Brochure: AV Outdoor Products

SpectrAlert® Advance
Outdoor & Specialty Applications
PRODUCTS
Accessories
Horns
Horn Strobes
Speakers
Speakers Strobes
Strobes
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Simple to install.
Installation ease with an aesthetic design.
The only AV products with plug-in designs, aesthetic and functional
consistency, and field-adjustable settings across the entire line, SpectrAlert
Advance enables you to meet the widest range of notification requirements
and specifications in the industry.
With SpectrAlert Advance, you can take on any project with confidence,
knowing you can meet requirements while maximizing the efficiencies of using
a single product line. Whether for emergency communications projects, small
notification systems, or anything in between, SpectrAlert Advance products,
tools, and accessories simplify the entire user experience – from planning and
selection to training, installation and maintenance – saving you time and money
while protecting the lives of your customers.
Multiple
Installation Options.
Most Reliable and Best Looking Installation Options.
SpectrAlert Advance® Outdoor products can be mounted directly on wall
surfaces using the side flanges provided, which maintains the seal integrity
of the product. In addition, the back boxes can be mounted on 2x4 and 4x4
electrical junction boxes.
Install Your Device Where You Need It.
Not just outdoor! Our products are best for specialty applications such as
parking garages, pool rooms, roof tops, and more! Anywhere where devices are
exposed to the elements, humidity, or extreme temperatures.
Outdoor and NEMA
Rated Locations
• Outdoor Sports Stadiums
• Water Treatment Plants
• Outdoor Sprinkler Riser Room
• Inside Processing Plant
• Indoor w/ Sprinkler System
• Apartment Complexes
• Breezeways
• Dept. of Defense Specs
• Service Stations
• Water Parks
*Based on a recent System Sensor survey
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Strobes
SpectrAlert® Advance Strobes
SpectrAlert Advance strobes – which are available in ceiling-mount or wall-mount varieties to meet a wide variety of applications –
are ideal for warning hearing-impaired individuals during an emergency event. For convenient installation, the universal mounting
plate with its snap-in feature holds the product in place for the screw attachment. Strobes feature 11 field-selectable candela
settings and are compatible with 12- or 24-volt systems for a high level of customization. Please note that model numbers with a
“K” suffix are outdoor-rated products listed to UL 1638 and rated from -40° F to 151° F (-40° C to 66° C), with a NEMA 4X rating or
3R rating. See page 7 for our line of plain strobes for ECS/MNS applications.
Ceiling-Mount Strobes
Red Model No.
White Model No.
Candela
Marking
Description
SCRK
SCWK
Standard
FIRE
Clear lens
SCRHK
SCWHK
High
FIRE
Clear lens
Wall-Mount Strobes
Red Model No.
White Model No.
Candela
Marking
Description
SRK
SWK
Standard
FIRE
Clear lens
SRK-R
SWK-R
Standard
FIRE
Clear lens, Device only
SRHK
SWHK
High
FIRE
Clear lens
SRHK-R
—
High
FIRE
Clear lens, Device only
Notes:
• Standard Candela settings: 15, 15/75, 30, 75, 95, 110, and 115
• High Candela settings: 135, 150, 177, and 185
• -R represents replacement device only, ships minus plastic weatherproof back box.
• -R outdoor replacement models are meant for use with WTP series of weatherproof flush-mount plates or SA-WBB outdoor
metal weatherproof back boxes.
Weatherproof Features
NEMA 4X or 3R Rating
The Broadest Line of Outdoor Notification Appliances
System Sensor offers the broadest line of outdoor notification appliances on the market with a true NEMA
4X enclosure rating and a 3R rating when using the weatherproof plates. Designed to be watertight and
to operate in a wide temperature range, SpectrAlert Advance outdoor audible visible (AV) appliances are
an ideal solution for fire, general signaling, mass notification, or emergency communication system (ECS)
projects that require exterior notification or notification in areas where ambient conditions may exceed the
environmental tolerances of typical indoor AV devices.
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Horns
SpectrAlert® Advance Horns
SpectrAlert Advance horns increase application flexibility for indoor or outdoor installations. Intended for full building notification
as well as on the property ground, they produce a loud sound to notify occupants to evacuate the buildings. Installers can easily
adapt devices to suit a wide range of application requirements by using field-selectable sound patterns and volume settings.
Compatible with 12- or 24-volt systems. The universal mounting plate’s plug-in design simplifies installation, too. SpectrAlert
Advance “K” series outdoor products are listed to UL 464 for private mode applications and rated from -40° F to 151° F (-40° C to
66° C), with a NEMA 4X rating.
Wall-Mount Horns
Red Model No.
White Model No.
Description
HRK
—
Horn
HRK-R
—
Horn, Device only
Notes:
• -R represents replacement device only, ships minus plastic weatherproof back box.
• -R outdoor replacement models are meant for use with WTP series of weatherproof flush-mount plates or SA-WBB outdoor metal weatherproof back boxes.
Horn Strobes
SpectrAlert® Advance Horn Strobes
SpectrAlert Advance horn strobes are rich with features guaranteed to cut installation time and maximize profits. Intended for full
building notification as well as on the property ground, they produce a loud sound to notify occupants to evacuate the buildings;
the strobe is intended to notify those that may have a hearing impairment. Features include a universal mounting plate with a
preliminary snap-in feature to hold the product in place for the screw attachment, 11 field-selectable candela settings, and rotary
switches to select horn tone and volume settings. Compatible with 12- or 24-volt systems. Model numbers with a “K” suffix are
outdoor products that are listed to UL 1638 and UL 464 for private mode evacuation. The outdoor products are rated from
-40° F to 151° F (-40° C to 66° C) and have a NEMA 4X rating.
Ceiling-Mount Horn Strobes
Red Model No.
White Model No.
Candela
Marking
Description
PC2RK
PC2WK
Standard
FIRE
2-Wire, Clear Lens
PC2RHK
PC2WHK
High
FIRE
2-Wire, Clear Lens
Wall-Mount Horn Strobes
Red Model No.
White Model No.
Candela
Marking
Description
P2RK
P2WK
Standard
FIRE
2-Wire, Clear Lens
P2RK-R
—
Standard
FIRE
2-Wire, Clear Lens, Device Only
P2RHK
P2WHK
High
FIRE
2-Wire, Clear Lens
—
P2WHK-R
High
FIRE
2-Wire, Clear Lens, Device Only
P2RHK-120
—
High
FIRE
2-Wire, Clear Lens, 120 V
P4RK
P4WK
Standard
FIRE
4-Wire, Clear Lens
P4RK-R
—
Standard
FIRE
4-Wire, Clear Lens, Device Only
Notes:
• Standard Candela settings: 15, 15/75, 30, 75, 95, 110, and 115
• High Candela settings: 135, 150, 177, and 185
• -R represents replacement device only, ships minus plastic weatherproof back box.
• -R outdoor replacement models are meant for use with WTP series of weatherproof flush-mount plates or SA-WBB outdoor
metal weatherproof back boxes.
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Speakers
SpectrAlert® Advance Speakers
Dual-voltage (25/70.7 Vrms) evacuation speakers are designed for fast installation and top performance in noisy environments.
The outdoor and specialty applications speakers offer high-volume sound output for use in high-ambient noise applications.
Evacuation speakers also feature a plug-in design for reducing ground faults. The outdoor models ship with a plastic outdoor
back box, featuring removable side flanges and improved saltwater corrosion resistance. Model numbers with a “K” suffix are
outdoor rated products that are listed to UL 1480 and rated from -40° F to 151° F (-40° C to 66° C), with a NEMA 4X rating.
Ceiling-Mount Speakers
Red Model No.
White Model No.
Description
—
SPCWK
Dual-voltage evacuation speaker
—
SPCWK-R
Dual-voltage evacuation speaker, Device only
Wall-Mount Speakers
Red Model No.
White Model No.
Description
SPRK
SPWK
Dual-voltage evacuation speaker
SPRK-R
—
Dual-voltage evacuation speaker, Device only
Notes:
• -R represents replacement device only, ships minus plastic weatherproof back box.
• -R outdoor replacement models are meant for use with WTP series of weatherproof flush-mount plates or MWBB outdoor
metal weatherproof back boxes.
Speaker Strobes
SpectrAlert® Advance Speaker Strobes
During an emergency, building occupants and those on property grounds need to quickly understand what is happening and
what actions to take. SpectrAlert Advance speaker strobes transmit the clear, intelligible messages and visible notification
necessary to meet code, save lives, and protect property. In addition, selectable-output speaker strobes offer many features
to reduce ground faults and simplify installation. Rotary switches allow installers to select voltage and power, and the 11 fieldselectable candela settings accommodate any application. The outdoor and specialty applications speakers offer high volume
output, making them ideal for use in high-ambient noise environments. The plug-in design and universal mounting plate provides
additional flexibility. Model numbers with a “K” suffix are outdoor rated products that are listed to UL 1638 and UL 1480 and are
rated from -40° F to 151° F (-40° C to 66° C), with a NEMA 4X rating or 3R rating when using the weatherproof plates. The outdoor
models ship with the plastic outdoor back box.
Ceiling-Mount Speaker Strobes
Red Model No.
White Model No.
Candela
Marking
Description
—
SPSCWK
Standard
FIRE
Clear lens
—
SPSCWK-R
Standard
FIRE
Clear lens, Device only
—
SPSCWHK
High
FIRE
Clear Lens
Wall-Mount Speaker Strobes
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Red Model No.
White Model No.
Candela
Marking
Description
SPSRK
SPSWK
Standard
FIRE
Clear lens
SPSRK-R
SPSWK-R
Standard
FIRE
Clear lens, Device only
SPSRHK
—
High
FIRE
Clear Lens
Notes:
• Standard Candela settings: 15, 15/75, 30, 75, 95, 110, and 115
• High Candela settings: 135, 150, 177, and 185
• -R represents replacement device only, ships minus plastic weatherproof back box.
• -R outdoor replacement models are meant for use with WTP series of weatherproof flush-mount plates or MWBB outdoor
metal weatherproof back boxes.
Plain Horn Strobes, Speaker Strobes, and Strobes
SpectrAlert® Advance Plain Notification Appliances
SpectrAlert Advance plain horn strobes, speaker strobes, and strobes were designed to reduce installation time and meet a wide
variety of Mass Notification and Emergency Communication applications. All of the plain notification appliances carry the same
product specifications as the “FIRE” marked products. Compatible with our colored lenses and decal kits to provide distinctive
visual signaling during and emergency. Model numbers with a “K” suffix are outdoor rated products that are listed to UL 1638 and
UL 1480 and are rated from -40° F to 151° F (-40° C to 66° C) and have a NEMA 4X rating. The outdoor models ship with the plastic
outdoor back box.
Wall-Mount Horn Strobes
Red Model No.
White Model No.
Candela
Marking*
Description
P2RK-P
P2WK-P
Standard
None
2-Wire, Clear Lens
P2RHK-P
P2WHK-P
High
None
2-Wire, Clear Lens
Plain Ceiling-Mount Speaker Strobes
Red Model No.
White Model No.
Candela
Marking*
Description
—
SPSCWHK-P
High
None
Clear lens
Plain Wall-Mount Speaker Strobes
Red Model No.
White Model No.
Candela
Marking*
Description
SPSRK-P
SPSWK-P
Standard
None
Clear lens
Plain Wall-Mount Strobes
Red Model No.
White Model No.
Candela
Marking*
Description
SRK-P
SWK-P
Standard
None
Clear lens
SRHK-P
SWHK-P
High
None
Clear lens
Notes:
• Standard Candela settings: 15, 15/75, 30, 75, 95, 110, and 115
• High Candela settings: 135, 150, 177, and 185
• -P denotes plain devices with no markings.
• *Compatible with DECAL-R and DECAL-RC for white devices (red letters) and DECAL-W or DECAL-WC for red devices (white letters).
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Emergency Communication Devices
Alert Devices for Emergency Communication Systems
ALERT-printed devices include all the time and cost-saving benefits of the rest of the SpectrAlert Advance line, while also meeting
NFPA Chapter 24 and UFC requirements. Clear lens strobes are listed to UL 1638 for public mode evacuation and are compatible
with colored lenses and decal kits. Speaker meets UL 1480 requirements.
Model numbers with a “K” are outdoor rated products that are listed to UL 1480 and UL 1638 and rated from -40° F to 151° F
(-40° C to 66° C), with a NEMA 4X rating.
ALERT Ceiling-Mount Strobes and Speaker Strobes
White Model No.
Candela
SPSCWK-CLR-ALERT Standard
Marking
Description
ALERT
Speaker Strobe, Clear lens
ALERT Wall-Mount Strobes and Speaker Strobes
White Model No.
Candela
Marking
Description
SPSWK-CLR-ALERT
Standard
ALERT
Speaker Strobe, Clear lens
Notes:
• Standard Candela settings: 15, 15/75, 30, 75, 95, 110, and 115
• High Candela settings: 135, 150, 177, and 185
• -CLR-ALERT models are Clear Lens marked ALERT
Audible Visible Accessories
SpectrAlert Advance devices can be adapted to nearly any application with the appropriate accessory. Our mounting options
allow our strobes, speakers, horns, and strobe combinations to be placed in new or existing construction with professional results.
Ceiling-Mount Back Boxes
Red Model No.
White Model No.
Description
SA-WBBC
SA-WBBCW
Metal outdoor back box for ceiling-mount horns, strobes, and horn strobes
—
MWBBCW
Metal weatherproof back box for speakers and speaker strobes
Wall-Mount Back Boxes
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Red Model No.
White Model No.
Description
SA-WBB
SA-WBBW
Metal outdoor back box for wall-mount horns, strobes, and horn strobes
MWBB
MWBBW
Metal outdoor back box for speakers and speaker strobes
Audible Visible Accessories cont.
Colored Lenses - For use with plain (non-FIRE marked) strobe devices.
Ceiling Model No.
Wall Model No.
Color
Description
LENS-AC
LENS-A
Amber
LENS-BC
LENS-B
Blue
Lens attachment for all SpectrAlert Advance plain (non-FIRE marked)
indoor or outdoor, ceiling- or wall-mounted strobes
LENS-GC
LENS-G
Green
LENS-RC
LENS-R
Red
Decal Kits - For use with plain (non-FIRE marked) devices.
Mounting
Model No.
Color
Description
Ceiling
DECAL-RC
Red Letters
60 decals* for up to 5 white devices (3 decals are required per device)
DECAL-WC
White Letters
60 decals* for up to 5 red devices (3 decals are required per device)
DECAL-R
Red Letters
40 decals* for up to 5 white devices (2 decals are required per device)
DECAL-W
White Letters
40 decals* for up to 5 red devices (2 decals are required per device)
Wall
*All decals include labels “AGENT, EVAC, ALERT and FIRE” for up to 5 devices.
Mounting Plates
Model No.
Mounting
Description
MP120K
Wall or Ceiling
Indoor/Outdoor 120 VAC adapter mounting plate for use with SpectrAlert Advance
horns, strobes, 2-wire horn strobes
Weatherproof Plates
Red Model No.
White Model No.
Description
WTP
WTPW
Weatherproof plate for flush mounting outdoor horns, strobes, and horn strobes
WTP-SP
WTP-SPW
Weatherproof plate for flushing mounting outdoor speakers and speaker strobes
Sync-Circuit Module
Red Model No.
White Model No.
Description
MDL3R
MDL3W
12 and 24 V sync-ciruit module
*Sync-circuit modules not intended for outdoor installation.
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Specifications and Ratings
UL Max. Strobe Current Draw (mA RMS)
8–17.5 Volts
16–33 Volts
Candela
DC
FWR
DC
FWR
15
123
128
66
71
15/75
142
148
77
81
30
NA
NA
94
96
75
NA
NA
158
153
Standard Candela Range
High Candela Range
95
NA
NA
181
176
110
NA
NA
202
195
115
NA
NA
210
205
135
NA
NA
228
207
150
NA
NA
246
220
177
NA
NA
281
251
185
NA
NA
286
258
UL Max. Horn Current Draw (mA RMS)
8–17.5 Volts
16–33 Volts
Sound Pattern
dB
DC
FWR
DC
FWR
Temporal
High
57
55
69
75
Temporal
Medium
44
49
58
69
Temporal
Low
38
44
44
48
Non-Temporal
High
57
56
69
75
Non-Temporal
Medium
42
50
60
69
Non-Temporal
Low
41
44
50
50
Coded
High
57
55
69
75
Coded
Medium
44
51
56
69
Coded
Low
40
46
52
50
Horn Output (dBA) in UL Reverberant Room
24 Volt Nominal Measurements
8–17.5 Volts**
16–33 Volts**
Reverberant
Sound Pattern
dB
DC
FWR
DC
FWR
DC
FWR
DC
FWR
1
Temporal
High
78
78
84
84
88
88
99
98
2
Temporal
Medium
75
75
80
80
86
85
96
96
3
Temporal
Low
71
71
76
76
81
79
94
89
4
Non-Temporal
High
82
82
88
88
93
92
100
100
5
Non-Temporal
Medium
78
78
85
85
90
89
98
98
6
Non-Temporal
Low
73
74
81
81
86
84
96
92
7*
Coded
High
82
82
88
88
93
92
101
101
8*
Coded
Medium
78
78
85
85
90
89
97
98
9*
Coded
Low
74
75
81
81
85
83
96
92
*Horn & 4-wire Horn Strobe only. **Minimum dB rating for Operational Voltage Range per UL 464.
Candela Measurements, Amber Lens Strobe
Standard Candela Range
High Candela Range
10
Anechoic
Switch Position
Candela
On-Axis Rating (UL 1638)
15
15
15/75
15/75
30
30
75
75
95
95
110
110
115
115
135
135
150
150
177
177
185
185
Candela Derating
For K series products used at low temperatures, listed candela
ratings must be reduced in accordance with this table.
Strobe Output (cd)
Listed Candela
Candela rating at –40°F
15
15/75
Do not use below 32°F
30
75
44
95
70
110
110
115
115
135
135
150
150
177
177
185
185
Rotary Horn and Horn Strobe Switch Settings
Setting
Repetition Rate
dB Level
1
Temporal Horn
High
2
Temporal Horn
Medium
3
Temporal Horn
Low
4
Normal Horn
High
5
Normal Horn
Medium
6
Normal Horn
Low
7*
Externally Coded
High
8*
Externally Coded
Medium
9*
Externally Coded
Low
Specifications
K Series Operating Temperature
–40°F to 151°F (–40°C to 66°C)
Humidity Range
10% to 95% non-condensing
Strobe Flash Rate
1 flash per second
Nominal Voltage
Regulated 12 DC/FWR or regulated 24 DC/FWR1
*Horn and 4-wire horn strobe only.
Operating Voltage Range2
8 V to 17.5 V (12 V nominal) or 16 V to 33 V (24 V nominal)
UL Max. Current Draw (mA RMS), 2-Wire Horn Strobe, Standard Candela Range (15–115 cd)
8–17.5 Volts
DC Input
16–33 Volts
15
15/75
15
15/75
30
75
95
110
115
Temporal High
137
147
79
90
107
176
194
212
218
Temporal Medium
132
144
69
80
97
157
182
201
210
Temporal Low
132
143
66
77
93
154
179
198
207
Non-Temporal High
141
152
91
100
116
176
201
221
229
Non-Temporal Medium
133
145
75
85
102
163
187
207
216
131
144
68
79
96
156
182
201
210
Temporal High
136
155
88
97
112
168
190
210
218
Temporal Medium
129
152
78
88
103
160
184
202
206
Temporal Low
129
151
76
86
101
160
184
194
201
Non-Temporal High
142
161
103
112
126
181
203
221
229
Non-Temporal Medium
134
155
85
95
110
166
189
208
216
Non-Temporal Low
132
154
80
90
105
161
184
202
211
Non-Temporal Low
FWR Input
Ceiling-Mount Dimensions (including lens)
6.8 in Dia. × 2.5 in H (173 mm Dia. × 64 mm H)
Wall-Mount Dimensions (including lens)
5.6 in L × 4.7 in W × 2.5 in D
(142 mm L × 119 mm W × 64 mm D)
Horn Dimensions
5.6 in L × 4.7 in W × 1.3 in D
(142 mm L × 119 mm W × 33 mm D)
Wall Weatherproof Back Box Dimensions
5.7 in L × 5.1 in W × 2.0 in D
(145 mm L × 130 mm W × 51 mm D)
Notes:
1. Full Wave Rectified (FWR) voltage is an
unfiltered, time-varying power source that
is used on some power supply and panel
outputs.
2. P, S, PC, and SC products will operate at 12 V nominal only for 15 and 15/75 cd.
UL Max. Current Draw (mA RMS), 2-Wire Horn Strobe, High Candela Range (135–185 cd)
16–33 Volts
Input Terminal Wire Gauge
12 AWG to 18 AWG
16–33 Volts
DC Input
135
150
177
185 FWR Input
135
150
177
185
Temporal High
245
259
290
297 Temporal High
215
231
258
265
Temporal Medium
235
253
288
297 Temporal Medium
209
224
250
258
Temporal Low
232
251
282
292 Temporal Low
207
221
248
256
Non-Temporal High
255
270
303
309 Non-Temporal High
233
248
275
281
Non-Temporal Medium
242
259
293
299 Non-Temporal Medium
219
232
262
267
Non-Temporal Low
238
254
291
295 Non-Temporal Low
214
229
256
262
3. To calculate current draw for 4-wire horn
strobes, combine horn and strobe current
draws from the tables at left.
Outdoor Speaker and Speaker Strobe Sound Output
UL Reverberant (dBA @ 10 ft.)
2W
1W
½W
¼W
Wall- and Ceiling-Mount Speaker K Series
90
87
84
81
Wall- and Ceiling-Mount Speaker Strobe K Series
89
86
83
80
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Founded in 1984, System Sensor is a global
manufacturer of fire and life safety devices,
specializing in smoke detection, carbon
monoxide detection, and notification technology.
System Sensor develops products for real-world
applications worldwide. With sales, service,
and manufacturing facilities throughout the
Americas, Europe, and Asia, System Sensor
places a premium on research and development
to provide the most reliable, innovative, and
comprehensive line of products in the industry.
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