Kidde | R-Series LCD Text Remote Annunciator Without Common Controls, Red | K-RLCD-R

The Kidde K-RLCD-R gives commercial fire alarm installers a remote LCD annunciator that ties back to the FACP over RS-485 without additional controllers. Designed for the R-Series platform, it mounts on a standard 4-inch square electrical box and displays system status on a 4-line, 20-character LCD readable from across a lobby, guard desk, or secondary entrance.

Built for the commercial fire installer

This annunciator runs on 24 VDC from the panel, draws just 61 mA in standby, and communicates over RS-485 with Class B or Class A wiring options up to 4,000 ft. Compatible with Kidde VS and FX Series intelligent fire alarm systems. UL, ULC, and FM listed for code-compliant commercial installations. Wire runs use standard 18-14 AWG twisted pair - nothing proprietary.

Key features

• 4-line LCD display: 20 characters per line for clear event and zone identification at remote locations
• Status LEDs at a glance: Power, Fire Alarm, Supervisory, Ground Fault, Trouble, Controls Enabled, and Ack/Silence indicators
• Ack/Silence and Lamp Test buttons: operators can acknowledge alarms and verify indicators without walking to the main FACP
• RS-485 communication: Class B or Class A wiring, 9600-115200 baud, up to 4,000 ft wire runs
• Standard mounting: fits North American 4-inch square electrical boxes - no proprietary enclosures required
• UL, ULC, and FM listed for code-compliant commercial fire alarm installations

System requirements

Connects to Kidde VS or FX Series fire alarm control panels via RS-485 data loop. Powered at 24 VDC from the FACP. This is the "without common controls" model - Ack/Silence and Lamp Test only. For Reset, Signal Silence, and Drill controls, see the K-RLCD-CR (with common controls) variant.