
Communications (shown approximately 1/2 size)
earth fault conditions – the most common installation
wiring problem Product Selection
Small size fits into 4” square electrical box and Model Description
allows convenient mounting where protection is
4090-9116 Addressable IDNet Isolator for 4100U Systems
required
For semi-flush
For Class B (Style 4) or Class A (Style 6) wiring: 4090-9801 Optional trim plate with LED viewing
mounted box
window, includes mounting screws;
• Communications are monitored from either port painted beige For surface
4090-9802
• Class A wired SLCs can optimize operation by mounted box
maintaining communications with devices outside of
the isolated wiring section Specifications
UL listed to Standard 864 Electrical
Description Communications 4100U IDNet, 1 address
Consumes one unit load, power supplied form
Power
The 4090-9116 IDNet communications isolator provides 4100U IDNet
communications isolation to improve installation Screw terminals for input and output wiring,
Wire Connections
convenience and increase system integrity. Mounting 18 to 14 AWG wire (0.82 mm2 to 2.08 mm2 )
requires a standard 4-inch square electrical box, allowing Wiring Distances
the isolator to be conveniently installed where protection Up to 2500 ft ( 762 m) from fire alarm
is most likely to be desired. control panel
Short Circuit Isolation. An internal isolation relay IDNet Wiring Up to 10,000 ft ( 3048 m) total wiring distance
allows a compatible fire alarm control panel to separate Reference (including T-Taps)
shorted communications wiring from functioning wiring Compatible with Simplex 2081-9044
to optimize the available sensors or other IDNet Overvoltage Protectors
addressable devices. The isolator’s status is Mechanical
communicated to the control panel, allowing it to assist in 4-1/8” H x 4-1/8” W x 1-3/8” D
Dimensions
identifying the location of the shorted wiring. When (105 mm x 105 mm x 35 mm)
visible by using the optional trim plates, a pulsing status Black thermoplastic housing on
Package
LED indicates communications polling status and then metal mounting plate
becomes steady on when the isolator is in isolation mode. Temperature 32° to 120° F (0° to 49° C) indoor operation only
Earth Faults. During installation, earth faults frequently Humidity Range 10 to 90% RH at 90° F (32° C)
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 * 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
assist in their repair and to restore the system wiring to 7300-0026:252 for allowable values and/or conditions concerning material presented in
normal. 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
** IDNet addressable communications designs are protected by U.S. Patent No. 4,796,025. latest status.
Refer to specific devices and control panels to ensure compatibility.

S4090-0005-2 5/02
Multi-Floor Isolator Example 1
Short Circuit Isolation. The one-line diagram on this Earth Fault Isolation. In the event of an earth fault,
page shows a multiple floor example with Class B each floor can be individually isolated using built-in
(Style 4) IDNet communications for each floor starting at 4100U control panel diagnostics. With individual floor
an Isolator. (A sensor in the 4098-9793 Isolator Base is control, the earth fault can be isolated to the floor level to
shown for reference as an alternate isolating device.) If narrow the search area. By adding more isolators, the
floor wiring beyond the isolator should experience a short section required to be isolated can be reduced, allowing
circuit, each floor is automatically separated from the more devices to remain active.
next, preventing the short circuit from disabling the entire
IDNet communications wiring.

1 ----- ----- 5
2 ----- ----- 6
3 + IDNET_A + IDNE T_B 7
4 - IDNET_A - IDN ET_B 8

1 5

2 6

3 7
S IMP LE X TIME RECORDER CO.
4 090-911 6

A DDRESS ABLE ISOLATOR

INST. INSTR. 574-872 REV .
4 8
1#

Fourth floor

Isolator base
Third floor (see note 4)

1 ----- ----- 5
2 ----- ----- 6
3 + IDNET_A + IDNE T_B 7
4 - IDNET_A - IDN ET_B 8

1 5

2 6

3 7
S IMP LE X TIME RECORDER CO.
4 090-911 6
A DDRESS ABLE ISOLATOR
INST. INSTR. 574-872 REV .
4 8
1#

Second floor

1 ----- ----- 5
2 ----- ----- 6
3 + IDNET_A + IDNE T_B 7
4 - IDNET_A - IDN ET_B 8

1 5

2 6

First floor
3 7
S IMP LE X TIME REC OR DER CO.
4 090-911 6
A DDRESS ABLE ISOLATOR
IN ST. INSTR . 574-872 REV . 8
4
1#

4100U, IDNet communications,

2 wire (see wiring notes)

Class B riser
1 ----- ----- 5
2 ----- ----- 6
3 + IDNET_A + IDN ET_B 7
4 - IDNET_A - IDN ET_B 8

1 5

4090-9116 Addressable IDNet Isolator

2 6

3 7
S IMP LE X TIME REC OR DER CO.
4 090-91 16

A DDRESS ABLE ISOLATOR

IN ST. INSTR . 574-872 REV .
4 8
1#

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 Simplex 4100U Series
wiring. 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.

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Multi-Floor Isolator Example 2
Class A Wiring. The illustration below is a modification Diagnostic Assistance. It is recommended that for
of Example 1. Each floor is wired as a Class A (Style 6) Class A wiring, isolators be located as the first and last
connection, and a sensor mounted in a 4098-9793 Isolator devices in the loop (as shown below). With the resulting
Base has been added for reference. This illustrates that wiring isolation flexibility, locating earth wiring faults
with additional isolators (either the 4090-9116 or the can be made easier.
isolator base), there is a reduction in the number isolated
devices in the event of a short circuit.
1 ----- ----- 5
2 ----- ----- 6
3 + ID NET_A +IDNET_B 7
4 - IDNET_A - IDNET_B 8

1 5

Isolator bases Last device

2 6

3 7
SIMPLEX TIME REC OR DER C O.
4090-9116

ADDR ESSABLE ISO LATOR

IN ST. IN STR. 574-872 REV.
4 8
1#

(see note 5)
M

1
2
-----
-----
3 + ID NET_A
4 - IDNET_A
-----
-----
+ IDNET_B
- IDNET_B
5
6
7
8

Alternate Wiring Example

Class A riser with Isolators
1 5

2 6

3 7
SIMPLEX TIME REC OR DER C O.
4090-9116

using Class B taps

ADDR ESSABLE ISO LATOR
IN ST. IN STR. 574-872 REV.
4 8
1#

Fourth floor
1 --- --- 5
2 --- --- 6
3 7
+ IDNET_A + IDN ET_B
4 - IDNET_A - ID NET_B 8

1 5

2 6

3 7
SIM PLEXTI MERE CORDER CO.
4090- 9116

ADDRESS ABLEISO LATOR

INST. I NSTR. 574-8 72 REV.

4 8
1#

1 ----- ----- 5
2 ----- ----- 6
3 + ID NET_A +IDNET_B 7
4 - IDNET_A - IDNET_B 8

1 5

2 6

3 7
1
2
---
---
3 + I DNET_ A
---
---
+ IDNET_ B
5
6
7
1
2
---
---
3 + IDN ET
_A
---
---
+ I DNET_ B
5
6
7
SIMPLEX TIME REC OR DER C O. 4 - I DNET_ A - IDNET_ B 8 4 - ID NET
_A - I DNET_ B 8

4090-9116

ADDR ESSABLE ISO LATOR

1 5 1 5
IN ST. IN STR. 574-872 REV.
4 8
1#
2 6 2 6

M 3
SI MPLEX TIME RECOR DERC O.
7 3
SI MPLEXTI ME RECORD ERCO .
7
4090- 9116 4090- 9116

AD DRESSABLE ISOLATOR ADDRE SSABLEI SOLATOR

I NST. INSTR .574- 872 REV. IN ST.I NSTR. 574-8 72 REV.

4 8 4 8
1# 1#

M M

Third floor

1 --- --- 5 1 --- --- 5

2 --- --- 6 2 --- --- 6
3 + I DNET_ A + IDNET_ B 7 3 + IDN ET
_A + I DNET_ B 7
4 - I DNET_ A - IDNET_ B 8 4 - ID NET
_A - I DNET_ B 8

1 5 1 5

2 6 2 6

3 7 3 7
SI MPLEX TIME RECOR DERC O. SI MPLEXTI ME RECORD ERCO .

4090- 9116 4090- 9116

AD DRESSABLE ISOLATOR ADDRE SSABLEI SOLATOR

I NST. INSTR .574- 872 REV. IN ST.I NSTR. 574-8 72 REV.
4 8 4 8
1# 1#

M M

1 ----- ----- 5
2 ----- ----- 6
3 + ID NET_A + IDNET_B 7
4 - IDNET_A - IDNET_B 8

1 5

2 6

3 7
SIMPLEX TIME REC OR DER C O.
4090-9116

ADDR ESSABLE ISO LATOR

IN ST. IN STR. 574-872 REV.
4 8
1#

Second floor

Fire Control

1 ----- ----- 5
2 ----- ----- 6
3 + IDNET_A + ID NET_B 7
4 - IDNET_A - ID NET_B 8

1 5

First device
2 6

3 7
SIMPLEX TIME R ECO RDER C O.
4090-911 6

ADD RESSA BLE IS OLATOR

INST. INSTR .574-872 REV .
4 8
1#

First floor
4100U, IDNet communications,
1
2
-----
-----
3 + IDN ET_ A
4 - ID NET_ A
-----
-----
+ IDNET_ B
- IDNET_ B
5
6
7
8
2 wire (see wiring notes)
Class A
1 5

4090-9116 Addressable IDNet Isolator

2 6

3 7

IDNet Circuit
S IM PLEX TIME RECO RD ER CO .
409 0-9116

AD DRE SSABLE ISOLATO R

IN ST.IN STR. 574-872 R EV.
4 8
1#

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. Simplex 4100U Series
Fire Alarm Control
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.
5. IDNet communications isolation are also available using the
4098-9793 IDNet Isolator base. Refer to data sheet S4098-0025
for information.

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Mounting Information

Address setting under

resealable label

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

SIMPLEX TIME RECORDER CO.
4090-9116 (54 mm) minimum depth,
ADDRESSABLE ISOLATOR
INST. INSTR. 574-872 REV. RACO 232 or equal (supplied by others)
1#

M 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" 4-5/16"
Light pipe for LED viewing
(116 mm) (109 mm)

4-9/16" (116 mm) 4-5/16" (109 mm)

4090-9801, Trim plate for 4090-9802, Trim plate for

semi-flush mounted box surface mounted box
Optional Trim Plates for Visible LED

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