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Kidde VM Series

Kidde VM Series
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Notification
Appliances
Hazardous Location
Devices
Door Holders
& Relays
Initiating
Devices
VM Series
Head End
VM Series
04-08-18
Submittal Guide
VM Series
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Kidde VM Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelVM Series
Operating Temperature32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C)
Relative Humidity10% to 93% non-condensing
Product TypeControl Panel
Input Voltage120/240V AC
Frequency50/60 Hz
Battery Backup24V DC
DisplayLCD

Summary

VM Series Submittal Guide

VM Series Head End

Overview of the VM Series Head End system, including its components and capabilities.

Intelligent Initiating Devices

Covers various intelligent initiating devices like smoke, heat, and CO detectors.

Notification Appliances

Comprehensive range of notification appliances for fire alarm signaling.

Hazardous Location Devices

Devices designed for safe operation in hazardous and explosive environments.

Door Holders & Relays

Devices for holding doors open and providing control relay functions.

VM Series Head End Details

System Layout and Wiring

Diagrams and explanations of system layout and wiring for the Head End.

Assembly & Dimensions

Physical assembly and dimensional specifications for the VM Series Head End.

Operation

Details on operating the VM Series Head End control panel and its functions.

Control Panels

Information about the different VM Series control panel models available.

Standard Equipment

Lists and describes the standard equipment included with VM Series control panels.

Network Options

Options for networking VM Series panels for expanded communication.

Audio Options

Available audio and paging capabilities for the VM Series system.

Option Cards

Various adapter cards to enhance VM Series functionality and connectivity.

Control, Display & Annunciation

Details on operator interfaces, displays, and annunciators for VM Series control panels.

R-Series Annunciators

Information on R-Series annunciators for VM Series systems, including models and features.

Power Supplies

Details on remote booster and auxiliary power supplies for VM Series systems.

Accessories

Various accessories available for the VM Series system, such as GFD modules.

Intelligent Initiating Devices

KI-Series Intelligent Detectors

Details on KI-Series optical, heat, and combination intelligent detectors.

KI-Series Detector Bases

Information on mounting bases for KI-Series detectors, including standard, isolator, and relay types.

KI-Series Audible Detector Bases

Audible bases for KI-Series detectors, providing sounder functions for alarms.

SuperDuct Duct Detectors

Intelligent addressable smoke detectors designed for ductwork installation.

InputOutput Modules

Flexible modules for gathering intelligent information and converting it to digital signals.

Universal Class AB Module

Module for connecting initiating, appliance, or two-wire smoke circuits in Class A or B.

Class B Input Module

Module for connecting Class B normally-open dry contact initiating device circuits.

WaterflowTamper Module

Module for monitoring waterflow alarm and supervisory/tamper switches.

Isolator Module

Device that allows part of a data loop to continue operating during a short circuit.

Monitor Module

Module for monitoring input from devices like fans, dampers, and doors.

Signal Module

Connects signal or telephone circuits to power inputs for audible/visual appliances.

Control Relay Module

Module providing a dry relay contact for controlling external appliances.

Polarity Reversal Relay Module

Module that reverses polarity to activate sounder bases.

Synchronization Output Module

Connects supervised output circuit to a riser for synchronization.

Manual Pull Stations

Various manual pull stations for initiating alarms.

Stopper II

Device to prevent false alarms on manual pull stations with a warning horn.

Notification Appliances

Field Wiring

Explains field wiring configurations for notification appliances like Class A/B circuits.

Strobe Synchronization

Details on how strobes are synchronized to meet UL 1971 standards.

Synchronization Sources

Lists control panels, power supplies, and modules that provide synchronization sources.

Genesis Visual & Audible Signals

Overview of Genesis line of visual and audible signaling devices.

Genesis EG1 Series Wall Models

Details on EG1 Series wall-mount strobes, horns, and chimes.

Genesis GC Series Ceiling Models

Information on GC Series ceiling-mount speakers and speaker-strobes.

Genesis WG4 Series Wall Models

WG4 Series weatherproof horns, horn-strobes, speakers, and speaker-strobes.

Genesis GL Series Wall Models

GL Series LED strobes and horn-strobes with low-profile design.

Fire Alarm Speakers and Speaker-strobes

Details on Genesis fire alarm speakers and speaker-strobes.

High Fidelity Fire Alarm Speakers and Speaker-Strobes

High fidelity models with enhanced features for fire alarm applications.

High Fidelity Mass Notification Speakers and Speaker-Strobes

High fidelity models for mass notification applications.

Mass Notification Speakers and Speaker Strobes

Speakers and speaker-strobes for mass notification with specific configurations.

Weatherproof Speakers and Speaker-Strobes

WG4 Series weatherproof speakers and speaker-strobes for outdoor use.

Firefighters Telephones

Fire alarm telephones for emergency communication in strategic locations.

Enhanced Integrity Series

Devices meeting UL 1971 synchronization requirements for harsh environments.

Re-Entrant Speakers and Speaker-Strobes

Weatherproof, high-efficiency speakers for public and outdoor areas.

Temporal Horns and Horn-Strobes

Horns and horn-strobes with temporal or steady tone output, suitable for outdoor use.

4 Square Box Mount Strobes

Strobes for standard 4" square electrical boxes, self-synchronized.

Audible Signals

Various audible signaling devices including bells, multiple tone signals, and loudspeakers.

Accessories

Accessories for notification appliances, like bell/strobe plates and lens marking kits.

Hazardous Location Devices

Hazardous Location Classifications

Definitions of hazardous location classes, divisions, and groups based on NEC standards.

Rate Compensation Heat Detectors

Heat detectors designed for normal environments and those subject to weather or explosive atmospheres.

Explosionproofweatherproof Manual Stations

Manual pull stations built for hazardous locations, offering explosionproof and weatherproof features.

Explosionproof Smoke Detector

Explosionproof smoke detectors for use in hazardous locations.

Hazardous Location Strobes

Signaling appliances designed for installation in hazardous environments.

Hazardous Location Bells

Diode-polarized, heavy-duty fire bells for life safety applications in hazardous locations.

Hazardous Location Horns

Diode-polarized, heavy-duty horns for hazardous (classified) locations.

Door Holders & Relays

Electromagnetic Door Holders

Devices that keep doors open until signaled by the fire alarm system, releasing upon power failure.

Four-Voltage SPDTDPDT Control Relays

Relays for system status, remote contacts, and electrical load control.

Heavy Duty DPDT Power Relays

High-capacity power relays for applications requiring 30-Amp DPDT contacts.

SPDT Relays

Single-pull/double-throw relays for controlling electrical loads and providing remote contacts.

Single-Voltage Manual Override Relays

Relays with manual override switches for ON-AUTO-OFF operation.

Three-Voltage Control Relays

Relays operated by one of three input control voltages.

Four-Voltage Control Relays

Relays operated by one of four input control voltages.

Three-Voltage Encapsulated Control Relays

Encapsulated relays with 10-Amp Form C contacts.

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