ADEMCO 4101SN

V-Plex® Single Output Relay Module

INSTALLATION AND SETUP GUIDE
FEATURES EOLR for the aux zone is internal. Only N.O.
devices may be used, and these devices must be
The ADEMCO 4101SN V-Plex®Single Output Relay mounted no farther than 3 feet from the module.
Module can be used with control panels that support In commercial installations, wiring must be
V-Plex Polling Loop devices, e.g. VISTA-128FBP mechanically protected with conduit or equivalent.
(refer to the instructions for the control). 3. When you cut the white jumper, you must connect
The 4101SN features the following: the 10k EOLR for the aux zone to the end of the
• Form C relay contacts rated at 2A, Resistive zone wire run.
28VAC/VDC with contact supervision. 4. Either N.O. or N.C. devices may be used, and
The position of the relay is supervised, but
these devices may be located where desired.
not the actual external contact wiring. Note:
some panels may not support this feature.
Note: This product uses latching relays, which retain
UL For Commercial Fire Applications, use only
N.O. contact closure devices.
their open/closed position even when power is 5. When the aux zone is programmed for burglary
disconnected. Due to shocks or vibration during response type, you may use the discrete 10k
shipment and installation the out-of-box state of resistor (supplied). When this zone is programmed
these relays may be either open or closed. When for fire response type, you must use the model
power is first applied, the relay will be set to its number WA 610-13 resistor (supplied).
correct initial state. Please bear this in mind during 6. Place the cover over the PCB and insert the screw
installation; it is strongly recommended that you wire to hold it in place.
this module to the panel and apply power to the PANEL PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS
panel before energizing any external circuit The 4101SN Module’s serial number must be enrolled
controlled by the latching relay. in the control panel so that the panel can
• One Class B/Style B EOLR-supervised aux input communicate with it. Each 4101SN (if there is more
zone. than one connected to the polling loop) is enrolled one
• Operating power and communication with control at a time.
panels via the V-Plex polling loop. The following steps outline the general procedure for
• Electronics mounted in a small plastic case with how this is done. Refer to the control panel’s
tamper-protected cover. Installation Instructions for additional information.
• Suitable for household and commercial burglary, 1. Enter the panel’s Programming mode.
and household and commercial fire applications. 2. Enter Zone Programming mode.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Assign a unique zone number and a non-
1. Remove the case cover by first removing the screw. zero zone response type to the 4101SN. This
(See Figure 1.) zone will be used to annunciate aux zone
2. Fasten the case back to the wall with three #6 faults, communication problems, and cover
screws (not supplied) through the case back. tamper faults for this 4101SN.
• The wall surface must be flat and
Select Input Type = “06” (for serial number
substantially vibration-free. polling loop device), V-Plex Relay = “Yes”
• All power-limited wiring must be separated and Loop # = “1” for this zone.
from non-power limited wiring by 1/4 –inch.
Select the Learn S/N = “Yes” option. Remove
the enclosure cover (or short the aux zone) to

For dry, indoor use only. Do not install cause the 4101SN to send its serial number
UL

in air-handling spaces.
For Commercial Burglary installations,
to the panel. The panel will acknowledge
receipt of the serial number and will require
the 4101SN must be tamper protected
or mounted in a tamper-protected the cover to be replaced (or the aux zone to
cabinet. be restored) to confirm that the serial
In Commercial Fire applications, the number was enrolled correctly.
module cannot be mounted inside the
control unit’s cabinet, but can be
mounted externally either in its plastic The cover tamper feature must be used in
housing or in a separate metal cabinet. UL commercial burg installations when the 4101SN is
not mounted inside the panel’s enclosure, and
must be enabled at the control panel (program
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS field *24=0 on most controls).

For UL fire installations, no more than one
UL wire per terminal may be connected.

Use only 14-22AWG wire.
Enter Relay Programming mode.
1. Assign a unique 2-digit relay number “XX” and
1. Run the wiring through the access slots in the case
then assign relay start/stop activation options
back and connect at the appropriate terminal
to the 4101SN.
block screw(s).
2. Select Relay Type = “0” (for V-Plex relay) and
2. Make wiring connections as shown in Figure 1.
then enter the zone number selected in Zone
When you leave the white jumper intact, the 10k
Programming as the V-Plex Zone Number. The
 panel will annunciate relay activation problems Electrical:
as well as communication problems and cover Polling loop input voltage range: 8-12VDC
tamper faults for this 4101SN on system zone Polling loop current draw: 7mA (continuous)
6XX where “XX” is the selected relay number. Relay contact rating: 2A @ 28VAC/VDC, resistive
Generally, the panel’s default response for all loads
such system zones is 24-hour trouble (type 19). Aux Zone:
If desired, this may be changed using the
10k EOLR (internal when white jumper intact;
panel’s Zone Programming mode. external when white jumper cut
3. Repeat the above procedure for each 4101SN in
300 ohm max zone resistance (excluding EOLR)
the system.
Responds to open or short circuit faults having
SPECIFICATIONS 250mSec or longer duration
Physical: Width: 2-1/8” (53mm)
Class B (style B when used with panels providing
Height: 3-1/4” (84mm) Depth: 1” (25mm) earth ground fault detection)

For UL Commercial Fire Applications, must be
used as N.O. zone and white jumper must be cut
AGENCY LISTINGS

UL864 Commercial Fire

UL985 Household Fire

UL1023 Household Burglary

UL609 Commercial Burglary

CSFM

FM

MEA
WARRANTY
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TERM. ASSIGNMENT MOUNTING SCREW
1 (+) POLLING LOOP (+) MOUNTING HOLES (IN CASE BACK)
CASE BACK 4101SN
2 ( ) POLLING LOOP ( )
3 (+) AUX ZONE (+)
4 RELAY N.O. COVER SCREW HOLE
5 RELAY N.C. TERMINAL
6 RELAY C BLOCK TB1
(SUITABLE FOR WHITE JUMPER
14-22 AWG WIRE)
POLLING LOOP N.O. N.C.C TAMPER SWITCH
TERMINALS ON
CONTROL OTHER
TM
V-PLEX MODULES
1 2 3 4 5 6 WIRING ACCESS
+ + HOLES (SLOTS)

RELAY C CONTACT
+ RELAY N.C. CONTACT
RELAY N.O. CONTACT
AUX. MOUNTING SCREW HOLE
ZONE (IN CASE BACK)
POLLING LOOP - CLASS B, STYLE 4
MAX WIRING IMPEDANCE 25 OHMS N.C. If switching power through a
Always Observe Polarity. N.O. relay, the power must be from
a power-limited source.
Always Connect In Parallel.
Relays are programmable but
See Panel's I.I. Text For Wire Gauge outputs are not supervised.
And Wire Length Requirements. 10K EOLR
V-Plex and Aux Circuits are supervised (USE ONLY IF WHITE
and power-limited. JUMPER IS CUT) 4101SN-001-V5

Figure 1: 4101SN V-Plex Single Output Relay Module

SEE THE CONTROL PANEL’S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION
REGARDING LIMITATIONS OF THE ENTIRE SECURITY SYSTEM.

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