Kidde FX-64R Intelligent Fire Alarm Control Panel 64-Point 4-Loop

The Edwards FX-64R is a single-loop intelligent fire alarm control panel (FACP) housed in a red-door enclosure, engineered for small to mid-sized commercial, institutional, and multi-unit residential applications. The panel supports one addressable SLC loop accommodating up to 64 intelligent devices of any type — detectors, modules, pull stations, and bases — across up to 20,000 feet of wiring. Genesis Series notification appliances connected to the FX-64R benefit from built-in precision strobe synchronization to UL 1971 standards without external modules. Optional Ethernet and RS-232 interfaces extend the panel's reach to central station monitoring, remote diagnostics, programming workstations, and third-party building management systems via the Field Server Bridge.

Key features & benefits

• One Intelligent SLC Loop, 64-Device Capacity — The single signaling line circuit supports up to 64 intelligent addressable devices of any type — smoke detectors, heat detectors, pull stations, monitor modules, and control modules — on a single loop, simplifying wiring and commissioning for smaller buildings.
• Up to 20,000 ft of Loop Wiring — The SLC loop supports up to 20,000 feet of total wiring, giving installers the flexibility to cover large floor plates or multi-story low-rise buildings without supplemental wiring infrastructure.
• Built-In Genesis Strobe Synchronization — When paired with Edwards Genesis Series notification appliances, the FX-64R delivers precision strobe synchronization to UL 1971 standards directly from the panel — eliminating the need for external synchronization modules and reducing installed cost.
• Selective Horn Silence with Continuous Strobe Flash — The panel's NAC architecture allows audible horns to be silenced while strobes on the same two-wire circuit continue to flash, supporting code-compliant alarm management workflows without additional wiring.
• Expandable to Four Loops — The FX platform is expandable to four loops, providing a straightforward growth path as protected premises expand, safeguarding the initial investment.
• Serial Annunciator Support — The panel supports up to eight serial annunciators including LCD, LED-only, and graphic interface models, enabling flexible remote status and control displays for large lobbies or remote monitoring stations.
• Ethernet and RS-232 Connectivity Options — Optional SA-ETH Ethernet adapter enables remote diagnostics, programming, and central station monitoring to Sur-Gard IP Receivers. The RS-232 port supports a printer, programming interface, or Field Server Bridge (SA-FSB) for third-party BMS integration.
• Red-Door Enclosure — The 'R' suffix designates the standard fire-alarm red door finish, compliant with common AHJ visibility requirements and consistent with Edwards' color-coded enclosure conventions.