Kidde VM-1 Technical Reference Manual

Chapter 3: Operating instructions
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Disabling and enabling system time controls
System time controls are configured in the VM-CU to set up automatic starting and stopping of system events
based on time and date. The controls run in the background and do not require any operator action. In the event
you need to disable a control, you can do so from the control panel.
To disable a time control:
1. Access the Main Menu, and then select Disable.
2. Select Time Control, and then select the desired time control.
3. Enter the access level password.
To enable a time control:
1. Access the Main Menu, and then select Enable.
2. Select Time Control, and then select the desired time control.
3. Enter the access level password.
Testing the system and devices
Test commands are used to perform periodic inspection tests on the fire alarm system.
Performing a lamp test
Use the Lamp Test command on the Test Menu to verify the operation of the LCD screen and LED indicators.
The lamp test command temporarily turns on the panel buzzer, all LED indicators, and every pixel on the LCD.
The lamp test command only operates the indicators on the panel from which the command is initiated.
To perform a lamp test:
1. Access the Main Menu, and then select Test.
2. Select Lamp Test.
Testing devices
The VM Device Test command allows you to place a V-Series device into the alarm, prealarm, or trouble
condition for testing purposes. V-Series devices include all detectors and modules. To test a device, it must be
connected to a signaling line circuit.
Notes
• For latching devices, you must reset the panel to restore the tested device to its normal state. Nonlatching
devices restore automatically without resetting the panel.
• The Alarm Test command puts the device into alarm condition and activates its programmed alarm
responses.

Kidde VM-1 Specifications

General

Brand	Kidde
Model	VM-1
Category	Fire Alarms
Language	English