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R-Series 16-Zone LED Remote Annunciator with Common Controls, Red
Kidde Commercial

R-Series 16-Zone LED Remote Annunciator with Common Controls, Red

SKU KD-K-RLED-CR

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The Kidde K-RLED-CR gives installers a clean 16-zone status display with full common controls at a remote location - lobby, guard desk, maintenance office - without tying up panel board space. It connects to the fire alarm panel over RS-485, reads zone status and system condition automatically, and requires zero programming beyond setting a DIP switch address.

Built for commercial fire installs

The R-Series annunciator mounts on a standard North American 4-inch square electrical box and connects over twisted pair up to 4,000 feet from the panel. Class B, Redundant Class B, and Class A wiring configurations are all supported. UL, ULC, and FM listed. Compatible with Kidde FX64, FX1000, VS1, VS4, EVOLVE, and VM fire alarm panels.

Key features

  • 16 zone pairs with dedicated Active and Trouble LEDs for at-a-glance status at remote locations
  • Full common controls: Ack/Silence, Reset, Signal Silence, Drill, and Lamp Test - no walk back to the panel
  • System status LEDs: Power, Fire Alarm, Supervisory, Ground Fault, Trouble, and Controls Enabled
  • No programming required - set the DIP switch address and the panel pushes all zone and status data automatically
  • Expandable: add up to two K-RLED24-2 expanders for additional zone annunciation
  • Optional keyswitch lockout (K-LKSW-S1) disables control buttons while keeping status display active

System requirements

Requires a compatible Kidde fire alarm panel (FX64, FX1000, VS1, VS4, EVOLVE, or VM) with an available RS-485 annunciator loop. Wiring: 18 to 14 AWG twisted pair, up to 4,000 ft. Up to 12 R-Series annunciators per loop, depending on panel model.

Specifications

SKUKD-K-RLED-CR
BrandKidde Commercial
Form factor16-zone LED remote annunciator with common controls
CommunicationRS-485, Class B/DCLB, Redundant Class B/DCLB, or Class A/DCLA
Power input24 VDC, continuous
Standby current53 mA
Alarm current98 mA
Baud rate9600 to 115200
Data wiring18 to 14 AWG twisted pair, max 4,000 ft (1,219 m)
Zone Active LEDs16
Zone Trouble LEDs16
CompatibilityKidde FX64, FX1000, VS1, VS4, EVOLVE, VM panels
MountingNorth American 4-inch square electrical box or listed enclosure
Dimensions5-5/8 x 8-1/2 x 1-1/2 in. (14.3 x 21.4 x 3.8 cm)
Operating temp32 to 120°F (0 to 49°C)
Operating humidity0 to 93% RH, noncondensing
ComplianceUL, ULC, FM
ColorRed

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FAQs

What panels is the K-RLED-CR compatible with?
The K-RLED-CR works with Kidde FX64, FX1000, VS1, VS4, EVOLVE, and VM fire alarm panels over RS-485.
Does the K-RLED-CR require programming?
No. Set the DIP switch address and it receives all zone, status, and trouble information from the panel automatically. No laptop or programming tool needed.
How many annunciators can connect on one RS-485 loop?
Up to 12 R-Series annunciators per loop, depending on the panel model. Each annunciator requires a unique DIP switch address.
Can I expand beyond 16 zones?
Yes. Add up to two K-RLED24-2 zone expanders to the annunciator for additional zone annunciation capacity.
What controls does the K-RLED-CR include?
Ack/Silence, Reset, Signal Silence, Drill, and Lamp Test. Status LEDs cover Power, Fire Alarm, Supervisory, Ground Fault, Trouble, and Controls Enabled.
Can the common controls be locked out?
Yes. The optional K-LKSW-S1 keyswitch disables the control buttons while leaving zone and status annunciation fully active.
What wiring does the K-RLED-CR require?
RS-485 on 18 to 14 AWG twisted pair, up to 4,000 ft from the panel. Supports Class B, Redundant Class B, or Class A wiring configurations.
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