United Technologies Kidde VS1 Quick Start Manual

Technology that saves lives
Intelligent Fire
Alarm Systems
VS1, VS4
Overview
Kidde brand intelligent life safety systems offer the power of high-
end intelligent processing in configurations that deliver uncompli-
cated 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
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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 Notifi-
cation Ap pliance 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 solu-
tions 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 de-
tectors including distinct audible signaling
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Features
• 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
Not to be used for installation purposes.
Small Building Fire Alarm Solutions
V85005-0135
D A T A S H E E T
COA 6229
7165-1657:
0244
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