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Specifications I (o 08 U,n-r � � •• ° •• FP5za 1 t �0-0 -o co 7 ., ... . • •• • ••• • .... • •.• • • • • • . . . • • • • • • . • . • . GE • • • 'T=ire &•Life 3•atety Security ,•, Notific.atian Appl fiances • .. . •• .. • • • fir • : r �, . ��� . • ;. ., ••. • . . ,;,t,A•• 7. 2 0 11 • • . : . • • - Overview Standard Features . B�aIL�D s ''' �` tt i6 ovI StO N The Genesis line of signals are among the smallest, most compact • Unique low -profile design audible- visible emergency signaling devices in the world. About the - The most compact UL- 1971/ULC -S526 listed strobe available size of a deck of playing cards, these devices are designed to blend - Ultra -slim - protrudes less than one inch from the wall with any decor. - Attractive appearance Thanks to patented breakthrough technology, GE Security Genesis - No visible mounting screws strobes do not require bulky specular reflectors and lenses. Instead, • Four field - configurable options in one device an exclusive cavity design conditions light to produce a highly - Select 15, 30, 75, or 110 cd strobe output controlled distribution pattern. Significant development efforts em- - Select high (default) or low dB horn output ploying this new technology have given rise to a new benchmark in - Select temporal (default) or steady horn output strobe performance - FullLight technology. - Select public mode flash rate (default) or private mode temporal flash FullLight strobe technology produces a smooth light distribution pattern without the spikes and voids characteristic of specular • Fixed 15/75 cd model available reflectors. This ensures the entire coverage area receives consistent • Easy to install illumination from the strobe flash. As a result, Genesis strobes with - Fits standard 1 -gang electrical boxes - no trim plate needed FullLight technology go well beyond the minimum UL- required "T" - Optional trim plate accommodates oversized openings pattern, significantly exceeding UL -1971 and ULC-S526 light distri - Pre assembled with captive hardware bution requirements. - #12 AWG terminals - ideal for long runs or existing wiring Genesis strobes and horn - strobes offer 15 to 110 candela output, • Unparalleled performance which is selectable with a conveniently - located switch on the side - industry's most even light distribution of the device. Models are also available that offer fixed 15/75 cd - Meets tough synchronizing standards for strobes output. The candela output setting remains clearly visible even - Single microprocessor controls both horn and strobe after final installation, yet it stays locked in place to prevent unau- - Low current draw minimizes system overhead thorized tampering. - Independent horn control over a single pair of wires Genesis signals feature textured housings in architecturally neutral white - Highly regulated in rush current or traditional fire red. An ingenious iconographic symbol indicates the - Multiple frequency tone improves wall penetration purpose of the device. This universal symbol is code - compliant and is - Industry's first temporal strobe output easily recognized by all building occupants regardless of what language they speak. Models with "FIRE markings are also available. Fi eld Configurable '� ° MEA :: : Listings � On or nding Horns and Strobes : ,••• ': patents pending Genesis Series 0 , - CE a = iF6J a �— � l • 0 ilf9 Data Sheet M85001-0573 Issue 6 Not to be used for Installation purposes. Page 1 of 6 .•. ..' ' • •• •' • • •• •• • .•• • • • • • • • • Application The suggested sound dtesSut level ea•h s ignaling'z a used i4tll alert or alarm signals is at least 15 dB above the average ambient sound Genesis strobes ore UL 1971 - listed for use indoors as wall - mounted level, or 5 dB above the maximum sound level having a duration of at public -mode notification appliances for the hearing impaired. least 60 seconds, whichever Is€reilter, nysurrds feet (j.= m) above the " Prevailing codes require strobes to be used where ambient noise floor. The average ambienttoi.nddev%l is, g- wejghtedisound pressure • conditions exceed 105 dBA (87dBA in Canada), where occupants measured over a 24- houtiperiod' • • • • • use hearing protection, and in areas of public accommodation as ••• • • • defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (see application notes Doubling the distance from the signal to the ear will theoretically result - USA(. in a 6 dB reduction of thl;receiwisourld pre sure level. The actual ef- Combination horn - strobe signals must be installed in accordance fect depends on the acouytic properties of rnateriots io tfje Space A 3 dBA difference representsp bart naticeablsblapg‘inj/olpme. l with guidelines established for strobe devices. • Strobes Application Notes - USA Although all Genesis strobes are self- synchronizing, when installed with an optional synchronization module, strobe flashes from Audible signals in the public mode should never have a sound level devices on the same circuit synchronize to within 10 milliseconds less than 75 dBA at 10'13 m) per NFPA 72. Signals cannot exceed of each other indefinitely. This exceeds the two-hour minimum 120 dBA per ADA and NFPA 72 at the minimum hearing distance to specified in the UL standards. Only one synchronization module is audible appliance. required per circuit. Strobe and combination horn /strobe devices should be installed The following guidelines are based on ANSI /NFPA 72 National Fire with the bottom of the device at least 80 inches (2.0 m) and no more Alarm Code (1999). When applied and installed in accordance with than 96 inches (2.4 m) above the finished floor. Horns should be that code, GE Security strobes meet or exceed the illumination pro- installed with their tops not less than 6 inches (152 mm) below the duced by the ADA- specified 75 candela (cd) strobe at 50 feet.* ceiling and not less than 90 inches (2.3 ml above the finished floor. Strobes must be used to supplement audible signals wherever Non - Sleeping Rooms and Corridors: GE Security strobes rated at the average ambient sound level exceeds 105 dBA. Combination less than 110 cd per UL 1971 are intended for use in non - sleeping audible /visual signals must be installed in accordance with NFPA areas only. Install with the bottom of the device at least 80 inches guidelines established for strobes. (2.0 m) and no more than 96 inches (2.4 ml above the finished floor. No point in any space (including corridors) required to have strobes ADA requires visible signals in the following areas: should be more than 50 feet (15.2 m) from the signal (in the horizon- • rest rooms, meeting rooms, and other common use areas. tai plane). • sleeping rooms intended for use by persons with hearing impair - • Non Sleeping Rooms Use One Wall Mounted Model: ment (in accordance with Title 1 of ADA). Up to 20' x 20'16.1 x 6 1m) One 15 cd strobe • work areas used by a person with a hearing impairment (per Title Up to 30' x 30'19.1 x 91m) One 30 cd or two 15 cd strobes 1 of ADA). Up to40'x40'112.2mx12.2ml One 75 cd or two 30 cd strobes Up to 50' x 50'115.2 x 15.2m) One 110 cd or two 75 cd strobes — Application Notes - Canada Corridors Wall Mounted - Model: (Based in part on 1995 Canada National Building Code) Any Length x Max. 20' 15 cd strobes spaced at 100' 130.5 m) The fire alarm signal sound pressure level shall not exceed 110 dBA (6.1m) Wide max. Strobes must be placed within in any normally occupied area. The sound pressure level from 15'14 5m) of each end of the corridor. an audible signal in a floor area used for occupancies other than •ADA suggests using 75 cd strobes throughout an area, with spacing that never residential occupancies shall not be less than 10 dBA above ambi- exceeds 50 ft from the strobe to any point in the protected space ent levels, and never less than 65 dBA. In sleeping rooms the sound Sleeping rooms: GE Security 110 cd strobes are intended for use in pressure level from an audible signal shall not be less than 75 dBA sleeping rooms and should be installed along with a smoke detec- when any intervening doors between the device and the sleeping tor. It must be wall mounted at least 80° (2.03 m) above floor level, room are closed. Audible signal devices shall be installed not less but no closer than 24" (610 mm) to the ceiling. The distance from than 18 m to the center of the device above the floor (per CAN /ULC the strobe to the pillow must not exceed 16' (4.8 m). S524). Slee in Rooms _ Use One Wall Mounted Model: The fire alarm audible signal shall be supplemented by fire alarm p 9 — — strobes in any floor area where the ambient noise level exceeds 87 Arty Size 110 cd within 16 feet of pillow - - - - -- — -- - - - -- — dBA, or where the occupants of the floor area use ear protective For 177 cd ceiling horn - strobes, please refer to Data Sheet M85001 -0559 devices, are located within an audiometric booth, or are located within sound insulating enclosures. This also applies to assembly occupancies in which music and other sounds associated with Horns performances could exceed 100 dBA Genesis horn output reaches as high as 99 dB and features a • unique multiple frequency tone that results in excellent wall pen- Strobes shall be installed in a building so that the flash from one de- etration and an unmistakable warning of danger. Horns may be vice is visible throughout the floor area or portion thereof in which configured for either coded or non -coded signal circuits. They can they are installed. For maximum safety, GE Security recommends • also be set for low dB output with a jumper cut that reduces horn that strobes be installed as per the guidelines shown here under output by about 5 dB. Strobe Spacing. Data Sheet M85001 -0573 Issue 6 Not to be used for Installation purposes. Page 2 of 6 • •. S. : • • • • • • • • • •' • • ••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • :' • • • • Installation ured for use with cotleQ systems byc a fu(,rter on Nbecircuit board. This results in a steady output that can be turned on and off Genesis horns and strobes mount to any standard one gang sur- face or flush electrical box. Matching optional trim plates are used (coded) as the system applies and removes power to the signal cir- cuit. A Genesis SiwaloMester is regiireet4)4en hgrst -st obe models • to cover oversized openings and can accommodate one -gang, are configured fobcc slcst ?ms.Non� @mperal.i orn -.nly models two -gang, four -inch square, or octagonal boxes, and European 100 sound a steady tone. • • • • • • mm square. ••• ••• Genesis strobes and horn - strobes are shipped from the fac- All Genesis signals come pre - assembled tory ready for use t ,L L 19,7.1. coripliant signals for public mode F;( F with captive mounting screws operation. These sigQals h i for easy in- • ...- b � conf�yure • t 'os ten'Iporal flash by i �, r x stallation. Two tabs at the top of the signal cutting a jumper on she cil�uit beorrdril s hgt4tr}�sQliing feature is I unlock the cover to reveal the mounting intended for privatemodesignallrig tsrtlyi • • • R A hardware. The shallow depth of Genesis E E devices leaves ample room behind the Genesis strobes and horn - strobes may be set for 15, 30, 75, or 110 � signal for extra wiring. Once instolled with candela output. The output setting is changed by simply opening j the cover in place, no mounting screws ore the device and sliding the switch to the desired setting. The device I row visible. does not have to be removed to change the output setting. The setting remains visible through a small window on the side of the _ _ device after the cover is closed. Field Configuration Genesis Nam strobe P Tem oral horn and horn - strobe models Horns and horn - strobes ore factory set for high dB output. with optional trim plate Low dB output may be selected by cutting a um are factory set to sound in a three -pulse P Y Y 9 jumper on the circuit j P temporal pattern. Units may be config- board. This reduces the output by about 5 dB. • Wiring WARNING: These devices will not operate without electrical power. As fires frequently Field wiring terminals accommodate #18 to #12 AWG (0.75 mm to cause power interruptions, we suggest you discuss further safeguards with your local 9 fire protection specialist 2.5 mm wiring. Horns, strobes, and combination horn - strobes are interconnected with a single pair of wires as shown below. These visual signal appliances' floshintenslrymoy not be adequate to alert orwaken occupants in the protected area. Research indicates that the intensity of strobe needed to awaken 90% of sleeping persons is approximately 100 cd GE Security recommends O that strobes in sleeping rooms be 110 cd minimum. t k k tk To next device Pdarity shown in end of ine l alarm condition *t :i ©' 0 ©' or device v «� 0 Note: Strobes must have continuous voltage. Data Sheet M85001 -0573 Issue 6 Not to be used for installation purposes. Page 3 of 6 • •• •. • '' • • • •' • • •' • • ••. •• • • • • • • • • .. • • • • • • Current Draw • • • ' • • • •• Strobes, Horn - Strobes Horns • Multi -cd Wall Strobes (MG1 -VM) Wall Ter oral AornsifIG1 -1. • • _ UL 15 cd* ; 30 cd* I 15/75 cd" 75 cd' 110 cd' UL : 1: • High ;AM ; Lae dB ( Rating RMS RMS RMS RMS RMS Rating .1 • •.•.• —• • • • 16 Vdc 103 141 106 255 _ I __ 311 16 Vdc I{ 26 19 16 Vfwr 125 179 170 _L 346 r — 3 9 2 _ — 24 Vdc ; __ 36 27 *MG1 -VM multi -cd. ••MG1F -V1575 fixed 15/75 cd 33 Vdc '; • • • • 41 • • • —• • • • • •33 — • • —• —._. 16 Vfwr • : 91 •— • • r • 69 • • • • • • 1 _� - - - 75 '- ' - -' Typical 135 cd 30 cd 15/75 75cd 110 cd 24 Vfwr • • • - -' - - "70 - - Current 1 RMS Mean RMS ' Mean RMS 1 Mea S T n RMS ' Mean I RM -Mean 33 Vfwr • 16 Vdc 1 85 79 127 124 150 _ 140 245 243 f 285_1 _ 283 _ _ 20 Vdc I 71 66 _ 98 96 123 114 — 188 186 1 240 _238 Typical I High dB Low dB 24Vdc 59 55 82 — 80 104 1 97 152 _150 1 191 _190 Current I RMS r — Mean RMS Mean 33 Vdc 46 44 _ 64 63 64 1 77 112 111 137 136 16 Vdc 22 I 17 _ - 17_ ' 14 16 Vfwr 119 64 169 97 223 126 332 203 _376 240 _20 Vdc 24 1 19 16 20 Vfwr 103 51 143 76 189 100 253 150 331 198 24 Vdc 27 21 22 18 24 Vfwr 94 44 1 129 65 169 85 218 1721 262 152 33 Vdc _ 32 25 26 1 22 33 Vfwr 87 37 112 52 148 68 _179 89 205 106 16 Vfwr 34 15 30 14 20 Vfwr 40 19 34 I 16 _ Wall Temporal Horn - strobes - High dB Setting 24 Vfwr 45 21 38 _ 18 __ —r 15 30 75 1 110 15/75 •MG1 -HDVM multi -cd 33 Vfwr j 52 _ 24 47 22 UL Rating I cd* cd* cd* cd• cd** ••MG1F- HDV1575 fixed 15/75 cd RMS RMS RMS RMS RMS Wall Horns (MG1 - 16 Vdc 129 167 281 1 337 172 Max. Current, 16 Vfwr 176 230 397 443 269 UL Designation Voltage Range RMS Regulated 24 Vdc 16 - 33 Vdc 13 mA - Typical 15 cd j 30 cd j 15/75 75 cd 1 110 cd 24 fwr 16 - 33 Vfwr 11 mA Current RMS Mean RMS Mean RMS I Mean RMS Mean I RMS Mean 16 Vdc 102 89 135 129 I 160 I 152 246 242 1 309 305 Typical Current RMS Mean__ . 20 Vdc 88 77 109 104 137 I 129 193 190 L 248 243 24 Vdc } 10 I _ 10__ 24 Vdc 81 71 94 90 122 1 114 161 158 1 203 200 24 Vdc 11 l 11 33 Vdc I 74 64 _ 72 _l 74 _ 106 98 124 121 1 154 � _ 51 31 Vdc 12 � 12 16 Vfwr 1 144 1 77 182 1 106 247 143 352 212 1 393 249 20 Vfwr 9 __I 8 20 Vfwr 141 68 162 L 87 220 120 274 158 1 362 210 24 Vfwr 10 9 24 Vfwr 136 ! 65 152 I 76 203 106 235 133 282 165 Notes and Comments 33 Vfwr 125 1 54 144 65 196 1 94 1 201 101 I 232 123 1. Current values ore shown in mA. 2. UL Nameplate Rating can vary from Typical Current due to Wall Temporal Horn - strobes - Low dB Setting measurement methods and instruments used UL I 15 30 I 75 110 15/75 3. GE Security recommends using the Typical Current for system cd cd' Cd• I cd' cd** design including NAC and Power Supply loading and voltage Rating - - 1 drop calculations. RMS RMS i RMS RMS RMS 4 Use the Vdc RMS current ratings for filtered power supply and 16 Vdc 122 160 274 330 146 •MG1 - HDVM multi - battery AH calculations. Use the Vfwr RMS current ratings for 16 Vfwr 162 216 383 429 1 231 "MG1F HDV1S75 fixed 15 /75cd unfiltered power supply calculations 5. Fuses, circuit breakers and other overcurrent protection devices Typical 1 15 cd I 30 cd I 15/75 75 cd 1 110 cd are typically rated for current in RMS values Most of these Current r RMSTMean RMS Mean RMS Mean RMS Mean RMS Mean devices e based on t he g affect of rrent ur - _ _ Rowing through operat the s devic T he RM5 heatin current ff Inot the the me cu an c 16 Vdc 96 1 84 130 124 158 1 149 243 I 240 302 297 rent) determines the heating affect and therefore, the trip and 20 Vdc _ _ 79 70 I 104 99 133 124 189 186 1 241 237 hold threshold for those devices. 24 Vdc 68 61 88 84 119 110 156 154 197 193 6 Our industry has used 'mean' currents over the years However. 33 Vdc 56 1 52 71 68 100 93 118 116 ' 146 143 UL will direct the industry to use the 2004 RMS values in the - �__ —__-- future. 16 Vfwr 128 69 I 180 104 241 1 139 344 204 1 389 244 20 Vfwr 118 60_j 157 r 84 213 115 266156_ I_ 343 200 24 Vfwr � 113 54 144_ 74 1 195 101 230 128 1 279 161 33 Vfwr 112 1 48 137 -� 64 I 182 I 87 197 99 1 226 117 Data Sheet M85001 -0573 Issue 6 Not to be used for installation purposes. Page 4 of 6 ' • • • •. • • • • • • • • • • • • •' • • ••• • • •• • • • • • • • • . • • dBA output Average SBuhd Output (dBA) ••' • • Temporal Horns, Horn - strobes (MG1 -HD, MG1 -HDVM series) (High dB setting, anechotc, 24V, measured at loft) • UL464 Average Peak _ • • • • ••• • n �� �� n High dB - -- - -� ..o• to ,n In n 40 .On • •n n c ,e o n n ,,. - Setting I Temporal I Steady I Tempo Stec y I/ Temporal/ Steady I/ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 16 Vdc 81.4 85.5 _9 14 _ 94 2 _ .7e ,s • — — — -- 24 Vdc 84.4 88.6 94.5 9 7.6 33 Vdc 86.3 90 4 96.9 99.5 -00 ••• ••• • • •• • eP \ • • • • • • UL464 Average Peak .5 : • • • • • • • • • f • � g e • Low dB I _ — . �__ /' Temporal/ Temporal/ • ' - Setting I Temporal Steady I Steady Steady .ar Xr 0. 16 Vdc 76 0 80.1 86.3 ( 89.2 24 Vdc � 79.4 83.5 89.8 92.5 - i 33Vdc I 82.1 r 95 L ht output - 86.5 92.5 l 95.3 g p )effective cd) Percent of UL rating versus angle Steady Tone Horns (MG1 -P series) __ I UL464 Average Peak n , ,1n n n n n n p n m ,o o , b n n R n p 100 110 13 16 Vdc I 77 dBA, min 85 dBA I 91 dBA — B0 16 Vfwr I 77 dBA, min _ 85 dBA I 91 dBA Notes •)s M 1. All values shown are dBA measured at 10 feet (3.01m1. 2 U1464 values measured in reverberation room. �0 w 3. Average and Peak values are measured in anechoic chamber \ •x r r Specifications Housing Red or white textured UV stabilized, color impregnated engineered plastic. Exceeds 94V -0 UL flammability rating Lens Optical grade polycarbonote (clear) Mounting Flush mount 2' inch (64 mm) deep one -gang box Surface mount Model 27193 surface mount box. wiremold box, or equivalent surface -mount box )indoor wall mount only) With optional trim plate: One -gang, two -gang. four -inch square, octagonal, or European single -gang box Wire connections Screw terminals: single input for both horn and strobe. #18 to #12 AWG (0.75 mm to 2.5 mm wire size Operating environment Indoor only. 32 -120 °F 10 -49 °C) ambient temperature 93% relative humidity Agency listings /approvals UL 1971, UL 1638, UL 464, ULC 5525. ULC 5526. CSFM, CE. FCC. IMEA. FM pending). (All models comply with ADA Code of Federal Regulation Chapter 28 Part 36 Final Rule.) Signal: 4 -1/2" x 2 -3/4" x 13/16" (113 mm x 68 mm x 21 mm) Dimensions IHxWxDI Trimplate: 5' (127 mml: Height - 5 -7/8' (149 mm); Depth -'h" (13 mm) MG1 -HD series temporal -tone horns non - coded, filtered 16 -33 Vdc or unfiltered 16 -33 Vdc FWR (or coded when horn set to steady tone) Operating voltage MG1 -HDVM series temporal -tone horn - strobes. non - coded, filtered 16 -33 Vdc or unfiltered 16 -33 Vdc FWR (or coded (audible NAC only) when used with optional MG1M Genesis Signal Master) MG1-VM series strobes: non - coded, filtered 16 - 33 Vdc or unfiltered 16 -33 Vdc FWR MG1 -P series steady -tone horns coded or non - coded, filtered 20 -31 Vdc or unfiltered 20 -27 Vfwr UL 1971. UL 1638. ULC S526: selectable 15 cd, 30 cd, 75 cd, or 110 cd output Strobe output rating UL 1971 15 cd )fixed 15/75 cd models) UL 1638, ULCS526 75 cd (fixed 15/75 cd models) MG1 -VM strobes and MG1 -HDVM series temporal -tone horn - strobes one flash per second synchronized with optional Strobe flash rate MG1M Genesis Signal Master indefinitely within 10 milliseconds for self - synchronized within 200 milliseconds over thirty minutes on a common circuit without MG1M Genesis Signal Master) Temporal setting (private mode only). synchronized to temporal output of horns on same circuit Compatible synchronization MG1M, MG1M -RM modules* _ MG1 -HD temporal -tone horns and MG1 -HDVM series temporal -tone horn - strobes temporal rate synchronized with Horn pulse rate optional MG1M Genesis Signal Master indefinitely within 10 milliseconds (or self - synchronized within 200 milliseconds over thirty minutes on a common circuit without MG1M Genesis Signal Master) MG1 -P steady -tone horns: continuous, steady tone only Temporal audible pattern l/ sec ON, 1/2 sec OFF, 1/2 sec ON, 1 sec OFF, 1 sec ON, 12 sec OFF, then repeat cycle • Not compatible with MG1 -P Senes horns. 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