Product overview
The marine VES eVIEW serial annunciator extends indications from the documented compatible Elite fire alarm system to additional locations. It combines a graphic LCD, status LEDs and an internal sounder with a supervised serial connection. The marine model suffix distinguishes these units from land-system versions. Select the parent panel, permitted controls, power arrangement and marine approval evidence as a complete configuration, rather than assuming interchangeability with a similarly named annunciator.
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer | Kentec Electronics Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Brand / product range | VES |
| Product / system | eVIEW Marine Serial Annunciator |
| Product type | Fire Detection |
| Product family | Marine Fire Detection |
| Subcategory | Marine |
| Marine models | VF1172-1M red / VF1172-4M gray |
| Product function | Serial annunciator for the documented compatible Elite marine system |
| Units per panel | Up to 15 compatible annunciators |
| Display | 240 x 64 pixel graphic LCD with LED indications |
| Supply | 21–30 V DC |
| Quiescent current during mains failure | 0.03 A |
| Data connection | Two-core RS485; up to 3,937 feet total cable length in the source |
| Dimensions W x H x D | 10.4 x 7.5 x 1.6 inches |
| Weight | 3.5 lb |
| Construction | 18 AWG sheet steel |
| Maximum terminal capacity | 12 AWG |
| Mounting | Surface enclosure; recessed mounting with the specified trim-ring arrangement |
| Supply quality | Confirm permitted ripple from the installation manual; the summary row incorrectly labels millivolts as current |
| Controls | Available controls depend on the compatible parent panel and approved configuration |
| Marine acceptance | The sheet carries marine approval references; verify the current exact-model certificate and project acceptance |
Key features
- Marine models: VF1172-1M red / VF1172-4M gray
- Product function: Serial annunciator for the documented compatible Elite marine system
- Units per panel: Up to 15 compatible annunciators
Applications
Additional indication points in compatible marine fire alarm designs. Confirm exact-model certification, parent-panel support, cable layout and operator-control permissions for the vessel project.
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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