Kidde VM-1 - Panel Controls and Indicators

Chapter 2: Product description
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System hardware capabilities
In its basic configuration, the VM-1 supports:
• 250 addressable devices
• 4 Class B notification appliance or auxiliary power output circuits
• 30 LCD or LED remote annunciators with common controls
• 3,840 LED indicators
• 1,920 manual override control switches
With the proper hardware options, the VM-1 can support:
• 1,000 addressable alarm signal initiating devices
• 4 Class B notification appliance or auxiliary power output circuits
• 4 Class A notification appliance or auxiliary power output circuits
• 3 reverse polarity outputs
• 2 dialer outputs
• Live voice and prerecorded audio messaging
• Two-way firefighter telephone communication
• 30 LCD or LED remote annunciators with common controls
• 3,912 LED indicators
• 1,956 manual override controls
• Remote connection to a 24-node VM-1 life safety network
Control panel architecture
Figure 2 provides an exploded view of the standard VM-1 control panel components. See “Panel components” on
page 8 for a complete list and description of panel components, option cards, and accessories.
Control panel
VM-1 control panel models are listed below.
Model
Description
VM
-1S Fire alarm control panel, silver door
VM
-1R Fire alarm control panel, red door