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EST4 Central
Processing Unit
4-CPU

7165-1657:
0508
Overview Standard Features
EST4’s Central Processing Unit, the 4-CPU, is a control panel • 20,000 event history
card that manages data generated by local modules and acts as Large history ensures system events are captured plus
a nexus for system-wide network communication. It accomplishes additional 10,000 event EST4 History Freeze function.
this by pulling data from local rail modules in real time and
• SFP style Network Communications Media Options
facilitating both intra-module data exchange, and inter-node
Supported media types include, twisted pair, CAT5, Single and
communications with remarkable speed and efficiency.
Multimode Fiber in any combination.
The 4-CPU is, in essence, the gatekeeper for events reported • Up to 750 Minutes of Stored Voice Messages
to modules from field devices; it is the controller of audio data; Memory is standard on-board. No need for additional modules.
the caretaker of event logs; the guardian of security; and,
the link to central monitoring facilities. The EST4 Emergency • USB V2.0 Type A Host Port
Communications Platform is built upon system nodes, and the High speed connection for printers and hubs.
4-CPU is controller of the nodes. • USB V2.0 Type B Device Port
The hardware that supports 4-CPU operation is robust enough to High speed connection supports laptops.
handle the complex and critical tasks it is assigned. The 4-CPU’s • Integrated Audio Synchronization
eight gigabytes of on-board memory storage holds nearly two The 4-CPU synchronizes audio signals across the network,
hours of pre-recorded audio messaging, as well as an expansive ensuring clear messaging over long distances.
project database. It also holds a large on-board history – large
enough to handle more than 10,000 alarm events – and room to • Optional Form C Alarm, Supervisory, Trouble Contacts
store up to 10,000 locked or frozen events held for investigative Space for the 4-COMREL Common Relay Module. Relays are
purposes. rated 30Vdc at 1A. Supports wire sizes from 18 to 12AWG.
• Optional USB Hub
Thanks to its self-configuring network, EST4 nodes easily deploy
Expands the USB capability of the CPU to meet application
and configure without intervention by network administration
needs, comes with RS-232 port.
personnel. They adapt to a wide range of network configurations,
including rings, stars, redundant segment, and full mesh topology. • Optional Audio Support
The 4-CPU even allows changes in the physical layer from copper Space provided for the 4-AUDTELS Audio I/O and Telephone
to fiber, and employs hot-swappable network connections. All this Riser source module.
improves network reliability and saves money at installation time
• Simple Plug-in Design
and throughout the equipment’s life cycle.
Easy installation, no special tools required, CPU simply plugs
onto the panel rail.

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Application
The 4-CPU makes EST4 an extremely powerful and flexible and firephone riser connection — all of which provide removable
system. Systems may comprise a single standalone node, while field wiring terminal blocks.
larger installations comprise an integrated network. These may
For enhanced survivability, SFP network controller modules
include many nodes communicating via IPv6 over several different
are hot swappable and mount to the slots on the 4-CPU. The
types of fire-listed wiring, including fiber optics, twisted pair, and
network connection supports panel-to-panel data, voice audio,
CAT5 cabling. Regardless of the system size, a single 4-CPU node
and firefighters telephone all on the same cabling – no separate
controls up to 19 additional local rail modules.
interconnections needed. Should the application call for it, cabling
The 4-CPU controls all local panel responses to automatic, user can be installed that allows all inter-panel network data – including
initiated, or network-reported events. As a network node, it is an panel data, voice audio, and firefighters telephone – to be
equal among peers: there is no master on the network. This gives transmitted on a single twisted pair or single fiber optic fiber. This
exceptional response times of less than three seconds. helps speed setup time and cuts installation costs.
Intra-module Communications Network physical interconnection options offer a range of solutions
Upon power-up the processor automatically learns all local rail from twisted pair running at 2 Mbps and supporting distances of
module attributes and locations; it negotiates with other life up to 5,000 ft. (1.5 km) between any two panels. When running at
safety CPUs at nodes on the IPv6 network; and, it automatically 0.2 Mbps, even longer distances are possible – up to 50,000 ft.
enables the full support for cyber security protocols tested to (15 km).
meet FIPS Publication 197. This security applies optionally to
Single-mode, multimode, and even CAT5 cabling options are
a single panel, or throughout the entire EST4 network. The
possible with EST4. The 4-CPU also meets redundancy and
4-CPU automatically configures the EST4 network thanks to
survivability requirements of many cabling needs, including Class
integrated plug-and-play setup and auto address. No IT network
A, Class B, Class X, and Class N. CAT5 installations are not limited
administrator is required.
to Class N wiring style: the network can be engineered to meet
The EST4, 4-CPU on-board USB ports make inner panel wiring Class A, Class B, and Class X configuration when the project
simple. The majority of interconnections are made with standard requires distances of up to 3,280 ft.
USB 3.0 cables supplied as standard with most option modules.
Network messages received by the network communications
The USB interconnect runs at speeds of up to 480 Mbps,
controllers are re-transmitted to the next network panel. This
ensuring fast system data transmission.
re-transmission maximizes the wire run lengths between panels.
This fast data transmission is used, not only for inner panel
Should the related central processor stop operating to
communication, but also for external communications through a
specifications, fail-safe protocols built into EST4 network controller
4-FWAL to the FireWorks graphical user interface, printers, and
cards connect the data input directly to the output ports. This
other systems needing integration to the life safety system.
operation provides a back-to-back passthrough mode for most
Inter-Panel Neworking media type to media type and maintains network connectivity, not
Each 4-CPU provides two SFP slots supporting hot-swappable only during a catastrophic failure of a single panel, but also in the
modules that determine the media type in use at the panel. The event that the panel is powered down for servicing. This keeps the
4-CPU also supports the 4-AUDTELS Audio Telephone Riser fire network up and running at all times. For greater serviceability,
Module. This enables audio, local microphone connection, and any powered-down panel maintains its real time clock for up to
firefighter telephone connection. The 4-CPU supports connection 30 minutes — even if the panel has all power sources removed,
of optional common relays, 1 Vrms audio in- and out-terminals, including main and standby sources.

Installation
The 4-CPU mounts in the first two local rail spaces of the
upper 3-CHAS7 module chassis. Options for the 4-CPU include
a color LCD display and user interface, a wide selection of small
form-factor pluggable (SFP) network controller modules, USB
internal panel connections, common relays, audio, and fire
fighters telephone communication cards.
(6)

4-CPU

Chassis
Assembly

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Engineering Specification Technical Specifications
It must be possible to support a single standalone node or multiple Current
nodes communicating on a TCP/IP, IPv6 network that supports Standby 211 mA at 24 Vdc
mesh configuration. The network shall support physical media Alarm
connections via fiber, twisted pair or CAT 5 in any combination. See the 4-COMREL Common Relay Module
Common relays
The Network shall support data transmission of panel-to-panel Installation Sheet (P/N 3102284- EN)
data, voice audio and firefighter telephone data on a single twisted Universal Serial Bus 1 USB 3.0, Type A – female port
pair or single fiber optic cable. The Network shall be configured as (USB) ports 1 USB 3.0, Type B – female port
Class A or Class B or Class X configuration. Networks restricted 4-CABLUSBSM – 3.0 USB, 29.5 in.(0.75 m),
USB cables[1] included.
to Class N wiring shall not be acceptable. Network shall support a 4-CABLUSBLG – 3.0 USB, 59.0 in.(1.5 m),
back-to-back pass-through mode that shall maintain network sold separately.
connectivity on power down or catastrophic failure of a single Refer to the SFP catalog sheet E85014-0008
panel. The network shall support twisted pair links to 5,000 ft., SFP modules
for a list of compatible SFP modules.
CAT 5 links to 3,280 ft., and fiber links to 130,994 ft. Agency Approvals UL, ULC, FM, CSFM
Wire size
The network shall support hard copy report printing to a system
TB1 network backup 12 to 18 AWG (2.5 to 1.0 mm²)
printer connected to any panel in the network, systems that power connection
require reports be run from the panel that has a printer connection Ground fault impedance 5 kΩ or less
shall not be considered equal. The systems LCD display shall Operating environment
provide color graphics display of maintenance and sensitivity 32 to 120°F (0 to 49°C)
Temperature
reports. 0 to 93% noncondensing
Relative humidity
The system shall support multiple languages/dialects and Unicode [1] Only use listed USB cables. Retail USB cabling is not sufficient for this application.
character set.
The Control panel and network shall not use easily removable
devices, such as SD cards or external storage devices for storage Ordering Information
of system critical information including programming and project Model # Shipping
Description
files. Communications outside the life safety network shall meet (SKU) Weight
the requirements of FIPS Publication 197. 4-CPU Central Processor Module
0.95lb
(0.43kg)
Security-relevant information, such as: failed login attempts, failed
unauthorized accesses, and user modification shall be logged Accessories and related equipment
to panel history. Unsuccessful authentication attempts shall not Audio and Telephone Interface/Riser 0.65lb
4-AUDTELS
Source Module (0.29kg)
leak information regarding the presence of the system or users.
0.25lb
Credentials shall only be transmitted that are encrypted. The 4-COMREL Common Relay Module
(0.11kg)
system shall provide for multiple users, roles shall be provided for SFP Network Controller, Multimode, 0.248lb
users to ensure proper access by user for the role they perform on 4-NET-MM
Dual-Fiber, 100Base-FX 1310nm (0.112kg)
the system. All passwords shall use a cypher algorithm for security SFP Network Controller, Single-Mode, 0.248lb
purposes to protect any sensitive information. No passwords shall 4-NET-SM
Dual-Fiber, 100Base-LX10 1310nm (0.112kg)
be visible as plain text within the database or entire system. SFP Network Controller, Single-Mode,
0.248lb
4-NET-SMH high power output, Dual-Fiber,
Sensitive information shall not be logged to history or displayed on 100Base-LX40 1310nm
(0.112kg)
service tools (e.g. passwords, PINs etc.). SFP Network Controller, 2Mbps Shared 0.2lb
4-NET-TP
The system shall support configuration of multiple IP connections TX/RX, Twisted Pair (0.091kg)
to external services including, central stations, email servers, web SFP Network Controller, 0.3Mbps
0.2lb
4-NET-TP-HC Shared TX/RX, High Capacitance
interfaces, reports, and third party integration. (0.091kg)
Twisted Pair
Email messages shall support multiple languages in native 4-NET-CAT
SFP Network Controller, CAT5 UTP 0.2lb
characters that match the languages supported in the panel. Copper, 100Base-TX (0.091kg)
Email messages shall support symbolic and color alarm event SFP Network Controller, Single-Mode,
0.248lb
highlighting. 4-NET-SMD Single-Fiber, Downlink, 100Base-BX10-D
(0.112kg)
1550nm/1310nm Tx/Rx
The system shall support logging of up to 20,000 chronological SFP Network Controller, Single-Mode,
0.248lb
events using FIFO. Is shall be possible to freeze or store the most 4-NET-SMU Single-Fiber, Uplink, 100Base-BX10-U
(0.112kg)
recent 10,000 events separately from the FIFO log. 1310nm/1550nm Tx/Rx,
0.85lb
It shall be supported to download all applications and firmware 4-USBHUB USB Multiport Hub Module
(0.39kg)
from the configuration computer at a single location on the fire 0.31lb
4-CABLUSBLG Cable, USB 3.0 A-B, Male, Long
network. The system shall support upload of a project file from (0.14kg)
any location on the fire network. Cable interconnects the 4-CPU to the
0.58lb
4-CABL0542 inner door rail when no 4-LCD display is
(0.26kg)
installed in the cabinet.

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