Kidde VM-1 Technical Reference Manual

Chapter 3: Operating instructions
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Figure 11: Download-connectors on the VM-CPU
(1) RJ-11 modular jack
(2) RJ-45 Ethernet cable jack
(3) RS-232 terminal block
Ethernet download
For downloading the project database via a TCP/IP Ethernet connection, the VM-CPU is locked by default to
disallow unauthorized database changes. Use the Remote Write Unlock command on the Activate Menu to allow
the download.
Notes
• An VM-ETH Ethernet adapter card must be installed on the VM-CPU and identified in the VM-CU to download
the database using a TCP/IP Ethernet connection.
• Activating and restoring the Remote Write Unlock command does not affect downloading the project database
over the RS-232 connection.
• A “Remote Write Unlocked” event appears in the Monitor Queue and the buzzer sounds when the panel is
unlocked. Both are restored to normal after the panel is restored to its default setting.
• The unlock command times out after 15 minutes.
To download the project database using an Ethernet connection:
1. Connect one end of an RJ-45 Ethernet patch cable, Cat 5e or better to the RJ-45 jack on the VM-CPU. See
Figure 11 on page 52.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the RJ-45 jack on the computer with the project database.
3. From the VM-1 control panel, access the Main Menu, and then click Activate.
4. Click Remote Write Unlock.
5. Click By Panel, and then enter the panel address and access level password.
— or —
Click All Panels, and then enter the access level password.

Kidde VM-1 Specifications

General

Brand	Kidde
Model	VM-1
Category	Fire Alarms
Language	English