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Technology that saves lives
Submittal Guide
VM Series
Networked intelligent life safety with voice audio

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  • Page 1 Technology that saves lives Submittal Guide VM Series Networked intelligent life safety with voice audio...
  • Page 3 ___________________________ Thank you for giving us the opportunity to provide this submittal for a VM Series Life Safety System. VM Series represents some of the most technologically advanced innovations the life safety industry has ever seen – innovations that will make your building and its occupants safe.
  • Page 5 Submittal Guide VM Series Networked intelligent life safety with voice audio...
  • Page 6 While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this guidebook, the authors and publishers assume no responsibility for errors, inaccuracies, omissions, or any inconsistencies herein. Kidde, Genesis Series, and Signature Series are trademarks of UTC.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Initiating Devices ..................36 smarter, faster, higher-capacity processing and Notification Appliances ..............37 more efficient designs. VM Series’s patented Voltage Boost™ technology, for example, Door Holders & Relays Door Holders ..................38 delivers constant voltage on NAC and AUX Relays ......................39...
  • Page 9: Vm Series Head End

    VM’s leading edge Patented Voltage Boost™ technology delivers a constant 22.5 computing power is put to best use. In fact, VM Series can V on NAC and AUX circuits – even at low battery power. This...
  • Page 10: System Layout And Wiring

    H e a d E n d System Layout and Wiring  Signaling Line Circuit Up to Four Intelligent Analog Loops. SLC3 SLC4 SLC1 SLC2 Optional Optional Standard Optional Class A or Class X Wiring VM-CPU TB1/TB2 LOOP1 LOOP1 LOOP1 Four 3-amp Class B or Class A NACs.
  • Page 11: Assembly & Dimensions

    Dimensions The backbox is designed for semiflush or surface mounting. Conduit VM Series systems are designed for quick assembly and easy ac- and nail knockouts, keyhole style mounting holes, and wide wiring cess in the field. Components are modular and require no special troughs facilitate efficiency during installation.
  • Page 12: Control Panels

       Control Panels           VM Series control panels come complete with user interface, CPU, one addressable loop, four Class B NACs, Universal 110/220v 10 Amp power supply. Order VM-SLC separately for a second signaling line circuit (SLC).
  • Page 13: Network Options

    VS Series H e a d E n d SUBMIT    Network Options           Fiber Optic Transceivers Transceivers Fiber Optic Transceivers are used with a fiber optic network module to provide transmission and reception capability over fiber optic cable for fire control panels. Class B, Class A or Class X VM-NOCF Fiber Network Module configurations are supported.
  • Page 14 H e a d E n d SUBMIT              VM Remote Microphone VM Remote Microphones provide remote paging capability throughout a building or campus. Each remote microphone has two inputs for connecting other remote microphone units. The paging circuit supports up to 63 interconnected remote paging stations.
  • Page 15: Option Cards

    VS Series H e a d E n d SUBMIT    Option Cards           Ethernet Adapter Cards VM-CPU Main Board The VM-CPU supports one of the following three adapter cards... VM-ETH1 Ethernet Adapter Card The VM-ETH1 adapter card provides a standard 10/100 Base-T Ethernet network VM-ETHx connection for panel programming and diagnostics.
  • Page 16: Control, Display, And Annunciation

    Control, Display           & Annunciation VM Series features an extra-large backlit display with a full 24-line by 40 character screen capable of show- ing eight simultaneous events without the need from scrolling. Up to three switch/LED strips may be added, with control operations and multi-colored LED behavior controlled by software.
  • Page 17 – Drill Lamp Test Lamp Test Lamp Test GROUND GROUND RLCD RLCD RLED-C Each VM Series node can accommodate up to R-Series Annunciators 30 R-Series and graphic annunciators. R-Series Power Power Fire Alarm Fire Alarm Supervisory Supervisory Ground Fault Ground Fault...
  • Page 18: Power Supplies

    H e a d E n d SUBMIT    Power Supplies           Remote Booster Power Supply The Remote Booster Power Supply is a self-contained 24 Vdc power supply designed to augment fire alarm audible and visual power requirements as well as provide power for auxiliary, access control and security applications.
  • Page 19 VS Series H e a d E n d SUBMIT              Auxiliary Power Supplies The Auxiliary Power Supply offers the same advantages as the BPS above, but is supplied with its own extra large enclosure providing space for up to two 24 Ah batteries and additional option modules in a number of mounting configurations.
  • Page 20: Network Accessories

    The CDR-3 Coder is an auxiliary circuit option module that provides two audio outputs, March Time and PSNI, (Positive, successive, non-interfering). Dry relay contacts are provided for PSNI code, march time and duration. For the PSNI code, the RS-232C input provides communications, between VM Series’s RS-232 communications card and the CDR-3. CDR-3...
  • Page 21: Intelligent Analog Initiating Devices

    Bases mount to standard North American two- VM Series Device loop gang or 4" square electrical boxes VM Series control panels provide one device loop circuit that supports • Tamper-resistant feature 125 detectors and 125 module addresses. The VM panel may support a second, third or fourth loop by means of the appropriate number of VM- •...
  • Page 22 I n t e l l i g e n t I n i t i a t i n g D e v i c e s I n t e l l i g e n t i n i t i a t i n g d e v i c e s SUBMIT  ...
  • Page 23: Smoke Detector Bases

    I n t e l l i g e n t I n i t i a t i n g D e v i c e s I n t e l l i g e n t i n i t i a t i n g d e v i c e s SUBMIT  ...
  • Page 24: Smoke/Co Detectors

    I n t e l l i g e n t I n i t i a t i n g D e v i c e s I n t e l l i g e n t i n i t i a t i n g d e v i c e s SUBMIT  ...
  • Page 25: Smoke/Co Detector Bases

    I n t e l l i g e n t I n i t i a t i n g D e v i c e s I n t e l l i g e n t i n i t i a t i n g d e v i c e s SUBMIT  ...
  • Page 26: Input/Output Modules

    As a result, twisted or shielded wire is not required. Module mounting and installation options Kidde input/output modules are available in models that feature UIO Motherboard two mounting options: standard mount and plug-in.
  • Page 27 I n t e l l i g e n t I n i t i a t i n g D e v i c e s I n t e l l i g e n t i n i t i a t i n g d e v i c e s SUBMIT  ...
  • Page 28 I n t e l l i g e n t I n i t i a t i n g D e v i c e s I n t e l l i g e n t i n i t i a t i n g d e v i c e s SUBMIT  ...
  • Page 29: Releasing Module

    I n t e l l i g e n t I n i t i a t i n g D e v i c e s I n t e l l i g e n t i n i t i a t i n g d e v i c e s SUBMIT  ...
  • Page 30: Manual Pull Stations

    I n t e l l i g e n t I n i t i a t i n g D e v i c e s NO RM I n t e l l i g e n t i n i t i a t i n g d e v i c e s SUBMIT  ...
  • Page 31: Notification Appliances

    UL 1971 synchronization standards: synchronization standards. Temporal setting (private mode GSA-CC1S, GSA-MCC1S, SIGA-CC2A, GSA-MCC2A, only): synchronized to temporal output on the same circuit. MG1M-RM, MIRMIRBPS6A, MIRMIRBPS10A, APS6A, APS10A, VM Series, VS1, VS2, VS1, VS2, VM, E-FSA64, E-FSA250, Fireshield Plus.
  • Page 32 28 or simply retrofitting a local strip mall, competitively- priced Genesis signals bring value, good looks, and installation flexibility to every application. Contact Kidde today to learn how your signal solutions can be the Ceiling Speakers, Speaker-strobes, p. 29 model of discretion.
  • Page 33: Wall Strobes, Horns & Chimes

    N o t i f i c a t i o n A p p l i a n c e s SUBMIT    Genesis EG1 Series Wall Strobes,           Horns & Chimes Genesis signals feature textured housings in architecturally neutral white or traditional fire red.
  • Page 34: Low Frequency Horns And Horn-Strobes

    N o t i f i c a t i o n A p p l i a n c e s I n t e l l i g e n t i n i t i a t i n g d e v i c e s SUBMIT  ...
  • Page 35: Weatherproof Horns & Strobes

    N o t i f i c a t i o n A p p l i a n c e s I n t e l l i g e n t i n i t i a t i n g d e v i c e s SUBMIT  ...
  • Page 36: Wall Speakers & Speaker-Strobes

    N o t i f i c a t i o n A p p l i a n c e s I n t e l l i g e n t i n i t i a t i n g d e v i c e s SUBMIT  ...
  • Page 37: Ceiling Speakers, Horns & Strobes

    N o t i f i c a t i o n A p p l i a n c e s I n t e l l i g e n t i n i t i a t i n g d e v i c e s SUBMIT  ...
  • Page 38: Weatherproof Speakers & Strobes

    N o t i f i c a t i o n A p p l i a n c e s I n t e l l i g e n t i n i t i a t i n g d e v i c e s SUBMIT  ...
  • Page 39: Firefighters' Telephones

    UL/ULC listed Control relay module to operate power supply Telephone in Use indicator light. Kidde fire alarm telephones are rugged communications devices for emergency use. Enclosed keylocked telephone stations com- Three-state operation prise three separately ordered components: the handset assem- bly, the frontplate, and the wallbox.
  • Page 40: Harsh Environment Signals

    N o t i f i c a t i o n A p p l i a n c e s I n t e l l i g e n t i n i t i a t i n g d e v i c e s SUBMIT  ...
  • Page 41: Audible Signals

              Fire Alarm Bells Kidde fire alarm bells are of the underdome type with heavy-duty mechanisms. Gongs are made of selected alloy steel to generate the loud, resonant tones. For weatherproof applica- tion, optional surface weatherproof backboxes are available.
  • Page 42: Accessories

    Bell/Strobe Plate The bell/strobe plate is ideal for renovation and retrofit projects, and new construction. It is equipped with an Kidde self-synchronizing strobe and is designed to allow on-site mounting of the 439 series Vibrating Bell, providing instant conversion to Bell/Strobe audible/visual signal appliances.
  • Page 43: Hazardous Location Devices

    Notification Appliances p. 37 Devices Kidde hazardous location devices provide reliable life safety protection and emergency signaling in areas where atmospheres could become harsh or explosive. All hazardous location devices are UL rated under the full range of classifications set out in the National Electrical Code.
  • Page 44: Initiating Devices

    H a z a r d o u s L o c a t i o n D e v i c e s SUBMIT    Initiating Devices           Rate Compensation Heat Detectors Series 302 heat detectors are designed for use in normal environments as well as environments where the detectors are subject to weather, moisture (internal condensation), and explosive atmospheres.
  • Page 45: Notification Appliances

    H a z a r d o u s L o c a t i o n D e v i c e s SUBMIT              Explosionproof Smoke Detector Model 30-3013 detectors are high performance smoke detectors built for use in hazardous locations.
  • Page 46: Door Holders & Relays

    D o o r H o l d e r s & R e l a y s SUBMIT              Door Holders Electromagnetic Door Holders Electromagnetic door holders keep doors open until signaled by the fire alarm system, a heat detector, a smoke detector, or an electrical switch.
  • Page 47: Spdt Relays

    D o o r H o l d e r s & R e l a y s SUBMIT              SPDT Relays Single-pull/double-throw relays are ideal for applications where local or remote con- tacts are required for control of electrical loads. They are suitable for use with HVAC, temperature control, fire alarm, security, energy management, and lighting control systems.
  • Page 48 100-year history of dedication to the fire alarm industry. That’s why today architects and engineers agree that when it comes to protecting people and property, Kidde life safety systems remain the technology of choice. Our strength is in our dealer network — the people and organizations we entrust with the technology that has charted the course of detection and alarm for decades.

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