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Kidde Alarmline II User Manual

Kidde Alarmline II
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Dual Zone Digital Location
Control Unit Installation
and Operation Manual
P/N 20-8201-501-CU03-01 • ISS 08MAY18

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Kidde Alarmline II Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryFire Alarm Cable
ApplicationFire Alarm Systems
ShieldingUnshielded
Jacket ColorRed
Voltage Rating300V
Conductors2
Conductor MaterialCopper
Insulation MaterialPVC

Summary

Important Information

Limitation of Liability

Details legal limitations on the manufacturer's liability for damages.

Advisory Messages

Explains different types of advisory messages (Warning, Caution, Note) used in the manual.

Product Warnings and Disclaimers

Introduction

Overview

Provides a general introduction to the Alarmline II Dual Zone Digital Location Control Unit.

Regulatory Information

Product Description

Technical Specifications

Physical and Environmental

Operating Modes

Independent Mode

Describes the mode where two LHD zones operate as independent detection circuits.

Interlock Mode

Details the mode requiring both zones to be in alarm for activation, ensuring failsafe operation.

Installation

Mounting the Enclosure

Instructions on how to physically mount the control unit enclosure.

Terminal Connections

Interposing Cable

Wiring Diagrams

Connecting Sensor Cable

Details the wiring for Alarmline II Digital Sensor Cables to the control unit zones.

Interfacing with Fire Alarm System

Explains how to connect control unit outputs to a main fire alarm system.

Configuration and Operation

Configuration Overview and Setup

Guides through the general process of configuring the control unit using its buttons.

Menu Options and Actions

Outlines the main menu options and specific actions like loading configs or self-testing.

Configuring Operating Mode

Step-by-step guide to set the operating mode (Independent or Interlock).

Configuring Cable Type

Instructions for setting the alarm temperature for each sensor cable zone.

Configuring Leader Cable

Details how to configure the use of leader cables for sensor zones.

Configuring Latching Outputs

Explains how to enable or disable latching for status outputs.

Configuring Modbus Output

Guides on enabling the Modbus communication interface for data output.

Configuring Modbus Communication Parameters

Details setting Modbus address, baud rate, data bits, and stop bits.

Configuring Parity

Instructions for setting the parity for Modbus communication.

Restoring Factory Default Settings

Steps to reset the control unit to its original factory configuration settings.

Diagnostics Information

Details how system status changes are displayed on the LCD.

Fault Conditions

Interposing Cable Short Circuit

Explains the alarm and fault indication for a short circuit in the interposing cable.

Zone Fault

Details the cause and indication of a zone fault, typically an open circuit.

Relay Fault

Describes the condition and implications of a relay fault.

Interference Fault

Explains how EMC interference can cause faults and how to address them.

Ground Fault

Details the causes and indications of ground faults in sensor or interposing cables.

Testing

Performing a Self Test

Step-by-step guide to perform a self-test of the control unit's functionality.

Modbus Communications

Function 4 Code (Read Input Registers)

Explains the specific Modbus function code used for reading input registers.