Component Descriptions

3-3.5 Nitrogen Driver and Pilot Supervisory Pressure Switch,

P/N 85-111540-001 and 85-111540-100
Note: See Table 3-12 for approvals.
The Nitrogen driver supervisory pressure switch is intended to detect a drop in pressure in the
Kidde Fire Systems ADS™ Nitrogen Driver cylinders. A new port has been introduced on the
I-Valve with a Schrader valve to facilitate the installation of the supervisory pressure switch.
The supervisory pressure switch can be installed on site on any capacity Kidde Fire Systems
ADS Nitrogen Driver cylinders manufactured after January 2021.
Note: The I-Valve Supervisory Pressure Switch differentiator is a green colored band on both
the box and switch (see Table 3-13).
The Nitrogen driver supervisory pressure switch can be wired for either normally-open (N.O.)
or normally-closed (N.C.) operation, depending on installation requirements and those of the
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). When wired for N.O. under pressure, if the pressure inside
the cylinder drops below 1625 psig (112.0 bar gauge), the switch contacts will transfer and, if
wired correctly, invoke a “supervisory” signal at the control panel.
Note: When the Nitrogen driver supervisory pressure switch (P/N 85-111540-001 or
P/N 85-111540-100) is connected to a supervised control panel circuit, and the
switch is wired N.C. under pressure, it is not possible to distinguish between a wir-
ing fault and a loss of cylinder pressure. This configuration should only be used if
accepted by the AHJ.

Figure 3-10. Supervisory Pressure Switch, Female Fitting, (P/N 85-111540-001 shown)
Table 3-12. Supervisory Pressure Switch Approvals

Part Number Approvals

85-111540-001 UL, FM
85-111540-100 UL, FM, ATEX

Note: Nitrogen driver valves manufactured prior to November 2020 do not include the neces-
sary port for the Nitrogen driver supervisory pressure switch and must use a Nitrogen
driver pressure gauge, either P/N 06-118253-001 or P/N 06-118328-001.

March 2021 3-14 P/N 06-236068-001

 Component Descriptions

3-3.5.1 Supervisory Pressure Switch Differentiation

Kidde Fire Systems offers supervisory pressure switches for multiple products and product
lines. When ordering and installing supervisory pressure switches, please select the
appropriate switch. The switches have a colored band to help differentiate them.
Note: Due to the various differences in screen displays and printers, the colors displayed here
may not perfectly match the colors on the actual products.
Table 3-13. Supervisory Pressure Switch Specifications

Band Pressure
Switch Part Numbers Compatible with
Color Trip Setting

ADS Systems Nitrogen

85-111540-001 Drivers
1540 psig
Blue
85-111540-100 (ATEX) (106.2.0 bar) Nitrogen Pilot Cylinders
Nitrogen Siren Drivers

06-118262-001* 305 psig ECS 360 psi Agent

Silver
06-118537-001 (ATEX) * (21.0 bar) Cylinders

45-118500-001 435 psig ECS-500™ psi Agent

Orange
45-500537-001 (ATEX) (30.0 bar) Cylinders

* For 3" Valves sold before May 1, 2013, use P/N 06-118263-001 for the standard supervisory pressure switch and
06-118398-001 for ATEX approved supervisory pressure switch.

P/N 06-236068-001 3-15 March 2021