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Application
Kidde VS Series life safety systems are powerful intelligent solutions
for small to mid-sized buildings. Advanced intelligent technology
delivers the benefits of flexible system installation, while clean and
easy-to-operate user interfaces make panel operation and system
maintenance quick and intuitive.
The smart choice
Electronic addressing eliminates the tedium of setting dipswitches,
and automatic device mapping ensures that each device resides
on the system at its correct location. Meanwhile, innovative pro-
gramming allows the designer to customize the system to pre-
cisely suit the needs of the building owner.
Reliability you can count on
The inherent fault-tolerant characteristics of Analog/Address-
able Technology boosts the reliability of Kidde fire alarm systems.
When combined with VS Series smoke and heat detectors, these
systems deliver a level of dependability not previously available
for small to mid-sized applications. All Kidde systems are built to
exacting reliability benchmarks and meet international standards
for quality, in addition to agency listings for dependability.
Clear-cut remote annunciation
Remote annunciation is a strong suit of the VS Series fire alarm
systems. Up to eight annunciators can be installed on a single
system. Compatible annunciators include a range of LED and LCD
models that provide zone or point annunciation, as well as com-
mon control capabilities. VS control panels also supports graphic
annunciation with optional graphic annunciator interface modules.
Each interface provides common control and 32 LEDs.
Dimensions
(1) Surface Mounting Holes
(2) Semi-flush mounting Holes
(3) Backbox with Door Attached
(4) Backbox with door and trim kit attached.
Panel dimensions, in (cm)
Model D1* D2 D3 D4 D5* D6 D7 D8 D9
VS4 28.0
(71.1)
3.85
(9.8)
9.0
(22.8)
22.0
(55.8)
15.75
(40.0)
10.25
(26.0)
4.9
(12.4)
30.1
(76.4)
2.7
(6.8)
VS1 21.5
(54.6)
3.85
(9.8)
7.5
(19.0)
15.5
(39.4)
14.25
(36.2)
10.25
(26.0)
4.9
(12.4)
23.6
(59.9)
2.7
(6.8)
* Add 1-1/2 in. (3.81 cm) to D1 and D5 dimensions for trim kit. The trim kit
provides 0.75 inches (1.9 cm) of trim to the top, bottom, and sides of the backbox.
Programming and remote diagnostics
Kidde VS Series life safety systems are simple to set up, yet offer
advanced programming features that put these small building
panels into a class of their own. The auto programming feature
quickly gets the panel operational using factory default settings.
Basic zone and point settings can be programmed through the
front panel interface, so the system is up and running in no time.
For more advanced system configuration and correlation groups
programming, VS Series systems interface to a PC running com-
patible VS-CU software. This option offers full system configura-
tion in the familiar Windows®operating environment. Connection is
made to a laptop through the panel’s optional RS-232 communi-
cations port, which can also be used to connect a system printer.
Among the many innovative features of VS Series control panels
is the optional network card. This module provides a standard
10/100 Base T Ethernet®network connection that permits access
to the control panel from any remote location with the correct
communications protocols. The connection can be used to down-
load to the panel from the VS-CU, or upload and view system
reports using the VS-CU.
Available system reports include:
• Correlation groups • Device details
• Device maintenance • History
• Internal status • System configuration
• System status • Walk test
• Dialer • CO runtime
Flexibility built right in
Two fully-programmable front panel switch/LED combinations pro-
vide an added measure of flexibility. Their slide-in labels take the
mystery out of custom applications, and present a clean finished
appearance.
Perfect for retrofits
Kidde VS Series control panels are particularly well-suited to
retrofit applications. All connections are made over standard wiring
– no shielded cable required. This means that in most situations
existing wiring can be used to upgrade a legacy control panel
to VS technology without the expense or disruption of rewiring
the entire building. VS control panels also support the ingenious
RZI16-2 zone module, which adds up to 16 conventional circuits
and two NACs. This combination easily accommodates new intel-
ligent detection alongside existing conventional circuits, making it
an superior solution in the retrofit market.
Signals with a difference
VS Series NACs are configurable to fully support the advanced
signaling technology of Kidde Genesis and Enhanced Integrity no-
tification appliances. These devices offer precision synchronization
of strobes to UL 1971 standards. For Genesis devices, enabling
this feature allows horns to be silenced while strobes on the same
two-wire circuit continue to flash until the panel is reset.
A complete line of accessories
VS Series life safety systems are supported by a complete line of
analog/addressable detectors, modules and related equipment.
Consult the Ordering Information section for details.
