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SERIES AS AUDIBLE STROBE
APPLIANCES • SERIES AH
AUDIBLE APPLIANCES
Description
Wheelock's Patented 2 WIRE Series AS Audible Strobe Appliance(s) and
Series AH Audibles offer more features with Less Current and Zero
Inrush. The audible provides a Selectable choice of either a continuous ilP • • 4. • �-
horn tone or temporal pattern (code 3) tone when constant voltage from
a Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) is applied. Each tone has 3 dBA • •
settings to choose from. All models (audible only or audible /strobe) may t�
be Synchronized when used in conjunction with the SM or DSM Sync f '�
Module. Additionally, the audible may be silenced while maintaining II in II
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strobe activation on combination Series AS units. n
The Series AS Audible Strobes and AH Audibles are designed for • • 1(
maximum performance, reliability, and cost - effectiveness while meeting
or exceeding the latest requirements of NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm 6 • • • 4
Code), ANSI 117.1 (American National Standard for Accessible and
Usable Buildings and Facilities) UL Standard 1971 (Standard for Signaling
Devices for The Hearing Impaired) and UL 464 (Audible Signal UNIVERSAL MOUNTING PLATE HORIZONTALLY MOUNTED STROBE
Appliances). AS Audible Strobe Appliances. when properly specified (15, 15(75. 30, 75 & 110 cd)
and installed in accordance with NFPA/ANSI standards can provide the (shown as wall mount)
Equivalent Facilitation allowed under ADA Accessibility Guidelines
(ADAAG General Section 2.2) by meeting or exceeding the illumination
which results from the ADA specified strobe intensity of 75 candela at 50
feet. This is an illumination of .030 lumens per square foot.
When used with the Wheelock Series SM or DSM Sync Module. 1
synchronization of the continuous horn tone provides the temporal (code . -' -
3) tone (mandated by NFPA -72 (1993) with an effective date of July '96) ` : _ _ _ -- i.
simultaneously for all audible appliances. This ensures a distinct temporal _
(code 3) pattern when 2 or more audibles are within hearing distance. If •,3 =—`_ =- �_r I
not synchronized the temporal sound could overlap and not be distinctive.
At the same time the strobes will be synchronized. This provides the ability
to comply with ADA recommendations concerning photosensitive _ 0 7---7 . CU
epilepsy and NFPA standards when installing 2 or more visual appliances -
within the field of view. All of this plus the ability to silence the audible is '
achieved by using only 2 WIRES. SERIES AH SERIES AH -WP
(Indoor only) (weatherproof)
Features .
SERIES AS Audible Strobes and Series AH Audible Appliances
• Approvals Include: Underwriters Laboratories UL 1971 and UL464 • SERIES AS Audible Strobe Appliances are available in Wall and
Listings, FCC Part 15, European Community (CE), New York City Ceiling mount models.
(MEA), California State Fire Marshal (CSFM). Pending: Chicago (BFP) • Wall mount available in 15, 15/75. 30. 75 and 110 candela intensity.
and Factory Mutual (FM). The 15/75 candela wall mounted strobes are listed at 15 candela
• ADA/NFPA /ANSI compliant. Meets OSHA 29 Part 1910.165. under UL Standard 1971 and meet 75 candela intensity on axis for
• LOWER CURRENT. ADA guidelines with low current draw.
• ZERO INRUSH • Ceiling mount available in 15, 30. 75 and 100 candela intensity.
• PATENTED 2 -Wire Appliance. • All models can be Synchronized by adding the Series SM or DSM
• Selectable Continuous Horn or Temporal (code 3) Tones. Sync Module to the NAC circuit.
• 3 Selectable dBA levels in both tones. • Sync the Audible - Maintain the Temporal Pattern when 2 or more
• Continuous Tone: Anechoic; 90, 95, 99 dBA Reverberant 82, 88, appliances are in an area. Meets NFPA requirement for Temporal
or 91 dBA. Evacuation Notification.
• Temporal (Code 3) Tone: Anechoic; 90. 95. 99 dBA Reverberant • Sync the Strobe - Maintain True 1 Fiash per second when using 2
75, 82 or 85 dBA. or more visual appliances within the field of view. Meets ADA and
• Patented Universal Mounting Plate allows mounting to single gang, NFPA.
double gang, 4" square, 100 mm European backboxes or the SHBB • Ability to Silence the Audible while maintaining the strobe flash.
surface backbox. No additional trim plates required. • ALL FEATURES ON 2- WIRES!
• 12 and 24 volt models available.
• SERIES AH Audible Appliances are available in two models.
• AH -12 or AH -24 Indoor Audible Horn - Enclosed in a matching grille
to the Series AS.
• AH -12WP or AH -24WP can be installed indoor or outdoor
(weatherproof). When used outdoor. must be used with a WBB-
Weatherproof Backbox.
Copyright 1997 Wheelock, Inc. All rights reserved.
NOTE: All CAUTIONS and WARNINGS are identified by the symbol A. All warnings are printed in bold capital letters. I..
A WARNING: PLEASE READ THESE SPECIFICATIONS AND ASSOCIATED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING, SPECIFYIN(, OR APPOING
THIS PRODUCT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER APPLICATION, INSTALLATION
AND OR OPERATION OF THESE PRODUCTS IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO
YOU AND /OR OTHERS.
General Noies:
• S trobes are ces;gned to flash at 1 flash per second minimum from 20 -31 VDC. (for 24 VDC models) or 10.5 -15.6 VDC (for 12 VDC
models). Note :hat NF;PA -72 (1996) specifies a flash rate of 1 to 2 flashes per second and ADA Guidelines specify a flash rate of
1 to 3 flashes per second.
• Ali candela retinas represent minimum effective Strobe intensity based on UL 1971.
• Series AS Strcce products are UL 1971 for indoor use with a temperature range of 32` F to 120` F (0° C to 49° C) and maximum
humidity of 8c==.
• Series AH horns are listed under UL 464 for audible signal appliances.
• Series AH -12WP and AH -24WP audible appliance are Listed under UL 464 for indoor /outdoor use with a temperature range of
-31:F to 150`F (-35 °C to 66'C) maximum humidity of 95%.
Specifications and Ordering Information
WALL MOUNT AUDIBLE STROBES
Input I AVERAGE CURRENT' (Amperes) Audible Strobe
Model Number• Code (VDC) Options* At the 3 Audible Settings @ 20, 24, 31 & 10.5, 12 and 15.6 VDC
AS- 2415W -FR :-1V 7404 7419 24 I 15 A.B.D,F.G.0,R.X Average Current - with Hi dBA Setting (99 dBA)
AS - F=t :1 "J 17405 420 24 1 15/75 1 A.B.D.F.G.O,R.X Voltage AS 2415W I AS 241575W1 AS 2430W AS 2475W AS 24110W
AS-2 1 ', 17406 7421 24 30 20.0 VDC 0.088 I 0.105 0.128 0.200 0.230
AS r 17407 r 422 24 I 75 { A.B.D.F.G.O,R.X A.B.D.F.G.O,R.X 24.0 VDC 0.090 0.102 0.120 0.177 0.202
AS F1',' 17406 7423 24 I 110 I A.B.D.F.G.O,R.X 10.5 VDC 0.090 I 0.100 317
AS-1215W-FR 0.119 0.152 0.183
a',' 409 7424 10.5 VDC 0.248 0.317
I7 "_4 12 I 15 A.B.D.F.G.O,R.X 12.0 VDC 0.238 i 0.285 f
AS F;V 17410 7425 12 15/75 A.B.D.F.G.O.R.X 15.6 VDC 0.233 I 0.258 1
AH -' 2 -R;'W o- -�9
I78, i , 4 12 I - A.B.D.F.G.O,R.X Average Current - with Med dBA Setting (95 dBA)
AH 7892 7893 24
1 I - A.B.D.F.G.O,R.X Voltage AS -2415W i AS- 241575W AS -2430W AS -2475W AS- 24110W
AH- 12VJP-R 7415 12 -
I K 20.0 VDC 0.074 I 0.089 0.116 0.184 0.216
4N 241 "J ? -R 7416 24 - K 24.0 VDC i 0.072 i 0.083 1 0.105 0.156 0.183
SPECIAL NOTE: AS Wall model numbers above reference both RED & WHITE 31.0 VDC 0.067 i 0.077 0.092 0.130 0.158
products: Example: AS- 2415W -FR = RED; Change FR to FW = WHITE 10.5 VDC ' 0.205 0.267
ORDER CODE: 7404_RED/7419 =WHITE 12.0 VDC 0.191 0.231 1 `
CEILING MOUNT AUDIBLE STROBES 15.6 VDC 0.179 i 0.200
Input Votage Available Dec. '97 Average Current - with Low dBA Setting (90 dBA)
Order Voltage Strobe Mounting 20 VDC 1 A 0.070 AS 0.084 A 0.111 A 0 178W AS 0.210 W
Model Number" Code (VDC) Candela Options "' 24.0 VDC 0.064 ' 0.077 1 0.098 0.149 0.177
1
.:-.S-%415C-FW 7411 24 I 15 A.B.D.F.G.R.V,X 31.0 VDC 0.058 , 0.067 I 0.084 0.117 0.148
. 7412 24 I 30 A.B.D.F.G.R.V,X 10.5 VDC 0.184 i 0.250
1 S 2475C -FW 7413 24 I 75 A.B.D.F.G.R.V,X 12.0 VDC 0.162 i 0.211
1
;.c 7414 24 I 100 A.B.D.F.G.R.V,X 15.6 VDC I 0.145 0.174 I I
NOTES: - Average current per actual Wneeiock Production Testing at 10.5, 12, 15.6. 20, 24 8 31 VDC.
_ _ ,:::e -- W ='..a - :ant: Vv'i = ;, ;�: er proof: For rated average. peak and inrash current across the UL listed voltage range for both
W a: e _ , toile: C = :e!,; _r F =fire lettering or call Customer Service if filtered DC and unfiltered VRMS. See Installation instruction (P83509 for Series AS 8
other e -e - -: is redu ;ru: =x, Feugo): R = red plate. P83519 for Series AH).
Exar--, _5.-24151': - .1-- ed AS24t5C-FWE_White
-,-= Ceiling ire AVERAGE CURRENT* (Amperes) Audible Only
:e,s aVE' a: e red. Cora..- ' Customer Service for delivery Voltage j AH 24 R/VJ AH - 24WP - AH 12 R/W AH 12WP R
- • - Refer to Data Sheet =S7000 for additional mounting information. 20.0 VDC I .035/.020/. I .035/.020/.014 Hi/Med/Lo Hi/Med/Lo
24.0 VDC I .041/.024/.017 I .041/.024/.017
Avg 31.0 VDC I .053/.030/.021 I .053/.030/.021
Input Current Voltage @ r nt or Mounting 12.0 VDC I I .093/.037/.030 .093/.037/.030
Model Number' Code (VDC) 24 VDC Options .100/.043/.035 .100/.043/.035
SYNCHRONIZATION MODULES 15.6 VDC I i .128/.056/.040 .128/.056/.040
SYNC MODULE
SM- 12 -R i 6369 ! 12 .014 E,N
24 , .025 E,N
DSM 12!WR - 1 6374 1 12 1 .020 1 W SPECIAL NOTE:
24 038 I W Enhanced Ceiling Models will be available Dec. 1997 and - -y%
Enhanced 12 V Wall Models will be available Jan. 1998. For
: :e SM '.':dules a - ate_ for 3.0 a- :eves at 12 or 24 VDC: DSM Dual Sync Modules applications requiring these appliances, prior to these dates,
: a7oeres ee : :pit. The r ,:^ um number of interconnected DSM modules refer to Data sheet #S8000 or call Customer Service for
-t; -o'er to Da:_ _ - ee: =S3000 a-: installation instruction (P83123-SM &
assistance.
-= - ' : - addittooa ' :- oration.
Series AS /AH Quick Reference Guide
'Model # "Model #
Wall Ceiling Non- Sync's w/ Strobe Color Color
Model Number Mount Mount Sync SM or DSM Candela 24 VDC 12 VDC RED WHITE
AS- 2415W -FR X I X X 15 X X
"7-` AS- 241575W -FR X I X X 15/75 X I X
AS-2430W -FR X I X X 30 X I X
AS- 2475W -FR X I X X 75 X I X
AS-24110W -FR X I X X 110 X I X
AS-1215W -FR X I X X 15 X I X
AS- 121575W -FR. X I X X 15/75 X I X
AS-2415C -FW I X X X 15 X I X
AS- 2430C -FW I X X X 30 X i X
AS- 2475C -FW ( X X X 75 X I X
AS- 24100C -FW . X X X 100 X I X
AH -12 -R X X X X X I X
AH -24 -R X X X X X I X
AH- 12WP -R X I X X X X I X
AH- 24WP -R X I X X X X I I X
• Model # Color is Red, can be ordered in White. see Specifications 8 Ordering Information for white order code.
•• Model # Color is White, can be ordered in Red. call Customer Service for order code & Delivery.
A WARNING: CONTACT WHEELOCK FOR "INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS" (P83509 Series AS, P83641 Series AH -WP 8 P83519 Series AH) AND "GENERAL
INFORMATION" SHEET (P82380) ON THESE PRODUCTS. THESE DOCUMENTS DO UNDERGO PERIODIC CHANGES. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU HAVE CURRENT
INFORMATION ON THESE PRODUCTS. THESE MATERIALS CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT SHOULD BE READ PRIOR TO SPECIFYING OR INSTALLING
THESE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING:
• TOTAL CURRENT REQUIRED BY ALL APPLIANCES CONNECTED TO SYSTEM PRIMARY AND SECONDARY POWER SOURCES.
• FUSE RATINGS ON NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUITS TO HANDLE PEAK CURRENTS FROM ALL APPLIANCES ON THOSE CIRCUITS.
• COMPOSITE FLASH RATE FROM MULTIPLE STROBES WITHIN A PERSON'S FIELD OF VIEW.
' • THE VOLTAGE APPLIED TO THESE PRODUCTS MUST BE WITHIN THEIR RATED INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE.
• INSTALLATION OF 110 CANDELA STROBE PRODUCTS IN SLEEPING AREAS.
• INSTALLATION IN OFFICE AREAS AND OTHER SPECIFICATION AND INSTALLATION ISSUES.
• USE SERIES AS /AH ONLY ON CIRCUITS WITH CONTINUOUSLY APPLIED OPERATING VOLTAGE. DO NOT USE SERIES AS ON CODED OR INTERRUPTED CIRCUITS IN
WHICH THE APPLIED VOLTAGE IS CYCLED ON AND OFF AS THE STROBE MAY NOT FLASH.
• FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OR GENERAL INFORMATION SHEETS COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER INSTALLATION, APPLICATION,
AND /OR OPERATION OF THESE PRODUCTS IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO
YOU AND /OR OTHERS.
• CONDUCTOR SIZE (AWG), LENGTH AND AMPACITY SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION PRIOR TO DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF THESE PRODUCTS,
PARTICULARLY IN RETROFIT INSTALLATIONS.
Wiring Diagrams (for all models)
_ AS APPLIANCE NON- SYNCHRONIZED TO AS APPLIANCE iy
. FROM + + NEXT APPLIANCE SYNCHRONIZED R
WITH NIZED :'JaE • PRECEDING OR END OF LINE I `4CT-;R ° JIT ( `
APPLIANCE — — RESISTOR MODULE - n_..
OR FACP (EOLR) SINGLE CLASS F —
"B" NAC A d- ,
CIRCUIT 1 C • -�� 7-7.< `
0 5 WITH AUDIBLE P -:._ — — —
SILENCE , L'CI
FEATURE `' `'T -
SIGNAL '
AS AND AH APPLIANCES SYNCHRONIZED WITH DSM MODULE SINGLE "A" AS AND AH APPLIANCES "' — —
NAC CIRCUIT WITHOUT AUDIBLE SILENCE FEATURE SYNCHRONIZED WITH — — — —
DSM MULTIPLE DSM MODULES
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F i AUDIBLE \ - - Au ''' '` ._ -
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AUDIBLE NAC U - OUT :
CIRCUIT RETURN _ —_ L_ –�
Refer to SM /DSM data sheet S3000 and installation instructions (P83123 -SM & P83177 -DSM).
• Value determined by FACP NAC circuits.
Note: AS /AH must be set on continuous horn tone to achieve synchronized temporal (code 3) tone and connected to the SM or DSM
Sync Module.
Wheelock products must be used within their published specifications and must be PROPERLY specified, applied, installed,
operated, maintained and operationally tested in accordance with their installation instructions at the time of installation and at least
twice a year or more often and in accordance with local, state and federal codes, regulations and laws. Specification, application,
installation, operation, maintenance and testing must be performed by qualified personnel for proper operation in accordance with
all of the latest National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Underwriters' Laboratories (UL), National Electrical Code (NEC),
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), local, state, county, province, district, federal and other applicable building
and fire standards, guidelines, regulations. laws and codes including, but not limited to, all appendices and amendments and the
requirements of the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
Architects and Engineers Specifications
The notification appliances shall be Wheelock's Patented Series AS Audible Strobe and Series AH Audible Horn appliances; and
when synchronization is required the companion SM and DSM Sync Modules, or approved equals. Series AS appliances and SM
and DSM Sync Modules shall be listed under UL Standard 1971 (Emergency Devices for the Hearing Impaired for Indoor Fire
Protection Service). Series AH Audible Horn shall be UL listed under Standard 464 (Fire Protective Signaling). Series AS. AH, SM
and DSM shall be certified to meet FCC part 15, Class B.
The appliances shall be designed for 2 -wire operation and shall provide either a continuous or temporal (Code 3) horn tone when
constant voltage from a Notification Appliance Circuit (NAC) of the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) is applied or synchronized
temporal (Code 3) horn and synchronized strobe when used in conjunction with the SM or DSM Sync Modules. -
Series AS shall be designed so that the audible signal may be silenced while maintaining strobe activation (when used with the
SM or DSM Sync Modules). The SM and DSM Sync Modules shall incorporate two inputs from the Notification Appliance
Circuits (NAC) for power connection from the Fire Alarm Control Panel; one for the strobe circuit (NAC) and one for-the audible
circuit (NAC). A single 2 -wire output shall control both the audible and visual appliances. Upon activation of the audible silence
function of the Fire Alarm Control Panel, the audible signal shall be silenced while maintaining strobe activation.
Sound output at 10 feet shall be field selectable for 90, 95, or 99 dBA anechoic for both continuous and temporal (Code 3) tones.
Series AS shall provide listed strobe intensities of 15, 15/75, 30, 75, and 110 candela for wall mount and /or 15, 30, 75 and 100
candela for ceiling mount applications, with a flash rate of one flash per second minimum across the Listed voltage range. The
strobe appliance shall incorporate a Xenon flashtube enclosed in a rugged Lexan lens. The maximum allowable current at 24 VDC
shall be 87 mA @ 15 cd, 102 mA @ 15/75 cd, 120 mA @ 30 cd, 177 mA @ 75 cd and 202 mA @ 110 cd. All appliances shall
incorporate a zero inrush circuit design. The strobe shall have a horizontal plane.
The Sync Module shall be designed and available in two versions; the SM 12/24 for control of a single Class B NAC circuit; and
a dual output version, the DSM -12/24 for control of either a single Class A or two Class B NAC circuits. The DSM shall provide
the additional capability of "daisy- chaining ", that is, the ability to interconnect multiple DSM's for synchronous horn and strobe
operation on multiple NAC circuits. DSM -12/24 Interconnection capability shall be for a maximum of 20 modules (40 Class "B" NAC
circuits or 20 Class "A" NAC circuits). Rated average current requirement for the SM 12/24 shall be .014 amperes @ 12 VDC and
.025 amperes @ 24 VDC; the DSM 12/24 shall be .020 amperes @ 12 VDC and .038 amperes @ 24 VDC. The SM Sync Module
shall be capable of handling a 3 ampere load at 12 or 24 VDC; the DSM Sync Modules shall be capable of handling a load of 3
amperes per circuit in the Class "B" mode and 3 amperes per module in the Class "A" mode at 12 or 24 VDC.
SM or DSM Sync Modules and AS Audible Strobes shall be designed as a system for continuous activation of the strobes should
the Sync Control Module contacts fail in the passive state (i.e., contacts remain closed). In this default mode. the strobes shall
revert to a non - synchronized default flash rate.
Series AS /AH appliances shall be designed for operation at 12 VDC or 24 VDC, over their respective listed voltage ranges of 10.5 -
to 15.6 VDC; and 20.0 to 31.0 VDC. The units shall be designed for operation on filtered DC. or unfiltered VRMS. Rated
average current for Series AS shall depend upon voltage and strobe intensity; the current shall be as low as .058 amperes for 24
VDC versions and .145 amperes for 12 VDC versions. Rated average current for Series AH (volume set at high dB output) shall
be .041 amperes for 24 VDC versions and .113 amperes for 12 VDC versions.
All versions shall be polarized for DC supervision and shall incorporate screw terminals for in /out field wiring of #18 to #12 AWG
wire size.
Series AS /AH shall incorporate a unique Patented Universal Mounting Plate which shall allow mounting to single -gang. double -
gang, 4" square, 100 mm European backboxes or Wheelock's SHBB surface backbox. No additional trim plate shall be required
for flush mounting.
Dimensions for the Series AS /AH shall be 4 and 5/8 inches square by 1 and % inches deep.
Due to continuous development of our products, specifications and offerings are subject to change without notice in accordance with WhesiocK. !nc. standard terms and
conditions.
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SERIES RSS MULTI - CANDELA
O� STROBE
rnn & RSSP MULTI - CANDELA
� S FEC 1 FiRE STROBE PLATE
A Family of Multi - Candela Appliances"
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Description: •
Wheelock's patented Series RSS and Series RSSP
Multi - Candela Strobe Appliances and Strobe Plates offer s
a field selectable choice of four candela settings. r.
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One Wheelock Multi - Candela Strobe with field ` r'
ins of: 15, 30,
selectable settings , 75 or 110 cd.
These versatile Strobe Appliances will satisfy virtually
all requirements for indoor, wall mount applications. WALL SERIES RSSP
STROBE
be synchronized when used in REMOTE STROBE
All models may Y MOUNTING PLATES
conjunction with the Wheelock SM, DSM Sync Modules or the
PS- 12/24 -8 Power Supply with Wheelock's Patented Sync Features:
Protocol. Synchronized strobes can eliminate possible
restrictions on the number of strobes in the field of view. •Approvals include: UL 1971, Pending: New York
Wheelock's synchronized strobes offer an easy way to City (MEA), California State Fire Marshal (CSFM),
comply with ADA requirements concerning photosensitive Factory Mutual (FM) and Chicago (BFP).
epilepsy. • ADA / NFPA /ANSI compliant.
• Meets OSHA 29 Part 1910.165.
Wheelock's Series RSS Multi- Candela Strobes employ a •Field Selectable Candela Settings:15, 30, 75 or 110 cd
Patented Integral Strobe Mounting Plate that can be mounted to •Low current draw with temperature compensation
a single gang, double gang, 4" square, 100mm European to reduce power consumption and wiring costs.
backboxes or the SHBB surface backbox. If the flush backbox •Strobes produce 1 flash per second over the regulated
has side or top space between it and the finished wall, the input voltage range.
• 24 VDC with wide New UL "Regulated Input
NATP (Notification Appliance Trimplate) may be used. It Voltage Range" of 16 -33VDC using filtered (DC)
provides an additional .65" of trim for the Appliance. An or unfiltered FWR Voltage.
attractive cover plate is provided for a clean, finished • Wall Mount.
appearance on all models. • Synchronize with Wheelock SM, DSM Sync Modules or
PS- 12/24 -8 Power Supply with Wheelock's built -in
The Series RSSP Multi - Candela Strobe Plates are a cost Patented sync protocol.
effective way to retrofit required strobe appliances to bells, horns, •ZERO Inrush above Peak.
chimes, multitones or speakers and are easily mounted to •Compatible with all Wheelock products.
standard 4" backboxes or surface mounted with Wheelock's • Fast installation with IN / OUT screw terminals
SBL2 surface backbox. using #12 to #18 AWG wires.
Specifications and Ordering Information
Order Mounting
Model Number Code Description Options*
RSS - 24MCW -FR 9400 Multi- Candela Strobe / 24V / Wall Mount / Red B,D,E,F,G,H,J,N,O,R,X
RSS - 24MCW -FW 9401 Multi - Candela Strobe / 24V / Wall Mount / White B,D,E,F,G,H,J,N,O,R,
RSSP - 24MCW -FR 9402 Multi- Candela Strobe Plate / 24V / Wall Mount / Red D, E, Z
*Refer to Data Sheet S7000 for Mounting Options.
Copyright 2000 Wheelock Inc. All rights reserved.
•
ANARNING: CONTACT WHEELOCK FOR THE CURRENT "INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS" (P83911 ) AND "GENERAL INFORMATION" SHEET
(P82380) QN THESE PRODUCTS. THESE DOCUMENTS UNDERGO PERIODIC CHANGES. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU HAVE CURRENT
INFORMATION ON THESE PRODUCTS. THESE MATERIALS CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT SHOULD BE READ PRIOR TO
SPECIFYING OR INSTALLING THESE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING:
• TOTAL CURRENT REQUIRED BY ALL APPLIANCES CONNECTED TO SYSTEM SECONDARY POWER SOURCES.
• FUSE RATINGS ON NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUITS TO HANDLE PEAK CURRENTS FROM ALL APPLIANCES ON THOSE CIRCUITS.
• COMPOSITE FLASH RATE FROM MULTIPLE STROBES WITHIN A PERSON'S FIELD OF VIEW.
• THE VOLTAGE APPLIED TO THESE PRODUCTS MUST BE WITHIN THEIR REGULATED INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE.
•ADDING, REPLACING OR CHANGING APPLIANCES OR CHANGING CANDELA SETTINGS WILL EFFECT CURRENT DRAW. RECALCULATE
CURRENT DRAW TO INSURE THAT THE TOTAL AVERAGE CURRENT AND TOTAL PEAK REQUIRED BY ALL APPLIANCES DO NOT EXCEED
THE RATED CAPACITY OF THE POWER SOURCE OR FUSES.
• INSTALLATION OF 110 CANDELA STROBE PRODUCTS IN SLEEPING AREAS.
• INSTALLATION IN OFFICE AREAS AND OTHER SPECIFICATION AND INSTALLATION ISSUES.
• USE STROBES ONLY ON CIRCUITS WITH CONTINUOUSLY APPLIED OPERATING VOLTAGE. DO NOT USE STROBES ON CODED OR
INTERRUPTED CIRCUITS IN WHICH THE APPLIED VOLTAGE IS CYCLED ON AND OFF AS THE STROBE MAY NOT FLASH.
• FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OR GENERAL INFORMATION SHEETS COULD RESUIIN IMPROPER
INSTALLATION, APPLICATION, AND /OR OPERATION OF THESE PRODUCTS IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATIOIIO(HICH COULD RESULT IN
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU AND /OR OTHERS.
• CONDUCTOR SIZE (AWG), LENGTH AND AMPACITY SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION PRIOR TO DESIGN AND
INSTALLATION OF THESE PRODUCTS, PARTICULARLY IN RETROFIT INSTALLATIONS.
Wiring Diagrams*
SERIES RSS/RSSP APPLIANCE NON-SYNCHRONIZED SERIES RSS /RSSP
FROM TO NEXT APPLIANCE S M
PRECEDING APPLIANCE
APPLIANCE { } OR END -OF -LINE SYNCHRONIZED
OR FACP ., �+ STROBE
RESISTOR
(EOLR) W/ SM MODULE
Strobe 0 - STROBE
• .. .-. SINGLE CLASS A NAC
CO
"B" NAC CIRCUIT Circuit
W/ AUDIBLE C p ®®
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# For detail using SM or DSM Sync Module refer to Data Sheet S3000 or Installation Instructions (P83123 for SM and P83177
for DSM). For wiring information on the PS- 12/24 -8 Power Supply refer to Installation Instructions P83862.
Wheelock products must be used within their published specifications and must be PROPERLY specified, applied,
installed, operated, maintained and operationally tested in accordance with their installation instructions at the time of
installation and at least twice a year or more often and in accordance with local, state and federal codes, regulations and laws.
Specification, application, installation, operation, maintenance and testing must be performed by qualified personnel for proper
operation in accordance with all of the latest National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Underwriters' Laboratories (UL),
National Electrical Code (NEC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), local, state, county, province,
district, federal and other applicable building and fire standards, guidelines, regulations, laws and codes including, but not
limited to, all appendices and amendments and the requirements of the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
NOTE: All CAUTIONS and WARNINGS are identified by the symbol All warnings are printed in bold capital letters.
k WARNING: PLEASE READ THESE SPECIFICATIONS AND ASSOCIATED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING, SPECIFYING OR APPLYING THIS PRODUCT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS,
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER APPLICATION, INSTALLATION AND /OR OPERATION OF THESE
PRODUCTS IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH TO YOU AND /OR OTHERS.
General Notes:
• Strobes are designed to flash at 1 flash per second minimum over the "Regulated Input Voltage Range " of 16 -33 VDC (for 24
VDC models). Note that NFPA -72 (1999) specifies a flash rate of 1 to 2 flashes per second and ADA Guidelines specify a flash
rate of 1 to 3 flashes per second.
• All candela ratings represent minimum effective Strobe intensity based on UL 1971. Series RSS and RSSP Multi - Candela Strobe
appliances are listed under UL 1971 for indoor use with a temperature range of 32° F to 120° F (0° C to 49° C) and maximum
humidity of 85 %. .
# "Regulated Input Voltage Range" is the newest terminology used by UL to identify the voltage range. Prior to this
change UL used the terminology "Listed Voltage Range"
Table 1: Ratings Per UL 1971 Table 2: Average Current * (AMPS) for All
Model Input Regulated Input Strobe Candela Multi- Candela Strobes
Voltage Voltage Range (CD) Voltage 15cd 30cd 75cd 110cd
VDC VDC & FWR 16.0 VDC .067 .108 .209 .275
RSS -24MCW 24 16.0 -33.0 15/30/75/110 24.0 VDC .047 .081 .128 .166
RSSP -24MCW 24 16.0 -33.0 15/30/75/110 33.0 VDC .040 .062 .092 .128
Table 1A: Audibles /Speakers for RSSP Strobe Plate
Note: Inrush Current is less than Rated Peak Current
• Average current based on actual Wheelock Production
Product Series Testing @ 16, 24 & 33VDC.
Multitone Appliances AMT, MT, MT4
Horns AH, NH SYNC MODULES / POWER SUPPLY
Motor Bells MB- G6 /G10
Speakers ET- 1010/1080, E70, ET70 Average
Chimes CH70 Order Input Current Mounting
Model## Code Voltage (AMPS) Options * **
VDC @ 24 VDC
SM-24 -R 6369 24 .025 W
DSM - 24 - R 6374 24 .038 W
PS 8114 120 VAC
Series SM and DSM Sync Module circuits are rated for 3.0
amperes each at 24VDC. The maximum number of
interconnected DSM modules is twenty (20).
Refer to Data Sheet S3000 or Installation Instructions
(P83123 for SM and P83177 for DSM).
Refer to Data Sheet S9001 or Installation Instructions P83862
for PS- 12/24 -8 Power Supply
** *Refer to Data Sheet S7000 for Mounting Options.
Note: Wall and Ceiling Mount Models are Compatible
Series RSS Multi - Candela /RSSP Multi - Candela /Series RSS Quick Reference Guide
Model Number Wall Ceiling Non- Sync w/ SM, Strobe Model Model
Mount Mount Sync DSM or Candela 24 VDC Color Color
PS- 12/24 -8 RED White
RSS - 24MCW -FR X X X 15/30/75/110 X X
RSS - 24MCW -FW X X X 15/30/75/110 X X
RSSP - 24MCW -FR X X X 15/30/75/110 X X
RSSP - 24MCW -FW X X X 15/30/75/110 X X
RSS- 2415C -FW X X X 15 X X
RSS- 2430C -FW X X X 30 X X
RSS- 2475C -FW X X X 75 X X
RSS- 24100C -FW X X X 100 X X
Architects and Engineers Specifications -
The visual notification appliances shall be Wheelock Series RSS Multi- Candela Strobe Appliances or approved equals. The
Series RSS Multi - Candela shall meet and be listed for UL Standard 1971 (Emergency Devices for the Hearing- Impaired) for
Indoor Fire Protection Service. The strobe shall be listed for indoor use and shall meet the requirements of FCC Part 15 Class B.
The strobe appliances shall produce a flash rate of one (1) flash per second over the Regulated Input Voltage Range of 16 to 33
VDC for 24 VDC models. All inputs shall be compatible with standard reverse polarity supervision of circuit wiring by a Fire Alarm
Control Panel (FACP). When Strobe Plates are to be installed, they shall be the Wheelock Series RSSP Multi - Candela Strobe
Plate and shall have the same electronic circuitry as the Wheelock Series RSS Multi - Candela.
All visual appliances shall incorporate a Xenon flashtube enclosed in a rugged Lexan® lens. The Series RSS Multi - Candela
strobe shall be of low current design and shall have Zero Inrush. The strobe intensity shall have a minimum of four (4) field
selectable strobe settings and shall be rated per UL 1971 for: 15, 30, 75 or 110 candela (wall mount). The switch for selecting
the candela setting shall be located on the rear of the appliance in order to prevent tampering from unauthorized persons. The
strobe sha be designed for 24 VDC, two -wire operation and, when synchronization is required, shall be compatible with
Wheelock's SM, DSM Sync Modules or PS- 12/24 -8 Power Supply with built -in Patented Sync Protocol. The strobes shall not
drift out of synchronization at any time during operation. If the sync module or Power Supply fails to operate, (i.e., contacts
remain closed), the strobe shall revert to a non - synchronized flash rate. The strobes shall be designed for indoor surface or
flush mounting.
The Series RSS Multi - Candela Strobe Appliances shall incorporate a Patented Strobe Mounting Plate that shall allow
mounting to a single -gang, double gang, 4 -inch square, 100mm European type backboxes, or the SHBB Surface Backbox. If
required, an NATP (Notification Appliance Trimplate) shall be provided. An attaching cover plate shall be provided to give the
Appliance an attractive appearance. The Appliance shall not have any mounting holes or screw heads visible when the
installation is completed.
The Series RSSP Multi - Candela Strobe Plate shall mount to either a standard 4 inch square backbox for flush mounting, or
the Wheelock SBL2 backbox for surface mounting.
All notification appliances shall be backward compatible.
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