Kidde VS Series User Manual

Chapter 3: System operation
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Operation overview
Front panel display
The front panel display is the user interface for the control panel. The display is comprised of
the LCD, LED indicators, and control buttons that are used to operate and program the panel.
Figure 47: Front panel display layout
(1) LCD display
(2) Control buttons
(3) System LEDs
Control panel operations
The control panel operates in either normal mode or off-normal mode.
Normal mode
The panel operates in normal mode in the absence of any alarm, supervisory, trouble, or
monitor events. In normal mode, the control panel monitors the system. The panel and LCD
remote annunciators display the time, date, and banner text, if programmed.
Off-normal mode
The panel operates in off-normal mode any time an event is introduced into the system. When
this happens, the panel:
• Changes contact positions on appropriate common relays
• Activates alarm outputs (for alarm events only)
• Turns on the appropriate LEDs and the panel buzzer

Kidde VS Series Specifications

General

Power Source	120V AC
Battery Backup	9V battery
Sensor Type	Photoelectric
Alarm Sound Level	85 dB at 10 feet
Hush Feature	Yes
Test Button	Yes
LED Indicator	Yes
Mounting Type	Wall or ceiling
Compliance	UL 217