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50W Audio Evacuation Expander Panel for ANS Voice Notification Systems, UL Listed, Red
Kidde Commercial

50W Audio Evacuation Expander Panel for ANS Voice Notification Systems, UL Listed, Red

SKU KD-ANS50XR

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The Kidde ANS50XR adds 50 watts of audio amplifier capacity to an existing ANS voice evacuation system without replacing the main panel. When a building's speaker coverage outgrows the base ANS panel, this expander slots in and picks up the additional speaker circuits - no rework on the existing installation.

Built for the commercial fire alarm installer

The ANS50XR is UL listed for fire alarm applications and meets NFPA 72 emergency voice/alarm communication requirements. It integrates directly with Kidde's ANS audio notification platform, using the same wiring practices and supervision the main panel already expects. Front-panel LEDs (FAULT, NORMAL, ALARM) give immediate visual status without opening the cabinet.

Key advantages

  • Expand without replacing: adds 50W of amplifier output to an existing ANS system instead of upsizing the main panel
  • UL listed, NFPA 72 compliant for commercial voice evacuation and emergency communications
  • Front-panel status LEDs (FAULT, NORMAL, ALARM) provide at-a-glance system health without opening the enclosure
  • Red steel cabinet matches standard fire alarm equipment finishes
  • Made in USA - manufactured domestically for consistent supply chain and compliance requirements

System requirements

Requires a Kidde ANS series audio notification main panel (ANS50MDR2, ANS100MDR2, or equivalent) as the host system. The expander connects to the main panel and provides additional amplified speaker circuit capacity for larger buildings or phased evacuation zones.

Specifications

SKUKD-ANS50XR
BrandKidde Commercial
Form factorAudio expander panel, red steel cabinet
Audio output50W
Enclosure colorRed
Status indicatorsFAULT (yellow), NORMAL (green), ALARM (red) LEDs
ComplianceUL listed, NFPA 72
Country of originUnited States
CompatibilityKidde ANS series audio notification main panels

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FAQs

What does the ANS50XR do?
It adds 50 watts of audio amplifier capacity to an existing Kidde ANS voice evacuation system. Use it when the base panel's built-in amplifier can't cover all the speaker circuits in the building.
Does this replace the main ANS panel?
No. The ANS50XR is an expander that connects to an existing ANS main panel (ANS50MDR2, ANS100MDR2, or equivalent). It adds amplifier capacity without replacing or modifying the main unit.
Is this UL listed for fire alarm use?
Yes. The ANS50XR is UL listed for fire alarm applications and meets NFPA 72 emergency voice/alarm communication requirements.
What do the front-panel LEDs indicate?
Three LEDs: FAULT (yellow) indicates a system trouble condition, NORMAL (green) confirms the panel is operating correctly, and ALARM (red) indicates an active alarm condition.
Is this made in the USA?
Yes. The ANS50XR is manufactured in the United States.
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