The Kidde APS10A delivers 10 amps of filtered, regulated 24VDC power for notification appliance circuits and auxiliary loads on commercial fire alarm systems. When the main FACP runs short on NAC capacity, this unit drops in wherever supplemental power is needed - no panel swap, no rip-and-replace.
Built for the commercial fire alarm installer
Four independently supervised Class B NAC circuits (convertible to two Class A) provide up to 3A each, with 10A total output across all circuits. Dual-input activation accepts 6 to 45 VDC or 11 to 33 Vrms full-wave rectified, so the APS10A works as a booster behind virtually any existing panel's signaling output. UL 864 10th Edition listed, ULC-S527 listed for Canadian installations, FM Approved, and NYC Fire Department COA.
Key features
- 10A total regulated output across four supervised NAC circuits, 3A per circuit max
- Class B or Class A configuration - field-convertible via jumper, no hardware swap
- Genesis and Enhanced Integrity synchronization built in for coordinated notification appliance operation
- 3-3-3 temporal, continuous, or coded output - follows the coded signal rate of the main system for seamless NAC expansion
- Seven on-board diagnostic LEDs covering NAC fault, battery fault, ground fault, and AC power status
- Supports batteries from 6.5 to 65 Ah - internal space for two 24 Ah batteries, BC-1 external cabinet available for larger capacity
- Self-restoring overcurrent protection on each circuit, no fuse replacement after a fault
Module expansion
The cabinet includes mounting bosses for SIGA-AA30 or SIGA-AA50 dual-channel audio amplifiers, GSA-UIO modules, GSA-REL releasing modules, and an MN-BRKT3F bracket for Ethernet switches and VoIP modules. This makes the APS10A a flexible expansion point for Mass Notification/Emergency Communication (MNEC) applications beyond basic NAC power.
System requirements
Requires connection to an existing fire alarm control panel signaling circuit or a Kidde Signature Series control module for activation. Indoor dry location installation only. Accommodates 18 to 12 AWG wiring. Batteries sold separately.
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Spec Sheet