Product overview
The VES eNET VF1170-00 links compatible Elite and Elite RS panels and repeaters into a coordinated fire alarm network. Its two-wire RS485 arrangement supports system-wide event indication and configured cause-and-effect responses. Up to 64 nodes can be programmed using the compatible configuration tools, with cable type, distance and network topology established by the manufacturer technical manual.
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer | Kentec Electronics Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Brand / product range | VES |
| Product / system | eNET Elite Networking |
| Product type | Fire Detection |
| Product family | Fire Detection & Alarm |
| Subcategory | Addressable Control Panels / Network |
| Model | VF1170-00 |
| Compatible panels | Elite / Elite RS |
| Maximum network size | 64 nodes |
| Protocol | RS485 |
| Connection | Two-wire loop; open-ended network option subject to design |
| Current consumption | 40 mA |
| Maximum adjacent-node cable distance | 3,900 ft, subject to cable type and technical manual |
| Documented cable choices | Belden 9271 / Belden 9860 / FP200 Gold |
| Indication | Data In / Data Out communication status |
| Network functions | Cause-and-effect logic, test and disablement functions |
Key features
- Model: VF1170-00
- Compatible panels: Elite / Elite RS
- Maximum network size: 64 nodes
Applications
Multi-panel fire alarm installations requiring coordinated indication, configured control logic and network-wide test or disablement functions.
Selection and project integration
Share the fire alarm drawings, equipment schedule, compatible panel platform and cause-and-effect requirements with UDCT. Selection should confirm device protocols, supported interfaces, circuit supervision, power and standby calculations, and the exact enclosure or module arrangement.
Use the current manufacturer documentation to check compatibility, wiring limits, software requirements and approval scope. Commissioning should verify the configured alarm, fault, indication and control functions as part of the complete system. Remote reporting also requires a compatible receiving service and confirmation of local network availability.
Manufacturer documents
Official product reference
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