Kidde VM-1 Technical Reference Manual

Chapter 3: Operating instructions
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To change the access level password:
1. On the Main Menu, choose Program.
2. On the Program Menu, choose Edit Password.
3. Click the target access level.
4. Enter the password for the controlling access level.
5. Enter the new password for the target access level.
Changing the LCD screen language
Use the Toggle Language command on the Program Menu to switch the LCD menu names and default primary
message text to a preprogrammed secondary language.
Notes
• The “Secondary Language” option must have been selected in the VM-CU for this function to work.
• Custom message text does not switch to the secondary language when toggled.
To change LCD screen text attributes to the secondary language:
1. Access the Main Menu, and then select Program.
2. Select Toggle Language.
Downloading a database
The control panel provides three ways to download the VM-CU database into the VM-CPU directly from a
computer.
• Through the RJ-45 Ethernet jack on the main board (requires optional Ethernet adapter card)
• Through the RS-232 RJ-11 modular jack on the main board
• Through the RS-232 terminal block on the main board (requires a separately ordered DB-9 programming
cable P/N 260097)
Note: This function should only be used by the installer or service provider. Changes to the fire alarm system
must be tested and may require local authority approval.

Kidde VM-1 Specifications

General

Brand	Kidde
Model	VM-1
Category	Fire Alarms
Language	English