{"product_id":"kidde-vm-slcxb-slc-expansion-card-secure-packaging","title":"Kidde VM-SLCXB Signaling Line Circuit Expansion Card for VM Series Fire Alarm Control Panels","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDescription \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eThe Kidde VM-SLCXB is a signaling line circuit (SLC) expansion card designed to increase the addressable device capacity of compatible Kidde fire alarm control panels. It provides reliable communication for intelligent initiating and notification devices while supporting stable loop performance in commercial fire alarm systems. The module is engineered for applications requiring additional SLC circuits and dependable system expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 352.688px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.4942%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2866%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNew\/Never Used Surplus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.4942%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2866%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eKidde\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.4942%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2866%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eFire Alarm Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.4942%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2866%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eVM-SLCXB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.4942%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubcategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2866%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSignaling Line Expansion Cards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.4942%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2866%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSignaling Line Circuit (SLC) Expansion Card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.4942%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2866%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e19.0 VDC Nominal, 24.0 VDC Maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.4942%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandby Current (One Circuit)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2866%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e144 mA @ 24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.4942%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlarm Current (One Circuit)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2866%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e204 mA @ 24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.4942%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandby Current (Two Circuits)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2866%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e264 mA @ 24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.4942%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlarm Current (Two Circuits)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2866%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e336 mA @ 24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.4942%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmoke Power Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2866%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e24 VDC Maximum, 19.95 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.4942%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Loop Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2866%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e100 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.4942%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Loop Capacitance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2866%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e0.5 µF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.4942%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWire Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2866%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e12–18 AWG (1.0–4.0 mm²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.4942%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2866%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.4942%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2866%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e0–93% RH, Non-Condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.4942%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2866%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e0.4 lb (0.18 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInformation About \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eVM-SLCXB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe VM-SLCXB is an addressable signaling line expansion card manufactured by Kidde for use with compatible VM Series fire alarm control panels. It supports one or two SLC circuits, allowing additional addressable devices to be connected while maintaining reliable communication across the fire alarm network. The module features supervised loop operation with defined limits for resistance and capacitance to ensure accurate device monitoring. 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data-end=\"2015\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16jmz4q\" data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eSLC Expansion Module: Adds addressable signaling line circuits to compatible Kidde fire alarm systems.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c8hfdl\" data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eDual Circuit Support: Supports one or two populated SLC circuits for flexible system expansion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q3kibn\" data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eLow-Voltage Operation: Operates at 19–24 VDC for integration with compatible control panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14oob58\" data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003eHigh Device Capacity: Provides reliable communication with intelligent field devices across the SLC loop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16na8z2\" data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eSupervised Loop Monitoring: Supports up to 100 Ω loop resistance and 0.5 µF loop capacitance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hnpirz\" data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003eSmoke Power Output: Provides up to 24 VDC smoke detector power output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"42x1ud\" data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003eFlexible Wiring: Accepts 12–18 AWG (1.0–4.0 mm²) field wiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1er01k2\" data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003eCommercial-Grade Design: Built for continuous operation in commercial and institutional fire alarm installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"2029\"\u003eThe VM-SLCXB delivers the reliability and precision required for expanding addressable fire alarm communication networks in commercial and industrial 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