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10-Zone Conventional Fire Alarm Control Panel, 10 Class B IDCs and 4 Class B NACs, 7.0A NAC Power, UL 864
Kidde Commercial

10-Zone Conventional Fire Alarm Control Panel, 10 Class B IDCs and 4 Class B NACs, 7.0A NAC Power, UL 864

SKU KD-FX-10R

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The FX-10R is a ten-zone conventional fire alarm control panel built for the small and mid-size commercial jobs that do not justify an addressable system. Ten Class B initiating device circuits and four Class B notification appliance circuits come standard, and pairs of each convert to single Class A circuits in the field, so one part number covers a wide range of survivability requirements without a re-order.

Built for the commercial fire installer

The 7.0 amp NAC power supply is the reason this panel gets specified. Two amps per circuit across four circuits means most buildings get their horn-strobes off the panel itself with no booster to mount, wire, and supervise. The cabinet charges up to two 24 Ah sealed lead acid batteries, with 18 Ah fitting inside the enclosure, so standby calculations rarely force you into an external battery cabinet.

Zone and NAC circuits are labelled on the front panel behind the door, so a technician reading the annunciator sees what tripped without pulling drawings. Listed under UL 864 (S3000), ULC-S527, CSFM, and FDNY.

Key features

  • Ten Class B IDCs, field-convertible to Class A: pairs convert to single Class A circuits, giving combinations from 10 Class B down to 5 Class A
  • Four Class B NACs with 7.0A total power: 2.0 amps per circuit, enough to drive most notification loads without a booster
  • On-board battery charging to 24 Ah: up to two batteries, 18 Ah inside the cabinet, for extended standby without an external enclosure
  • Three Form C contacts: separate alarm, trouble, and supervisory outputs rated 30 Vdc at 1 A for interface to building systems
  • Resettable auxiliary output: 0.5 amps of regulated 24 Vdc, programmable as resettable for four-wire detection
  • Walk test and lamp test from the front panel: one-person acceptance testing without a second technician at the panel
  • Semi-flush or surface mount: the F-TRIM10R trim ring finishes a semi-flush installation

System requirements

Requires a dedicated 120 Vac 60 Hz branch circuit at 2.2 amps. Terminals accept 18 to 12 AWG. Two sealed lead acid batteries are ordered separately and are required for standby. For remote annunciation, add an FSRA10 or FSRA10C. Consult detector compatibility list 3101019-EN for the maximum number of detectors per initiating circuit. If a DACT is required for central station reporting, order the FX-10RD, which adds an upload/download DACT and modem in the same enclosure.

Specifications

SKUKD-FX-10R
BrandKidde Commercial
Form factorWall-mount steel enclosure, 30 x 15.0 x 3.75 in (76.2 x 38.1 x 9.5 cm)
Panel typeConventional fire alarm control panel, 10 zone
Initiating device circuits10 Class B, convertible in pairs to Class A (10B/0A through 0B/5A)
Notification appliance circuits4 Class B, convertible in pairs to Class A (4B/0A, 2B/1A, 0B/2A)
NAC power7.0 amps total, 2.0 amps maximum per circuit
NAC voltage rating24 Vfwr
Power input120 VAC, 60 Hz, 2.2 amps
Power supply7.5 amps total
Auxiliary output24 VDC regulated, 0.5 amps max, programmable as resettable
Battery capacityUp to two 24 Ah sealed lead acid; 18 Ah maximum inside the cabinet
Panel current drawStandby 128 mA, alarm 242 mA
IDC operating voltage16.9 to 29 VDC
IDC alarm current3.0 mA
IDC circuit limitsMaximum loop resistance 26 ohms, maximum loop capacitance 0.03 uF
UL detector ID100
Alarm contactForm C, normally open, 30 VDC @ 1 A resistive
Trouble contactForm C, 30 VDC @ 1 A resistive
Supervisory contactForm C, normally open, 30 VDC @ 1 A resistive
Terminal wire gauge18 to 12 AWG (0.75 to 2.5 sq mm)
Operating temp32 to 120 F (0 to 49 C)
Operating humidity5 to 93% RH, non-condensing
Agency listingsUL 864 (S3000), ULC-S527, CSFM, FDNY
Shipping weight30.5 lb (13.8 kg)

Documents and resources

FAQs

How many detectors can I put on each initiating circuit?
IDC alarm current is 3.0 mA. The exact device count depends on the detector model, so consult Kidde detector compatibility list 3101019-EN for the maximum per circuit.
Can the circuits be wired Class A?
Yes. Pairs of IDCs convert to single Class A circuits, giving 10 Class B through 5 Class A. NACs convert the same way, giving 4 Class B, 2 Class B plus 1 Class A, or 2 Class A.
Do I need a NAC booster with this panel?
Usually not. The FX-10R supplies 7.0 amps total across four circuits at 2.0 amps each, which covers most small and mid-size notification loads. Add a booster only when the calculated load exceeds that.
What batteries does the FX-10R take?
Sealed lead acid only. The panel charges up to two 24 Ah batteries, though 18 Ah is the largest pair that fits inside the cabinet. Larger batteries need an external battery cabinet. Batteries are ordered separately.
What is the difference between the FX-10R and the FX-10RD?
The FX-10RD is the same panel with an upload/download DACT and modem built in for central station reporting over two phone lines. Everything else, including circuit counts and NAC power, is identical.
Can this panel be semi-flush mounted?
Yes. Order the F-TRIM10R semi-flush trim ring separately. Add 1.5 inches to the height and width dimensions when the trim kit is used.
Is remote annunciation available?
Yes. The FSRA10 and FSRA10C remote annunciators are compatible with 10-zone panels. The FSRA10C adds common controls. Both mount to a North American 4-inch square electrical box.
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