January 15, 2009

Company Confidential

Simplex 4010 Earth Fault Search

Fire Detection Business Unit

This is another in a series of bulletins to highlight some helpful product features in the 4010 that you may not be
aware exist.
4010 Earth Fault Search
Locating an earth ground fault can be tedious and time consuming, especially if you have to remove field and/or
panel wiring to find it. The 4010 panel has a diagnostic function that can save you time and effort in isolating earth
grounds.
What it does: The 4010 Earth Fault Search diagnostics allows you to locate an earth ground between the panel and
the first IDNet isolator device, or between isolator devices.
Benefit: Service Supervisor Dale Wrightam (Little Rock/270) says that this feature cuts my troubleshooting time in
half on larger systems. Tech Rep Derek Sauls (Indianapolis/331) reports that this feature saves about 30 minutes
each time hes searching for a ground. He adds I love this feature in the 4100U, too.
Additional info: It is important to note that the 4010 FACP does not function as a fire panel for the duration of an
Earth Fault search. To access this feature, choose Diagnostics from the High Level Status screen. Then, press
<NEXT> or <PREVIOUS> to scroll through the options until IDNet Earth Fault Search is displayed. Follow the onscreen instructions to turn the feature on or off. You may learn about this feature by attending Simplex
4005/4006/4008/4010 Service (TSPI_FA020) in the Simplex 4005/4006/4008/4010 Technician Curriculum. You may
also learn more in the Diagnostics section of 4010 Front Panel Installing, Operating and Programming Instructions
Manual (No. 574-052).
If you have any comments, questions, concerns or suggestions regarding this bulletin send an email to
techlink@tycoint.com
Highlights:

This feature allows you to locate

an earth fault trouble
This is especially useful for
intermittent troubles
This feature is available in
diagnostics under the high level
status screen

For more information on

The Tech Support Web site

eSupport Access
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Technical Support WebSite:

http://simplexgrinnell.ia/technicalservices/

eSupport Access:
http://simplexgrinnell.ia/technicalservices/primus/esupport.htm

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http://ipubs.simplex.ia/
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http://xtra.simplexnet.com/distributors/login/login_index.asp

Dominic Macri
Sr. Manager, Technical Support
Tyco Safety Products Westminster

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