kidde VS4 Fire Alarm Control/Communicator

Kidde brand intelligent life safety systems offer the power of highend intelligent processing in configurations that deliver uncomplicated solutions for small to mid-sized applications. With intelligent detection, electronic addressing, automatic device mapping, optional Ethernet® connectivity, and a full line of easily-configured option cards and modules, these flexible systems offer versatility that benefits building owners and contractors alike.

The VS1 provides one Class A or Class B intelligent device loop that supports up to 64 device addresses, and two Class B Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs). Optional Class A device wiring is available with the use of a module.

The VS4 provides one Class A or Class B intelligent device loop that supports up to 250 device addresses. Loop controller modules may be added in combination to expand total system capacity in 250-point increments to up to 1,000 device addresses. VS4 panels include four NACs that may be wired for either Class A or Class B operation.

The RZI16-2 module adds even more capacity to VS installations by adding up to 16 conventional device circuits and two additional notification appliance circuits. This makes them ideal retrofit solutions that can accommodate new intelligent detectors, as well as existing conventional devices.

VS Series supports a wide range of high-end features, including:

• Intelligent modules, detectors, and bases
• GSA-REL Releasing Modules
• R-Series remote annunciators
• Integrated Carbon Monoxide gas sensing with V-PCOS detectors including distinct audible signaling

• Auto-programming speeds installation time
• Supports V-Series intelligent modules and detectors
• Form C contacts for alarm and trouble, Form A for supervisory
• Electronic addressing with automatic device mapping
• Optional Ethernet port for diagnostics, programming and a variety of system reports
• Two programmable switches with LEDs and custom labeling
• Supports Genesis horn silence over two wires, and UL 1971-compliant strobe synchronization
• Supports GSA-REL releasing module for fire suppression
• Class B or Class A wiring
• Ground fault detection by module
• Supports up to eight serial annunciators, (LCD, LED-only, and graphic interface)
• Can use existing wiring for most retrofit applications
• Upload/download remotely or locally
• Two-level maintenance alert reporting
• Pre-alarm and alarm verification by point
• Adjustable detector sensitivity
• 4 x 20 character backlit LCD display
• Optional earthquake hardening: seismic Importance Factor 1.5
• Standalone operation
• Transmission test frequency by hour
• Alarm ON command manually activates alarm condition