Kidde VM-1 Technical Reference Manual

Chapter 4: Supplementary applications
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Figure 20: Ethernet wiring for IP dialer and email communication
Legend
(1) RJ-45 Ethernet patch cable, Cat 5e or better
(2) To a computer with the VM-CU for programming and diagnostics, FireWorks computer, central monitoring
station, or SMTP email server
Notes
• When not using a dedicated network, consult with the local IT department for firewall port settings.
• When wiring to a building infrastructure switch or hub, consult with the local IT department to obtain the
building infrastructure specifications and manufacturer installation sheets.
• When wiring to a CMS receiver or SMTP server, consult with the local IT department for wiring specifications
and to obtain manufacturer installation sheets.
• Refer to the VM-CU Help for programming instructions.
Configuring IP services
IP services are configured in the VM-CU. Before starting the configuration process, you need to gather
configuration settings from the local IT administrator. If the panel will be configured for CMS and FireWorks
communication you also need to gather settings from those system administrators. For email and text
communication, if no local IT administrator or local SMTP server is available and a public email service will be
used, you need to contact the Internet service provider for configuration settings.
To guide you through what information to gather, download the VM-1 IP Dialer-Email Configuration Worksheet
(P/N 3102341-EN) from the My-Eddie website. To access the website, enter www.kiddelifesafety.com in your web
browser, click Login to log on to the My-Eddie website, and then locate the worksheet in Media Type > Installation
Sheets.
ECP over IP communication with FireWorks
The control panel can be configured to communicate system events to a computer running FireWorks that
supports IP connections using the Ethernet connection (Gateway Type III). The user-configured External
Command Protocol service allows transmission of system events over IP.
Refer to the VM-CU Help for instructions on configuring the ECP service.
(2)
RJ-45
(J2)
(1)
VM-CPU

Kidde VM-1 Specifications

General

Brand	Kidde
Model	VM-1
Category	Fire Alarms
Language	English