Kidde

FX-5

The Kidde FX-5 is a conventional fire alarm control panel supporting up to 5 zones. A simple, reliable panel for small commercial and residential applications.

6 manuals22 trouble codesModels: FX-5, FX-5R, FX-5RD

Specifications

SLC Loops

N/A (Conventional)

Panel Type

Conventional

IDC Zones

5 Class B (or 2 Class A)

NAC Circuits

2 Class B / 1 Class A

Battery (Ah)

7-24

Annunciator

Yes

Manuals

FX-5 and FX-10

InstallationOperationsProgramming2017

FX Series Conventional Fire Alarms

Datasheet2018

FX Series Conventional Fire Alarm

Datasheet

Trouble Codes

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AC FailureThe control panel has lost primary AC power.AUX Power TroubThe panel detected a trouble condition in the auxiliary power circuit.Battery BadThe standby battery has failed a load test and is no longer reliable.Battery Missing

Related Questions

Why does my FX-5 show a NAC circuit trouble even though all appliances are wired and the EOL resistor is installed?How do I clear a ground fault trouble on the Kidde FX-5 when the Ground Fault LED stays lit?What battery size fits inside the FX-5 cabinet, and what is the maximum Ah rating the charger can support?How do I initiate a one-person walk test on the FX-5 from the front panel?

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2016

Conventional Fire Alarm Systems

Datasheet2020

FX-5 and FX-10 Series

Operating Instructions2017

FX-10RD, FX-10R, FX-5RD, and FX-5R

Datasheet2025

Manuals That Reference This Model (1)

FX Series ConventionalDatasheet2021

The panel does not detect a battery connected to the charging circuit.

Charger TroubleThe panel detected a fault in the battery charging circuit.

DACT Configuration TRBLThe F-DACT1(F) dialer is either not programmed or contains unverified configuration changes.

DACT Delivery TRThe dialer failed to successfully deliver a message to the central monitoring station receiver.

DACT Line 1 TrblA ground fault or line fault has been detected on Phone Line 1 of the dialer.

DACT Line 2 TrblA ground fault or line fault has been detected on Phone Line 2 of the dialer.

Dialer disabledThe off-premises communicator (DACT) has been disabled.

What end-of-line resistor values does the Kidde FX-5 require for the IDC and NAC circuits?