Vigilant Catalog u Annunciation

R-Series Remote
Annunciators
RLCD, RLCD-C, RLED, RLED-C,
RLED24, GCI

7120-1657:
COA 6020 0254 S3424

Overview Features
Edwards R-Series Annunciators are high-performance remote • LCD models feature large 4 x 20 character backlit LCD display
annunciators that provide status indication and common controls
• LED models provide 16 pairs of LEDs for zone annunciation
for compatible fire alarm control panels, including iO-Series small
analog fire alarm systems. This family of annunciators offers LCD • Available expander extends capability with 24 pairs of LEDs
or LED annunciation. Models are available with and without com- • Up to two expanders may be wired to each annunciator
mon controls.
• Status LEDs and internal buzzer standard on all models
There are three R-Series annunciator models, plus an LED-based
expander. Up to two expanders can be connected to any annun- • Common controls available for LED and LCD display models
ciator. The expander includes 24 pairs of LEDs that extend the • Available keyswitch for disabling common controls
capabilities of any of the annunciators.
• Standard 4-inch square electrical box mounting
All annunciator models include status LEDs and an internal buzzer.
Two models have an LCD text display, and one has 16 pairs of • Class B or Class A RS485 wiring standard
LEDs for zone annunciation. LCD models feature a large back-lit, • One-, two-, and three-position enclosures available
four by twenty character per line, super-twist liquid crystal display.
• Graphic Annunciator interface, includes common control, indi-
R-Series annunciators and expanders are mounted on a standard cators and 32 LEDS
4-inch square electrical box, using the included mounting ring.
• No programing required, set the address and unit recieves all
They can also be surface mounted in locking steel enclosures.
information from panel
Three different enclosures are available.
A keyswitch and graphic annunciator interface is available for
R-Series annunciator applications. The keyswitch enables or dis-
ables common controls. The graphic annunicator interface cards
supports 32 LEDs and 16 switches on the graphic panel display.

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 RLCD-C

Application Power
Fire Alarm
Supervisory
Ground Fault
Trouble
Annunciator Wiring
R-Series annunciators communicate with the FACP on the RS‑485 Controls Enabled
Ack/Silence
Annunciator, Class A
data riser. This can be configured for Class A or Class B commu-
nication. Annunciators do not provide ground fault isolation.
FACP Annunciator Annunciator
Lamp Test RS-485 CH1 (+) IN CH1 (+) IN
FACP Annunciator Annunciator
These annunciators are stand-alone units that can be powered by CH1 +
RS-485
CH1 (–) IN
CH1
CH1 (–) IN
CH1 (+)
(+) IN CH1
CH1 (+)
(+) IN
the FACP or by an approved power supply. RLCD
FACP CH1 –
CH1
CH2 ++
Annunciator
CH1
CH1 ((–
OUT
–)) IN
OUT
Annunciator
CH1
CH1 ((–
OUT
–)) IN
OUT
RS-485 CH1 (+) IN CH1 (+) IN
CH1
CH2 –
– CH1
CH2 (+)
(+) OUT
IN CH1
CH2 (+)
(+) OUT
IN
CH1 + CH2 + CH1 (–) IN CH1 CH1 (–) IN
CH2 ((–
–)) OUT
IN CH1
CH2 ((–
–)) OUT
IN
CH1 – CH2 – CH1 (+) OUT CH2 (+)
(+) OUT
IN CH1 (+) OUT CH2 (+)
(+) OUT
IN
Power Power
LISTED 24 VDC CH2 CH2
Fire Alarm Fire Alarm CH2 + CH1 (–) OUT CH2 CH1 (–) OUT
SUPPLY CH2 ((–)
–) IN CH2
CH2 ((–)
–) IN
Supervisory Supervisory
Ground Fault Ground Fault OUT OUT
Trouble Trouble CH2 – CH2 (+) IN CH2 (+) IN
OUT CH2 (+) IN CH2 (+) IN
OUT
Controls Enabled Controls Enabled
LISTED 24 +
24 VDC VDC 24V (+) 24V (+)
Ack/Silence
Ack/Silence
SUPPLY CH2 (–) IN CH2 CH2 (–) IN
Reset Reset 24 VDC – 24V ((–) OUT
–) IN CH2
24V ((–) OUT
–) IN
24 VDC + CH2 (+) OUT 24V CH2 (+) OUT
24V (+)
(+) IN 24V
24V (+)
(+) IN
Signal Silence Signal SilenceLISTED 24 VDC
OUT OUT
Drill Drill SUPPLY CH2 (–) OUT CH2 (–) OUT
24 VDC – 24V
24V ((–
–)) IN
OUT 24V
24V ((–
–)) IN
OUT
Lamp Test Lamp Test
24 VDC + 24V (+) IN 24V (+) OUT 24V (+) IN 24V (+) OUT
24 VDC – 24V (–) IN GROUND
24V (–) OUT 24V (–) IN GROUND
24V (–) OUT
24V (+) OUT 24V (+) OUT
RLCD-C RLED-C GROUND GROUND
24V (–) OUT 24V (–) OUT

GROUND GROUND
Annunciator,
FACP Class B Annunciator Annunciator
Power
Fire Alarm
Supervisory RS-485 CH1 (+) IN CH1 (+) IN
Ground Fault
Trouble
FACP Annunciator Annunciator
Controls Enabled
CH1 + CH1 (–) IN CH1 (–) IN
Ack/Silence
RS-485 CH1
CH1 (+)
(+) IN
OUT CH1
CH1 (+)
(+) IN
OUT
FACP CH1 – Annunciator Annunciator
CH1 + CH1
CH1 ((–
–)) IN
OUT CH1
CH1 ((–
–)) IN
OUT
RS-485 CH1 (+) IN CH1 (+)
(+) IN
OUT CH1 (+) IN CH1 (+)
(+) IN
OUT
CH1 – CH2 CH2
Lamp Test CH1 (–) IN CH1 CH1 (–) IN
CH1 + CH2 ((–
–)) OUT
IN CH1
CH2 ((–
–)) OUT
IN
CH1 (+) OUT CH2 CH1 (+) OUT
CH1 –
LISTED 24 VDC CH2 (+)
(+) IN
OUT CH2
CH2 (+)
(+) IN
OUT
CH1 (–) OUT CH2 CH1 (–) OUT
SUPPLY CH2 ((–)
–) IN
OUT CH2
CH2 ((–)
–) IN
OUT
RLCD RLED24 CH2 (+) IN CH2 (+) IN
LISTED 24 +
24 VDC VDC CH2 (+) IN
24V (+) OUT CH2 (+) IN
24V (+) OUT
SUPPLY CH2 (–) IN CH2 (–) IN
Features by RLCD RLCD-C RLED-C RLED24 24 VDC –
CH2 (+) OUT
CH2
24V ((–)
–) INOUT
CH2 (+) OUT
CH2
24V ((–)
–) INOUT
24 VDC + 24V (+)
(+) OUT
IN 24V (+)
(+) OUT
IN
model
LISTED 24 VDC 24V 24V
SUPPLY CH2 (–) OUT CH2 (–) OUT
Power 24 VDC – 24V
24V ((–
–)) IN
OUT 24V
24V ((–
–)) IN
OUT
Reset 
Fire Alarm
Supervisory
Ground Fault
  - 24 VDC + 24V (+) IN 24V (+) OUT 24V (+) IN 24V (+) OUT
Ack/Silence -
Trouble

Controls Enabled
Ack/Silence
  24 VDC – 24V (–) IN GROUND
24V (–) OUT 24V (–) IN GROUND
24V (–) OUT

Fire Alarm Reset

  - 24V (+) OUT
GROUND
24V (+) OUT
GROUND
Signal Silence 24V (–) OUT 24V (–) OUT
Supervisory Drill   -
Ground Fault Lamp Test
  - GROUND GROUND
Annunciator First Expander Second Expander
Trouble    -
Controls EnabledRLED-C    - Expander OUT
Annunciator
IN OUT
First Expander
IN OUT
Second Expander
V (–) V (–) V (–) V (–) V (–)
Ack/Silence    - V OUT
(+) IN
V (+) V OUT
(+) IN
V (+) V OUT
(+)
Annunciator First Expander Second Expander
Reset   - V (–F) V
F (–) V (–F) V
F (–) V (–F)
OUT IN OUT V (+) IN OUT V (+)
Signal Silence   - V (+)
E E V (+)
E E V (+)
E
V (–) F V (–) V (–) F F V (–) V (–) F F
Drill   - V (+)
D
V (+)
D
V (+) E
D
V (+)
D
V (+) E
D
E
C C E
C C E
C
Lamp Test    - F D F F D D F F D D
B B B B B
LCD Display   - - E C
A
E E C
A C
A
E E C
A C
A
Zone Active LEDs - - 16 * 24 ** D B D D B B D D B B
C C C C C
Zone Trouble LEDs - - 16 24 A A A A A
B B B B B
* zones 13-16 may be selected as Supervisory on IO64 A A A A A
** zones 13-16 and 29-32 may be selected as Supervisory on VS2
RLED24

Graphic Annunicator Interface

The GCI Graphic Annunciator Driver is an interface card that
connects the fire alarm control panel to the display panel of an Remote Keyswitch
LED-based graphic annunciator. Annunciator LSRA-RK

The annunciator card supports 32 LEDs and 16 switches on the KEYSWITCH (–) TB1-1
KEYSWITCH (+) TB1-2
graphic panel display. It includes status LEDs and an internal
buzzer.
The graphic interface is supplied with snap track mounting. It is Keyswitch Specifications
attached to a plastic mounting rail that requires two EIA panels. Maximum 5 Vdc
voltage
The annunciator communicates with the FACP on the RS‑485 Maximum 200 mA
data riser. This can be configured for Class A or Class B commu- current
nication. The annunciator does not provide ground fault isolation. Mounting 2-1/2 in (64 mm)
It is a stand-alone unit that can be powered by the FACP or by an deep 1-gang box
approved power supply. Termination Screw terminals
Maximum 12 AWG
Graphic Annunciator Interface Specifications wire size (2.5 mm sq)
Alarm current 146 mA at 24 Vdc (with 36 LEDs ON) Contact Normally open
Standby current 36 mA at 24 Vdc (with no LEDs ON) configuration
Maximum current 10 mA per LED

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Annunciator Connections Annunciator Mounting
Annunciator ANNUNCIATOR RS-485 RISER

Mounting slot
Mounting slot
DIP switch
DIP switch CH1 (+) IN
CH1 (-) IN (-)
Remote keyswitch
RS-485 riser
CH1 (+) OUT (+)
CH1
CH1(-)(+)
CH2
OUT
CH1(+)
IN N/C
V(-)(-) terminals
Remote keyswitch
terminals
(-) IN

RS-485 riser
CH2
CH1 (+) (-)
OUT IN V
(+)(+)
CH2
CH1(+)
CH2
CH2
(-) OUT
(-)(+)
OUTIN
N/C
F
E
V (-) terminals
Expander cable
Power terminals 24V
CH2(+)
(-) IN D
V (+)
OUT

terminals
Expander cable
CH224V
(+) (-)
OUT IN C
F
24V
CH2(+)
(-) OUT B
E

Communication
Power terminals 24V (-)(+)
24V OUTIN
24V (-) IN
A
D
C
OUT

terminals
LEDs
Communication
TX RX 24V (+) OUT
24V (-) OUT
B
A

LEDs TX RX

Expander
Mounting slot
Mounting slot

EXPANDER CABLE
V (-) V (-)
V (+) V (+)

Expander cable IN
F
E
V (-)
F
E
V (-)
OUT
Expander cable
terminals
Expander cable
D
V (+)
C
F
D
V (+)
C
F terminals
Expander cable
B
E B
E
IN OUT

terminals C
A
D A
D
C terminals
B B
A A

DIP switch settings

Switch Description and values
S1 to S5 The annunciator network address (in binary).
Network The factory setting is for address 2.
address Examples: 10000 = 1 01000 = 2 11000 = 3 00100 = 4
S6 Network OFF = 9600 baud (factory default setting)
baud rate ON = 38,400 baud
S7 to S8 Not used MOUNTING RING
EXPANDER ELECTRICAL BOX

Annunciator Enclosures
The RA Remote Annunciator Enclosures provide secure, surface
mounted protection for annunciators and extenders. Each con-
sists of a back plate, hinged cover, and key lock.
The enclosures are 16-gauge welded steel with a white, painted 6.0 in
finish. Each enclosure includes a security lock and two keys. The 15.2 cm
two- and three-position enclosures have wiring channels for cor-
H
rect routing of interconnections.
The enclosures attach to a standard electrical box, and provide a
mounting lip that takes the place of the integral mounting ring sup-
plied with the annunciators and expanders. 0.9 in
2.3 cm

RA-ENC1
9.5 in
24.1 cm 2.0 in
9.8 in 5.1 cm
24.9 cm
Dimensions (H x W x D)
RA-ENC1 6.3 x 9.8 x 2.0 in (16.0 x 24.9 x 5.1 cm)
RA-ENC2 12.0 x 9.8 x 2.0 in (30.5 x 24.9 x 5.1 cm)
RA-ENC3 17.7 x 9.8 x 2.0 in (45.0 x 24.9 x 5.1 cm)
RA-ENC3
Note: Allow approximately 2 inches (50 cm) clearance on both sides of the
enclosure, to permit inserting and removing the key, and opening the door
RA-ENC2 through 90 degrees.

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 Specifications
RLCD-C RLCD RLED-C RLED24
Operating voltage 24 VDC, continuous.
Standby current 99 mA 98 mA 28 mA 6 mA
Contact us... Alarm current 115 mA 113 mA 62 mA 34 mA
Email: edwards.fire@fs.utc.com RS-485 communications Class A or Class B, 9600 baud
Web: www.vigilant-fire.com
Data wiring 18 to 14 AWG (1.0 to 2.5 sq mm) twisted pair (6 twists per foot
Vigilant is an EDWARDS brand. minimum). Maximum wire run is 4,000 ft. (1,219 m)
1016 Corporate Park Drive Remote key switch circuit 5 VDC at 1 mA, power-limited, unsupervised
Mebane, NC 27302
Ground fault impedance 0
© 2013 UTC Fire & Security Americas Power wiring 18 to 14 AWG (1.0 to 2.5 sq. mm)
Corporation, Inc. All rights reserved.
Specifications subject to change Display area 4 lines of 20 characters each
without notice. Edwards is part of UTC 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)
Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of
United Technologies Corporation. 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
RLCD LCD text annunciator without common controls. English.
RLCD-R LCD text annunciator without common controls. English. Red.
RLCDF LCD text annunciator without common controls. French.
RLCD-C LCD text annunciator with common controls. English.
RLCD-CR LCD text annunciator with common controls. English. Red.
RLCD-CF LCD text annunciator with common controls. French.
RLED-C 16-pair LED zone annunciator with common controls. English.
RLED-CR 16-pair LED zone annunciator with common controls. English. Red.
RLED-CF 16-pair LED zone annunciator with common controls. French.
Remote Expanders
RLED24 24-pair LED zone expander with expander cable and zone card insert.
RLED24R 24-pair LED zone expander with expander cable and zone card insert. Red.
Enclosures
RA-ENC1 One-position enclosure for Remote Annunciator.
RA-ENC2 Two-position enclosure for Remote Annunciator and one Remote Expander,
including one interconnection cable.
RA-ENC3 Three-position enclosure for Remote Annunciator and two Remote Expanders,
including two interconnection cables.
LSRA-MIR- Surface Mount Box - for single R Series annunciator.
SB
Graphic Annunciator Drivers
GCI Graphic Annunciator Driver, provides outputs for common indicators and 32 alarm/
supv zones as well as inputs for common switches. Provided with a snap track for
mounting in custom graphic enclosures.
Accessories
RKEY Remote key switch on plate for enabling or disabling common controls (Lock/
Unlock).
27193-16 Electrical box, surface mount, white, single-gang, for RKEY.
06-27-13

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