Appendix A: Panel specifications 
P/N 3102351-EN • REV 005 • ISS 28DEC18  187 
VS1 panel  VS4 panel 
  Maximum loop resistance: 66 Ω 
Maximum loop capacitance: 0.5 µF 
Communication line voltage: Maximum 20.6 V peak-to-peak 
Operating current (fully loaded loop) 
Stand by: 55 mA/45 mA 
Alarm: 125 mA/115 mA (this does not include two-wire smoke modules) 
Circuit current: 0.5 A max. 
Max. resistance between isolators: Limited only by overall wire run lengths 
64 isolators maximum per loop (total both isolator bases and modules) 
  Type: Sealed lead acid 
Voltage: 24 VDC 
Charging current: 2.47 A max. 
Amp hour capacity: 26 Ah 
Standby operation: 24 hour or 60 hour 
Placement: Up to two 10 Ah batteries will fit in the VS1 
control panel cabinet and two 
18 Ah batteries will fit in the VS4 control panel cabinet. If larger batteries are 
required, you must use an Edwards battery cabinet. 
-DACT dialer  Phone line type: One or two loop-start lines on a public, switched network 
Phone line connector: RJ-31/38X (C31/38X) 
Communication formats: Contact ID (SIA DC-05) 
Operating current 
Standby/Alarm: 41 mA 
Max.: 100 mA 
FCC registration number: GESAL01BSADACT 
Industry Canada Registration number: 3944A-SADACT 
Ringer equivalence number: 0.1B 
  0 to 5 kΩ 
  Class E, Form C N.O. 24 VDC at 1 A (resistive load) 
  Class E, Form C 24 VDC at 1 A (resistive load) 
  Class E, Form A N.O. 24 VDC at 1 A (resistive load) 
  Temperature: 0 to 49°C (32 to 120°F) 
Relative humidity: 0 to 93% noncondensing 
  All terminals rated for 12 to 18 AWG (0.75 to 2.5 mm²)