001 Groundtrouble

Kidde Aegis 2.0: 001 Ground

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What This Code Means

The control unit has detected an unintended connection to earth ground on the field wiring.

Common Causes

  • 1Connections to earth ground on field wiring
  • 2Improper earth-ground offset voltage (nominal is 6.60 Vdc)
  • 3Leakage currents from high-power circuits like motors, fans, or air-conditioning into the ground return
  • 4Grounding both ends of a drain wire or shield providing a current path

Resolution Steps

Check for connections to earth ground on field wiring whose removal restores proper earth-ground offset voltage of 6.60 Vdc nominal.

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