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Before you begin you should have a good idea of what type of system is being quoted (conventional or
addressable), and what / how many devices are being connected to it. The Fire Alarm System FA System
Questions to Ask form is a good place to start if you are not sure. To open a copy of the form, double Questions to Ask
click on the .pdf icon to the right.
The FX Configuration Spreadsheet is a quick way to put together the parts for a conventional or
addressable fire alarm system in 5 easy steps. It was created using an Excel spreadsheet, but can be
printed out and used as a check list that can be filled in by hand. Note that you may have to manually
clarify some part numbers to specify options, such as colors, if using this in its printed form. Yellow
highlighted cells are where you make entries if using this in its electronic spreadsheet form.
Information in other cells will then be filled in automatically as needed.
Step 1 is to select the initiating devices. For a conventional system, these would be on the Conv
Devices (1) tab. For an addressable system, you would start on the Addr Devices (1) tab. Steps 2
and 3 would be to select the panel size and options, either on the Conv Panel (2 & 3) or Addr Panel
(2 & 3) tabs.
Step 4 is to select the signals (horns, strobes) on the Signals (4) tab and calculate the signal load. If
using the printed sheet, you'll have to calculate the signal load manually. If using the electronic
spreadsheet, you can enter the quantities of each device type in the section that shows device currents
and it will total the currents for you.
The final step (step 5) is to determine the proper battery size for the panel using either the Conv Panel
Batts (5) or Addr Panel Batts (5) tab. You can either fill these out manually on the printed page, or by
entering the values in the spreadsheet. If using it in it's electronic form, some of the selections from the
previous sheets automatically carry over to these sheets (other values such as signal loads and battery
back up time will have to be entered manually). The calculations will then be done for you. If booster
power supplies are needed, you will also have to fill out the BPS Batteries (5a) tab to determine proper
batteries.
If your system includes speakers for audio evacuation (paging and/or pre-recorded message), fill out
the Speakers (4a), Audio Panel (4b), and Audio Panel Batts (5b) sheets.
The Misc. sheet includes other available Kidde - Edwards fire alarm products that are less commonly
used. Because of this, there are no "checks and balances" when you select these items (no "too many
devices" or current load checks, for example). Selected devices will be included on the Summary
sheet, however, and be part of the final BOM.
When finished with your selections, you can go the the Summary sheet to review (only in electronic
the Speakers (4a), Audio Panel (4b), and Audio Panel Batts (5b) sheets.
The Misc. sheet includes other available Kidde - Edwards fire alarm products that are less commonly
used. Because of this, there are no "checks and balances" when you select these items (no "too many
devices" or current load checks, for example). Selected devices will be included on the Summary
sheet, however, and be part of the final BOM.
When finished with your selections, you can go the the Summary sheet to review (only in electronic
form). The Summary sheet will summarize your selections and give you the option to print a BOM (be
sure to follow the instructions).
When using this configuration sheet in its electronic form, there are red tags ( ) throughout with
additional information (some tags also mark hidden calculations and pop-up warnings). To view, place
the mouse pointer over the tag. For more detailed product information, refer to catalog and/or
installation sheets
Always double check selections for mistakes. Although there are some warnings for wrong or missing
entries, the user is ultimately responsible for the correct bill of material.
This Configuration Sheet includes most, but no all, the fire alarm products Kidde - Edwards offer. You
can contact Kidde - Edwards if you need something not shown on these sheets. Note: 230V and
foreign versions of panels are not available to U.S. customers.
It is suggested that you keep an original copy of this spreadsheet and save any changes you might
make as another file name to ensure you have a clean starting point each time.
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v10b Updated data sheet links
Pull stations
Single action, 1 N.O. contact Use: K-270-SPO
Single action, 2 N.O. contacts Use: K-270-DPO
Double action, 1 N.O. contact Use: K-278B-1110
Double action w/key reset Use: K-278B-1420
Explosion proof, 1 N.O. contact Use: MPSR1-D45WX-GE Includes backbox
Weatherproof, 1 N.O. contact Use: MPSR1-SHTW-GE Includes backbox
Duct detectors
The SD-2W and -4WJ both include
2 wire Use: SD-2W form C alarm relays. The -4WJ also
4 wire (2 wires for power, 2 wires Use: SD-4WJ includes 2 additional aux relays.
The SD-4WJ can be powered from
for initiation) 24Vac/dc or 120Vac.
Remote annunciators
General system indicator Use: FSRSI Indicates power, common alarm, trouble, supervisory, grnd fault.
Individual zone alarm Use: FSRZI-A Indicates alarms per zones, 5 red LEDs per module.
Individual zone alarm or Use: FSRZI-SA Indicates an alarm or supervisory condition per zone,
zone supervisory 5 selectable red or amber LEDs per module.
1 gang trim Use: FSAT1 Used with 1 FSR zone annunciator module
2 gang trim Use: FSAT2 Used with 2 FSR zone annunciator modules
3 gang trim Use: FSAT3 Used with 3 FSR zone annunciator modules
Individual zone active & trouble Use: K-FSRA10 Indicates active and trouble events per zone, 10 bicolor
indications and 10 amber LEDs. For 10 zone panel only.
Individual zone active & trouble Use: K-FSRA10C Same as above but with reset, signal silence
indications with CC and trouble silence switches.
Remote graphic ann. interface Use: FSUIM Used for driving graphic annunciator LEDs and switches.
Remote enable key switch Use: RKEY Used to enable common control switches on K-FSRA10C
Step 1 Addressable - Select the addressable devices
Part Number Qty
Smoke, heat, and CO detectors
Photoelectric smoke Use: KIR-PD
Photoelectric smoke w/ heat Use: KIR-PHD Each detector requires its own base.
Heat only, ROR or 135F Fixed Use: KIR-HD
With CO detectors, sounder bases
Carbon monoxide (CO) Use: KIR-COD should be used, plus the system should
Heat with CO Use: KIR-HCD include at least one FX-T3T4 module to
produce Temporal 4 CO alarm signal.
Smoke with CO Use: KIR-PCD
Smoke with heat and CO Use: KIR-PHCD
Standard base Use: KI-SB4
Remote LED (for KI-SB4 base only) Use: GSA-LED Only used with KI-SB4 base
Relay base Use: KI-RB4 Rated for 2A @ 30Vdc
Isolator base Use: KI-IB4 Used on class A circuits only
Sounder base (not for CO detectors) Use: KI-ABST Requires separate 24Vdc
Sounder base Use: KI-ABDT Requires separate 24Vdc
Sounder base, low freq (sleeping rms) Use: KI-ABLT Requires separate 24Vdc
Surface mount box for sounder base Use: AB4G-SB
Single input mini module, class B Use: FX-IDC1B Used for N.O. contact devices
Single input module, class A Use: FX-IDC1A Used for N.O. contact devices
Dual input module, class B Use: FX-IDC2B Used for N.O. contact devices
Combo waterflow/supervisory Use: FX-IDCWS Used for N.O. contact devices
Signal (NAC) module Use: FX-NAC 2 amps max
Signal (NAC) / power riser sup. module Use: FX-NAC Used just for sounder base power sup.
Relay module (form C contacts) Use: FX-RLY 2A @ 30Vdc; .5A @ 120Vac
Isolator module Use: FX-ISO Used on class A circuits only
2 wire smoke module Use: FX-2WIRE Used for conventional smokes
Temporal 3 / 4 generator Use: FX-T3T4 Used with sounder bases
Remote zone module, 16 input, 2 output Use: RZI16-2RS 16 inputs and 2 NAC or relay outputs
Mounting cabinet for RZI16-2RS Use: MFC-A Can fit 1 RZI16-2RS
UL listed EOL resistor (for input & NAC mods) Use: EOL-47
UL listed EOL resistor (for FX-2WIRE & RZI16) Use: EOL-4.7
UL listed EOL resistor (for sig ckts on RZI16) Use: EOL-15
For 230Vac version of booster supply (non-U.S. customers only), enter 230
Booster supply, 6 amp, for RZI16-2RS Use: APS6A You can only power one RZI16-2RS module
Batteries for APS6A (need 2 per APS) Use: 12V17A from panel, and only if not using the NACs
on the module. Otherwise each will require
its own booster supply.
Pull stations
Single action Use: FX-270
Double action (w/key reset) Use: FX-278
Surface box for FX-270 or FX-278 Use: 27193-11
Weatherproof single action* Use: MPSR1-SHTW-GE * MPSR pull stations require
Weatherproof double action* Use: MPSR2-SHTW-GE separate addressable input
Hazardous location* Use: MPSR1-D45WX-GE module(s).
Duct detector
Photoelectric type Use: FX-PDD Includes form C alarm contacts
Single loop expansion module Use: FX-SLC1 Supports additional 125 det. + 125 mods (FX1000 only)
Two loop expansion module Use: FX-SLC2 Supports additional 250 det. + 250 mods (FX1000 only)
Dialer (DACT) module Use: SA-DACT Select if not included with panel above
City tie module Use: CTM Requires a dedicated NAC
USB interface module Use: SA-USB For direct connect to laptop and/or printer
RS232 interface module Use: SA-232 For direct connect to laptop and/or printer
Ethernet interface card Use: SA-ETH Used for Ethernet 10/100 Base-T newtork connection
Class A converter Use: SA-CLA Required for class A NACs and annunciator on FX64 panel
LED expander module Use: D16L-FA Provides 16 alarm & trouble zone LEDs (FX1000 panel only)
UL listed, EOL resistors for NACs Use: EOL-15 There are 2 NACs on FX64; 4 on FX1000
Field Server Bridge Use: SA-FSB Requires FSB-BRKT2 mounting bracket and SA-232 module
Mounting bracket for FSB Use: FSB-BRKT2 Used to mount SA-FSB
Mounting cabinet for FSB Use: MFC-A Enclosure for SA-FSB
Remote annunciator
8 remote annunciators max per panel
LCD type Use: K-RLCD 80 character Liquid Crystal Display
LCD type w/ common controls Use: K-RLCD-C 80 character Liquid Crystal Display w/ CC
LED type w/ common controls Use: K-RLED-C 16 zone, red & yellow LED per zone, w/ CC
LED expander, 24 zones Use: K-RLED24 24 zone, red & yellow LED per zone (use w/RLCD or RLED)
Surface mount box Use: LSRA-SB
Single space enclosure Use: RA-ENC1 Optional RA-ENC enclosures provide protection behind a
Two space enclosure Use: RA-ENC2 locked plexiglass door (if flush mounting).
Three space enclosure Use: RA-ENC3
Enable key switch Use: Rkey Used to enable CC on RLED-C. Optional for RLCD-C
Programming cable
The FX panels can be programmed through the front panel
Upload/download cable Use: 260097 keypad. You can also use the FX-CU configuration utility
program if programming via a laptop, or if connecting to
panel from a remote location using the SA-DACT or SA-
ETH module. The 260097 cable is needed for connecting
pc to panel using the SA-232 module. The SA-USB would
use a standard USB cable. The FX-CU can be downloaded
from the kiddefx.kidde.com website.
Step 4 - Select the signaling devices (horns and strobes)
Part Number Qty
Door holders
Single door, floor mount Use: 1501-AQN5
1504-AQN5 These are multi-voltage, 24Vac/dc, 120Vac; 15mA.
Flush wall mount Use:
Surface wall mount Use: 1508-AQN5 DH current = 0 mA
Step 4a (optional) - Select speakers
Part Number Qty
High Output Strobe (indoor); 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2 watt taps Add letter W for white or R for red after HF.
Ceiling spkr/strb, 95 - 177cd Use: GCHF__ __-S7VMCH Add letter F for FIRE or N for no markings after color.
High Fidelity, low current LED (indoor); 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2 watt taps
Wall mount speaker only Use: EG4S__ __
Wall mount spkr/LED, 15 - 110cd Use: EG4SV__ __
Surface mount box Use: EG4__SB Add letter W for white or R for red after S(V).
Add letter F for FIRE or N for no markings after color.
Flush mount trim skirt Use: EG4T__ (EG4SRF would be a red speaker with "FIRE" markings).
For trim and box, add add W or R for color.
All EG4s and EGCs include mounting/wiring plate.
Ceiling speaker only Use: EGCS__ __
Ceiling spkr/LED, 15 - 115cd Use: EGCSV__ __
Flush mount trim skirt Use: EGCT__
Current (mA)
Speaker Strobe Qty Total (fwr) Total (dc)
EG4SV wall speaker LED 45fwr, 35dc =
EGCSV ceiling speaker LED 45fwr, 35dc =
(E)G4 wall speaker strobe - 15cd 120fwr, 96dc x =
(E)G4 wall speaker strobe - 30cd 169fwr, 130dc x =
(E)G4 wall speaker strobe - 75cd 329fwr, 239dc x =
(E)G4 wall speaker strobe - 110cd 375fwr, 294dc x =
(E)GC ceiling speaker strobe - 15cd 131fwr, 109dc x =
(E)GC ceiling speaker strobe - 30cd 194fwr, 151dc x =
(E)GC ceiling speaker strobe - 75cd 379fwr, 281dc x =
(E)GC ceiling speaker strobe - 95cd 437fwr, 330dc x =
(E)GC ceiling speaker strobe - 115cd 518fwr, 392dc x =
(E)GC ceiling speaker strobe - 150cd 643fwr, 502dc x =
(E)GC ceiling speaker strobe - 177cd 693fwr, 565dc x =
WG4 speaker strobe - 15cd 120fwr, 106dc x =
WG4 speaker strobe - 29cd 178fwr, 144dc x =
WG4 speaker strobe - 70cd 347fwr, 167dc x =
WG4 speaker strobe - 87cd 386fwr, 319dc x =
WG4 speaker strobe - 102cd 412fwr, 324dc x =
WG4 speaker strobe - 123cd 487fwr, 390dc x =
WG4 speaker strobe - 147cd 607fwr, 494dc x =
WG4 speaker strobe - 161cd 646fwr, 495dc x =
Subtotal currents (mA) fwr = dc =
Expander amplifiers
25 watt expander Use: ANS25X__ Expander amplifiers include same as primary except for
prerecorded message and microphone.
50 watt expander Use: ANS50X__ Can have up to 15 total amplifiers on a system.
100 watt expander Use: ANS100X__ Add letter R for red or G for gray cabinet.
Backup amplifer(s)
25 watt backup Use: ANS25X__ Backup amplifier should be at least as large as the largest
primary or expander amplifier.
50 watt backup Use: ANS50X__ Can have 1 backup amp covering all other amps, or 1
100 watt backup Use: ANS100X__ backup amp for each primary and expander amp (1:1).
Options cards
Remote micrphone Use: ANSREM__ Includes cabinet (add R or G). Can have up to 5.
Mic supervisory card Use: ANSREMSUP One required for up to 5 remote mics.
Backup amp switching mod. Use: ANSBKUP One required for each backup amplifier.
Zone splitter card Use: ANSZM4B2A Splits circuit to 4 class B or 2 class A (2 max)
8 position zone switch card Use: ANSSW8 Provides 8 switches for zone/paging control (1 max)
8 input interface card Use: ANSDC8 Provides 8 programmable dry contact inputs (2 max)
8 output interface card Use: ANSXM8 Provides 8 programmable dry contact outputs (2 max)
Standby Alarm
Current Standby Current Alarm
Item Qty (mA) Subtot (mA) Subtot
Assumes all circuits used
FX-5 x 119 224 Assumes all circuits used
FX-10 x 158 242 Assumes all circuits used
F-DACT x 65 107
FSRSI x 17 48
FSRZI-A / FSRZI-SA x 4 56
FSRA10 x 17 98
FSRRM24 (common operation) x 26 70
FSRRM24 (matrix operation) x 10 70
FSUIM x 55 114
Other Aux 500mA total aux (see note 2)
NAC 1 Current 2000mA max per circuit (see note 1). Enter 200 if using CTM
NAC 2 Current 2000mA max per circuit (see note 1)
NAC 3 Current (FX-10 only) 2000mA max per circuit (see note 1)
NAC 4 Current (FX-10 only) 2000mA max per circuit (see note 1)
Part # Qty
12 volt, 4.5 amp hour Use: 12V4A For the 5 zone panel, batteries larger than
12 volt, 7.2 amp hour Use: 12V6A5 12V6A5 require a separate battery cabinet.
With the 10 zone panel, batteries larger than
12 volt, 10 amp hour Use: 12V10A 12V10A require a separate cabinet.
12 volt, 18 amp hour Use: 12V17A
Each panel requires 2 of selected battery.
12 volt, 26 amp hour Use: 12V24A
18AH battery cabinet Use: BC-2
26AH battery cabinet Use: BC-1
Step 5 Addressable - Calculate battery size for panel
Control Panel
Standby Total Alarm Total
Current Standby Current Alarm
Item Qty ea. (mA) (mA) ea. (mA) (mA)
FX-64 x 155 204 Base panel numbers do NOT include primary loop
FX-1000 x 172 267
1st card, 1st loop x 55 80 Assumes fully loaded loop
1st card, 2nd loop (FX-1000) x 45 70 Assumes fully loaded loop
2nd card, 1st loop (FX-1000) x 55 80 Assumes fully loaded loop
2nd card, 2nd loop (FX-1000) x 45 70 Assumes fully loaded loop
D16L-FA (FX-1000 only) x 4 48 2 max
SA-CLA (FX-64 only) x 3 60
SA-232 x 13 13
SA-DACT x 41 41
SA-ETH x 34 34
SA-USB x 14 20
Sub Totals
x 1.25 1.25
Totals Carry to Battery Calc section below
Battery Calc
Total Total
Standby Alarm
Item (mA) (mA)
Control Panel From above
Smoke/Acc From above
Aux Power (Aux out 1)
NAC1* 2500mA max per circuit. Enter 200 if using CTM
NAC2* 2500mA max per circuit
NAC3 (FX-1000 only)* 2500mA max per circuit
NAC4 (FX-1000 only)* 2500mA max per circuit
Part # Qty
12 volt, 4.5 amp hour Use: 12V4A For FX-64, batteries larger than 12V10A will
12 volt, 7.2 amp hour Use: 12V6A5 require a separate battery cabinet. For the FX-
1000, batteries larger than 12V17A require a
For FX-64, batteries larger than 12V10A will
require a separate battery cabinet. For the FX-
1000, batteries larger than 12V17A require a
12 volt, 10 amp hour Use: 12V10A separate battery cabinet.
12 volt, 18 amp hour Use: 12V17A
Panels require 2 of selected size.
12 volt, 26 amp hour Use: 12V24A
18AH battery cabinet Use: BC-2
26AH battery cabinet Use: BC-1
Step 5a - Detailed booster bower supply battery calculations
Supervisory (AUX1, AUX2, AUX3, AUX4) This is for supervisory current from devices such as remote annunciators
Note: Only add auxiliary current if aux output stays on after AC power failure. and sounder bases connected to signal circuits that have been
Circuit Current (mA) configured as AUX outputs (not supervised) and will stay powered if loss
Aux 1 of AC (battery backed up).
Aux 2 3000mA
max per
Aux 3 ckt
Aux 4 Remaining annunciator supervisory load not assigned to panel = 0 mA
Number of ckts set to AUX: 0 x 35 = 0 Total sounder base supervisory load = 0 mA
Total AUX current (if switch SW2-7 is off): 0 mA (A) Total 260-CO detector supervisory load = 0 mA
Total sup. cur. is limited to 6 amps for EBPS6A, 8 amps for EBPS10A.
200 mA AUX This is the dedicated 200mA AUX output that is typically used
Current (mA) for low current devices, such as 4 wire smokes, that do
require battery backup.
Total 200 mA AUX current: 0 mA (B)
Alarm (NAC1, NAC2, NAC3, NAC4) This is for signal loads as well as alarm currents for devices such as
Circuit Current (mA) remote annunciators and sounder bases .
NAC 1 / Aux 1 Use Vdc, RMS current ratings of devices.
3000mA
NAC 2 / Aux 2 max per
NAC 3 / Aux3 ckt
NAC 4 / Aux 4 Remaining signal load (dc) not assigned to panel = mA
Remaining annunciator alarm load not assigned to panel = 0 mA
Total NAC / Aux alarm current: 0 mA (G) Total sounder base alarm load = 0 mA
Total 260-CO detector alarm load = 0 mA
Rated base BPS alarm current: 270 mA (H)
Total alarm current (D+G+H): 0 mA (J)
Minutes of alarm time: Min (K) Enter battery time required
Hours of alarm (K/60): 0 Hr (L)
Alarm mAH required (JxL): 0 mAH (M)
Enter the number of booster power supplies below requiring the calculated battery size. Total
batteries will be that number x 2 (2 batteries per booster).
Total
Part # # of BPS Batts
12 volt, 7.2 amp hour Use: 12V6A5 x2= 0
12 volt, 10 amp hour Use: 12V10A x2= 0 The size and number of booster power supplies
12 volt, 18 amp hour Use: 12V17A x2= 0 should be selected on the Signals sheet first.
12 volt, 26 amp hour Use: 12V24A x2= 0
Qty
18AH battery cabinet Use: BC-2 0 Batteries larger than 12V10A require BC-1 or BC-2. 2 batteries per
26AH battery cabinet Use: BC-1 0 Batteries larger than 12V17A require BC-1. cabinet
Step 5b - Detailed ANS audio panel battery calculations
Do calculations for 1 amplifier at at time. Only
enter quantities of options installed in / powered
by each amp.
Standby Alarm
Current Total Current Total
Item Qty (Amps) Standby (Amps) Alarm
ANS100 - 100W Amp x 0.16 0.6
ANS50 - 50W Amp x 0.15 0.8
ANS25 - 25W Amp x 0.18 1.1
ANSREMSUP - Remote Mic Sup Module x 0.03 0.05 One max per amp
ANSREM - Remote Mic x 0.02 0.04 Five max per amp
ANSZM4B2A - Zone Splitter x 0.051 0.13
ANSSW8 - Zone switch module x 0.003 0.005
ANSDC8 - Input interface module x 0.003 0.005
ANSXM8 - Output interface module x 0.003 0.028
ANSBKUP - Backup Amp Module x 0.04 0.01 One max per amp
Enter the number of ANS amps below requiring the calculated battery size. Total batteries
will be that number x 2 (2 batteries per ANS).
Total
Part # # of ANS Batts
12 volt, 7.2 amp hour battery Use: 12V6A5 x2= 0
12 volt, 10 amp hour battery Use: 12V10A x2= 0
12 volt, 18 amp hour battery Use: 12V17A x2= 0
Qty
18 AH battery cabinet Use: BC-2 0 Batteries larger than 12V6A5 require BC-2 battery cabinet.
This sheet contatins the other less common, but available Kidde - Edwards fire
alarm products not covered in the previous sheets. None of these products
figure into any calculations (device quantity checks, current loads, etc.), but will
get totaled on the Summary sheet as part of the final BOM if you enter
quantities.
None of these devices are addressable, so if you select an initiating device, such
as a weatherprrof MPSR series pull station, you will need to select the
appropriate module on the Addr. Devices sheet if you want to connect it to the
addressable panel.