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
- Seamless integration with aspirated smoke detection, high-sensitivity smoke detection, and linear heat detection
- Backward compatibility with legacy Kidde Fire Systems, legacy Fenwal Protection Systems, and legacy Chemetron devices using migration kits
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
Resources
Resource links coming soon!
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.
