ARIES®-MLX Intelligent Multi-Loop Suppression Control Unit
Scalable, Intelligent Control for Complex Fire Suppression Systems
The ARIES®-MLX Intelligent Multi-Loop Suppression Control Unit is KiddeFenwal’s most powerful and flexible addressable control platform, purpose-built for complex environments with multiple hazards, large footprints, or campus-scale protection needs.
Designed and manufactured by Kidde Fire Systems, a KiddeFenwal brand, ARIES®-MLX delivers advanced, networked command and control for clean agent, inert gas, CO₂, dry chemical, wet chemical, and water-based suppression systems. With multi-loop scalability, built-in safeguards against inadvertent discharge, and seamless integration with advanced detection and monitoring technologies, ARIES®-MLX provides confidence where failure is not an option.
Key Advantages
- Scalable Multi-Loop Architecture
Supports up to eight (8) Signaling Line Circuits (SLCs) and tens of thousands of addresses across a network, making it ideal for facilities with multiple hazards, buildings, or zones. - Intelligent, Addressable Control
Provides precise identification, control, and annunciation of detectors, releasing devices, notification appliances, and supervisory inputs, enabling faster diagnosis and response. - Triple-R® Redundancy Protection
KiddeFenwal’s proven Triple-R® (triple redundancy) safeguards ensure no single component failure or abnormal condition can result in unintended agent release.
- Networked, System-Wide Coordination
Peer-to-peer networking allows coordinated suppression logic across multiple panels, supporting campus-wide or distributed fire protection strategies. - Broad Suppression Compatibility
Approved for use with Kidde Fire Systems clean agent, inert gas, CO₂, dry chemical, wet chemical, and water-based suppression platforms. - Remote Monitoring Ready
Fully compatible with IntelliSite™, KiddeFenwal’s cloud-based remote monitoring platform, for real-time system visibility, alerts, and maintenance insights.
Applications
The ARIES®-MLX is ideal for environments requiring intelligent control across multiple hazards or large, distributed systems, including:
- Data centers and mission-critical facilities
- Power generation and energy infrastructure
- Manufacturing plants and industrial campuses
- Archives, museums, and cultural institutions
- Control rooms and process automation facilities
- Universities and multi-building campuses
- Transportation and infrastructure systems
System Architecture
Comprehensive Detection & Control Architecture
System Capacity & Networking
- Two (2) on-board SLC loops, expandable to eight (8) loops
- Up to 255 addressable devices per loop with no device-type restrictions
- Support for up to 64 network nodes and more than 130,000 total addresses
- Network-level suppression release for up to 214 hazards per node
Detection & Device Integration
- Compatible with SmartOne® intelligent detectors and modules
- Backward compatible with legacy Kidde Fire Systems, legacy Fenwal Protection Systems, and legacy Chemetron® Fire Systems devices
Releasing & Notification Control
- Multiple releasing circuits with NFPA-compliant maintenance bypass
- Support for notification appliance circuits (NACs), relays, solenoids, and suppression actuators
- Flexible logic for delays, aborts, manual releases, and staged discharge sequences
User Interface & System Management
- Large 4 × 40 character LCD display with multi-language support
- Intuitive menu navigation for configuration, diagnostics, and testing
- Built-in Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT)
- Internet Communication Module (ICM) support for system integration
- LED Annunciator Module (LAM) support for expanded point annunciation
Diagnostics, Safety & Reliability
- Continuous system supervision with detailed fault reporting
- Time-stamped event history and system logs
- Designed for compliance with NFPA 72 and suppression-specific standards
- Engineered for high-availability operation in mission-critical environments
Technical Specifications
| SPECIFICATION | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Control Type | Intelligent, addressable, multi-loop |
| SLC Capacity | 2 standard, expandable to 8 |
| Device Capacity | 255 devices per loop |
| Network Nodes | Up to 64 |
| Display | 4 × 40 character LCD |
| Compatibility | Clean Agent, Inert Gas, CO₂, Wet Chemical, Dry Chemical, Water-Based Systems |
| Remote Monitoring | IntelliSite™ compatible |
Compliance & Certifications
- UL Listed to UL 864, 10th Edition
- cUL Listed
- Factory Mutual (FM) Approved
- NYC Fire Department Approved
- California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) Listed
- City of Chicago Approved
- California OSHPD Seismic Certified
Technical Documents
- Kidde Fire Systems ARIES®-MLX Control UnitDownload PDF
Data Sheet · 2.2 MB
- ARIES-Intelligent-Suppression-Control-Unit_SS-K-102 (Spanish)Download PDF
Sell Sheet · ES · 477 KB
- Kidde Spec ECS-500 Fluoro-K 2023Download PDF
A&E Specs · 221 KB
- Kidde Spec ECS-500 Fluoro-K ARIES-MLX ModuLaser 2023Download PDF
A&E Specs · 361 KB
- Kidde Spec ADS Fluoro-K ARIES-MLX ModuLaser 2023Download PDF
A&E Specs · 361 KB
- KFS ARIES™ NETLink Intelligent Suppression Control Unit SSK 103 [Spanish]Download PDF
Sell Sheet · ES · 1.5 MB
- KFS ARIES™ NETLink Intelligent Suppression Control Unit SSK 103 [Portuguese]Download PDF
Sell Sheet · PT · 1.9 MB
- KFS ARIES™ NETLink Intelligent Suppression Control Unit SSK 103 [French]Download PDF
Sell Sheet · FR · 1.8 MB
- KFS ARIES™ NETLink Intelligent Suppression Control Unit SSK 103Download PDF
Sell Sheet · 1.3 MB
- KF One Stop Solution Sell Sheet SSK-OSSDownload PDF
Sell Sheet · 1.8 MB
Intelligent Control Without Compromise
When your facility demands scalable protection, coordinated suppression logic, and absolute confidence in system performance, ARIES®-MLX delivers—bringing intelligence, redundancy, and control together in one powerful platform.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy genuine ARIES®-MLX in Vietnam?
ARIES®-MLX is supplied in Vietnam by KiddeFenwal Vietnam with technical documentation, certificates and engineering support. Send a quotation request for a project-specific proposal.
Is original technical documentation available for ARIES®-MLX?
Yes. Data sheets, design–installation–maintenance manuals and listings are in the Document Library; final specifications follow the latest KiddeFenwal data sheet.
How are price and lead time determined?
Fire protection systems are configured per project (protected area, standards, accessories), so pricing and lead time are quoted individually after the KiddeFenwal Vietnam engineering team reviews your requirements.
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