The Kidde SA-USB interface card adds USB connectivity to compatible Kidde fire alarm control panels, giving installers a direct link between the panel and a PC running the Kidde Configuration Utility (CU). Upload and download panel configuration, pull system history and diagnostics, and check real-time panel status without navigating the front panel keypad. The same USB port connects to a supported printer for automatic system event logging.
Built for the fire alarm installer
The SA-USB installs internally on the panel's main board via ribbon cable and presents a standard USB Type B port at the panel enclosure. No external power supply required - the card draws power from the host panel. For techs running commissioning, annual inspections, or troubleshooting callbacks, having CU access through a single USB cable cuts programming time significantly compared to keypad-only configuration.
Key capabilities
- Configuration Utility access: upload and download full panel programming from a PC via USB
- System diagnostics: pull panel history, current status, and diagnostic data for inspection reports
- Event printing: connect a supported USB printer for real-time system event printout
- Internal ribbon cable connection: mounts directly to the panel main board, no external wiring runs
- Standard USB Type B port: uses common USB cables already in the truck
Compatibility
The SA-USB is designed for use with supported Kidde (Edwards) fire alarm control panels. Verify panel compatibility before ordering - consult the panel's installation manual or contact SS&Si for confirmation.
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