R-Series Remote Annunciators

Manufacture: kidde

Product code: RLCD, RLCD-C, RLED, RLED-C, RLED24, GCI

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 annunciator interface cards supports 32 LEDs and 16 switches on the graphic panel display.

Product information

Features

• 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 receives all information panel

Application

R-Series annunciators communicate with the FACP on the RS-485 data riser. This can be configured for Class A or Class B communication. Annunciators do not provide ground fault isolation.

These annunciators are stand-alone units that can be powered by the FACP or by an approved power supply.

R-Series Remote Annunciators

Annunciator Wiring

+ Annunciator, Class A

R-Series Remote Annunciators

+ Annunciator, Class B

R-Series Remote Annunciators

+ Expander

R-Series Remote Annunciators

Specifications

Model	RLCD-C	RLCD	RLED-C	RLED24
Operating voltage	24 VDC, continuous
Standby current	99 mA	98 mA	28 mA	6 mA
Alarm current	115 mA	113 mA	62 mA	34 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	5 VDC at 1 mA, power-limited, unsupervised
Ground fault impedance	0
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 21.4 x 3.8 cm)
Mounting	North American 4-inch square electrical box or listed enclosure
Agency Listing	UL, ULC
Operating environment	Temperature: 32 to 120°F (0 to 49°C) Humidity: 0 to 93% RH, noncondensing at 90°F (32°C)

Ordering Information

Part	Description
Remote Annunciators
K-RLCD	LCD text annunciator without common controls. English.
K-RLCD-R	LCD text annunciator without common controls. English. Red.
K-RLCDF	LCD text annunciator without common controls. French.
K-RLCD-C	LCD text annunciator with common controls. English
K-RLCD-CR	LCD text annunciator with common controls. English. Red.
K-RLCD-CF	LCD text annunciator with common controls. French.
K-RLED-C	16-pair LED zone annunciator with common controls. English.
K-RLED-CR	16-pair LED zone annunciator with common controls. English. Red.
K-RLED-CF	16-pair LED zone annunciator with common controls. French.