KIDDE (VM-ELEC) Base Electronics, replacement, VM.

The Kidde VM-ELEC base electronics kit is the factory replacement chassis assembly for VM Series fire alarm panels. It restores the panel’s main electronics in a single ordered part.

Specifically, the VM-ELEC ships with the VM-CPU main board, the mounting frame, the chassis insulator, and the filler plates. As a result, technicians swap the assembly without rebuilding the cabinet. Furthermore, the existing PS10-4B, back box, and door stay in place during the service call.

Order the VM-ELEC when the original CPU or chassis is damaged. In addition, use it as a spare for high-availability installations.

Key Features of the Kidde VM-ELEC Base Electronics Kit

• Factory replacement chassis electronics assembly for VM-1 series panels
• Includes VM-CPU main board, mounting frame, insulator, and filler plates
• Reuses the existing CAB6 back box, PS10-4B power supply, and VMD door
• Drop-in installation — no panel re-cabling required
• Restores all VM-CPU functions: SLC1, common relays, RS-485 annunciator bus, RS-232
• Compatible with all existing SLC, NOC, NOCF, ETH1/2/3, and DACT option cards

Use Cases

First, deploy the VM-ELEC after physical damage to the CPU board. Then, use it as a spare for redundancy in critical sites. Alternatively, use it during a controlled board-revision upgrade. As a result, the panel returns to service quickly without a full system replacement.

Compatible Panels

The VM-ELEC fits VM-1R and VM-1S fire alarm control panels. Furthermore, the French Canadian VM-ELEC-FR-CA variant covers the localized VM-1R-FR-CA and VM-1S-FR-CA panels.

Order or Get Application Help

Life Safety Consultants stocks Kidde VM Series factory-replacement parts. To order the Kidde VM-ELEC base electronics kit, call 1-888-557-0558. Alternatively, email sales@lifesafetycom.com.

For more information, contact the Life Safety Consultants team at (888) 557-0558, or email us at: sales@lifesafetycom.com