System Sensor Horns, Strobes and Horn Strobes User Manual
Selectable output strobes, horns, and horn/strobes
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Selectable Output Strobes, Horns, and Horn/Strobes
3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174
800/736-7672, FAX: 630/377-6495
www.systemsensor.com
D690-03-00
1 I56-2769-018R
For use with the following models: P2R, P2RH, P2RK, P2RHK, P2W, P2WK, P2WH, P2WHK, P4R, P4RH, P4RK, P4W, P4WK, SR, SRH, SRK, SRHK, SW, SWK, SWH, SWHK, SW-CLR-
ALERT, PC2R, PC2RH,PC2RK, PC2RHK, PC2W, PC2WK, PC2WH, PC2WHK, PC4R, PC4RH, PC4W, PC4WK, PC4WHK, SCR, SCRH, SCRK, SCRHK, SCW, SCWK, SCWH, SCWHK, SCW-
CLR-ALERT, HR, HRK, HW, SR-P, SW-P, SRH-P, SWH-P,P2R-P, P2W-P, P2WH-P, P4R-P, P4W-P, SCW-P, PC2R-P, PC2W-P, PC2WH-P, SRK-P, SRHK-P, P2RK-P, P2RHK-P, SWK-P, SWHK-P,
P2WK-P, P2WHK-P, SR-SP, P2R-SP, PC2W-SP, SRK-R, SWK-R, SRHK-R, SWHK-R, P2RK-R, P2WK-R, P2RHK-R, P2WHK-R, SBHK, SBK-R
NOTE: All -R models are specifically designed for use with the WTP Series of Weatherproof plates
NOTE: When replacing outdoor units; device and back box must be replaced
NOTE: Models SBHK, SBK-R are UL listed for General Signaling
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Temperature:
Standard Products
32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C)
K Series
–40°F to 151°F
Humidity Range:
Standard Products
10 to 93% Non-condensing
K Series
Meets NEMA 4X requirements
Strobe Flash Rate:
1 flash per second
Nominal Voltage:
Regulated 12VDC/FWR or regulated 24DC/FWR
Operating Voltage Range (includes fire alarm panels with built in sync):
8 to 17.5V (12V nominal) or 16 to 33V (24V nominal)
Operating Voltage with MDL3 Sync Module:
8.5 to 17.5V (12V nominal) or 16.5 to 33V (24V nominal)
Input terminal wire gauge:
12 to 18 AWG
NOTE : Strobes will operate at 12 V nominal for 15 & 15/75 candela settings only. Switching between ranges is automatic.
DIMENSIONS FOR PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES
WALL PRODUCTS
Length
Width
Depth
CEILING PRODUCTS
DIAMETER
DEPTH
Strobe and Horn/Strobes (including lens)
5.6"
4.7"
2.5"
Strobes and Horn/Strobes
(including lens)
6.8"
2.5"
142 mm
119 mm
64 mm
173 mm
64 mm
Horns
5.6"
4.7"
1.3"
SA-WBBC Red Weatherproof Back Box
7.1"
2.2"
142 mm
119 mm
33 mm
SA-WBBCW White Weatherproof Back Box
180 mm
51 mm
SA-WBB Red Weatherproof Back Box
5.7"
5.1"
2.0"
SBBCR Red Surface Mount Box
6.9"
5.3"
SA-WBBW White Weatherproof Back Box
145 mm
130 mm
51 mm
SBBCW White Surface Mount Box
175 mm
135 mm
SBBR Red Surface Mount Box
5.6"
4.7"
4.3"
NOTE: SA-WBB, SA-WBBW, SA-WBBC and SA-WBBCW dimensions
do not include the two mounting tabs
SBBW White Surface Mount Box
142 mm
119 mm
109 mm
MOUNTING BOX OPTIONS
2-Wire Indoor Products
4-Wire Indoor Products
K Series Products
4 Ч 4 Ч 1
1
/
2
, Single Gang, Double Gang, 4˝ Octagon
SBBR/W (wall), SBBCR/W (ceiling)
4 Ч 4 Ч 1
1
/
2
,
Double Gang, 4˝ Octagon
SA-WBB/W (wall), SA-WBBC/CW (ceiling)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The SpectrAlert Advance series of notification appliances offers a wide range
of horns, strobes, and horn/strobes, for wall and ceiling applications, indoors
and outdoors. They are designed to be used on 12 or 24 volt, DC or FWR
(full wave rectified) systems. These products are electrically backward compat-
ible with the previous generation of SpectrAlert notification appliances. Horn/
strobe products are available in two versions. The 2-wire products fit systems
where a single NAC controls both horn and strobe. The 4-wire products are in-
tended for systems which have separate wiring circuits for the horn and strobe.
All SpectrAlert Advance products are suitable for use in synchronized systems.
The System Sensor MDL3 module may be used to provide synchronization.
K Series products are designed to be used over a wider range of temperatures
and are suitable for use in wet environments with outdoor backbox supplied
with product.
Wall and ceiling products may be used interchangeably (wall products may
be used on the ceiling and ceiling products may be used on the wall.)
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS
The National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, requires that all horns, used for
building evacuation produce temporal coded signals. Signals other than those
used for evacuation purposes do not have to produce the temporal coded sig-
nal. System Sensor recommends spacing notification appliances in compli-
ance with NFPA 72.
LOOP DESIGN AND WIRING
The system designer must make sure that the total current drawn by the de-
vices on the loop does not exceed the current capability of the panel supply,
and that the last device on the circuit is operated within its rated voltage. The
current draw information for making these calculations can be found in the
tables within this manual. For convenience and accuracy, use the voltage drop
calculator on the System Sensor website (www.systemsensor.com).
When calculating the voltage available to the last device, it is necessary to
consider the voltage drop due to the resistance of the wire. The thicker the
wire, the smaller the voltage drop. Wire resistance tables can be obtained
from electrical handbooks. Note that if Class A wiring is installed, the wire
length may be up to twice as long as it would be for circuits that are not
fault tolerant.
NOTE: The total number of strobes on a single NAC must not exceed 40 for
24 volt applications or 12 for 12 volt applications. Loop resistance on a single
NAC should not exceed 120 ohms for 24 volt and 30 ohms for 12 volt systems.
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NOTICE: This manual shall be left with the owner/user of this equipment.