Kidde ARIES

August 2013 3-42 P/N 06-236530-001
3-2.5.2.4.12 How to Change the Configuration of an Addressable AlarmLine Module
Purpose: To change one or more of the following Addressable
AlarmLine Module (AAM) operating characteristics for a single module
or range of modules: pre-alarm and alarm thresholds as defined by the
module’s variable-threshold-setting switch; pre-alarm reporting;
alarm or overheat reporting
Note: The AAM will create an “Overheat” message on the display if its
alarm threshold is exceeded and it is configured for overheat
reporting. The control unit buzzer will also activate.
Step Action Result
1 Press 0 Key Initiate menu access
2 Enter Password; Press “Enter” Key Gain access to menus
3 Press 3 Key Enter Set-Menu branch
4 Press 3 Key Access "SLC Devices" option
5 Press 2 Key Select "Configuration"
6 Press 4 Key Select AlarmLine
7 Use keypad to enter single module or range of
modules to change configuration settings.
Press "Enter" Key to confirm selection.
Specify modules to change
8 Use keypad to enter variable-alarm-threshold
switch setting.
Press "Enter" Key to confirm selection.
Specify pre-alarm/alarm thresholds based upon
footage and ambient conditions.
9 Press 1 Key to enable pre-alarm reporting or
Press 2 Key to disable pre-alarm reporting.
Press "Enter" Key to confirm selection.
Enable/Disable pre-alarm reporting
10 Press 1 Key to enable alarm reporting or
Press 2 Key to select overheat reporting.
Press "Enter" Key to confirm selection.
Select type-of-event reporting
11 Wait until "Updated Thresholds for Device x"
message disappears from the display.
12 Press "Backspace" Key (as required) Exit Menu System