The K-RLCD-R-2 is a red-housing remote LCD annunciator without common controls, for jobs where the design calls for a status-only remote display rather than a control point. A large backlit 4x20 character display gives text-level event detail at a remote location, and the red housing marks it clearly as a fire alarm device in the field.
Built for the commercial fire installer
No programming required at the annunciator itself — set the network address with the on-board DIP switches and the unit pulls everything else from the panel. RS-485 wiring supports Class B, Redundant Class B, or Class A, so it drops into whatever riser topology the job already uses. Mounts to a standard 4-inch square electrical box, or into an optional locking steel enclosure for surface-mount installs.
Key features
- 4x20 character backlit LCD for full-text event and status annunciation
- Red housing for clear fire alarm device identification
- Ack/Silence and Lamp Test controls without full common-control functions
- No programming required — set the network address via DIP switch, the unit inherits information from the panel
- Class A or Class B RS-485 wiring, 9600 to 115200 baud
- Standard 4-inch square electrical box mounting, or optional locking steel enclosure
System compatibility
Compatible with EVOLVE-ML, FX64, FX1000, VS1, VS4, and VM panels. UL, ULC, FM listed.
Specifications
| SKU | KD-K-RLCD-R-2 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kidde Commercial |
| Form factor | LCD remote annunciator without common controls, red, English |
| Compatible panels | EVOLVE-ML, FX64, FX1000, VS1, VS4, VM panels |
| Operating voltage | 24 VDC, continuous |
| Standby / alarm current | 61 mA standby / 90 mA alarm |
| RS-485 communications | Class B/DCLB, Redundant Class B/DCLB, or Class A/DCLA, 9600 to 115200 baud |
| Data wiring | 18 to 14 AWG (1.0 to 2.5 mm²) twisted pair, 6 twists/ft. min.; 4,000 ft. (1,219 m) max. run |
| Display area | 4 lines of 20 characters each, backlit LCD |
| Controls enabled | Ack/Silence, Lamp Test (no Reset, Signal Silence, or Drill) |
| Dimensions | 5-5/8 x 8-1/2 x 1-1/2 in. (14.3 x 21.4 x 3.8 cm) (H x W x D) |
| Mounting | North American 4-inch square electrical box, or listed RA-series enclosure |
| Operating temp / humidity | 32 to 120°F (0 to 49°C), 0 to 93% noncondensing at 90°F (32°C) |
| Agency listings | UL, ULC, FM |