TrueSTART II

Installation & Service

Instrument

MENU F1 F2

Main Menu
[Earth Fault Test]
Press ENT to select

ENT

To Test Connect
IDNet/IDNAC Red +, Black -
X-Talk Red to CHNL1+
Green to CHNL2+
IDC Red+, Black -
NAC Red to Alarm-
Black to Alarm+

Green wire must be connected to earth when

conducting an earth fault test or search.

WARNING:Test the wire with voltimeter and

verify no external voltage source is present
before connecting this instrument.

ON OFF

To Navigate Menus
Use up/down arrow and keys to move
between menu choices
Press ENT ket to select a menu choice
Press MENU key to back out of a menu
choice

579-1030 Rev. C
 Quick Reference

TrueSTART II Introduction............................................................. 3
Power Sources.............................................................................. 3
Battery Operation .......................................................................... 3
AC Adapter.................................................................................... 4
Aux Power Harness ...................................................................... 4
Testing & Safety ............................................................................ 5
Selecting a Test............................................................................. 6
Earth Fault Testing ........................................................................ 6
IDNet ............................................................................................. 7
Other IDNet Tests.......................................................................... 9
IDNet Shorts.................................................................................. 9
IDNAC ........................................................................................... 10
Power Option ................................................................................ 11
X-Talk Test..................................................................................... 12
Test IDC/zone................................................................................ 13
Test NAC/Signal ............................................................................ 14
Saving IDNet and IDNAC Test Results ......................................... 15
Recalling Test Results................................................................... 15
Upload to PC................................................................................. 15
System Settings ............................................................................ 16
Backlight Timer.............................................................................. 16
Battery Selection ........................................................................... 17
Software Revision ......................................................................... 17
Battery Charger............................................................................. 17
IDNet Device Types ...................................................................... 18
IDNet Error Messages................................................................... 19
IDNAC Device Types .................................................................... 20
IDNAC Error Messages................................................................. 20
TrueSTART Data Analyzer ............................................................ 22
Replacement Parts........................................................................ 23

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TrueSTART II Introduction
The Simplex TrueSTART II Instrument (TSIT) is a portable, handheld
instrument for verification of the correct installation of Simplex peripherals
and wiring to Simplex circuits and modules.
The TSIT is used to verify wiring, addressable devices, conventional zones
(IDC) and signal circuits (NAC) before the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) is
commissioned.
This manual describes the steps to verify that all wiring and peripheral
devices are correctly installed before connecting the wires to the FACP.

Power Sources
The TSIT operates from multiple power sources:
 Lithium Ion Battery
 AC Adapter
 Any 24V DC source (using the Auxiliary Power Harness).

Battery Operation
Remove the battery compartment by squeezing in the tabs on the sides.
Connect a charged battery to the harness inside the tester case.
Replace the battery compartment.

ON OFF

To Navigate Menus
Use up/down arrow and keys to move
between menu choices
Press ENT ket to select a menu choice
Press MENU key to back out of a menu
choice

This is the
battery
If you can
read this
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 AC Adapter
Connect the AC Adapter to the power port in the right side of the TSIT. Plug
the adapter into a wall outlet.
The AC Adapter is rated for 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz. It is supplied with a US
standard wall plug.

Aux Power Harness

The Aux Power Harness is a multi-purpose accessory that is used to:
 Extend the reach of the AC adapter
 Provide power (via alligator clips) to ZAMs and other 24V powered
devices (when used with the AC adapter)
 Power the tester from an FACP
The output from the AC adapter will support up to 650 mA ZAM load in
addition to powering the TSIT.
Note: The TSIT cannot power auxiliary devices when operating from the
batteries. The battery voltage is too low (14.4V) to power 24V DC devices.
The battery is disabled when the AC adapter or the Aux Power Harness are
plugged into the TSIT.

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The Power Plug (1) connects to the TSIT, bringing power from either the AC
Adapter or the Alligator Clips (3).
To use the Aux Power Harness with the AC Adapter, connect the power plug
from the adapter to the Power Jack (2).
Red & Black Alligator Clips (3) may be used as INPUT to provide power to
the tester, or as an OUTPUT to distribute 24V power to peripheral devices
such as IDNet ZAMs.

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Testing & Safety

The TSIT supports the line testing of IDNet and IDNAC addressable devices,
Simplex NACs and Simplex IDCs. Connect and test only these types of
circuits.
Before connecting the tester to any circuit for testing, verify that the circuit is
not connected to any voltage source. Measure across each circuit pair with a
voltmeter. Measure each conductor to earth. Remove any external voltage
source prior to connecting tester.

Power-Up
Do not connect the test leads to any field wiring until after the TSIT is
powered. Press and hold the Green ON button until the Initialization Screen
is displayed. The tester requires approximately 5 seconds to initialize, after
which it will display the first menu choice.

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 Selecting a Test
Use the or keys to scroll through the menu choices. When the desired
selection is displayed, press ENT to select that option.
To return to the main menu, follow the instructions on the display. Press
MENU to back out of a menu choice.

Earth Fault Testing

To check for earth faults on field wiring, select the "Earth Fault Test" from the
main menu.
Connect the wires as described on the TSIT yellow label for the circuit type
you are testing. The GREEN test lead is connected to earth ground, such as
building steel.

Earth Test
NORMAL
Press MENU to exit

ENT

To detect every earth fault, you must test the positive lead and the negative
lead of a circuit independently. If there are earth faults on both positive and
negative leads, it might result in a balanced condition, where no earth fault is
detectable when tested as a circuit.
Connect the Red lead per the yellow label on the TSIT, and the Green lead to
earth. Press the ENT key. The display shows the earth test status in real time.
If the display indicates "Positive Earth Fault", you must troubleshoot and
correct the earth fault. If the display indicates "Normal", disconnect the Red
lead and connect the Black lead as described on the label.

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When the TSIT display indicates that a circuit is NORMAL, the test leads may
be moved to another circuit. This permits sequential testing of multiple
circuits without any repeated menu selection.

Earth Fault Summary:

 Navigate to “Earth Fault Test” by scrolling with the up/down arrow
keys. Press ENT.
 Connect the Red lead and the Green lead, per the instructions on
the Yellow label. Test Results are displayed in real time, and are
updated constantly. If the display indicates “NORMAL”, disconnect
the Red lead.
 Connect the Black lead per the Yellow label, leaving the Green lead
connected. If the display indicates “NORMAL”, disconnect the Black
lead.
 If the shielded wire is used, connect the Red lead to the shield and
the Green lead to the earth. The display should indicate “NORMAL”.
 If there are multiple circuits to test, you may move on to the next one,
repeating the process.
 To test an IDNet channel with IDNet Isolators, or TrueAlarm Isolator
Bases, Earth Fault Search must also be run on the IDNet channel.

IDNet
The user should have a list of IDNet devices and addresses when checking
out an IDNet installation. The list can be compared against the devices found
by the TSIT, making some problems easier to diagnose. The TSIT channel
information can be saved in one of the 60 internal memory slots, then
uploaded to a personal computer for easier review. (see the section on PC
Upload.)
To test an IDNet channel with the TSIT, connect as follows:
 IDNet+ to Red Lead. Connect ALL IDNet+ wiring for the channel to
the Red Lead. It is important that the channel be complete when
scanned.
 IDNet- to Black Lead. Connect ALL IDNet- wiring for this channel to
the Black Lead.
 Earth to Green Lead. Connect to building steel or other earth point.
If ZAM or any 24V powered devices are present, be sure to connect the
Auxiliary Power Harness. Clip the red alligator lead to the +24V wiring, the
black to the 0V wiring.

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 The IDNet Test (Menu Selection Run IDNet Test) performs a series of tests
on the IDNet channel. Navigate through menu options until Run IDNet Test is
displayed, and press ENT.
This menu selection sequentially does the following:
 Scans the channel to determine device types and addresses
 Identifies any duplicated address setting
 Polls every device to determine the state, for example:
 Pull stations – Normal or Alarm?
 ZAMs – Normal/Alarm/Open?
 TrueAlarm – analog value/excessively dirty
 If an earth fault exists, will attempt to isolate the fault if isolators are
present.
At the completion of the test, review the
Total Devices 249 summary of devices detected. Then
PHOTO 190 compare it to the devices that are
IPHOTO 58
-more- supposed to be installed.

ENT Press ENT to review the results of the

scan. Use the up/down arrows to scroll
through the menu choices.
The choices are to review Totals, review By Address or review Errors. When
reviewing By Address, the address of the device is shown in brackets. Use
the up/down arrow keys to view a higher or lower address
The devices will be shown in sequence, as you scroll, with the status found
by the TSIT.
To review the errors, press the menu key
and use the up/down arrows to scroll to [192]
ION
Errors choice. Press ENT. If multiple
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errors are present, the up/down keys will F1 LED
scroll through the list of all devices with
abnormal status. ENT

The display will show the lowest address of

an abnormal device, and will indicate the fault.

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If duplicate devices are detected, device type info may be incorrect due to the
simultaneous traffic from multiple devices causing an error.
To troubleshoot duplicates, go to the
Address: [192] TSIT Error or Duplicate menu and send a
PHOTO command to the device address to
DUPLICATE DEVICE activate the device’s LED. The devices
Press MENU to quit
set to the displayed address will have
ENT their LEDs lit as long as TSIT displays
their address. In the example shown, any
devices with LEDs at address 192 would
have the LEDs lit.
The technician can put the instrument down, but powered, and proceed to
find the lighted LEDs to help repair the fault.

Other IDNet Tests

In the example given above, two Photo Sensors were both set to address
192. Let's suppose that you have gone out, located the devices by the LED,
and re-addressed them. If you wish to check them to be sure there are no
other problems, you could run all IDNet tests again, repeating the steps
outlined earlier in this document.
If you just wish to run the Duplicate Address test, scroll through the menu
choices until that selection is displayed and press ENT.
The IDNet Tests which may be run individually are:
 Device Search (finds devices and addresses 0-255)
 Duplicate Address (detects devices set to the same address)
 Check Device State (Alarm, open, short, etc.)
 Earth Fault Search (use only if ISO devices are on the loop)
 View Found (scroll through a list of devices)

IDNet Shorts
If the tester is connected to a loop that is shorted, or has a much greater
current demand than expected, it will not be able to communicate with IDNet
devices. It may receive faulty data if communications are attempted. The
TSIT has a warning screen when such a channel is tested. Follow the
instructions on the screen. A test can be forced, in cases where the high
current is due to excess IDNet devices (many more than 250). But the loop
should be checked for hard shorts and stray voltages before forcing a test.

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 IDNAC
As with IDNet, the user should have a list of IDNAC addressable notification
appliances and addresses when checking out an IDNAC installation. The
IDNAC information can be saved, same as the IDNet information. Refer to
the section on PC Upload.
The TSIT is connected to the IDNAC channel the same way as connection to
the IDNet channel. Red to IDNAC +, Black to IDNAC-, Green to earth. If the
channel has multiple T-Taps, be sure that all wires are connected for the
scan. When dealing with multiple T-Taps, scan each one separately then
merge the results using the PC tool.
The IDNAC Test (Menu Selection Detailed Scan) performs a series of tests
on the IDNAC channel, very similar to the tests for IDNet. The TSIT will
communicate with IDNAC devices, determine candela setting, detect
duplicates, and determine if a device is set for Alert or Alarm operation. Any
device LED can be activated from the TSIT. The TSIT will not power the
appliances into alarm mode.
At the completion of the scan, review the
Total Devices: 63 summary of devices detected and compare
HORN 31 to the list of devices that are supposed to be
A/V 32
**END** installed.

ENT
Follow the on-screen options to navigate
through the menu. Press ENT to review the
results of the scan. Using the up/down
arrows, navigate to the desired option. The choices are to review Totals,
review Totals with Mode, review by Address, review Errors or activate the
Power Option. When reviewing by address, the address of the device is
shown in brackets.
Use the up/down arrows to scroll through
the list of detected addresses. Note that any [001]
missing devices will be represented by gaps A/V ALARM WALL
in the devices detected. If the scrolling goes 15Cd
F1 LED > NXT CFIG PG
from device address 3 to device address 5,
no device was detected at address 4. ENT

The image to the right shows information

that can be displayed after executing “IDNAC Test”. The device address is
displayed in brackets. Beneath, the device type info indicates this is a Wall

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Mount A/V, set to 15Cd and “Alarm” mode. Note the LED can be activated by
pressing F1.
To review errors, press the menu key and
use the up/down arrows to scroll to the [003]
Errors choice. Press ENT. If multiple errors
DUPLICATE
are present, the up/down keys will scroll Press MENU to exit
through the list of all devices with abnormal
status. If duplicate devices are detected, ENT

device type info may not be detected

because two devices at the same address
may corrupt the data.
As with the IDNet devices, the TSIT sends the command to activate the
device LED. In the example to the right, any device set to address 3 would
have the LED ON. The installer can put the instrument down, but powered,
and proceed to find the lighted LEDs to correct the address. Note that a
missing address fault can often be explained by a duplicate device. It is
useful to also take note of any missing devices before going out to correct
duplicates.

IDNAC Tests
In the example above, two devices were set to address 003, and let’s assume
a device was missing from address 7. You’ve gone out and corrected those
two errors. If you wish to check them again to make sure there are no other
problems, you could run “IDNAC Test” again, or you could run the IDNAC
“Quick Device Srch” which is somewhat quicker, and will detect duplicate
devices. It will not detect device mode (alert or alarm) or any other
configuration information and will not isolate earth faults.

Power Option
The Power Option allows the user to power down the line after a test is
performed to save battery power.
Once this option is selected the user will have access to all the test results
but will no longer be able activate device LEDs.
To return to a normal state and regain the ability to activate device LEDs, the
user must repeat the scan.

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 X-Talk Test
X-TALK is shorthand for Cross-Talk. Cross-Talk is interference between two
signals, such as IDNet/MAPNET channels. The X-TALK test measures the
impedance between the POSITIVE lead of two IDNet channels. Coupling can
be caused by capacitive, resistive or inductive impedance between two
electrical signals. The greater the coupling between two electrical signals is,
the greater the likelihood of communications errors.

To Test Connect

RED lead to +IDNet wiring of Channel "A"

IDNet BLACK lead is not connected to field wiring

GREEN lead to +IDNet wiring of Channel "B"

Test Results are displayed and indicate the severity of the coupling between
the channels

LOW Coupling - Best Result. Indicates no cross-talk between the channels

tested

MODERATE Coupling - Indicates that coupling is adequate to cause some

communications errors. The level of cross-talk would usually not be visible at
the front panel, because the panel re-tries when a communications error takes
place. If the re-try is successful, the panel will ignore the comms error and will
not indicate any fault.

HIGH Coupling - Indicates that coupling between the two IDNet channels is
too severe for reliable communications

To initiate the X-TALK Test, navigate to the

X-TALK Test Complete
X-TALK screen. Connect the wires as High Coupling
shown in the table. Press ENT. The test Failure
results are displayed when the XTALK Test Press MENU to exit
is complete. To test a different cable pair, ENT
move the Green wire to the +IDNet of the
next channel, press menu, then when X-
TALK Test is displayed, press ENT. The X-TALK test may be conducted on
two IDNet channels (connect IDNet+ as described in the table). It may also
be used between RUI and IDNet, or IDNet and IDNAC.

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Troubleshooting X-Talk Failure
Capacitive coupling is increased when the physical distance between two
conductors is very close over a long distance.
Things that increase coupling:
 Insulation integrity is reduced by nicked or cut insulation. Exposed
conductors can have increased capacitance to other conduc-
tors.Especially earth. If shielded wire is used, it is very important to
maintain the integrity of the insulation and to prevent the shield from
contacting earth. Keep the drain wire insulated as close to the termi-
nation as possible.
 Single conductor wire, such as THHN, coupling to other THHN
conductors and to conduit more than the coupling to the other
conductor in the pair. THHN or similar single conductor wires are not
recommended for IDNet or MAPNET, except for IDNet+ card used
with 4100U, 4100ES, 4010ES, 4007ES, and 4007ES Hybrid.
Inductive Coupling is caused by the electromagnetic field of a signal
interfering with the electrical signal on an adjacent conductor. Inductive
coupling interference is worse when a current changes rapidly in amplitude.
Signals that cause interference from inductive coupling include Strobes and
Voice NACs. Shielded wiring can eliminate inductive coupling by breaking the
path of the inductive field.
Resistive Coupling is usually caused by exposed conductors. Moisture and
contamination can create a conductive path to other conductors. Often, this
will be shown with the earth fault test. Nicked or cut insulation, combined with
moisture and contamination can result in electrical paths between wires.

Test IDC/zone
Test conventional Initiating Device Circuits with this menu selection. At the
top level menu, navigate to [Test IDC/zone] with the up/down arrow keys and
press ENT to select the IDC test.
If the leads are not connected to IDC wiring, the display should show the
results of the test as "Open", indicating that there is no End of Line Resistor
between the red and black leads.

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 The screen is updated constantly, so the
IDC Test Result tester will display the state of the circuit
Open
(Normal, Open, Short) without any further
Press MENU to exit menu commands. This makes it easy to test
multiple IDC by moving the wires from one
circuit to another.
ENT

Connect the Red Lead to the IDC+ wire, and

the Black Lead to the IDC- wire. Connect the Green Lead to earth. The TSIT
should display "Normal".
Possible causes for open circuit faults are missing smoke or heat detectors,
or a missing end-of-line resistor.
Possible causes for short circuits are activated pull-stations, detectors in
alarm or shorted wiring.

Test NAC/Signal
Test conventional Notification Appliance Circuits with this menu selection. At
the top level menu, navigate to [Test NAC/signal] with the up/down arrow
keys and press ENT to select the NAC test.
As with the IDC test, the NAC test updates in real-time once the test has
been selected.
Because of the reverse-polarity activation of Notification Appliances, the
NACs must be tested in the Standby condition.
Connect the Red Lead to the -NAC Alarm wire. Connect the Black Lead to
the +NAC Alarm wire. Connect the Green Lead to earth.
The TSIT will detect two 10k EOLRs on the circuit as a Short condition.
For Short circuits, also check that devices are not wired backwards.
For Open circuits, check to make sure the EOLR is intact.

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Saving IDNet and IDNAC Test Results
IDNet and IDNAC test results can be saved to one of the 60 memory slots.
Each slot can be tagged with a 20-character name for easy recall at a later
time. To save test results, select Save Channel Data from the main menu.
The first available memory slot will be displayed.
The second line on the LCD contains a 20-
character, user editable name for the data Save Results
Channel 06
being saved. The cursor (underline Memory Slot 06
character) is under the first letter of the F1 EDIT, ENT SAVE
name. To enter a new name, use the  or 
keys to change the character and the left/ ENT

right arrow keys to move the cursor.

Pressing the F2 key clears the remainder of the line from the cursor position
to the end (including the character at the cursor). If you want to save the
results to a different channel, press the F1 key. Brackets will surround the slot
number and the or keys are used to select the desired slot number (1-
60). Press ENT to save to this new slot. Note that the TSIT allows you to
override a previously filled memory slot using this method.

Recalling Test Results

Previously saved tests are recalled for review by selecting Recall Saved
Data from the main menu. Use the  or  keys to select the memory slot to
recall then press ENT. The contents of this memory slot are loaded into main
memory for review.

Upload to PC
Once IDNet and IDNAC test data is
saved to one of the memory slots, it
may be uploaded to the TrueSTART
Analyzer PC software for review. Attach
the download harness, 733-794, to the
connector on the back of the TSIT.
Orient the connector so that the striped
edge is on the left. The other end of the
cable is a DB9 connector, which
attaches to an RS232 port on your PC.
A USB to RS232 adapter is provided in case the PC does not have RS232
ports.
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 Start the analyzer software on the PC and press the “Upload” button on the
button bar.

Press the Start button to begin the data upload. The progress bar indicates
the status of the upload and the TSIT display will also indicate that an upload
is in progress. All 60 slots of information will be transferred to the PC. If the
“Erase Data” checkbox is checked, the TSIT will automatically erase the
contents of the memory slots once the upload is completed. If the box is
unchecked, the TSIT memory contents will not be erased.

System Settings
The System Settings menu option includes menu choices that allow you to
view information, clear memory slots and set TSIT options.
System Settings > Backlight Timer
> Battery Selection
> Clear Memory
> Software Revision

Backlight Timer
The TSIT LCD backlight automatically turns on whenever a key is pressed.
The Backlight Timer setting controls how long the TSIT will keep the backlight
on after a key-press. The possible settings are 0-60 seconds, where 0 is
always on. Leaving the backlight always on is not recommended while
running from the internal battery.
A TSIT may be equipped with either an LED or LCD. If LED, no backlight will
be present, and this selection has no effect on operation.

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Battery Selection
This setting allows you to select the number of cells for the TSIT internal
lithium-ion or lithium-polymer battery. You can select either a 4-cell (14.4 -
14.8V) or 5-cell (18-18.5V). The standard battery that is supplied with the
TSIT is a 4 -cell, 1200 mAh. The default setting is 4-cell.
Be sure that the meter is set for the correct size battery. If your meter will not
stay ON, it is possibly set for a 5 cell battery, but has a 4 cell battery installed.
The cut-off voltage for the 5-cell battery is the operating voltage for the 4-cell.
It might be necessary to power the TSIT from the AC adapter, and change
the menu option if the unit will not power ON from a fully charged 4-cell
battery.

Clear Memory
The contents of any or all memory slots can be cleared with this menu
choice. Use the orkeys to select the slot to erase, or select “Clear
All” to erase all memory slots. The ENT key must be pressed twice to erase
the memory. The second key-press is a confirmation of the requested
operation.

Software Revision
This menu screen displays the TSIT software revision.

Battery Charger
The battery charger supplied with the TSIT is for a Lithium Ion, 4 cell battery.
The charger will recharge the standard battery in about 4 hours. The green
LED indicates that the battery is fully charged. The red LED indicates that the
battery is charging.
To charge the battery:
 Press the power OFF switch
 Remove the battery compartment (squeeze tabs on the sides)
 Unplug and remove the battery from the TSIT
 Connect the charger to an AC power source
 Connect the battery to the charger
 The battery is fully charged when the red LED is OFF and the green
LED is ON.
The charger is rated for 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz. It is supplied with a US plug.
For use in other countries, a local wall outlet adapter must be used (not
supplied).
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 IDNet Device Types
Type Description
4009A4 4009A - 4 NACs, no repeater
4009A8 4009A - 8 NACs, no repeater
R4009A4 4009A - 4 NACs, with IDNet repeater
R4009A8 4009A - 8 NACs, with IDNet repeater
ADRPUL Addressable Pull Station
MBZAM Class B Monitor ZAM
MAZAM Class A Monitor ZAM
IAM IAM
KACPUL KAC Pull Station
SECIAM Security Monitor IAM
CANPUL 2-Stage Pull Station
RIAM Relay IAM
SIGIAM Signal IAM
IDNETISO IDNet Isolator
POWERISO IDNet Power Isolator
RELEASE Suppression Release Peripheral
TRIAM Relay IAM with T-sense input
FRIAM Relay IAM with unsupervised feedback input
MLPTIO Multi-Point I/O module
PHOTO TrueAlarm photoelectric sensor (standard base)
SPHOTO TrueAlarm photoelectric sensor (sounder base)
RPHOTO TrueAlarm photoelectric sensor (relay base)
IPHOTO TrueAlarm photoelectric sensor (isolator base)
QPHOTO TrueAlarm quick-connect photoelectric sensor
ION TrueAlarm ionization sensor (standard base)
SION TrueAlarm ionization sensor (sounder base)
RION TrueAlarm ionization sensor (relay base)
IION TrueAlarm ionization sensor (isolator base)
HEAT TrueAlarm heat sensor (standard base)
SHEAT TrueAlarm heat sensor (sounder base)
RHEAT TrueAlarm heat sensor (relay base)
IHEAT TrueAlarm heat sensor (isolator base)
COMBO TrueAlarm photo/heat sensor (standard base)
SCOMBO TrueAlarm photo/heat sensor (sounder base)
RCOMBO TrueAlarm photo/heat sensor (relay base)
ICOMBO TrueAlarm photo/heat sensor (isolator base)
MCOP TrueAlarm photo/CO sensor (standard base)
MCOPS TrueAlarm photo/CO sensor (sounder base)
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IDNet Device Types (continued)
MCOI TrueAlarm ionization/CO sensor (standard base)
MCOIS TrueAlarm ionization/CO sensor (sounder base)
MCOH TrueAlarm heat/CO sensor (standard base)
MCOHS TrueAlarm heat/CO sensor (sounder base)
MCOPH TrueAlarm photo/heat/CO sensor (standard base)
MCOPHS TrueAlarm photo/heat/CO sensor (sounder base)
ANAMON 4-20ma Analog Monitor ZAM
STANDARD BASE Standard TrueAlarm base (no head inserted)
SOUNDER BASE TrueAlarm sounder base (no head inserted)
RELAY BASE TrueAlarm relay base (no head inserted)
ISOLATOR BASE TrueAlarm isolator base (no head inserted
CO BASE TrueAlarm CO sensor base (no head inserted)
CO SOUNDER TrueAlarm CO sensor base with sounder (no head inserted)
BASE
3PII Third Party IDNet Interface
UNKNOWN Unrecognized device type
DEVICE

IDNet Error Messages

Type Description
INVALID ADDRESS A device was found at one of the following
addresses: 0, 251-255. The IDNet channel only
supports addresses 1-250.
DUPLICATE ADDRESS More than one device was found set to the same
address.
OUT OF RANGE A TrueAlarm sensor was found to have an analog
value that is out of range. This is most likely a dirty
sensor heat. Replace or clean the head.
HEAD MISSING A sensor head is not installed in a TrueAlarm base.

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 UNKNOWN DEVICE The TSIT has encountered a device that it is unable
to recognize. This occurs for several reasons:
 More than one device is set to the same
address (run a duplicate address test).
 Bad device.
 A newer device type was found that is not
supported by the version of your TSIT
software.

IDNAC Device Types

Type Description
HORN Audible appliance
STROBE Visual appliance
A/V Audio/Visual appliance
ISO Isolator

IDNAC Error Messages

Type Description
DUPLICATE 2 or more device set to the same address
NO ANSWER A device that previously communicated no longer does.
OPEN Other port is open (Applicable to Isolators only)
SHORT Other port is shorted (Applicable to Isolators only)

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IDNAC Configuration Information
Configuration Information Displayed on Definition
Information the TSIT
Audio Output Hi High
Level (AOL)
Lo Low
FACP FACP controlled AOL
Candela Rating 15Cd 15 Candela
20Cd 20 Candela
30Cd 30 Candela
75Cd 75 Candela
75WP Cd 75 Weatherproof Candela
110Cd 110 Candela
135Cd 135 Candela
185Cd 185 Candela
FACP Cd Candela configured by FACP
Lens Color Clear Clear lens cover
Color Colored lens cover
Mode ALERT Alert mode
ALARM Alarm mode
Mount CEIL Ceiling mount
WALL Wall mount
Style Indoor Indoor device
Weatherproof UL UL Weatherproof devices
Weatherproof ULC ULC Weatherproof devices
Tone Broadband Broadband Tone

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 TrueSTART Data Analyzer
The TrueSTART Data Analyzer is a Windows PC application that allows you
to upload test data from the TSIT for easier review, archiving, and report
generation.
Installing the Software
Simply insert the TrueSTART Data Analyzer CD into your computer’s CD or
DVD drive and the installer will automatically start. If it does not automatically
start, use Windows Explorer to open the CD folder and double-click on the file
“setup.exe”. You must accept the license agreement to install the Analyzer
software. A Simplex/TrueSTART program group will be created allowing you
to easily run the program from the Windows start menu.
Once you start the software, refer to the built-in help in the TrueSTART data
analyzer tool for details on uploading and reviewing the data, and generating
reports.

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Replacement Parts
These replacement parts for the TrueStart and the TrueSTARTII instruments
may be ordered from stock:

SKU Description

TSI-24V TSI/TSIT 24 V wall-wart

TSI-BATTERY TSI/TSIT 24 V battery

TSI-CHARGER TSI/TSIT battery charger

TSI-PROTECT TSI/TSIT case protector

TSI-TLEADS TSI/TSIT test leads

TSI-AUX TSI/TSIT AUX power harness

TSI-BAG TSI/TSIT tool bag

TSI-USB TSI/TSIT USB to RS232 adapter

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