Kidde Commercial

Kidde | Intelligent 8-Input Interface Card for Addressable Fire Alarm Panels | ANSDC8

SKU KD-ANSDC8

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The Kidde ANSDC8 adds eight supervised dry-contact input points to a Kidde intelligent fire alarm panel on a single SLC address. Each input has a dedicated red LED for at-a-glance status confirmation during commissioning and troubleshooting - no laptop required to verify which point triggered.

Built for the commercial installer

The ANSDC8 accepts normally-open dry contacts from third-party devices, relay outputs, flow switches, tamper contacts, and other field equipment that needs to report back to the FACP. Each of the eight inputs is independently programmable for message activation or control functions, so a single card can consolidate monitoring for an entire mechanical room or riser closet.

Key benefits

  • 8 inputs on one SLC address: reduces wiring runs and conserves panel capacity compared to individual addressable modules
  • Per-point red LED indication: confirms activation at the card without navigating panel menus
  • Normally-open dry contact inputs: compatible with standard relay outputs, tamper switches, flow switches, and supervisory contacts
  • Programmable per input: each point configurable independently for message activation or control functions
  • Compact PCB form factor: mounts inside the panel enclosure or in a remote mounting box

System requirements

Requires a compatible Kidde intelligent fire alarm control panel with an available SLC circuit. Connects to the panel's Signaling Line Circuit for communication and power.

Specifications

SKUKD-ANSDC8
BrandKidde Commercial
Form factorPCB interface card
CommunicationSLC (Signaling Line Circuit) addressable
Input points8
Input typeNormally-open dry contacts
LED indicators8 red LEDs (one per input point)
CompatibilityKidde intelligent fire alarm control panels
ProgrammingPer-input, message activation or control functions

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FAQs

What type of contacts does the ANSDC8 accept?
The ANSDC8 accepts external normally-open dry contacts. This covers standard relay outputs, tamper switches, waterflow switches, and supervisory contacts from third-party devices.
How many input points does one ANSDC8 card provide?
Eight individually monitored and programmable input points, each with a dedicated red LED for status indication.
What fire alarm panels is the ANSDC8 compatible with?
The ANSDC8 is designed for Kidde intelligent (addressable) fire alarm control panels. It connects via the panel's SLC circuit.
Can each input be programmed independently?
Yes. Each of the eight inputs can be independently programmed for message activation or control functions through the fire alarm panel's programming interface.
How do I confirm which input point has activated?
Each input has a corresponding red LED on the card. When an input activates, its LED turns on for immediate visual confirmation without navigating panel menus.