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R-Series Remote Annunciators

K-RLCD, K-RLCD-R, K-RLED, K-RLED-C, K-RLED24, GCI

Description

Kidde R-Series Annunciators are high-performance remote annunciators that provide status indication and common controls for compatible fire alarm control panels. This family of annunciators offers LCD or LED annunciation. Models are available with and without common controls.


There are three R-Series annunciator models, plus an LED-based expander. Up to two expanders can be connected to any annunciator. The expander includes 24 pairs of LEDs that extend the capabilities of any of the annunciators.


All annunciator models include status LEDs and an internal buzzer.  Two models have an LCD text display, and one has 16 pairs of LEDs for zone annunciation. LCD models feature a large back-lit, four by twenty character per line, super-twist liquid crystal display.


R-Series annunciators and expanders are mounted on a standard 4-inch square electrical box, using the included mounting ring. They can also be surface mounted in locking steel enclosures. Three different enclosures are available.


A keyswitch and graphic annunciator interface is available for R-Series annunciator applications. The keyswitch enables or disables common controls. The graphic annunicator interface cards supports 32 LEDs and 16 switches on the graphic panel display.


  • LCD models feature large 4 x 20 character backlit LCD display

  • LED models provide 16 pairs of LEDs for zone annunciation

  • Available expander extends capability with 24 pairs of LEDs

  • Up to two expanders may be wired to each annunciator

  • Status LEDs and internal buzzer standard on all models

  • Common controls available for LED and LCD display models

  • Available keyswitch for disabling common controls

  • Standard 4-inch square electrical box mounting

  • Class B or Class A RS485 wiring standard

  • One-, two-, and three-position enclosures available

  • Graphic Annunciator interface, includes common control, indicators and 32 LEDS

  • No programing required, set the address and unit recieves all information from panel

    Graphic Annunicator Interface
    The GCI Graphic Annunicator is an interface card that connects the fire alarm control panel to the display panel of an LED-based graphic annunciator.

    The annunciator card supports 32 LEDs and 16 switches on the graphic panel display. It includes status LEDs and an internal buzzer.

    The graphic interface is supplied with snap track mounting. It is attached to a plastic mounting rail that requires two EIA panels.

    The annunciator communicates with the FACP on the RS‑485 data riser. This can be configured for Class A or Class B communication. The annunciator does not provide ground fault isolation. It is a stand-alone unit that can be powered by the FACP or by an approved power supply.

    • R-Series Remote Annunciators


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    Catalog Number
    		Description
      K-RLCD

    LCD text annunciator without common controls. English.
    Gray

    		 $1,014.30
      K-RLCD-R

    LCD text annunciator without common controls. English. Red.

    		 $1,014.30
      K-RLCD-C

    LCD text annunciator with common controls. English.

    		 $1,067.50
      K-RLCD-CR

    LCD text annunciator with common controls. English. Red.

    		 $1,067.50
      K-RLED-C

    16-pair LED zone annunciator with common controls. English.

    		 $854.00
      K-RLED-CR

    16-pair LED zone annunciator with common controls. English. Red.

    		 $854.00
      K-RLED24

    24-pair LED zone expander with expander cable and zone card insert

    		 $747.32
      K-RLED24R

    24-pair LED zone expander with expander cable and zone card insert. Red.

    		 $747.32
      RA-ENC1

    One-position enclosure for Remote Annunciator

    		 $207.34
      RA-ENC2

    Two-position enclosure

    		$259.14
      RA-ENC3

    Three-position enclosure

    		 $310.94
      GCI

    Graphic Annunciator Driver

    		 $849.94
      RKEY

    Remote Key switch on plate for enabling or disabling common controls

    		 $132.02

    Specifications

    Approvals

    Agency Approvals

    • UL Listed

    • CSFM Listed


     

    Specifications

    K-RLCD-C

    • Operating voltage: 24V DC, continuous
    • Standby current: 99 mA
    • Alarm current: 115 mA
    • RS-485 communications: Class A or Class B, 9600 baud
    • Data wiring: 18 to 14 AWG (1.0 to 2.5 sq mm) twisted pair (6 twists per foot minimum). Maximum wire run is 4,000 ft. (1,219 m))
    • Remote key switch circuit: 5V DC at 1 mA, power-limited, unsupervised
    • Power wiring: 18 to 14 AWG (1.0 to 2.5 sq mm)
    • Display area: 4 lines of 20 characters each
    • dimensions (H x W x D): 5 5/8 x 8 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (14.3 x 1.4 x 3.8 cm)
    • Mounting: North American 4 inch square electrical box or listed enclosure
    • Operating environment:
      • Temperature: 32 to 120F (0 to 49C)
      • Humidity: 0 to 93% RH, noncondensing at 90F (32C)



    K-RLCD

    • Operating voltage: 24V DC, continuous
    • Standby current: 98 mA
    • Alarm current: 113 mA
    • RS-485 communications: Class A or Class B, 9600 baud
    • Data wiring: 18 to 14 AWG (1.0 to 2.5 sq mm) twisted pair (6 twists per foot minimum). Maximum wire run is 4,000 ft. (1,219 m))
    • Remote key switch circuit: 5V DC at 1 mA, power-limited, unsupervised
    • Power wiring: 18 to 14 AWG (1.0 to 2.5 sq mm)
    • Display area: 4 lines of 20 characters each
    • dimensions (H x W x D): 5 5/8 x 8 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (14.3 x 1.4 x 3.8 cm)
    • Mounting: North American 4 inch square electrical box or listed enclosure
    • Operating environment:
      • Temperature: 32 to 120F (0 to 49C)
      • Humidity: 0 to 93% RH, noncondensing at 90F (32C)



    K-RLED-C

    • Operating voltage: 24V DC, continuous
    • Standby current: 28 mA
    • Alarm current: 62 mA
    • RS-485 communications: Class A or Class B, 9600 baud
    • Data wiring: 18 to 14 AWG (1.0 to 2.5 sq mm) twisted pair (6 twists per foot minimum). Maximum wire run is 4,000 ft. (1,219 m))
    • Remote key switch circuit: 5V DC at 1 mA, power-limited, unsupervised
    • Power wiring: 18 to 14 AWG (1.0 to 2.5 sq mm)
    • Display area: 4 lines of 20 characters each
    • dimensions (H x W x D): 5 5/8 x 8 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (14.3 x 1.4 x 3.8 cm)
    • Mounting: North American 4 inch square electrical box or listed enclosure
    • Operating environment:
      • Temperature: 32 to 120F (0 to 49C)
      • Humidity: 0 to 93% RH, noncondensing at 90F (32C)



    K-RLED24

    • Operating voltage: 24V DC, continuous
    • Standby current: 99 mA
    • Alarm current: 115 mA
    • RS-485 communications: Class A or Class B, 9600 baud
    • Data wiring: 18 to 14 AWG (1.0 to 2.5 sq mm) twisted pair (6 twists per foot minimum). Maximum wire run is 4,000 ft. (1,219 m))
    • Remote key switch circuit: 5V DC at 1 mA, power-limited, unsupervised
    • Power wiring: 18 to 14 AWG (1.0 to 2.5 sq mm)
    • Display area: 4 lines of 20 characters each
    • dimensions (H x W x D): 5 5/8 x 8 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (14.3 x 1.4 x 3.8 cm)
    • Mounting: North American 4 inch square electrical box or listed enclosure
    • Operating environment:
      • Temperature: 32 to 120F (0 to 49C)
      • Humidity: 0 to 93% RH, noncondensing at 90F (32C)



    Graphic Annunciator Interface Specifications

    • Alarm current: 146 mA at 24 Vdc (with 36 LEDs ON)
    • Standby current: 36 mA at 24 Vdc (with no LEDs ON)
    • Maximum current: 10 mA per LED



    Remote Keyswitch

    • Maximum voltage: 5V DC
    • Maximum current: 200 mA
    • Mounting: 2 1/2 in (64 mm) deep, 1 gang box
    • Termination: Screw Terminals
    • Maximum wire size: 12 AWG (2.5 mm sq)
    • Contact configuration: Normally open

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