Kidde AEGIS 84-732001-001 User manual

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STATE FIRE MARSHAL
P/N 06-236716-001
August 2007
A UTC Fire & Security Company
Kidde AEGIS™
Conventional
Fire Alarm-Suppression
Control Unit
Installation, Operation, and
Maintenance Manual

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FOREWORD
Note: This Manual, P/N 06-236716-001, is to be used by qualified and factory-trained personnel,
knowledgeable of NFPA standards and any other applicable standards in effect.
This Manual is intended to provide guidance to qualified technical professionals for the installation,
operation and maintenance of the Kidde AEGIS™ Conventional Fire Alarm-Suppression Control Unit.
Only qualified persons experienced and trained in the installation of this type of equipment should install
and configure the Kidde AEGIS. They must be familiar and experienced with the wiring diagrams and
components, electrical installation, and familiar not only with NEC, relevant NFPA and local codes but also
trained and qualified by Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. is a manufacturer of the components that
make up the Kidde AEGIS system, and may not have the opportunity to visit the sites where the product
is installed or intended to be installed. It is the responsibility of the professional installer (described above)
to properly install and configure the systems. Under no circumstances will Kidde-Fenwal be liable for
improper installation or configuration of the systems.
The technical data contained herein is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be used as
a substitute for professional judgment. Although, Kidde-Fenwal believes this information to be true and
correct, it is published and presented without any guarantee or warranty whatsoever. Kidde-Fenwal
disclaims any liability for any use of the data other than as set out in this manual, foreword included.
Any questions concerning the information presented in this manual should be addressed to:
Kidde-Fenwal, Inc.
400 Main Street
Ashland, MA 01721
Phone: [phone]
Toll Free: [phone]
Technical Support: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
°C: °Centigrade LCD: Liquid Crystal Display
°F: °Farenheit LED: Light Emitting Diode
A: Ampere MEA: Materials and Equipment Acceptance
Division of the City of New York
AC: Alternating Current NAC: Notification Appliance Circuit
ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act N.C.: Normally Closed
AH: Ampere Hour NEC: National Electrical Code
AHJ: Authority Having Jurisdiction NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
ARC: Automatic Release Circuit N.O.: Normally Open
AWG: American Wire Gauge NYC: New York City
CSFM: California State Fire Marshal PCB: Printed Circuit Board
DACT: Digital Alarm Comm. Transmitter pF: Pico-farads
DC: Direct Current P/N: Part Number
DET: Detector PSU: Power Supply Unit
EOLD: End of Line Device RAM: Random Access Memory
EOLR: End of Line Resistor SLC: Signaling Line Circuit
FM: Factory Mutual TB: Terminal Block
ft.: Feet UL/ULI: Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
HSD: High Sensitivity Smoke Detector V: Volts
Hz: Hertz (Frequency) Vac: Volts AC
in.: Inch Vdc: Volts DC
IRI: Industrial Risk Insurers VRMS: Volts Root Mean Square
CAUTION
A caution identifies a procedure, practice, or statement, which, if not strictly followed,
could result in programming errors, impairment of equipment operation, or equipment
damage.
WARNING
A warning identifies an operating or maintenance procedure, practice,
condition or statement, which, if not strictly followed, could result in personal
injury or death.

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SAFETY SUMMARY
This entire manual must be read and understood before installation.
Installation PrecautionsAdherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-
term reliability:
This system meets FM and ANSI/UL 864 requirements for operation at 32° to 120°F (0 to 49°C) and at a
relative humidity of 93% (non-condensing) @ 90°F (32.2°C). However, the useful life of the system’s
standby batteries and the electronic components may be adversely effected by continuous operation at
these environmental limits. Therefore, it is recommended that this system and its peripherals be installed
in an environment with a nominal room temperature of 60-80°F.
Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may operate erratically or can be damaged when
subjected to lightning induced transients. Although no system is completely immune from lightning
transients and interference, proper grounding will reduce susceptibility. The use of overhead or outside
aerial wiring is not recommended due to the increased susceptibility to nearby lightning strikes.
Consult with the Technical Support Department if any problems are anticipated or encountered.
Do not install electronic assemblies prior to mounting and attaching conduit for field wiring to the enclosure.
Before making modifications, verify that they will not interfere with battery and printed circuit board
locations. Do not overtighten screw terminals. Overtightening may damage threads, resulting in reduced
terminal contact pressure and difficulty with screw terminal removal.
This system contains static-sensitive components. Always ground yourself with a proper wrist strap before
handling any circuits so that static charges are removed from the body. Use static suppressive packaging
to protect electronic assemblies removed from the control unit.
Follow the instructions in this manual. These instructions must be followed to avoid damage to the control
unit and associated equipment. System operation and reliability depend upon proper installation.
Fire Alarm System Limitations While installing a fire alarm system may make lower insurance
rates possible, it is not a substitute for fire insurance!
An automatic fire alarm system – typically made up of smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations,
notification appliances, and a fire alarm control unit with remote-notification capability – can provide early warning
of a developing fire. Such a system, however, does not assure protection against property damage or loss of life
resulting from a fire.
Any fire alarm system may fail for a variety of reasons:
Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot reach the detectors such as in chimneys, in walls,
on roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors on one level also may not sense a fire on
WARNING
Several different sources of power can be connected to this fire alarm control unit.
Disconnect all sources of power before servicing. Control unit and associated
equipment may be damaged by servicing while the unit is energized. Do not
attempt to install, service, or operate this control unit until this manual is read
and understood.
CAUTION
System Re-acceptance Test after Re-Programming: To ensure proper system operation, this
system must be retested in accordance with NFPA 72 Chapter 10 after any
programming change. Re-acceptance testing is also required after any addition or
deletion of system components, and after any modification, repair or adjustment to
system hardware or wiring.
All components, circuits and system operations known to be affected by a change must
be 100% tested. In addition, to ensure that other operations are not inadvertently
affected, at least 10% of initiating devices that are not directly affected by the change,
up to a maximum of 50 devices, must also be tested and proper system operation
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SAFETY SUMMARY (CONT.)
another level or floor of a building. A second floor detector, for example, may not sense a first floor or
basement fire.
Furthermore, all types of smoke detectors, both ionization and photoelectric types, have sensing limitations. No
type of smoke detector can sense every kind of fire caused by carelessness and safety hazards such as smoking
in bed, violent explosions, escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, overloaded electrical circuits,
children playing with matches, or arson.
Notification appliances, such as bells, may not alert people if these appliances are located on the other side
of closed or partly open doors or are located on another floor of a building.
A fire alarm system will not operate without electrical power. If AC power fails, the system will operate from
standby batteries only for a specified time.
Rate-of-Rise heat detectors may be subject to reduced sensitivity over time. For this reason, the rate-of-
rise feature of each detector should be tested by a qualified fire protection specialist as recommended in
NFPA 72.
Auxiliary Equipment used in the system may not be technically compatible with the control unit. It is
essential to use only equipment listed for service with your control unit.
Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premise to a central monitoring station may be
out of service or temporarily disabled.
The most common cause of fire alarm malfunctions, however, is inadequate maintenance. All devices and
system wiring should be tested and maintained by professional fire alarm installers following written
procedures supplied with each device. System inspection and testing should be scheduled monthly or as
required by national and/or local fire codes. Adequate written records of all inspections should be kept.
GENERAL SAFETY NOTICES The following must be observed to maintain personnel safety.
The following general safety notices supplement specific warnings and cautions appearing in the manual.
The safety precautions in this section must be understood and applied during operation and maintenance.
This manual is to be used by trained distributors/technicians. The entire manual should be read and fully
understood prior to installation.
FIRST AID
Any injury, no matter how slight, should never go unattended. Always obtain first aid or medical attention
immediately.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
The following general safety precautions are to be observed at all times:
1. All electrical components associated with equipment shall be installed and grounded in accordance
with NEC and local regulatory requirements.
2. Special precautionary measures are essential to prevent applying power to equipment at any time
maintenance work is in progress.
3. Before working on electrical equipment, use a voltmeter to ensure that system is not energized.
4. When working near electricity, do not use metal rulers, flashlights, metallic pencils, or any other
objects having exposed conductive material.
5. When connecting a meter to terminals for measurement, use a voltage range higher than expected
voltage to be measured.

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NOTICE TO USERS, INSTALLERS, AUTHORITIES HAVING
JURISDICTION AND ALL OTHER INVOLVED PARTIES
This product incorporates field-programmable software. In order for the product to comply with the
requirements in the Standard Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, ANSI/UL 864, certain
programming features or options must be limited to specific values or not used at all as indicated below.
Abort switches may be set-up to operate in any of the following ways:
1. Abort Mode 1*(UL) - Count down to 10 seconds and hold. Resume countdown at 10 seconds.
2. Abort Mode 2 (Reset) - Reset to initial delay setting. Resume countdown for entire delay period.
3. Abort Mode 3 (IRI) - Same as Mode 1, except disable abort function if countdown timer has started.
4. Abort Mode 4 (NYC) - Resets to 120 seconds.
5. Abort Mode 5 - Disables the abort.
*Only Abort Mode 1 is ANSI/UL 864 compliant.

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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1-1 Introduction ................................................................................................ 1-1
1-2 Listings and Approvals .................................................................................. 1-1
1-3 Codes and Standards.................................................................................... 1-2
1-4 Control Unit Description ................................................................................ 1-3
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION
2-1 Installation Materials..................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Installation Guidelines................................................................................... 2-2
2-3 Installation Procedure ................................................................................... 2-4
2-4 Terminations And Wiring Diagrams ................................................................. 2-14
2-5 Installing the Bezel, P/N 06-220114-001 ......................................................... 2-21
2-6 Installing Optional Dead-Front Panel, P/N 06-220175-001.................................. 2-21
2-7 Installing the Enclosure Door (Standard Door).................................................. 2-21
2-8 Installing the Enclosure Door (Door with Switches) ........................................... 2-21
2-9 Completing the Installation............................................................................ 2-23
CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURATION
3-1 Entering Site - Specific Configuration .............................................................. 3-1
3-2 Configuration Settings................................................................................... 3-3
CHAPTER 4 OPERATION
4-1 Introduction ................................................................................................ 4-1
4-2 Control Switch Functionality........................................................................... 4-2
CHAPTER 5 TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
5-1 Maintenance Requirements............................................................................ 5-1
5-2 Testing Frequency ........................................................................................ 5-1
5-3 Testing ....................................................................................................... 5-2
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING
6-1 Purpose ...................................................................................................... 6-1
6-2 Trouble Diagnostics ...................................................................................... 6-1
6-3 Trouble Codes and Corrective Action...............................................................6-1
CHAPTER 7 PARTS LIST
APPENDIX A BATTERY CAPACITY CALCULATIONS
A-1 Standby Time Duration .................................................................................A-1
A-2 Power Consumption Data ..............................................................................A-1
A-3 Standby and Alarm Power Requirements .........................................................A-2
A-4 Battery Capacity Calculations.........................................................................A-3
APPENDIX B LIST OF AGENCY LISTED COMPATIBLE DEVICES
APPENDIX C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
APPENDIX D FM RULES FOR PREACTION/DELUGE SYSTEMS
APPENDIX E CENTRAL STATION OPERATION
APPENDIX F ROUTINGS FOR POWER-LIMITED AND NON-POWER-LIMITED WIRING
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Figure Name Page Number
1-1 Control Unit Components and Dimensions ............................................................... 1-3
1-2 Printed Circuit Board (PCB) ................................................................................... 1-5
2-1 Installation Height Above Floor..............................................................................2-4
2-2 Control Unit and Surface Mounting Dimensions........................................................ 2-5
2-3 Semi-Flush Mounting Dimensions........................................................................... 2-6
2-4 Trim Ring Dimensions........................................................................................... 2-6
2-5 Trim Ring Installed............................................................................................... 2-7
2-6 Power Supply Unit Wiring......................................................................................2-8
2-7 Power Supply Unit Installation ............................................................................... 2-9
2-8 PCB Installation................................................................................................... 2-10
2-9 PCB-to-Cabinet Grounding Diagram........................................................................ 2-11
2-10 Primary Power Connections................................................................................... 2-12
2-11 Backup Battery Connections.................................................................................. 2-13
2-12 Printed Circuit Board ............................................................................................ 2-14
2-13 Initiating Device Circuit Wiring............................................................................... 2-16
2-14 Notification Appliance Circuit Wiring ....................................................................... 2-17
2-15 Agent Release Circuit Wiring.................................................................................. 2-20
2-16 Dead-Front Panel Installation ................................................................................ 2-21
2-17 Installation of Manual Release and Abort Switches.................................................... 2-22
2-18 Installing Switch Harness Assembly........................................................................ 2-23
3-1 Digital Display..................................................................................................... 3-1
5-1 Battery Voltage Display ........................................................................................5-2
5-2 Battery Charge Current Display ............................................................................. 5-2
E-1 Wiring for the DACT ............................................................................................. E-1
F-1 Power-Limited and Non-Power-Limited Wiring.......................................................... F-1
LIST OF FIGURES

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Table Name Page Number
1-1 Agency Listing/Approval by System Classification..................................................... 1-1
1-2 Listed/Approved Suppression Systems.................................................................... 1-2
1-3 LED Indicator and Display Color.............................................................................1-6
2-1 Kidde AEGIS Control Unit Contents......................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Hardware Kit Contents (P/N 06-220147-001) .......................................................... 2-1
2-3 Wiring Gauge Recommendation, Resistance, and Maximum Lengths ........................... 2-3
3-1 Configuration Settings.......................................................................................... 3-3
4-1 Acknowledge....................................................................................................... 4-2
A-1 Duration Time for Standby and Alarm.....................................................................A-1
A-2 Power Consumptions for System Components..........................................................A-1
A-3 Standby and Alarm Calculation Guide .....................................................................A-2
A-4 Battery Capacity Calculations ................................................................................A-3
B-1 Detectors and Bases ............................................................................................B-1
B-2 Releasing Solenoid...............................................................................................B-2
B-3 Initiator-Based Releasing Devices ..........................................................................B-2
B-4 Miscellaneous Devices ..........................................................................................B-2
LIST OF TABLES

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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
1-1 INTRODUCTION
The Kidde AEGIS™ is a versatile, flexible, microprocessor-based conventional fire control unit
which can be used in a wide range of fire alarm and suppression discharge applications.
1-2 LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
The Kidde AEGIS is listed/approved with the agencies listed in Table 1-1 for system
classifications as described in the NFPA Standard 72, “National Fire Alarm Code”, ANSI/UL 864
9th edition, “Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems”, and CAN/ULC-S527-99. The
Kidde AEGIS shall be implemented according to the following:
• NFPA Standard 72, “National Fire Alarm Code”
• NFPA Standard 70, “National Electric Code”
• This Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual (IOM)
• Any other standards enforced by a local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
1 Must be used with ANSI/UL 864 Listed/FM Approved Silent Knight DACT Model 5104B.
2FM approved to FM requirements, ANSI/UL 864 9th edition, and CAN/ULC S527-99.
3Per Canadian Building Code, not for use as a high-rise building fire alarm system.
4For UL and cUL installation, must not exceed 24 hours standby and 5 minutes of alarm.
Table 1-1. Agency Listing/Approval by System Classification
Agency System Classification Type
Service Signaling
UL4
Protected Premises Fire Alarm Systems
- Protected Premises (Local) Unit
- Releasing Device Control Unit Automatic Manual
Waterflow
Sprinkler Supervisory
DAC1
Non-Coded
Central Station Fire Alarm System
- Protected Premises Unit
- Releasing Device Control Unit
cUL3,4 Protected Premises Fire Alarm Systems
- Protected Premises (Local) Unit
- Releasing Device Control Unit
(for use in buildings not required to have an annunciator)
Automatic
Manual
Waterflow
Sprinkler Supervisory
Non-Coded
FM2
Automatic Releases for External Systems Automatic
Manual
Waterflow
Sprinkler Supervisory
DAC1
Non-Coded
Central Station Signaling Systems
Local Protective Signaling
CSFM Fire Alarm Control Unit (Non-High Rise)
- Local
- Central Station
- Releasing Device Service
Automatic
Manual
Waterflow
Sprinkler Supervisory
DAC1
Non-Coded
New York
City MEA Fire Control Releasing Unit Automatic Manual
Waterflow
Sprinkler Supervisory
DAC1
Non-Coded

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1-3 CODES AND STANDARDS
1-3.1 Suppression System Standards
The Kidde AEGIS is listed/approved for the control and activation of suppression systems listed
in Table 1-2 which the designer/installer should be familiar with.
1-3.2 Other Standards
The designer/installer should also be familiar with the following (as applicable):
• NFPA Standard 70, “National Electric Code®2002 Edition”
• NFPA Standard 72, “National Fire Alarm Code®2002 Edition”
• NFPA Standard 75, “Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing
Equipment”
• NFPA Standard 76, “Fire Protection of Telecommunications Facilities”
• NFPA Standard 101, “Life Safety Code®2003 Edition”
• NFPA Standard 110, “Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems 2002 Edition”
• UL Standard 38, “Manual Signaling Boxes for Fire Alarm Systems”
• UL Standard 268, “Smoke Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems”
• UL Standard 268A, “Smoke Detectors for Duct Application”
• UL Standard 1481, “Power Supplies for Fire Protection Signaling Systems”
• Underwriter Laboratories of Canada (cUL) ULC-S527-99, “Standard of Control Units for Fire
Alarm Systems”
• FM Standards 1011 and 1012, “Approval Standard for Deluge Systems and Preaction
Systems”
• FM Standard 3011, “Central Station Service for Fire Alarms and Protective Equipment
Supervision”
• Any others mandated by the building owner and/or the local Authority Having Jurisdiction
(AHJ)
Table 1-2. Listed/Approved Suppression Systems
Application Applicable NFPA Standard
Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing System NFPA 12
Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems NFPA 12A
Installation of Sprinkler Systems NFPA 13
Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection NFPA 15
Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems NFPA 16
Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems NFPA 17
Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems NFPA 17A
Water Mist Fire Protection Systems NFPA 750
Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems NFPA 2001

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1-4 CONTROL UNIT DESCRIPTION
The Kidde AEGIS consists of the following: Enclosure with Door, Power Supply Unit, Printed
Circuit Board (PCB), and Secondary Standby Batteries (ordered separately).
Figure 1-1. Control Unit Components and Dimensions
1-4.1 Enclosure with Door
The enclosure meets the requirements for NEMA Type 1 and is intended to be used indoors in
a relatively dust-free environment. The enclosure has a hinged door that swings open 180° for
accessibility. The enclosure can be surface or recessed mounted. A trim ring is available for
recessed mounting. The enclosure is constructed of 18 gauge sheet steel. A steel door is held
closed by a key lock. All operator interface switches and indicators are located behind the
locked cover. The enclosure is large enough to house two 12 Vdc, 12 AH batteries required for
standby operation.
1-4.1.1 ENCLOSURE DOOR OPTIONS
The standard enclosure door allows the operator to view the operator interface display
mounted on the PCB behind a plexiglass window. The AEGIS is also available with an alternate
door that allows an abort and manual release switch to be mounted. The manual release switch
incorporates a lift type guard and the abort switch incorporates a safety guard to prevent
inadvertent activation.
1-4.1.2 OPTIONAL DEAD-FRONT PANEL
The control unit is also suitable for mounting a dead-front panel (P/N 06-220175-001) that is
mandatory for use in Canada. The dead-front is intended to protect the user from inadvertent
access to any exposed potentially hazardous/high voltage components.
ENCLOSURE
SECONDARY
STANDBY
BATTERIES
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD
POWER SUPPLY UNIT
(BEHIND PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD)
ENCLOSURE
DOOR
5 in.
(127 mm)
14-1/4 in.
(362 mm)
19 in.
(483 mm)

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1-4.2 Power Supply Unit
The power supply unit mounts behind the circuit board and operates from either 120 Vac 50/60
Hz or 240 Vac 50/60 Hz. It powers the system and also charges a standby battery set which
provides backup in case of loss of power from the AC source.
The battery charger is capable of charging sealed lead-acid 24 Vdc batteries of capacity up to
68 AH. The charge voltage is 27.4 Vdc nominal.
The actual battery capacity used for an application is a function of the units components,
devices and configuration. Refer to Appendix A for battery capacity calculations.
The power supply monitoring circuit provides a trouble signal if any of the following occur:
• Loss of AC input or if AC power falls below 85% of nominal. This causes an immediate
change-over to battery operation and a trouble signal after 30 seconds.
• Detection of a ground fault.
• Low charging current.
• High output voltage
The battery monitoring circuit provides a trouble signal if any of the following occur:
• The battery is installed backwards.
• The battery is disconnected.
• Battery voltage falls below 19.5 V (this condition causes the battery to disconnect and can
only be cleared when primary AC main power is restored).
1-4.3 Printed Circuit Board
The printed circuit board provides an interface or terminals for the following:
• Power Supply Unit
•Battery
• Initiating Device Circuits (System Inputs)
• System Outputs
• Operator Interface
• Auxiliary Power Output

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Figure 1-2. Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
1-4.3.1 OPERATOR INTERFACE
All alarms, troubles and supervisory signals are received at the control unit and displayed for
the operator. The Operator Interface consists of four main components and are visible and/or
audible through a transparent window:
•LEDIndicators
•ControlSwitches
• Digital Display
• Buzzer
TB1
TB2
TB3TB4
TB5
TB6
TB7
TB8
TB9
TB10
TB11
TB12
TB17
TB16TB15
TB14
TB19
TB18
TB13
DETECTOR 1
DETECTOR 2
WATERFLOW/
DETECTOR 3
MANUAL
RELEASE
ABORT
SUPERVISORY
1
SUPERVISORY
2
TROUBLE
RELAY 3
RELAY 2
RELAY 1
BATT OUT
AC IN
RELEASE 1
ARC 1
RELEASE 2
ARC 2
AUX
24 VDC
NAC 3
NAC 2
NAC 1
AC SUPPLY SELECT SWITCH (S6)

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1-4.3.1.1 LED Indicators
The following is a list of control unit indicators and their LED display color.
1-4.3.1.2 Control Switches
There are four Control Switches on the Operator Interface. They are:
•Acknowledge — Silences the buzzer which sounds when a new supervisory, alarm, or
trouble is detected. Holding this control switch for five seconds, activates the control unit
Lamp Test. This control switch is also used in conjunction with the System Reset control
switch to enter the configuration mode.
Note: Microprocessor and PCB troubles are latching and cannot be silenced or reset. Refer to
Chapter 6, Troubleshooting.
•Signal Silence — Silences the NAC circuits.
•System Reset — Disconnects power from all input and output circuits and the auxiliary
output for a period of five (5) seconds. This control switch is also used in conjunction with
the Acknowledge control switch to enter the configuration mode.
•Output Disable — Disables the release of agent, and as selected in the system
configuration, the activation of NAC outputs and/or Programmable Relays. This is used
when performing maintenance on the system.
Table 1-3. LED Indicator and Display Color
Indicator Display Color
AC Power On Green
System Alarm Red
System Supervisory Yellow
System Trouble Yellow
Signal Silenced Yellow
Agent Pre-Release Red
Agent Releasing Red
Agent Post-Release Red
Input Activated Alarm, Manual Release, and Abort — Red
Other — Yellow
Input Trouble Yellow
Release Output Trouble Yellow
NAC Output Trouble Yellow
Ground Fault Yellow
Power Supply Fault Yellow

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1-4.3.1.3 Digital Display
The three digit display is used for the following:
• View and enter field configuration settings
• Display troubleshooting/diagnostic codes
• Display battery voltage and charging current
• Count-down timer for agent release
1-4.3.1.4 Buzzer
The buzzer will sound when an alarm, trouble or supervisory condition is present.
1-4.3.2 INITIATING DEVICE CIRCUITS (SYSTEM INPUTS)
The Kidde AEGIS has the following system inputs:
• Three (3) Detection Inputs
• One (1) Manual Release
• One (1) Abort
• Two (2) Supervisory Inputs
1-4.3.2.1 Detection Inputs
The control unit provides two dedicated initiating/detector input circuits, plus a third that can
be used as a Waterflow alarm or an independent initiating/detector input. Inputs from these
circuits are latching. Refer to Chapter 3, Configuration for configuration settings.
Certain jurisdictions require NAC outputs due to Waterflow input to be non-silenceable. The
configuration settings in Chapter 3, Configuration allows the user to select the specific mode
needed for a given application.
Each detector circuit is suitable for Class A or Class B wiring and is capable of operating with
up to 25 smoke/electronic heat detectors and a quantity of contact-closure type devices (up to
the limitation imposed by wiring resistance). For a list of compatible devices, refer to
Appendix B.
1-4.3.2.2 Manual Release
Operation of a manual release pull station activates the NACs and initiates the release
sequence. The configured time delay and agent release output is activated after the site
configured time delay. Manual release overrides any other time delay. The circuit is suitable
for either Class A or Class B wiring and any quantity of contact closure type manual release
stations subject to the limitations imposed by the wiring resistance. The manual release will
also override any activated abort switch.
1-4.3.2.3 Abort
Activation of the abort station temporarily delays the impending agent release. Operation of
the abort switch during non-alarm conditions will cause a trouble signal. However, if the Abort
switch is pressed and held during either a non-alarm condition or during a first alarm condition,
and remains held until an alarm pre-release condition exists occurs, the Abort function will
execute as normal, per the configuration setting. The following abort modes are configurable.
Abort Mode 1 (ANSI/UL 864) - When the abort input is received, the release timeout
continues and stops at ten (10) seconds. If the timeout was less than ten (10) seconds when
the abort signal is received, timeout is reset to ten (10) seconds. When the abort is released,
the timeout resumes. Successive aborts are permitted.

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Abort Mode 2 (Reset) - When abort is activated, the timer is stopped and the full delay is
loaded into it. The timeout begins when the Abort control switch is released. Successive aborts
are permitted. If Mode 2 is selected with a zero (0) abort delay, the abort is disabled. Mode 2
does not comply with ANSI/UL 864s.
Abort Mode 3 (IRI) - This mode is only valid for cross-zoned release when both initiating
inputs are needed to cause the agent release activation (if selected for single zone, the abort
will be disabled). This mode is similar to Mode 1 with the exception that the abort will function
only if held after the receipt of the first alarm, but prior to the receipt of the second alarm.
Abort activation at any other time is ignored.
Abort Mode 4 (New York City) – When the abort is activated, the timer is stopped and reset
to 120 seconds. The timer will not start as long as the Abort switch is held. The timeout restarts
when the Abort switch is released. Successive Abort switch operations resets the timer back to
the full 120 second delay. Selection of this mode does not have an over-ruling effect on any
programmed manual or auto-release delays, regardless of whether an abort has actually
occurred. In this mode, the delay from a manual release is forced to zero (0), and the auto-
release delay is restricted to a maximum of 30 seconds. NYC Mode does not comply with
ANSI/UL 864.
Abort Mode 5 - Disables the abort.
The circuit is suitable for either Class A or Class B wiring and any quantity of contact closure
type abort stations subject to the limitations imposed by the wiring resistance.
1-4.3.3 SUPERVISORY INPUTS
The Supervisory Circuits accept inputs from monitoring devices such as pressure switches on
agent cylinders or sprinkler systems.
1-4.4 System Outputs
The Kidde AEGIS has the following system outputs:
• Three (3) Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs)
• Two (2) Agent Release Circuits (ARC)
• Three (3) Programmable Relays
• One (1) Dedicated Trouble Relay
• One (1) Auxiliary Power Output
1-4.4.1 NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUITS (NACs)
The AEGIS has three dedicated notification appliance circuits (NAC). Any NAC can be
configured in system configuration to operate on or more on First Alarm, Pre-Release, and
Releasing conditions. In the case that the control unit is being used in a non-suppression
application, the three NACs may be configured to operate on Alarm from DET 1, DET 2, and
DET 3. Each circuit is driven independently and is user configurable for either Class A (Style Z)
or Class B (Style Y) operation with the following coded patterns:
• 60 beats per minute (BPM)
• 120 beats per minute (BPM)
•Temporal
WARNING The setting of non-compliant delays with New York City Abort is not error-
trapped or over-ruled by the control unit.