TrueAlarm Analog Sensing

UL, ULC, CSFM Listed; FM Approved; Dual Address Bases for Multi-Sensor
MEA (NYC) Acceptance* 4098-9754, Standard and Sounder

Features
TrueAlarm photoelectric sensing and TrueAlarm
thermal sensing combined in one housing:
 TrueAlarm photoelectric technology accurately
monitors for smoke activity
 TrueAlarm thermal sensing accurately monitors for
fixed temperature and rate-of-rise temperature, selected
or combined as required per sensor
 Basic operation is UL listed to Standard 268
TrueAlarm Multi-Sensor 4098-9754 Mounted in
 Sounder operation is also listed to UL Standard 464 as Multi-Sensor Sounder Base 4098-9795
an audible notification appliance
Multi-Sensor Standard Base 4098-9796 provides:
 Two sequentially addressed points, automatically
assigned with one address selection
 Connections for remote LED or LED tracking relay for
remote alarm status indication
Multi-Sensor Sounder Base 4098-9795 provides
the features of 4098-9796 and also provides:
 Built-in piezoelectric sounder with high output
(88 dBA) and low current requirements (20 mA) TrueAlarm Multi-Sensor 4098-9754 Mounted in
Multi-Sensor Base 4098-9796
 Sounder power can be from 24 VDC or from a
compatible Notification Appliance Circuit (NAC)
TrueAlarm Multi-Sensor Description
 Sounder output can be synchronized via
communications or by the NAC, if NAC powered** TrueAlarm multi-sensor 4098-9754 combines the
 Sounder operation can be independently activated from established performances of a TrueAlarm photoelectric
the host control panel smoke sensor with a fast-acting and accurate TrueAlarm
TrueAlarm analog sensing operation: thermal sensor to provide both features in a single
 Analog sensor information is digitally communicated to sensor/base assembly.
the control panel via IDNet or MAPNET II two-wire Digital Communication of Analog Sensing.
communications Analog information from each sensor is digitally
 Individual sensor information is processed by the host communicated to the control panel where it is analyzed.
control panel to determine sensor status Photoelectric sensor input is stored and tracked as an
For use with the following Simplex® products: average value with an alarm or abnormal condition being
 Model Series 4008, 4010, 4100ES, 4010ES, and 4100U determined by comparing the sensor’s present value
fire alarm control panels against its average value. Thermal data is processed to
 Note: 4008 Series fire alarm control panels provide a look for absolute or rate-of-rise temperature as desired.
reduced feature set, refer to data sheet S4008-0001 Intelligent Data Evaluation. Monitoring each
 Legacy models 4020/4100/4120 Series fire alarm photoelectric sensor’s average value provides a software
control panels, and Universal Transponders equipped filtering process that compensates for environmental
for MAPNET II operation factors (dust, dirt, etc.) and component aging, providing
 For use with 4100ES, 4100U, or 4010ES control panels, an accurate reference for evaluating new activity. The
multi-sensor 4098-9754 is also available using single result is a significant reduction in the probability of false
address bases; refer to data sheet S4098-0024 for more or nuisance alarms caused by shifts in sensitivity, either
information, including TrueSense early fire detection up or down.
operation combining photo and heat inputs * This product has been approved by the California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) pursuant to
Functional and architecturally styled enclosures Section 13144.1 of the California Health and Safety Code. See CSFM Listing
7300-0026:217 for allowable values and/or conditions concerning material presented in this
are for ceiling or wall mounting: document. Accepted for use – City of New York Department of Buildings – MEA35-93E.
 Smoke sensor louver design directs air flow to chamber, Additional listings may be applicable; contact your local Simplex product supplier for the
latest status. Listings and approvals under Simplex Time Recorder Co. are the property of
enhancing smoke capture Tyco Fire Protection Products.
 Sound louvers on sounder base exit both front and side ** Total quantity of sounder bases available for coding on the same communications channel
for high output sound may vary with panel application and availability of NAC power. Refer to specific control
panel requirements.
 Built-in magnetic test feature alarms both addresses
 Designed for EMI compatibility
 Optional accessories include remote alarm LED
indicator or alarm LED tracking relay
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Description (Continued) Heat Sensing
Control Panel Selection. Peak activity per sensor is TrueAlarm heat sensors monitor a fast reacting thermistor
stored to assist in evaluating specific locations. The alarm providing operation that is self-restoring and rate
set point for each TrueAlarm sensor is determined at the compensated. Due to its small thermal mass, the sensor
control panel, selectable as more or less sensitive as the accurately and quickly measures the local temperature for
individual application requires. analysis at the fire alarm control panel. The control panel
allows alarm selection to be per sensor as fixed
Timed/Multi-Stage Selection. Alarm set points can be
temperature, or rate-of-rise temperature, or the
programmed for timed automatic sensitivity selection
combination of both.
(such as more sensitive at night, less sensitive during
day). Control panel programming can also provide Rate-of-rise temperature detection is selectable at the
multi-stage operation per sensor. For example, a 0.2% control panel for either 15° F (8.3° C) or 20° F (11.1° C)
level may cause a warning to prompt investigation while a per minute. Fixed temperature sensing is independent of
2.5% level may initiate an alarm. rate-of-rise sensing and selectable to operate at 135° F
Sensor Alarm and Trouble LED Indication. Each (57.2° C) or 155° F (68° C). In a slow developing fire, the
sensor base’s LED pulses to indicate communications temperature may not increase rapidly enough to operate
with the panel. If the control panel determines that a the rate-of-rise feature. However, an alarm will be
sensor is in alarm, or that it is dirty or has some other type initiated when the temperature reaches its selected fixed
of trouble, the details are annunciated at the control panel temperature setting.
and that sensor base’s LED will be turned on steadily. TrueAlarm heat sensors can be programmed as a utility
During a system alarm, the control panel will control the device to monitor for temperature extremes in the range
LEDs such that an LED indicating a trouble will return to from 32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C). This feature can
pulsing to help identify the alarmed sensors. provide freeze warnings or alert to HVAC system
problems. (Refer to specific panels for availability.)
TrueAlarm Analog Sensor Features
Application Reference
Sealed against rear air flow entry
Electronics are EMI/RFI shielded Sensor locations should be determined after careful
consideration of the physical layout and contents of the
Smoke sensing: area to be protected. Refer to NFPA 72, the National Fire
 Photoelectric sensing technology Alarm and Signaling Code. On smooth ceilings, smoke
 360° smoke entry for optimum response sensor spacing of 30 ft (9.1 m) may be used as a guide.*
 Chamber screen provides protection from dirt, dust, * For detailed application information including sensitivity
and insects selection, refer to Installation Instructions 574-709.
Heat sensing:
 Fast response thermistor design Installed Dimension Reference
 Rate compensated, self-resetting operation
 Control panel can select per sensor for fixed 6-7/16" (164 mm)

temperature sensing, rate-of-rise temperature sensing,

or the combination of both
Photoelectric Sensing 2-7/16"
(62 mm)
TrueAlarm photoelectric sensors use a stable, pulsed LED status
infrared LED light source and a silicon photodiode indicator
receiver to provide consistent and accurate low power
smoke sensing. Seven levels of sensitivity are available Sound output louvers extend
from front and side
for each individual sensor, ranging from 0.2% to 3.7% per
foot of smoke obscuration. Sensitivities of 0.2%, 0.5%,
and 1% are for special applications in clean areas. Multi-Sensor with 4098-9795 Multi-Sensor Sounder Base
Standard sensitivities are 1.5%, 2.0%, 2.5%, 3.0%, and
4-7/8" (124 mm)
3.7%. Application type and sensitivity are selected and
then monitored at the fire alarm control panel.*
The sensor head design provides 360° smoke entry for 2-1/4"
optimum smoke response. Because of the photoelectric (57 mm)

sensing technology, the 4098-9754 sensor is UL listed for LED status

air velocity of up to 4000 ft/min. However, care must be indicator
taken in determining sensor locations to avoid areas
where local airflow may also impact any smoke flow.
(Refer to the application reference section on this page.) Multi-Sensor with 4098-9796 Multi-Sensor Base

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Multi-Sensor Base Features Fire Alarm Control Panel Features (Cont’d)
Base mounted address selection allows the  Sensitivity monitoring that satisfies NFPA 72
addresses of the multi-sensor base to remain with its sensitivity testing requirements
programmed location when the sensor is removed for  Peak value logging allows accurate analysis for
service. sensitivity selection
Integral red LED indicates power-on by pulsing, or  Automatic, once per minute individual sensor
alarm or trouble when steady on, reflecting status of either calibration check verifies sensor integrity
sensor. The exact status of the specific sensing element is  Multi-stage alarm operation
annunciated at the fire alarm control panel.  Selectable alarm verification
 Ability to correlate sensitivity selection with
Fire Alarm Control Panel Features
temperature
 Individual smoke sensitivity and temperature  Automatic environmental compensation
operation is selectable for each sensor  Smoke sensitivity displayed in percent per foot
 Ability to display and print detailed sensor
information in plain English language
Mounting Reference
Electrical boxes are supplied by others, refer to notes below for additional information
Surface mount reference

4" (102 mm) 4" (102 mm)

square box octagonal box

1-1/2" (38 mm) Flush mount reference, mount even with final
minimum box depth surface, or with up to 1/4" (6.4 mm) maximum recess

4098-9796 Multi-Sensor Base Mounting

Optional 4098-9822 Relay
(Mounts in base electrical box and requires 4098-9832 Adapter Plate, required for mounting
additional volume, see notes 1 and 2 below) to surface mounted boxes and 4" square flush box

Relay size:
4098-9796 Multi-Sensor Base
2-1/2" X 1-1/2" X 1"
(64 mm X 38 mm X 25.4 mm)
(3.75 cubic inches)

4098-9795 Multi-Sensor Sounder Base Mounting

For 4098-9795 only, when using 4" square box flush mount, a single
gang adapter plate (RACO No. 787 or equal, by others) is required
4098-9832 Adapter Plate, required for mounting
to surface mounted boxes (mounts inverted)

4098-9795
Multi-Sensor
Sounder Base

4098-9754 Multi-Sensor

NOTES:
1. Review wire size, wire count, box type, and whether 4098-9822 relay is used before determining box size.
2. When 4098-9822 relay is used, mount relay in electrical box and use 1-1/2" extension ring (by others) on
4" square or octagonal box of 1-1/2" or 2-1/8" depth as required.
3. Flush mounting also fits a single gang box, 2-1/8" (51 mm) deep if compatible with wiring requirements.
(Not applicable if 4098-9822 relay is used.)
4. Refer to Installation Instructions 574-707 for additional information.

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 Product Selection Chart
TrueAlarm Multi-Sensor (ordered separately, refer to page 3 for mounting requirements)
Model Description
4098-9754 Multi-sensor, photoelectric sensor with integral thermal sensor, for use with bases 4098-9795 and 4098-9796

TrueAlarm Multi-Sensor Bases (ordered separately, refer to page 3 for mounting requirements)
Model Description
4098-9795 Sounder Base Dual address base for multi-sensor 4098-9754; with connections for remote LED alarm
4098-9796 Standard Base indicator or unsupervised relay

Accessories (ordered separately as required, refer to page 3 for additional mounting requirements)
Model Description
Adapter Plate, 6-3/8” (162 mm) diameter, 1/4” (6.4 mm) deep, matches bases, required for some mounting
4098-9832
combinations
Red LED Alarm Indicator on single gang stainless steel plate, mounts on single gang box,
2098-9808 Choose 1-1/2” minimum depth
one if
4098-9822 required Relay with operation that tracks base LED status, mounts in base electrical box, 4” square or
octagonal box with 1-1/2” (38 mm) extension ring, select box depth per actual wiring requirements

Specifications

General Operating Specifications

Communications and Sensor Supervisory Power IDNet or MAPNET II communications, auto-selected, 2 addresses per base
Communications and Sounder Power Connections Screw terminals for in/out wiring, 18 to 14 AWG
Current 1 mA typical supplied from communications, no impact to alarm current
Remote LED Alarm Indicator
LED Connections Color coded wire leads, 18 AWG
UL Listed Temperature Range 32° F to 100° F (0° C to 38° C)
Operating Temperature Range 15° F to 122° F (-9° C to 50° C)
Storage Temperature Range 0° F to 140° F (-18° C to 60° C)
Humidity Range 10 to 95% RH
Smoke Sensor Sensitivity Range 0.2 % to 3.7% per foot of smoke obscuration, selectable at host control panel
Smoke Sensor Air Velocity Range 0-4000 ft/min (0-1220 m/min)
Fixed alarm temperature setting of 135° F (57.2° C), and/or rate-of-rise temperature
Thermal Sensor Operation
alarm at 15° F (8.3° C) or 20° F (11.1° C), also selectable as utility monitoring
(selected at host control panel)
operation from 32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C), availability is panel dependent
Sensor, Bases, and Adapter Plate Color Frost White
Sounder Operation with 4098-9795 Multi-Sensor Sounder Base
Sounder Voltage 18 to 32 VDC from steady external source or from NAC
Alarm Current (sounder on) 20 mA @ 24 VDC, 24 mA maximum @ 32 VDC
88 dBA minimum @ 10 ft (3 m) per UL Standard 464, Audible Signaling Appliances
Sounder Output
and UL Standard 268, Smoke Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems

Sounder Power Supervision Supervised Select for continuous 24 VDC power, loss of power is communicated to panel
(selectable) Unsupervised Select when connected to NAC for sounder power, NAC provides supervision
When sounder is activated by control panel, sounder output tracks connected NAC to
NAC Powered Operation
allow synchronized coding (Temporal or March Time, etc.)
4098-9822 Unsupervised Relay Option
Externally Supplied Relay Voltage 18-32 VDC, steady source recommended (connects to remote LED leads)
Alarm Current 13 mA from separate 24 VDC supply
Contact Ratings, DPDT contacts for Power limited rating: 2 A @ 30 VDC
resistive/suppressed loads Non-power limited rating: 1/2 A @ 120 VAC
Relay Operation Tracks base LED status, relay is on with trouble or alarm at the base

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