Kidde's RS232 programming cable connects a computer directly to Kidde fire alarm control panels for local system configuration and programming. One end terminates in a standard DB9 (9-pin) serial connector; the other breaks out to four flying leads with spade connectors for field-wired connection to the panel's serial port terminals.
Built for field programming
When remote access isn't available or the panel needs initial setup, this cable gets a laptop connected without improvising a wiring harness. The flying leads terminate cleanly on the panel's serial terminals, and the DB9 end plugs into any USB-to-serial adapter for modern laptops without native serial ports. Compatible with Kidde FX-series and other Kidde Commercial panels that support RS232 serial programming.
Key features
- DB9 serial connector: standard 9-pin RS232 interface for direct PC connection
- 4-wire flying leads: spade connectors for clean field termination on panel serial terminals
- Direct panel programming: local FACP configuration without network or remote access requirements
- Purpose-built for Kidde panels: eliminates improvised wiring and reduces setup time on the job