The Kidde GSA-MCC2 connects two initiating device circuits to a Kidde intelligent fire alarm control panel over a single SLC loop - no dedicated wire runs back to the panel for each zone. Two rotary-addressed IDC inputs fit into one compact module, cutting install time on mid-size commercial jobs where zone count stacks up fast.
Built for the commercial fire alarm installer
Class A (Style Z) and Class B (Style Y) circuit operation covers both riser and branch wiring topologies. Each module consumes two consecutive SLC addresses starting with an even number, and the panel auto-maps both zones on enrollment. The module ships configured as alarm-latching from factory - supervisory and monitor types are field-selectable at the panel.
Key features
- Two IDC zones per module: cuts device count and SLC address consumption on multi-zone jobs
- Class A and Class B wiring support: matches the riser topology already on the job, no adapter modules needed
- SLC loop powered: no separate power supply required at the module location
- Rotary address switches: set addresses in the field without a laptop or programming tool
- Standard electrical box mounting: fits 4" square x 2-1/2" deep 2-gang or standard 4" square 1-1/2" deep boxes
- Compatible with Kidde FX Series panels: works with both 64-point and 1000-point intelligent fire alarm control panels
System requirements
Requires a Kidde FX Series intelligent fire alarm control panel with available SLC capacity. Two consecutive addresses (starting even) per module. 47 kΩ EOL resistor (P/N: EOL-47) required at the end of each IDC zone. Preferred wire sizes: 16 and 18 AWG.
Specifications
| SKU | KD-GSA-MCC2 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kidde Commercial |
| Form factor | Addressable SLC module, compact enclosure |
| Input circuits | 2 IDC zones (normally open dry contact) |
| Circuit wiring | Class A (Style Z) or Class B (Style Y) |
| Communication | SLC (Signaling Line Circuit), max 20V peak-to-peak |
| Power input | SLC loop powered (no external supply required) |
| Current draw - standby | 700 µA |
| Current draw - activated | 875 µA |
| Addressing | Rotary switch, 2 consecutive addresses starting with even number |
| Device address range | 01-64 (64-point panel) / 01-127 (1000-point panel) |
| IDC EOL resistor | 47 kΩ (P/N: EOL-47) |
| Max circuit resistance | 50 Ω (25 Ω per wire) |
| Max circuit capacitance | 0.1 µF |
| Ground fault impedance | 10 kΩ |
| Compatible electrical boxes | 4" square x 2-1/2" deep 2-gang box; standard 4" square 1-1/2" deep |
| Wire size | 12, 14, 16, or 18 AWG (16 and 18 preferred) |
| Operating temp | 32 to 120°F (0 to 49°C) |
| Operating humidity | 0 to 93% RH, noncondensing at 90°F (32°C) |
| Storage temp | -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C) |
| Compliance | UL, ULC listed |
| Ship weight | 0.50 lbs (0.23 kg) |