The CDR-3 adds PSNI coded output capability to Kidde commercial fire alarm control panels. It generates both positive non-interfering successive and march time codes through dedicated relay and tone outputs, giving installers coded notification without replacing the panel.
Built for the commercial installer
The card connects to the FACP via RS-232 serial port and runs on the panel's 24 VDC supply. A half-size cabinet footprint keeps it compact for panels with limited card cage space. Both PSNI and march time coding are available simultaneously through separate relay and tone output channels.
Key features
- PSNI coded output: positive non-interfering successive codes via relay and tone outputs
- March time coded output: relay and tone outputs for march time notification patterns
- RS-232 serial interface: connects directly to the FACP serial port
- Half-size cabinet footprint: fits in a single 1/2-size card cage slot
- 24 VDC powered: draws from the panel's existing power supply
Brand:
Kidde
Form factor:
1/2-size card cage module
Power input:
24 VDC (from FACP)
Communication:
RS-232 serial
Output types:
Relay outputs, Tone outputs
Coding protocols:
PSNI (Positive Non-Interfering Successive), March Time
What coding protocols does the CDR-3 support?
The CDR-3 supports PSNI (Positive Non-Interfering Successive) and march time coded outputs. Both are available simultaneously through separate relay and tone output channels.
How does the CDR-3 connect to the fire alarm panel?
Via RS-232 serial port. The card draws 24 VDC power from the panel's existing supply, so no additional power runs are needed.
What cabinet space does the CDR-3 require?
A single 1/2-size card cage slot in the fire alarm control panel cabinet.
What are the CDR-3 output types?
Dual output types: relay outputs and tone outputs. Both PSNI and march time coding protocols are available on each output type.
