Kidde VM-1 Technical Reference Manual

Chapter 2: Product description
12 P/N 3101890-EN • REV 006 • ISS 21JUN18
Model
Description
CDR
-3 Bell Coder: Provides coded outputs in response to alarm conditions for systems requiring
march time, temporal, or unique coded outputs in separate zones and decodes alarm codes
embedded in printer messages received through RS-232 input. Installs on a half footprint
space on the CAB6B backbox. See installation sheet P/N 3100023 for specifications.
MIR
-PRT/S Serial Printer: Can be connected to the fire alarm control panel to print
system events such as
status changes, active events, or reports. See installation sheet P/N 3100989-EN for
specifications.
TRIM6
Trim Kit: Provides a trim ring for a semiflush mounted CAB6B backbox. See installation sheet
P/N 3101778-EN for specifications.
Minimum system requirements
The VM-1 can operate as a stand-alone control panel or as part of a 24-node VM-1 life safety network. The VM-1
is listed for the following types of service:
• Commercial protected premises fire alarm control unit
• Smoke control system
• Releasing device control unit
• Emergency communication and relocation
For a list of components required to meet each service listing, refer to the VM-1 UL Listing Document (P/N
3101753-EN).
VM-1 user interface
The VM-LCD is the user interface component of the VM-1 control panel. The interface is comprised of an
alphanumeric LCD screen, operator controls, and LED status indicators.
Figure 4 shows the functional areas of the user interface. See Table 5 on page 13 and Figure 6 on page 17 for
descriptions of each interface component.

Kidde VM-1 Specifications

General

Brand	Kidde
Model	VM-1
Category	Fire Alarms
Language	English